The modern chips used are so much better. That model states THD <0.002% at 1kHz, the Chord Qutest is <0.0002% at 1kHz, that’s 20 decibels better (for a speaker amp that’s like going from 100W to 10,000W).
The Chord Qutest or Benchmark DAC3 L would be more transparent and cheaper.
The Chord Qutest or Benchmark DAC3 L would be more transparent and cheaper.