geoffgjones
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Thanks. So the differences in output analogue stage between DACs create no differences in audio output or how rich or thin it sounds? Everywhere I read, I've got experts swear by Chord DACs so I was wondering...
I saw the review now a bit late off course. But I noticed that DACs like say the SMSL M500 which I happen to own are showing better stats than this expensive Qutest in all categories Amir threw at it. Is it safe to assume that my chinese ~$300 DAC sounds better, more natural and neutral than this ~$1900 DAC? I don't have any Demo places where I live so has anyone listened to them to form an opinion? I am asking coz I'm thinking of upgrading to the Qutest. Thanks
I have great respect for many of the Chinese products, I use a yaqin valve amp myself. However when I have tried the SMSL DACS out ( a while ago) they missed out on clarity without being harsh and 3d imaging on DACS using, for instance, a plain 1794 chip with good opampas such as the opa1611. The QUTEST beat the DACS I have hands down. As I have stated earlier on in this thread I wish I knew how they do it!
Cheers,
Geoff