@signaforce , which filter and voltage output settings are you using with your Qutest? About a month or so ago I added a Qutest to my setup coming from a Bluesound Node N130 and I’m still listening and collecting thoughts before I provide an update to some forum members that are thinking of doing the same.
Qutest LPS upgrade
I have a nice system, not fantastic, but nice & revealing. My digital side is:
Qobuz > Aurender > Qutest > BHK > Moon > R11/Rythmik
Most consider my Qutest to be the weak link in my system. I like the Qutest dynamic sound signature & love the form factor as I am out of space. However, the Qutest on my system is bass light & a little grainy.
I refuse to buy Chi-fi & given my form factor limitations, my 2 potential choices were the Weiss 204 & the Benchmark DAC3. Downside from some forums was the 204 was a little’light’ & the DAC3 analytical.
Even though Chord doesn’t recommend it, forums have been inconsistent, & members I respect saying it would not get me to the next level, I decided to buy the Sbooster LPS from Music Direct to see if I could salvage my Qutest.
I can only say WOW! Bass extension is now full and deep, grainyness gone & in its place is clarity, crispness & sparkling highs, without altering (and perhaps improving) the Qutest dynamic sound signature. Perhaps the best $350 audio improvement dollars I have spent.
Outstanding and highly recommended for all Qutest owners!