You’re unlikely to find someone who’s compared these two directly. I’ll just say at the $5k price level for the T3 I’d go with separates both for overall better sound quality potential and flexibility of upgrading in the future. DACs (and streamers) are important, and what are the odds the DAC in the T3 is the best match for your specific tastes? I’d say next to zero. Just my $0.02 FWIW, and best of luck.
Comparing Chord Qutest Dac with the Built in Dac in Lumin T3 Streamer
- My system is as follows:
- 1. Martin Logan 11A impression speakers.
- 2. Conrad Johnson Power Amplifier Classic 62
- 3. Rogue Pre-amp
- 4. Lumin U2 mini streamer
- 5. Chord Qutest Dac
Seeking to upgrade by replacing the Lumin U2 mini streamer and the Chord Qutest Dac with the Lumin T3 streamer. I would use the DAC that is built into the Lumin T-3 streamer.
Would this be an upgrade? I short, does the Dac in the T3 sound better than the Chord Qutest Dac. Would appreciate any advice. Thank you.