Qutest vs GUSTARD R26
The R26's signal-to-noise is 122 dB against the Qutest's 117 dB and its thd 0.003% against 0.000%. Both share bit depth (32-bit) and max sample rate (768 kHz).
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
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DigitalDACs
Estimated price (community-sourced)
$1,625
Around — community and catalog average, updates slowly
About the Qutest
The Qutest is a compact, standalone digital-to-analogue converter built around Chord Electronics' custom-programmed Xilinx Artix 7 FPGA and 10-element Pulse Array architecture. It provides USB-B, optical and BNC coaxial digital inputs, with dual-data mode available through both BNC inputs, and stereo RCA analogue outputs. It supports PCM up to 768 kHz/32-bit and native DSD up to DSD512. Four selectable digital filters and selectable fixed output levels of 1 V, 2 V or 3 V are provided.
Specifications
Digital Audio
DAC capabilities and digital audio processing
- Bit Depth
- 32-bit
- Max Sample Rate
- 768 kHz
- DSD Support
- DSD512
- MQA Support
- No
- DAC Chip
- Chord custom-coded Xilinx Artix 7 (XC7A15T) FPGA
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- THD
- 0.000%
- SNR
- 117 dB
- Output Voltage
- 3.0V RMS
- Max Output Voltage
- 3.0V RMS
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- No
- Digital Inputs
- USB Type B, BNC Coax, Optical/TosLink
- Analog Outputs
- RCA
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 160 × 44.5 × 88 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 0.77 kg (2 lbs)
- Available Colors
- Jett Black
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions