DAC Comparison
Marantz HD-DAC1 vs Chord Qutest
Marantz HD-DAC1 The Marantz HD-DAC1 is a stylish compact DAC and headphone amp that comes with USB and analog 3.5mm in. Though it does not have the best specs when it comes to audio decoding capabilities, it's a great sounding device. $799.00 MSRP | Chord Qutest Qutest is a standalone DAC whose performance belies its compact dimensions. With DAC architecture based on the award-winning Hugo 2, Qutest offers class-leading digital conversion. $1,695.00 MSRP | |
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| Features | ||
Physical Dimensions | ||
| Mass | 770 gram | |
| Power | Micro USB | |
Input/Output | ||
| Inputs | 3.5mm Coaxial S/PDIF TOSLINK S/PDIF USB-A USB-B | BNC S/PDIF TOSLINK S/PDIF USB-B |
| Outputs | ¼ inch RCA | RCA |
Audio | ||
| Sample Rate | 24 bit / 192 kHz | 32 bit / 768 kHz |
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz - 20 kHz | |
| DAC Chip | Cirrus Logic CS4398 | |
| Reviews | What Hi-Fi?Recommended | No reviews available |
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