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Is a Chord Qutest Dac my best option

I am relatively new to digital music, as in streaming Tidal etc and from my Antipodes Server. I have high end Pure Audio gear with a preamp and 2 x 60w Class A monoblocks and Monitor Audio Gold 5G 300 Speakers. I was recommended to Qutest Dac as a good option (and all I need to spend for great sound) and wondered what you experienced music lovers would make of this. Your advice/thoughts on this would be appreciated.
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mmhifi
36 posts
 
Qutest is excellent dac. The only weak point is flimsy 5v power input receptance. You have to be very careful not to damage it. 
rego
378 posts
 
+1 Qutest ... a very nice DAC that will likely have you evaluating the other system components ...
sjeesjie
51 posts
 
I like it too. It’s good lookin’. It’s good soundin’. And it’s just always on. Exactly what I wanted in a DAC. I can’t think of anything I don’t like about it.
soix
9,456 posts
 
Really depends on your individual system and tastes.  What type of improvements are you looking for and what aspects of sound reproduction are most important to you?
paulcreed
559 posts
 
I agree with siox statement which type of sound reproduction your looking for. I tried the Qutest and liked it very much but the RME adi-2 version 2 worked better in my system. I found the Qutest had a slightly better soundstage but the RME had better bass and was more natural, very transparent without being bright and more enjoyable. I did buy a Teddy Pardo outboard power supply which improved the soundstage. There are so many features you can do a lot with the RME. I did buy a Orchid but mostly listen to the RME. 
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