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Mytek Liberty vs Chord Qutest

Looking for a DAC to use with a vintage CD player ( California Audio Lab Icon).
Trying to conserve funds.  Deciding between Chord Qutest vs Mytek Liberty and less likely AudioLab M dac plus.
Has anyone sampled the above?
Is the Qutest worth the extra 600 dollars?
Have also heard an upgrade in power supply for Liberty can bump it up further.
Any thoughts?
Thanks
M
mpomerantz
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theo
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I tried the Liberty among others and bought the Cutest. For my ears the Chord was warmer and more pleasing.
malibu457
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i just heard the new Mytek Liberty 2 and it is far superior to the original.

kjames858
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I bought a Mytek Liberty 2 on ebay - good deal without remote or box.  My first listen it was very clear and detailed but not engaging.  I went back a couple days later and might have been about realize it was just my mood but then the right channel dropped out.  Three pairs of ears and three preamps later there is definitely a problem with the RCA outputs.  Seller says he used XLR.  Still trying to test XLR.  Meanwhile I posted a ticket on Mytek's site and I've heard nothing but crickets for a week.  Does anyone know if Mytek is still in business?

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