DAC Comparison
SMSL M400 vs Chord Qutest
SMSL M400 The SMSL M400 MQA DAC uses the newest high performing D/A chip from AKM, the AK4499. It supports MQA decoding, PCM 32bit / 768 kHz, and DSD512 Native along with Bluetooth 5.0. $859.99 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 | Coaxial S/PDIF IIS TOSLINK S/PDIF USB-B | BNC S/PDIF TOSLINK S/PDIF USB-B |
| Outputs | Balanced 3-pin XLR RCA | RCA |
Audio | ||
| Sample Rate | 32 bit / 768 kHz | 32 bit / 768 kHz |
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz - 20 kHz | |
| DAC Chip | AKM AK4499EQ | |
Portability | ||
| Wireless | Bluetooth 5.0 | |
| Reviews | Audio Science ReviewRecommended | No reviews available |
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