Chord Qutest——>No difference


Just picked up a pre-owned Chord Qutest (off Audiogon) and hear no difference against my Bluesound Node’s internal DAC. The two are connected via a Chord Company:

  • C-USB Cable - Type A to B

The Node registers the Qutest, which seems to be operational bc the sample rate indicator changes color. Still, it sounds the same.

Am I missing something?

Thanks,

Charlie

128x128teh_chucksta

All you really need is the Musical Fidelity v90 dac. It sounds amazing for the price.

@teh_chucksta 

Another thing that made a nice difference, if you are wired to your modem/router, is this from eBay (he sells all lengths):  

Supra CAT 8+ ETHERNET cable 2-meter Made In Sweden THE BEST FOR NETWORK AUDIO  $64.00  Free shipping

seller zendada (10,788) 100%

This is very good cable from a good company.  He uses a bit of artistic license calling it CAT 8+.  It really is CAT 8. 

If you buy it, be sure to order it from seller zendada.  I made a mistake and ordered it from another seller who ended up being in England, cost $20+ shipping and a month to get to me.