Celebration Giveaway 50: Chord Electronics – Qutest

Chord Electronics Qutest

We continue our $50k gear giveaway with the Chors Elctronics Quetest DAC! Just keep reading and enter the giveaway!

 

Last week’s Winners

The Westone W80 giveaway is now over! The lucky guy/girl this week is CJ from the USA. You will be contacted very shortly by email (check your spam folder), so make sure to get in touch.

Number 50

As promised and explained earlier, we’ll be doing a year long of weekly giveaways and last September was the start of our 52-week celebration. For this 50th round of the biggest audio giveaway the world has ever seen, we’re giving away the Chord Electronics Qutest DAC!! The Qutest is worth $1.895USD! This famous DAC can become yours and all you have to do is … sign up and leave a comment saying what DAC you use at home.

But first, let’s look at Chord Electronics and the Qutest you can win.

About Chord Electronics

Electronics is an English manufacturer of amplifiers, digital to analogue converters, upscalers and streamers. They have been active for many years already and are best known in our space of audio for their ground-breaking Hugo FPGA loaded DAC and of course for their massively popular Mojo. A cigarette sized DAC/Amp that surpasses every competitor with its incredible performance. Chord Electronics is seated in Kent and has a team of 27 persons in total.

The Chief Designer and Managing Director John Franks has started out in aviation electronics before he later on founded Chord Electronics. According to the interview we did with him last year, he was greatly influenced by that time, because no mistake was allowed without a perfect fix, no workarounds are accepted. This also is the philosophy of Chord Electronics. Don’t accept anything but the very best possible. That is why their designs are considered as segment leaders. Up to today, Chord has brought us a lot of gear which was loved all around the globe. Their Mojo has to be one of the most sold items ever.

A few years into the history of Chord Electronics, John Franks got in touch with Rob Watts, a DAC designer who made far superior products. Rob Watts is responsible for all FPGA DAC/Amps Chord has brought out in the past years. That includes their ultimate DAC – the DAVE, as well as the DAC you can win this week, the Qutest.

The Qutest

From linus’ review:

Qutest. It is built on the programming of their Hugo2, which I personally hold very high and which is one of my favourite products of all. Unlike Hugo2 it is a stationary product though, designed to sit tight in your home-audio chain.

When I received Qutest for review, I knew already it would be small, but I was not prepared for it to be this tiny. Qutest fully lives up to its name with its 16 x 4.1 x 7.2 cm (WHD) dimensions. With 700 Grams the Chord sits firmly on your desk and won’t be pulled backwards by the RCA cables. This is something Chord has changed due to feedback they got from the 2Qute owners in the past.

Qutest does not derive power from an internal battery, it sources juice from a 5V micro USB input. In theory you can hook up a power bank to it to get it away from your noisy mains. Qutest is what Chord describes as a pure DAC. It even says „This is pure audio“ on the packaging. Qutest has no built-in amplifier in it, so it spits out unaltered Voltage via its back-sided RCA’s. Depending on the input sensitivity of your amplifier, you can set the output Voltage of Qutest to 1, 2 or 3 Volts. This is a very welcome feature for me, as my integrated amplifier at home can only handle 2 V at its analogue inputs. Everything above causes it to go nuts with distortion.

Chord Electronics Qutest

Qutest has a tap-length of 49,152 taps and uses a ten element pulse array design, just like Hugo2. It supports sample rates of 32 bit / 768 kHz and native DSD up to 512. It has a measured dynamic range of 124 dB (A weighted) and a channel separation of impressive 138 dB (at 1 kHz, 300 Ohms). What can’t be measured though is the Noise floor modulation, as it is so damn low. Total Harmonic Distortion comes in at 0.0001% (1 kHz, 2.5V RMS, 300 Ohms). The frequency response goes all the way from 20 Hz to 20 kHz.

Qutest has a total of four digital inputs. All are located on the back side of the unit. There is a USB B, one optical and two coaxial (BNC) inputs. The coaxial inputs can be used in dual data mode, so you can also hook up Chord’s Blu Mk2 upscaler and push the tap-length of Qutest even further.

Qutest comes solely in black colour and will set you back 1,895 US Dollars.

You can read the full Qutest review here:

Winner

The lucky winner will get his/her unit shipped directly by Headfonia. Headfonia will cover the shipping fee of the DAC to you but Headfonia will cover any other expenses such as VAT, import fees, tax, etc. This is all the winner’s responsibility so if you’re not up for that, it’s best not to enter. Headfonia also won’t lower the unit’s value for shipping.

In order to enter the competition you need to do the following steps:

  • Fill out the form on the page linked below. Use a real full name/surname to enter the contest (partial name entries are no longer accepted) + real email address as this is the address we will use to contact the winner
  • Leave a comment on this post you’re reading here. Any comment is good but I prefer you telling me what DAC you use at home.

And while you’re at it like the Chord electronics and Headfonia Facebook pages HERE and HERE, if you haven’t already.

The winner will be chosen at random out of those that completed all 2 steps!

After signing up you’ll get a personal link to share. For each new participant that enters via your personal link on Twitter, Google+ or Facebook, etc. you get an extra chance to win!  Make sure you share/use the referrer link! By entering the giveaway you agree to the rules shown under the “ENTER” button

Participants will be contacted by email after subscribing, so by participating all entrants also accept us to email them. Do check your spam folder, but if you didn’t get an email you’re still entered. (Gmail addresses receive it slow/late! Don’t request us to check your entry)

The winner of the Qutest DAC will be announced next Monday as usual. That means you have till Sunday evening to enter this Chord Elecronics giveaway!

Thank you Chord Electronics for doing this with us! Good luck to everyone!

 

TO ENTER THE GIVEAWAY, leave a comment below and then , CLICK HERE:

 

https://www.headfonia.com/giveaway/giveaway-50-Chord-Qutest

 

GOOD LUCK

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Lieven is living in Europe and he's the leader of the gang. He's running Headfonia as a side project next to his full time day job in Digital Marketing & Consultancy. He's a big fan of tube amps and custom inear monitors and has published hundreds of product reviews over the years.

761 Comments

  • August 26, 2019

    Peter Invan

    Using CEntrance M8 DAC

    • August 26, 2019

      Bill McGovern

      Portable guy too. The DACs in my Hiby R6 Pro and Radsone Earstudio ES 100.

      • August 26, 2019

        Ivan Kukuh Prakoso

        I want it

        • August 26, 2019

          Brian Ballard

          I’d love to own a Chord! Always loved their sound but could never afford it! Heard their gear this year at the new York headfi show!

          I’m using a old Cambridge dac magic at the moment because I can’t afford the upgrade. Definitely needed tho!

          Thanks and take care!!

          • August 27, 2019

            Shane Nicholas

            I use a pioneer n-70a as both streamer and DAC.
            I think it is an underrated unit. It’s best to use it with a third party app, rather than pioneer’s buggy app.

          • August 31, 2019

            Gabor Toth

            Cowon Plenue D2 (is it right like dac?)

      • August 26, 2019

        Joseph Ashwood

        Love the giveaway, right now I mostly use my Fiio BTR1, but have a couple others around

        • August 27, 2019

          Mats Ekelund

          Using a Chord Mojo

        • August 27, 2019

          James

          I’ve been using my iPhone as my internet source, but I’ve been looking to upgrade. Chord is at the top of my list. I’m really impressed at how low they got the noise floor.

      • August 26, 2019

        Ian MacQuistan

        i would dearly appreciate this quality desktop chord qutest to match my masskobo amp, as my current aune x8 magic dac or mojo dont seem to have that magic or mojo..

        • August 26, 2019

          Radek H

          I love Mojo, but Cutest is my dream.

        • August 28, 2019

          Joe G

          Love my Chord MOJO Dac to Schiit Lyr 3 hybrid tube Amp with Kenrad 6SN7GT Black Glass to Audeze LCD-2C planar magnetic headphone!

        • August 31, 2019

          Fabio M. Yamauti

          Using Topping DX3 Pro.

      • August 26, 2019

        Kasan Santosa

        I using DIY non oversampling DAC TDA1543, it is sound wonderful but I wonder how it is compare to this one

        • August 26, 2019

          David Yi

          I’m using a schiit modi but would love to try out the qutest!

        • August 27, 2019

          Angel Lagos García

          Hola, utilizo un burson play, me gustaría experimentar la diferencia, saludos desde Chile.

      • August 26, 2019

        Anthony Kofalt

        No dac as of yet. Exploring what is available.

      • August 27, 2019

        Joe Wall

        I currently use a rega dac, it sounds great but I’m always keen for an upgrade. Thanks

    • August 26, 2019

      Michael

      Fostex HP-A8

      • August 26, 2019

        Thomas Umscheid

        I almost bought that, but went with Cambridge Audio DACMagic Plus.

        • August 29, 2019

          Mario Acevedo

          I don’t have a DAC but this wouldn’t hurt being a first.

      • August 27, 2019

        Andrew Thornton

        I use a oppo 83se with internal 32bit sabre dac. I also have a smsl m8 with my pc which is also a 32bit ess sabre dac best I have ever used to date. But I would love to own/experience a chord. I have a full quad elite pre and 2 power amps would sound amazing with a chord dac.

    • August 26, 2019

      Paulo Mario dos Santos Dias de Moraes

      Currently I’m using a Cayin iDAC-6.

    • August 26, 2019

      Jerome yeo

      Currently using the Chord Mojo.

    • August 26, 2019

      Shane Thomas

      I’ve always wanted this dac.

      • August 26, 2019

        Russell Dobson

        Arcam irDAC2 and Audioquest Dragonfly Red. Not a patch on Chord though…

      • August 27, 2019

        Johnny Evans

        Very good article. Currently using the Dragonfly Cobalt with my iPhone.

    • August 26, 2019

      Jimmy Pagan Jr

      The dac I use is on a Klipsch heritage amp which is a sabre chip. While it does everything I want out of dac, it would be nice to add a chord dac to any future amps ;).

    • August 26, 2019

      Greg Santiago

      Currently using a schiit modi 3 for my pc set up. Would love to win this for another set up I want to put together.

    • August 26, 2019

      Daryl topacio

      I dont have any dac i just use my phone. Just want to join and hope for the best

    • August 26, 2019

      Mate

      I use a TT2, but there is always space for a Qutest.

    • August 26, 2019

      Jarek Harmening

      I use the Go2Pro DAC/Amp from LH Labs as well as an LG V20.

    • August 26, 2019

      Colin Downes

      I use the Chord Mojo but I would love to upgrade to the Qutest!

    • August 26, 2019

      Aljosa Krzelj

      AQ DF Red

    • August 26, 2019

      Nicorici Nicoleta

      Audio gd nfb 28

    • August 27, 2019

      Archimedes Sayas

      I’m currently using Fiio E17k for my DAC.

    • August 27, 2019

      Brian T

      I have a Grace m9xx, and have had my eyes on the Qutest for some time!

      • August 30, 2019

        Chris Norton

        I use a heavily modified Audio Note DAC 1.1 but it’s showing its age and limitations now. Good luck!

    • August 27, 2019

      glen baxter

      Great sounding dac.
      I own a Chord Mojo.

    • August 27, 2019

      Mahir Efe Falay

      I am using a Khadas Tone Board at home. Good dac. Why not the perfect one?

    • August 27, 2019

      Al Landau

      Wyred 4 Sound DAC-2 DSDse

    • August 27, 2019

      Owain

      Chord is love chord is life. But love my 02 all the same <3 Ty for the chance

    • September 1, 2019

      Percy Labarentos

      Im using a fiio e17k hoping to win this one

    • September 1, 2019

      Andy T

      Chord MOJO~

  • August 26, 2019

    Artsiom Falevich

    So far, no

    • August 26, 2019

      Tim deering

      Dont have a dac, and really need one. I have my phone or my yamaha receiver ran into an a3. I have a liquid spark on order but still need a dac.

    • August 26, 2019

      Sebastien Legris

      I use Chord Mojo and wanted to buy the RME ADI2 DAC but….I’ll wait just in case ????

  • August 26, 2019

    Ergin Kesgin

    AudioQuest Dragonfly Black 1.5

    • August 26, 2019

      Andy Tang

      Love to audition the Q dac…so I can compare it with RME

  • August 26, 2019

    Wills Chiu

    I’m a portable guy, so I just have a dap, but not a dac and it is the ak70mkii.

  • August 26, 2019

    CHUANG HAO YUAN

    Cayin n6ii

    • August 26, 2019

      MJ Cagalingan

      I use chord mojo and it is a great product.

  • August 26, 2019

    Edy Tansil

    I used to use modified DAC from Camtech for my desktop.

    • August 26, 2019

      Bradford Bates

      I use a Mass drop Grace Design 02 + SDAC

    • August 26, 2019

      Kam Jun Kit

      I currently have a Mojo, but it’d be pretty neat to try some of their higher end stuff.

  • August 26, 2019

    Joshua Loke

    Using a Resonessence Concerto HD at home!

  • August 26, 2019

    Gideon Lim

    I dont have any DAC in the home and hope can win this.

    • August 26, 2019

      Sze Lok Lau

      Chord audio products are great. And I use SMSL M8A

    • August 26, 2019

      Rishabh Gupta

      Using iBasso DX220 with Amp 9 module.

    • August 27, 2019

      Ron Tan

      Se100
      Good luck all

  • August 26, 2019

    Kirk Vogel

    This is the DAC of my dreams.

  • August 26, 2019

    Booker

    Woohoo! Nice giveaway, can’t believe it’s no. 50 already.

    I’m using the xDSD, sometimes with the xCAN in the chain too.

  • August 26, 2019

    Frank Paquet

    Fubar III (computer) , Schiit Asgard 2 (home audio).

    Would love to upgrade

    • August 26, 2019

      Aditya

      I don’t have any DAC and wish to win this.

  • August 26, 2019

    Goh Eng Han

    Good luck!

  • August 26, 2019

    Leslie Melo

    Good luck everyone!

    I’m currently rocking a Topping NX4 DSD

  • August 26, 2019

    Dave Fletcher

    Great Product !

    • August 26, 2019

      Wong kit wa

      I don’t have DAC.
      Good luck to me

      • August 26, 2019

        Arakel Khaligian

        smsl su8

        • August 26, 2019

          Joshua D. Kleckner

          I currently use a fiio m11.

        • August 26, 2019

          Joe Sbonbo

          Is 5 volts enough to power a dac. (?)

    • August 26, 2019

      ARIEL PRODIGALIDAD

      No DAC yet just my Shiit Magni 3. Wish i could have this!

  • August 26, 2019

    Stanley McCatty

    I’m still rocking the ODAC.

    • August 26, 2019

      Thomas S.

      Sounds interesting. Chord DACs are really good

  • August 26, 2019

    Aulia Rizki

    Aurender flow.. rare stuff. still one hell of a package

  • August 26, 2019

    BURAK UZUN

    I’m using Emotiva Big Ego and Dragonfly Black. Chord Quest would be a giant step up for me.

    • August 26, 2019

      Ken Moreira

      Love chord. This would be an amazing win for anyone. Congratulations and thanks for all the fun over the passed year

      • August 27, 2019

        Chris

        Wow, would love this. Never owned a dac. Good luck

  • August 26, 2019

    Gary Saville

    I’ve been using a chord Mojo as my main headphone amp for several years. Love the dual outputs.

    • August 26, 2019

      Hil Jacques

      Pour un accord musical !

  • August 26, 2019

    Hin Yui Wong

    I have the chord mojo and want to upgrade to Hugo 2. This will also do nicely.

  • August 26, 2019

    Dan Iosif

    Using the JDS Labs Element DAC/Amp to power Audeze LCD-2C.

  • August 26, 2019

    Kuah Ming Koon

    Had a Centrance Dac Mini Cx for my desktop hope to have this qutest to pair with my Naim atom

    https://i.imgur.com/5ThEoGK.jpg

    https://i.imgur.com/4PmlMrs.jpg

  • August 26, 2019

    Samantha Pitet

    Still using a Mojo; very curious about the Qutest!

  • August 26, 2019

    Ryan Lu

    This is so awesome, thanks!

  • August 26, 2019

    Lee Boon Ray

    Currently using the Mojo, but hoping to win this for a permanent set-up at home.

  • August 26, 2019

    Indra Yudha Kusuma

    I don’t have any DAC right now

    • August 26, 2019

      Javier Alvarez

      Simply an rme adi-2 dac

  • August 26, 2019

    Julian Li

    X7, something is better than nothing.

  • August 26, 2019

    Palash

    I am using Schiit Modi 3 + XRK class A AMP.

  • August 26, 2019

    grzegorz sumera

    Burson Conductor V2+ and Wadia 121

  • August 26, 2019

    Philippe Pitre

    A Nice upgrade ????

  • August 26, 2019

    Cyrus Leung

    good luck

  • August 26, 2019

    Shatrughan

    Nice.

  • August 26, 2019

    Silviu Lapusan

    I use Nextdrive Spectra X at home or on the go, but the Qutest would be awsome!

  • August 26, 2019

    Milan Petrovic

    I use Rega Saturn-R CD/DAC.

  • August 26, 2019

    Anatoly Volochay

    Wow!

  • August 26, 2019

    Hao Quan Cai

    Ipod 5g dac Wolfson WM87588g.

  • August 26, 2019

    Sebastian Eberhardt

    Currently using an Audiolab mDAC.

  • August 26, 2019

    Jon-Erik Grytdal

    I use Chord Hugo 2.

  • August 26, 2019

    Greg Marr

    I think the Quetest prize should go to the guy with the Quetest dog. Whatcha think?

  • August 26, 2019

    Chris Fong

    Currently using a JDS Labs Element.

  • August 26, 2019

    Kim Enrico Jumaranf

    Currently using a Topping D50

  • August 26, 2019

    Kim Enrico Jumarang

    Currently using a Topping D50

    • August 26, 2019

      Muhsin

      I have 2 DACs in my system.
      1. California Audio Labs Sigma 2 tube DAC. A dinasaur to be sure, but what a nice sounding one.
      2. Korg DSD DAC 100, for DSD files.
      Thank you.

  • August 26, 2019

    Georgios Kyriafinis

    I use a modi 2.

    • August 29, 2019

      Deni Setiawan

      I use my ad1862 base diy dac whole time. The other never sound right for me..

  • August 26, 2019

    Vishal Patel

    PS Audio DSD

  • August 26, 2019

    Milosz Lupinski

    So currently runnig Chord Hugo TT.

  • August 26, 2019

    Rudy Santoso

    I’m using Marantz PM6005 right now, but hoping to win this.

  • August 26, 2019

    Lambert Nathaniel P. Acorda

    I would definitely be ecstatic if I got this.

    • August 29, 2019

      Mario Acevedo

      I don’t have a DAC but this wouldn’t hurt being my first.

  • August 26, 2019

    Michael

    I have a bluesound node 2i but the dac itself is not the best. Looking for a better dac.

  • August 26, 2019

    Tam Do

    Im using thr Mojo. Qutest would be an interesting upgrade

  • August 26, 2019

    Anil Kumar

    I will love to have this DAC to compare it with other DACs I have .

  • August 26, 2019

    William Levin

    NFB 11.28 at the moment

    • August 26, 2019

      Jirat Kiertsukudom

      Mine is Oppo HA-2 and Audioquest dragonfly red

  • August 26, 2019

    Goran Milic

    at the moment i have Behringer UCA 222, this Chord would be a dream come true.

  • August 26, 2019

    Marco Tanamal

    I use Chord Hugo 2 !!!

    Simply spectacular !!! The transparency is jaw dropping !!!

    Chord Electronics is the king of DAC !!!

  • August 26, 2019

    Richard Muller

    Been looking at DACs for awhile would be nice to win this Qutest 🙂

  • August 26, 2019

    Jiho Yoo

    Chord Mojo was a beast, so I can’t wait to see the power of this one.

  • August 26, 2019

    Luigi Pacana

    I used to own this then sold it as i wanted to get a set of speakers. would be nice to have it again

  • August 26, 2019

    Andrew Ong

    Chord hugo

  • August 26, 2019

    Adam p

    Qutest the best

  • August 26, 2019

    Chan Hong Onn

    I’m using m9xx and idsd nano bl

  • August 26, 2019

    Osman Aydogan

    I’m currently using Dragonfly Black.

  • August 26, 2019

    Robbert van der Heiden

    None yet

  • August 26, 2019

    Zaurbek Kalazhokov

    no DAC

  • August 26, 2019

    Alex Von Roman Medrano

    I am using Ibasso Dx220 right now as my DAC. I’m planning to upgrade soon to a Chord Qutest.

  • August 26, 2019

    Alex Matheson

    I’m using a very nice Schiit Modi 3 but would really enjoy an upgrade. Hint. Hint.

  • August 26, 2019

    Debargho Sarkar

    I use a music fidelity X10D DAC. It’s been very useful uptill noe but I’d really like to upgrade to the Qutest.

  • August 26, 2019

    Simon Adams

    Oh wow – this is a big one. Amazing giveaways, thanks for the site and these promotions.

    I am running an Aune S6 as my main from the PC, and a Heed CanAmp and a Schitt stack as backups. Radsone for portable.

  • August 26, 2019

    Michael Parfenov

    Wow! That is awesome!

  • August 26, 2019

    Alex G

    I do not have a dedicated DAC, so far I am using an ASUS Xonar Essence STX sound card.

  • August 26, 2019

    Andy Chua

    This will be a step up from the modi

  • August 26, 2019

    Ramanesh Keith Nair

    I’d love to have this. Thanks in advance. Using an entry level Schiit Modi/Magni setup now.

  • August 26, 2019

    habil lai

    Hello, I’m using a SMSL Idea while I’m on the go, and a Schiit Modi 1st gen. at home with my Sennheiser HD650.

  • August 26, 2019

    Jaeko Joseph Wong

    Hope to win this.

  • August 26, 2019

    Eugen

    Chord – my love!

  • August 26, 2019

    Edric Presbitero

    This would be perfect for my desktop setup!

  • August 26, 2019

    Cheong Joawin

    I am currently using the Mcintosh D150 as my desktop DAC.

  • August 26, 2019

    Jason Kang

    Astell Kern SP1000M

  • August 26, 2019

    Pedro Beça

    I’ve used s Mojo for 1y, just got a Hugo 2.
    Looking forward to win this one so I can start to build my home hi-fi system!

  • August 26, 2019

    Tomasi Akimeta

    hey hey, saw this in Twitter and thought I’d give it a shot. I currently use two FiiO E10K DAC headphone amps, one at home and one at work. Good luck to everyone!

  • August 26, 2019

    Milan Vagač

    Fiio M9

  • August 26, 2019

    Konstantinos Ermidis

    I’m using Mytek DSD192

    • August 27, 2019

      Tiago Nerone

      I also have a this. and also have a Project Pro-ject Pre Box S2 Digital and a Concero HD (now defective).

  • August 26, 2019

    Jeroen Verbeek

    currently using an iFi Nano BL, which i love, i think this Chord would be a major step up!

  • August 26, 2019

    Eero Vuorinen

    I have a Marantz HD-DAC 1, got a demo piece pretty cheap.

  • August 26, 2019

    Ladislav Hein

    Khadas Tone Board

  • August 26, 2019

    Andrew Ha

    i don’t have any stand alone dac. hopefully this will be my first.

  • August 26, 2019

    Hong Peng Ngun

    I use an Audio GD NFB 11.28 dac/amp. Hope to win this for my upcoming stereo set up! 🙂

  • August 26, 2019

    Bevan Chen

    Using a schiit Jotunheim DAC amp

  • August 26, 2019

    levent inallı

    not using. Good luck

  • August 26, 2019

    Maratur Gabe Simanjuntak

    Cypher Labs Theorem 720

  • August 26, 2019

    Chirawat Wirotwan

    I’m currently using Dragonfly Cobalt

  • August 26, 2019

    Jakub Sladek

    I don´t have any DAC.

  • August 26, 2019

    Tom

    Using a Schiit Audio Gungnir Multibit A2 as my current DAC

  • August 26, 2019

    Fauzan fauzan

    I use portable USB dac The island by ALO and Nuansa P1 dap/dac by revamp accoustic.

  • August 26, 2019

    Filip Vergiliu

    I don´t even use a regular dac, cause I lost my job 6 months ago. The chord would be an awesome update.

  • August 26, 2019

    Sreenivas Raman Naidu

    Topping D50

  • August 26, 2019

    Oltea

    pleeeeeease dear dac-god, pleaaaasse.

    • August 26, 2019

      Leon E

      I have a Space Plus DAC

  • August 26, 2019

    Iñaki Lauzirika Ajuria

    Previously had a Poly/Mojo and love Chord’s sound signature.

  • August 26, 2019

    Fabienne

    im in loveee. <3

  • August 26, 2019

    Thach Do

    The best DAC i want

  • August 26, 2019

    Garmt van der Zel

    My current DAC is a Devialet 250 Expert Pro.

  • August 26, 2019

    Ace Amor

    This would be my firs DAC if i win ❤

  • August 26, 2019

    Darren Wu

    I want a DAC, thank you!

  • August 26, 2019

    Jack Lam

    Good luck!

  • August 26, 2019

    Sirichai Dharmvanin

    I have never used an external DAC since the techonology and sound quality keep changing rapidly with the introduction of new chips. Chord Dac is designed with different principle. It is the top on my wish list but so bigh out of reach.

  • August 26, 2019

    Boster Cheng

    My current DAC is Mryrad Z20 Mini, would like to have Qutest

  • August 26, 2019

    Iveline chwab

    Awesome prize! Currently on a Cambridge Audio DacMagic Plus. Good luck fellas!

  • August 26, 2019

    Raymund Enricuso

    Got to listen to it from SoundWave Audio-Visual Store in Cebu, Philippines, & I absolutely loved it..coming from a Chord Mojo & a Hugo 1.

  • August 26, 2019

    Suhail Yusufzai

    I am using cambridge audio dacmagic.

  • August 26, 2019

    Eu Kit Kuan

    Using the sweet sweet Chord Mojo 🙂

  • August 26, 2019

    Rafal Mazur

    Using the Audioquest Dragonfly Red currently. Good luck to everyone!

  • August 26, 2019

    Kevin O’Leary

    Don’t own a DAC yet, but I’ve been in the market and would love to win the Qutest as it receives praise from everyone.

  • August 26, 2019

    Zahit Emre Metin

    Just using the onboard DACs on PC and phone, no external

  • August 26, 2019

    Jerome Guda

    Goodluck evryone

  • August 26, 2019

    Kerim

    I’m using Schiit Modi 2 for now.

  • August 26, 2019

    Erdal Tokat

    using on board dac

  • August 26, 2019

    angelo villamar

    Using my Radsone es100 🙂

  • August 26, 2019

    Ohad Maishar

    Schiit Gungnir Multibit.
    Fantastic DAC!

  • August 26, 2019

    Max Delissen

    At home I use the NAD M51, butnI have used the Chord Qutest for several reviews and it had been on my wishlist since the first time I heard it.

  • August 26, 2019

    Diego Freitas

    TT2 as my all-in-one solution

    • August 26, 2019

      Marius Valinskas

      Saving the best for last! I use a W4S DAC 2 on my main system.

  • August 26, 2019

    max

    AQ Dragonfly Red

  • August 26, 2019

    Emil Karol

    Been using Mojo/Poly combo for almost 2 years. Love the Chord sound signature.

  • August 26, 2019

    Ivan Parshenkov

    Currently all I have is Fiio Q1mk2

    • August 26, 2019

      Filipe Manata Pires

      Modi multibit. Would love to see how both compare!!

  • August 26, 2019

    Fred Blum

    AQ Cobalt, Modi Multibit, SMSL Sandskrit Pro

  • August 26, 2019

    Saurabh Ashtamkar

    Since I don’t have a dedicated dac, my Cowon Plenue 1 is my dac + amp through its usb mode.

  • August 26, 2019

    Michel I

    Metrum Acoustics Jade: excellent R2R-DAC.

    But this one seems also to be a tremendous one.

    L’espoir fait vivre.

  • August 26, 2019

    Carl Immanuel Manalo

    Have been using the mojo for about 3 years now. Would like to get this one

  • August 26, 2019

    Paul Davies

    audio engine b1

  • August 26, 2019

    Marc G

    RME ADI 2 DAC

  • August 26, 2019

    Bill Sistrunk

    Currently using Schiit Modi for office and OPPO UDP 203 in listening room.

  • August 26, 2019

    Stefano Wessely

    I’m in too.

  • August 26, 2019

    Cindy VEERAPEN

    My only dac is the original Fiio E10. Bought thanks to being a long time and faithful Headfonia reader.

  • August 26, 2019

    Rosu Robert

    FX-Audio Dac X6

  • August 26, 2019

    Mike McDonagh

    Dragon Fly Black

    • August 26, 2019

      Dheepak Jeevaraj

      Uptone Regen > iFi Nano BL > iFi iTube > Headamp GL2

  • August 26, 2019

    Roger Black

    Got me a Creative Sound Blaster E5

  • August 26, 2019

    Marcin Macoch

    I use EarStudio ES100 on the go and ifi xDSD at home

  • August 26, 2019

    Frederico Silva Vieira Veloso

    It would be very nice! I need a new DAC to appreciate with my new headphones.

  • August 26, 2019

    Dave Foster

    I am using a Dayton Audio DAC01. Always happy to upgrade!

  • August 26, 2019

    NIKITA DANILOV

    Can say that have DAC Topping d10, but don`t use it cause it`s don`t give any significant improvements to sound. Would like to win this great DAC.

  • August 26, 2019

    Rui Qi Tan

    I’m currently using fiio Q1 mark 2, hopefully can get a big upgrade to this 🙂

  • August 26, 2019

    Greg

    Auralic Vega (Silver Version – Non G Series)

  • August 26, 2019

    Stuart Andrews

    I am suffering in a state of dac-lessness. Help!

  • August 26, 2019

    Alfie

    I have no dac as of now but I would be happy if you’ll give that monster dac to me. Thank you!

  • August 26, 2019

    Taro Aspiras

    As I was thinking of going straight to desktop setup (Tried a portable set up which I don’t find worth it), this is one hell of a start! Good luck to everyone!

  • August 26, 2019

    Funing L

    Audioquest dragonfly RED!

  • August 26, 2019

    Eric Sunderland

    Excellent DAC!

  • August 26, 2019

    Daniel Fonseca

    I’ve been using a Cambridge Audio DacMagic for too long

  • August 26, 2019

    Dudi flug

    I’m using dragonfly red

  • August 26, 2019

    Baris Kara

    Best

  • August 26, 2019

    Yalcin Inel

    Dragonfly Red. Good luck to all!

  • August 26, 2019

    Cristobal Robles

    I use an Astell and Kern anorma, Hope I win this amazing piece

  • August 26, 2019

    Toko Matsuo

    I have Audioengine A2+ speakers. They have a built in DAC.

  • August 26, 2019

    Nelson Leong

    Soundblaster X7

  • August 26, 2019

    Nenad Franić

    None for the moment.

  • August 26, 2019

    Toby Akehurst

    I use a Fiio Q1MII

    • August 26, 2019

      Marco Ghittino

      I have always wanted to have a DAC Chors Electronics that I hope as a hi-fi enthusiast to win this magnificent prize !! Currently I only have Dap colorfly c10 and the extraordinary Cowon plenue L !!

  • August 26, 2019

    Frantisek Formanek

    I use Steinberg UR22 MKII

    • August 27, 2019

      Fernando Ros

      I’m using my Chord Mojo, good luck everyone.

  • August 26, 2019

    Ciobanu Andrei

    Hi, i really could use that Dac to power my Mark Levinson no331. Not using any dac at the moment, just a cheap professional sound card.

  • August 26, 2019

    Ang Ian Michael

    Don’t currently own a dac. Using SE425. Hope I win one.

  • August 26, 2019

    Dheepak Jeevaraj

    Uptone Regen > iFi Nano BL > iFi iTube > Headamp GL2

  • August 26, 2019

    Leonidas Kostopoulos

    A great brand feeding our music soul and great passion for audio!

  • August 26, 2019

    Mathew Leung

    I am using asus essence one, great entry level dac!

  • August 26, 2019

    Dheepak Jeevaraj

    A great giveaway

  • August 26, 2019

    Emanuel Co

    Great DAC!

  • August 26, 2019

    LIEW JIAN SHENG

    Entry level Fiio K3

  • August 26, 2019

    Rodrigo Mendes Alves Pereira Pita

    I use the HRT Streamer ll+.

  • August 26, 2019

    Ali Meriluoto

    Sennheiser HDVD800 dac/amp

  • August 26, 2019

    Kristian Knudsen

    I like my Chord Mojo, but would love the Qutest!

  • August 26, 2019

    Arthur Jogy

    Going to be a definite upgrade from my Chord Mojo. Still loving the portability, though 🙂

  • August 26, 2019

    Edward Kim

    SimAudio Moon Neo 430HAD

  • August 26, 2019

    Josh Harris

    Fostex HP-A8

  • August 26, 2019

    Martin Soo

    Hope I can win it.

  • August 26, 2019

    Alex Rivera

    At home, I use whatever is built into the computer or CD player so this would be a big upgrade for me.Thank for the chance and good luck to everyone.

  • August 26, 2019

    Dave Brooks

    I have a Fiio X5 iii

  • August 26, 2019

    Edward Swann

    I Have the Chord TT Dac which i love, I’m a huge fan of chord products, just dont have the funds for most of there products.

  • August 26, 2019

    Lucerne Loke

    Hope to win it.

  • August 26, 2019

    Eric Lo

    Using Fostex HP-A4 w/ Creek OBH-21mk2. Hope I could win this British DAC.

  • August 26, 2019

    Junhyun Joseph Kim

    I’m using a Chord Mojo with the Poly module. Absolutely love it. Saved me from buying a standalone DAP cause of Polys ability to play songs off the SD card.

  • August 26, 2019

    Warwick Vale

    Cambridge dac magic +

  • August 26, 2019

    Richard Toh

    I use Schiit

    Schiit
    Schiit
    Schiit

    Nothing like clean Schiit

    I love ( to hear) Schiit between my ears

    I have Schiit all over my desktop

    It’s simply Schiit over all else

  • August 26, 2019

    Faiz Mohammad

    I don’t have any home dac. The only thing I have close to this is my dap xdp-30r. It has a Sabre dac.

  • August 26, 2019

    Mike Dolan

    Chord Mojo, but I am open to persuasion.

  • August 26, 2019

    Costel Stanica

    I never used a DAC

  • August 26, 2019

    Josh Moore

    Currently DACless… this would be quite the awesome start?!

  • August 26, 2019

    Orson Sam

    Wouldn’t mind comparing my 9018 Sabre DAC with the Chord. Have heard great stories!

  • August 26, 2019

    john hritz

    I would love to try one of the Chord products with some of my IEMs. I’m sure the results would make me regret not purchasing one earlier.

  • August 26, 2019

    Radek Jandl

    First, I’d like to thank Headfonia for the giveaway of the 50 nice pieces of gear. So generous!
    I’m using Khadas Toneboard for desktop and DX120 / ES100 on the go. I’m really limited by having tight budget (still studying in CZ) so I was looking mainly for best bang for the buck gear so far. If I had a chance to win the Qutest, it would change my hifi game entirely 🙂 My dream is to became a audio reviewer and this would help me so much.. There are not a lot of objective reviewers in Europe and I’d like to change that.. Good luck everyone!

    • August 27, 2019

      David Leung

      Count me in

      • August 27, 2019

        David Leung

        Forgot to mention, I’m using PS Audio PWD Mk ii

  • August 26, 2019

    Nick Yanakiev

    I use a Hugo 2

  • August 26, 2019

    Kristian Patrick Courtney

    Musical Fidelity V-90 DAC. Happy listening!

    • August 26, 2019

      Shane Thomas

      Ive always wanted this dac

  • August 26, 2019

    Ryan Wiebe

    My main headphone DAC at home is the EL DAC by JDS Labs. Solid performance, but I have always wanted to try one of the CHORD devices.

  • August 26, 2019

    Peewee Rey

    Chord Electronics design on its products is unique, second to none.

    • August 26, 2019

      vermalen eric

      Wowwww i really want this … Good luck all …

  • August 26, 2019

    Matthew Quok

    Currently using a Topping DX3 Pro

  • August 26, 2019

    Michael Layton

    Resonessence Labs Herus for mobile, Yamaha A-S801 integrated stereo amp in my room. I think they both have a Sabre ESS ES9010K2M chip.

  • August 26, 2019

    Janis Rudzitis

    Topping D50

  • August 26, 2019

    Robert Drake

    Currently using Musical Fidelity X10-D. Not bad, but quite dated.

    Would love to win The Qutest!!

  • August 26, 2019

    Rado Wino

    Currently using DacMagic XS

    • August 31, 2019

      Nuno Pedro Simões Lobato de Carvalho Carneiro

      The chord qutest is aparently a small box with a big sound, I have a mojo that work very well with my setup, marantz cd6006 uk edition, marantz pm 6006 uk edition, sony x700 ubp player, woo audio 6se headphone amp. As I have some good headphones the qutest I think would go very well in my setup.

  • August 26, 2019

    Robert Hanwell

    iFi Nano Black and Cambridge CXN.

  • August 26, 2019

    Marc Vitug

    I’m using IFI Nano iDSD BL.

  • August 26, 2019

    Jeffrey Gaston

    Using ifi Nano BL at home.

  • August 26, 2019

    Bren Arden

    Violectric V850.
    Good luck to all!

  • August 26, 2019

    Oldrich Siller

    Gimme this!

  • August 26, 2019

    Gabriel Sontag

    I have the mojo, I want to hear what more chord has to offer, without paying for it preferably, lol.

  • August 26, 2019

    Bharat Venkatesh

    Fiio E17 Alpen.

  • August 26, 2019

    Leandro Berry

    Audioengine D1… I think

  • August 26, 2019

    Joeri De Haes

    I’m using a Mojo, at home and on the go. The Qutest is out of my budget range but a free one will do. 🙂

  • August 26, 2019

    Jonathan Shirts

    I don’t have a DAC, that’s why I’d love to win this one.

  • August 26, 2019

    Edoardo

    Upgrade needed from a vdac II

  • August 26, 2019

    Breckan

    DAC: Focusrite Scarlett 2i4

  • August 26, 2019

    Arthur Padilla

    Running the infamous LH Labs Geek Pulse X. Actually functioning brilliantly

  • August 26, 2019

    Adrian Field

    I have the DAC built into my Audeze Deckard, I’ve been thinking of upgrading it.

  • August 26, 2019

    Petr Blaha

    Good luck to all!

  • August 26, 2019

    David Crawford

    I use a Chord Mojo and Poly combo

  • August 26, 2019

    Herman Hol

    I am using a DIY non oversampling DAC with TDA1794a ‘s, some BursonV6 Vivid’s replacing the 5534s (although being Signetics!). Love the ease of sound, but can’t help wondering how the Qutest will compare! Happy Listening!!

  • August 26, 2019

    Matthew Im

    I hope I win! I’ve been using a Fiio E7 for much too long.

  • August 26, 2019

    Brian Kamg

    Lotoo paw gold touch 🙂

  • August 26, 2019

    Drahomir Glos

    Finally some good prize…

  • August 26, 2019

    Martin Cao

    This looks sick, would love to try it out.

  • August 26, 2019

    Vojtech Simon

    Great article, thanks for your work!

  • August 26, 2019

    Sral Olsen

    ANK DAC 2.1 (now defect)

  • August 26, 2019

    Deri Fajutrao

    I use my fiiox5iii as DAC

  • August 26, 2019

    Silvio Bassani

    Presently, I use the wonderful Chord Hugo, but I need another one for my main system, without moving the Hugo up and down in my four floors house.

  • August 26, 2019

    JERICHO A. ACCAD

    This would be a great upgrade on my entry-level set-up I’m currently using an old Sound Blaster X-Fi Surround 5.1 Pro. I bought the unit 2nd hand and it does not fail me. However I have no experience in using high-end DAC/amp. I have a DIY earphone that I turned into 64 ohms drivers and it can not drive the drivers very well. By the way, I never won any raffles keeping my fingers crossed.

  • August 26, 2019

    Tanasa George

    Topping D10.

  • August 26, 2019

    Ricardo

    Good luck!

  • August 26, 2019

    Richard Parkes

    I use an audioquest dragonfly red for many thins but a stationary dac would be awesome , and chord is always a win.

    This is confusing and contrary to the rules? ” but Headfonia *will* cover any other expenses such as VAT, import fees, tax, etc. This is all the winner’s responsibility”
    Thanks!

  • August 26, 2019

    Wesley Holt

    Schiit Modi 3

  • August 26, 2019

    Joseph Jenkins

    Schiit modi 3

  • August 26, 2019

    Sean Herbie Chua

    the only DAC i used is the one built-in the LG V20.

  • August 26, 2019

    Jimmy Ngai

    I am using ODAC and the DAC in Grace Design m9xx.

  • August 26, 2019

    Janos Lengel

    Would love to build again a desktop system around the Qutest. Fingers crossed.

  • August 26, 2019

    larry ramirez

    I have a a cheapie Fiio at the moment, would love to own a REAL DAC

  • August 26, 2019

    Wudthiwithu giratanavong

    Ak sr15+chord mojo

  • August 26, 2019

    Brendon Lau

    Just using a focusrite 2i4 for now, I want that free dac

  • August 26, 2019

    Shawn

    Sounds exciting

  • August 26, 2019

    Liam Donoghue

    Most of my listening is on a Yamaha receiver in the living room. No DAC on my computer.

  • August 26, 2019

    Manuel Cuadros

    Ojalá pueda ganarlo para saber a que suena algo de esa gama, por ahora solo he tenido un walkman A25 y un Fiio Q1 mrk2. Gracias de antemano

  • August 26, 2019

    Krzysztof Piotrowski

    I just hope to win. I never had chance to listen any of Chord devices

  • August 26, 2019

    Sreenivas Raman Naidu

    Fiio X5iii

  • August 26, 2019

    Yiqin Lei

    Using chord mojo and HDV820.

  • August 26, 2019

    Abraham Tili

    I don’t have a dedicated DAC at the moment but do have couple of headphone AMP/DAC that I use such as AQ DragonFly and Sony PHA-1. Also using AK SR15 sometimes as a DAC. Hoping somday (in near future) to get my hands on Hugo2.

  • August 26, 2019

    Anusha Bai Paramasivan

    Fiio Q5

  • August 26, 2019

    Lukas Lukito

    Wow, this give away page made me reminisce the moment I had a talk with one of the Chord executives (I forgot his name 🙁 ~) back then at PAFI exhibition. It would nice to have this unit since I don’t have any standalone DAC 🙂

  • August 26, 2019

    Anusha Bai Paramasivan

    Zishan Z2

  • August 26, 2019

    Darren Quek

    My current DAC is a Chord Mojo.

  • August 26, 2019

    Alan Tuazon

    My current DAC is a Topping D50.

  • August 26, 2019

    James Martin

    Thanks for all of the excellent reviews and articles over the years. Thanks for the chance to win the DAC as well.

    I’m currently using a Schiit Modi 2 as my DAC and would love the chance to upgrade.

  • August 26, 2019

    Mohd Hairi Mohd Ghazalli

    i have dragonfky red dac/amp combo.

  • August 26, 2019

    Stepan Broucek

    iFi nano, space key, hidzis sonata

  • August 26, 2019

    Olivier Sart

    CooL as usual !
    Using the internal Dac of my pc motherboard at the moment… Meh T_T’

  • August 26, 2019

    Adam Goldsmith

    Absolutely love Chord gear. Own a Mojo myself. Not only does Chord stuff sound great, but they are one of the few companies that takes the time to make their gear look like works of art. They are all easy on the eyes. That’s not even to mention the fact that they are one of the companies really pushing audio technology forward. I would LOVE to have this thing on my desk!! Using ZMF Atticus, Senn HD800, HD650, ZMF Classic, and Grado SR80i. <3

  • August 26, 2019

    Andre Birrenbach

    Definite upgrade to my Meridian Explorer.

  • August 26, 2019

    Nick Mather

    Probably the P4P champion DAC!
    I need one in my life!

  • August 26, 2019

    Eugene Lim

    I’m using an Audio GD R2R11 to pair with my HD700
    It’s fantastic

  • August 26, 2019

    Christopher Ney

    I use a Chord Mojo for my desktop setup and an Apogee MiniDAC for 2 channel playback from my cd player in my main system.

  • August 26, 2019

    Paskal Rudyk

    very good device

  • August 26, 2019

    Eyal Sadeh

    Seems like the best

  • August 26, 2019

    Daniel Pudvay

    Nice looking DAC. If I had one of these, I’d have to upgrade the rest of headphone chain.

  • August 26, 2019

    Brett Curry

    I currently have a Burson Audio Conductor SL Headphone Amp/DAC.

  • August 26, 2019

    Peter Mogish

    I am currently using a Topping NX4 DSD as a DAC from my phone, or computer.

  • August 26, 2019

    Hrvoje

    aune X1s

  • August 26, 2019

    Brian Zurflueh

    Dragonfly 1.2 with Grado SR325 Anniversary addition Goldies just sublime.

  • August 26, 2019

    Genadi Gramatski

    Currently I use a custom made ES9023 Sabre DAC, integrated on my RPI player.

  • August 26, 2019

    Felipe Cruz Jimenez

    I don’t have any DAC

  • August 26, 2019

    Daniel Mellinger

    I use an SMSL SU-8 version 2 but have been eyeing the Chord for a substantial step up!

  • August 26, 2019

    David Escamilla

    AudioQuest Dragonfly

  • August 26, 2019

    Mark van Deun

    Very nice prize!

    I use a FiiO K3 DAC and and OPPO HA-2 DAC at home.

    Good luck everyone!

    Cheers

  • August 26, 2019

    Wilson

    Qutest and thx aaa would be a dream pair. Thanks for the chance

  • August 26, 2019

    Ventsislav Gramatski

    Well, wish I could win it. Would be an awesome gift for my dad who reads here often. 🙂

  • August 26, 2019

    Neil Wadhvana

    Currently rocking a Hugo 2 – good for portable use but starting to create a desktop setup and can’t afford a Dave 😉

  • August 26, 2019

    Andras Rev

    I use the Bluesound Node2’s DAC, because I found the amplifier (Feliks Echo tube preamp/ headphone amp + HEED Obelisk) more important than the DAC!

  • August 26, 2019

    Jurre Schieveen

    Wow… very nice of you. Congratulations already to the happy winner to be. Have tried quite a few dacs and am using only my favourite of those for quite some while now; the Chord Mojo.
    Listening to it at this very moment in my main setup.
    I’ll keep enjoying it, but if there would be a slight chance to win… man, I don’t even dare to dream of it!
    (And yes, ofcourse I’ve read the part about import taxes. Would LOVE to pay for that.)

  • August 26, 2019

    Thijs Olgers

    currently using the creative zxr for my pc, have been looking at the SME ADI DAC for a while now though

  • August 26, 2019

    SHAWN P. WATSON

    I use an iFi Micro iDSD BL + iGalvanic3.0 USB + iPurifier3. This set up performs very, very, well with my Laptop via USB……..

  • August 26, 2019

    Artyom Kurakin

    No dac yet

  • August 26, 2019

    Bilgin Akçan

    Wow the most wanted DAC for me I was thinking of it nowadays and It’s on here! Hope to win!

  • August 26, 2019

    Dirk Heuer

    I’m using an Allo Piano 2.1 with a Kali reclocker and Raspberry Pi 3b+ or a Dragonfly Black.
    Good luck everyone!

  • August 26, 2019

    Jean

    hello i own a lindemann musicbook 10 dsd as dac/headphone amp with my hd 800.
    I’m sure the chord QUTEST would go with.

    so many beautiful toys that we can watch the tests here.

  • August 26, 2019

    Marius Filip

    Nice

  • August 26, 2019

    Anderson Yamamoto

    I use a Fiio E10!

  • August 26, 2019

    Cenek Douda

    nuforce udh-100, Fiio X5 1st

  • August 26, 2019

    Petros Laskis

    Azur 851

  • August 26, 2019

    A Kohn

    Looks great, sounds great too.

  • August 26, 2019

    Mike Ormerod

    Great DAC, would love to see a review with an M-Scaler!

  • August 26, 2019

    Thomas McDonald

    Nice ????

  • August 26, 2019

    Andras szabo

    I am really missing my old chord mojo, i have a dragonfly for my grados but need one dac for my main system

  • August 26, 2019

    Laddavanh Vannavong

    Omj!

  • August 26, 2019

    David Milstein

    Audio quest dragonfly cobalt at home, and FiiO Q5 at work!!

  • August 26, 2019

    Dragan Kostić

    I’m converting binaries with Hegel HD11

  • August 26, 2019

    Andy Aldridge

    Mytek is my DAc Brooklyn to you sir that will be the + Ohhhh but this would be so sweet.

  • August 27, 2019

    TripleD

    Another amazing Chord!!

  • August 27, 2019

    James

    AK L1000 at home, Spectra X on the go!

  • August 27, 2019

    Jeff Geer

    I have no DAC 🙁 .. good luck

  • August 27, 2019

    Ispas Ion

    I haven’t used one yet but I’m getting ready …

  • August 27, 2019

    jian zhang

    Pro-ject prebox s2 but my dream DAC is the Chord Qutest

  • August 27, 2019

    Vitor Ferreira Valeri

    I want this DAC!

  • August 27, 2019

    Ralph Groves

    Dragonfly Red

  • August 27, 2019

    midas lin

    Chord is definitely a brand with worthy product to own.

  • August 27, 2019

    Andy Cooper

    I don’t have an external dac. It’s all very exciting. 😉

  • August 27, 2019

    Catherine Sullivan

    Cambridge DAC Magic.

  • August 27, 2019

    Franklin Uggioni Moretti

    Good luck all.

  • August 27, 2019

    Reginald Chua

    Using RME ADI-2 Dac and hoping to win to pair with Chord Qutest!

  • August 27, 2019

    Alvin chan

    Love chord products. I’ve had the Hugo 2 and now the Dave.

  • August 27, 2019

    Henry Hsu

    Aww, they’re not giving away the Dave? 😉

    I use the RME-ADI 2 DAC at home and a Chord mojo at the office, would love to hear what the Qutest can bring!

  • August 27, 2019

    Michaelsam Agbay

    Im using Chord Mojo and i really want the qutest as an upgrade. This would be perfect for my headphone and speaker setup

  • August 27, 2019

    Alex Schoellkopf

    My current DAC is an older Micromega MyDac. The Chord would be a tremendous upgrade.

  • August 27, 2019

    Carl Hunter

    I guess the DAC in my life lives in my Fiio M7

  • August 27, 2019

    Stephen Beckett

    Looks like a beautiful design.

  • August 27, 2019

    Prayogo Hartono Surya

    Dragonfly Black is my one and only external DAC recently…

  • August 27, 2019

    Anthony Serrato

    Ray Samuels Predator!

  • August 27, 2019

    Zhenpei

    I’m currently using the Optoma NuForce. Would love to hear the upgrade if I ever won the cutest.

  • August 27, 2019

    Francesco Siviero

    my dac is hidisz

  • August 27, 2019

    Hiroko Edwards

    Wanna be a Cutest Cultist. Currently a Cambridge convert.

  • August 27, 2019

    Vu Hoai Le

    all the best

  • August 27, 2019

    Lucas Morgan

    No Dac, yet. Da Da Da Da Daaaaaaaaaaaaaa…….

  • August 27, 2019

    karen ferreira

    ????

  • August 27, 2019

    Ryan Jones

    Just got a Fiio M5. All new chunky music cube.

  • August 27, 2019

    Zach Smith

    ES100 and apple dongle. Already seeking an upgrade…Qutest would work well.

  • August 27, 2019

    Colin Crane

    Dragonfly Red. Not as cute as this one!

  • August 27, 2019

    Paul Sullivan

    Hugo 2. Me Me Me. More More More.

  • August 27, 2019

    Steve Donaldson

    Got my Mojo working.

  • August 27, 2019

    iftach Landau

    I am using the dragonfly black.
    So I need an upgrade:)

  • August 27, 2019

    Richard Miller

    This would be my first external Dac. Cheers for the chance!

  • August 27, 2019

    Quang Huynh

    Chord Mojo is my go-to DAC (to Questyle CMA600i + LCD-X fazor)

  • August 27, 2019

    Francis Mitchell

    I’m still using a FiiO K1.

  • August 27, 2019

    Yen nguyen

    We use a chord mojo (on line lvl with a ps audio preamp) at home and love the sound. This would take my system to the next level!

  • August 27, 2019

    Henry Ash

    No DAC here.

  • August 27, 2019

    Vincent Tay Kim Hong

    QP1R usb dac mode mmmmm

  • August 27, 2019

    Thomas Lee

    A Schitt Modi 3.

  • August 27, 2019

    Tom Robbins

    CBS, Creative Sound Blaster, well almost. CSB.

  • August 27, 2019

    Kevin Ristau

    Schitt Bifrost Uber /w Gen 5 USB

  • August 27, 2019

    Robert Ford

    This strikes a chord

  • August 27, 2019

    Anthony Lee

    Thank you for this review

  • August 27, 2019

    Kevin Taylor

    Smashing!

  • August 27, 2019

    Daniel Guimarães

    Being as poor as I am, I use a Meier Corda 2move from 2008! It still works perfectly, and is the only DAC I have. Love it!

  • August 27, 2019

    Anthony Bridges

    DAC Attack!

  • August 27, 2019

    Ethan

    I don’t have a DAC (currently using my laptop’s onboard audio), so the Qutest would be quite the upgrade!

  • August 27, 2019

    Chua Ming Siong

    A wonderful dac to upgrade to for my desktop 😀

  • August 27, 2019

    Jan Paaske

    Currently using AudioQuest Dragonfly Red, would love to win the Chord

  • August 27, 2019

    Anne Caprice Claros

    Wow so cool!

  • August 27, 2019

    Vitaly Batyrev

    I’m using an ES9018Q2C chip, integrated in FiiO M6 player.

  • August 27, 2019

    LeMatt

    DAC do actually make a huge difference! Just listen to the Qutest if you’re not convinced!

  • August 27, 2019

    Michael

    Love chord DACS. I’m using a DAVE with Blu Mk ii combination

    • August 28, 2019

      Jonathan Jeraul M. Libante

      would like to own a chord product

  • August 27, 2019

    T.O

    PS Audio DirectStream DAC

  • August 27, 2019

    Matt Kirmayer

    Loving my Trinnov Altitude 16!

  • August 27, 2019

    Dima Georgiana

    I have not had a DAC so far. Thanks for the rare opportunity.

  • August 27, 2019

    Jose Emmanuel Ernesto B Sibal

    I use a topping Dx7, an Audio GD R2R 11 and a NuPrime IDA-8 as my DACs.

  • August 27, 2019

    Ella Adams

    No DAC, No Life.

  • August 27, 2019

    Denbis

    Schiit Modi 3 (AK4490) and Chord Mojo

  • August 27, 2019

    Kerk

    I’ve enjoyed my 2qute till date and really hope to up my game with the Qutest!

  • August 27, 2019

    Ahmad Johari

    hiby r6 pro

  • August 27, 2019

    Saud Alshamsi

    Using Grace SDAC

  • August 27, 2019

    robert jewison

    Aune T1
    good luck

  • August 27, 2019

    Pau

    Chord are a great company

  • August 27, 2019

    Joao Paulo Martins Rodrigues

    Good Luck

  • August 27, 2019

    Gennaro Controversia

    I use a Audio-Gd NFB-1.38 DAC and want to try some better/different DAC.

  • August 27, 2019

    Kevin Yeoh

    I’m currently using the Topping D10. Would love to hear how the Qutest sounds!

  • August 27, 2019

    Robert Herczeg

    Ifi xDSD

  • August 27, 2019

    Alexandru Leonard Truțiu

    I use a Chord Mojo DAC

  • August 27, 2019

    Bojan Ilic

    Good luck to me.

  • August 27, 2019

    Daniel Schröder

    I use my LG V30. After a very long research process under the premisse that I want my setup to be portable, preferably one device and if not to still fit into one larger pocket, it boiled down to this choice. The sound is very resolving, on the dry and slightly unexiting side, with not much warmth – which I actually enjoy as a signature.

    I would love to see and try this beast though. 😉

  • August 27, 2019

    Bart Kestelyn

    Currently using several Topping DAC’s (D10, DX3Pro) and a Cyrus Soundkey on the move. Upgraditis is starting to strike though 🙂

  • August 27, 2019

    Peter Greek Kofod

    On both my PC and my iPhone I use Tidal -> AudioQuest JitterBug -> DragonFly Red -> iBasso IT01.

  • August 27, 2019

    Purice Adrian

    I am using a Fiio X5.

  • August 27, 2019

    Erik Hajnik

    I’m a Chord fan.

  • August 27, 2019

    Rajesh Nayar

    never used one

  • August 27, 2019

    Marius Salagean

    Using Chord Mojo

  • August 27, 2019

    Nick mavrokefalidis

    I’m using a modi 2.

  • August 27, 2019

    Alvin Baron Sia

    A broken Chord Mojo

  • August 27, 2019

    Norbert Kröll

    I use my good old Calyx M as a USB Dac!

  • August 27, 2019

    Tuomas Tarna

    I don’t have a dac so this would be very welcome!

  • August 27, 2019

    Hessel Veldman

    Internal dac of my cdx2, otherwise TC electronics Gold channel (also for recording records to cd)

  • August 27, 2019

    Mircea Comanici

    Chord Hugo, RME ADI-2DAC, iFi xDSD, Auralic Aries Mini.

  • August 27, 2019

    Thaddeus Ong

    Using the Dragonfly Red, love the portability!

  • August 27, 2019

    Shiva Singh

    Good Luck!

  • August 27, 2019

    Zul Helme Othman

    currently using a cheapo Sabre SE4 USB DAC!

    good luck to all!

  • August 27, 2019

    Ankit Khaitan

    I Dont have a dac .. i use dethonray dtr1 via line out for this purpose.. hope i get to win this !!

  • August 27, 2019

    Orazio Massafra

    I use the dac built in my burson HA 160D

  • August 27, 2019

    Oleg Khlebnov

    Aurender Flow

  • August 27, 2019

    Michael Browne

    I’m using an aune s16 at present

  • August 27, 2019

    Chris

    Here’s hoping – I would LOVE this piece of kit!

  • August 27, 2019

    Brian Peer

    Using the DAC on my Marantz SA8005 in the main system but need something in front off my vintage Scott receiver in the den.

  • August 27, 2019

    Paul Vincent

    Currently running a Schitt Modi.

  • August 27, 2019

    Kevin Jacques

    Currently using a DragonFly Cobalt. Needless to say the Chord would be a monumental upgrade in sound and performance.

  • August 27, 2019

    Larry Kane

    I guess there is a dac in my dap!

  • August 27, 2019

    Pier

    I’m using a YULONG DA-9 DAC/amp, so this would be a huge step forward for me 😉

  • August 27, 2019

    Anang Purbantoro

    I’m using Topping D30…

  • August 27, 2019

    leonardo bahamondes

    the dac/amp I use at home is the aune t1, but I’m ready to upgrade!

  • August 27, 2019

    Ernie Winfield

    Currently using a Roksan k3 dac but my mojo gives a noticeably better sound
    Just don’t like the idea of leaving the mojo plugged in to the hifi and mains

  • August 27, 2019

    Jørgen Knudsen

    I don’t currently use a dac

  • August 27, 2019

    Justin West

    there is a lack of dac here, no stand alone gadget, would love to give this a whirl.

  • August 27, 2019

    Paula

    I don’t have a dac, that’s why i’m gonna win!

  • August 27, 2019

    Sue Jones

    Dap apart, don’t have a dac. Very interesting to upgrade my desktop output with this.

  • August 27, 2019

    Dimitri De Keuster

    I’m using a grace design & massdrop SDAC.

  • August 27, 2019

    Warren Clark

    I have nothing but this laptop and these underpants.

  • August 27, 2019

    Keith Blake

    If I win I’ll be the proud owner of a Chord Cutest !

    WoW !

  • August 27, 2019

    Arthur James

    I currently have an aging Aune S16 at home for DAC use.

    I’ve only heard good things about Chord.. the mojo in-store was already awesome. Would love to hear what a qutest could bring to the table!!!

  • August 27, 2019

    Nenad Raic

    I have no any standalone dac.

  • August 27, 2019

    Mark J Costello

    I am using a Marantz AV80003 pre/pro as my dac!

  • August 27, 2019

    Sean Jones

    Using an Audioengine D1. U can hear the difference, especially if you close your eyes. 😉

  • August 27, 2019

    Andrey Tsegelnik

    RME ADI-2 DAC is my choice

  • August 27, 2019

    Dave Hill

    D 4 Dragonfly

  • August 27, 2019

    Pasquale

    My dac is chord 2qute

  • August 27, 2019

    Francesco Corsini

    Using a schiit modi , upgrade very much needed!

  • August 27, 2019

    Justin Nguyen

    Rocking the AudioQuest DragonFly Red here. Owned them for three months now and they’re amazing! Especially when playing MQA tracks on Tidal.

    I would’ve imagine how much of a significant difference there’ll be between my AudioQuest and the Chord, must of sound like a dream come true..

    Also, good luck to others participating in this giveaway, even though some of your guys equipment are probably worth more than the Chord itself!

  • August 27, 2019

    Jeff Yoon

    Got a broken Hugo 1 sitting sadly at home 🙁

  • August 27, 2019

    Luca Lamanna

    Hello!
    I have a dvd audio/cd player from Toshiba: SD900, a.d. 2001.
    Also have a Primare SP a20, a.d. 2009.
    Loudspeakers: Taga Harmony Platinum F 60 SE.
    Himedia Smart TV box with coaxial and optic outs.
    No external dac, unfortunately.

    I sincerily hope that an english brand could enter as a victorious in my little audio video room. Qutest would be the top.

    Best regards.
    Lucky
    Italy

  • August 27, 2019

    Wessel Braakman

    Using Topping DX3 right now, Chord items usually above my budget. Good luck everyone!

  • August 27, 2019

    Scott Brown

    Devialet setup at home

  • August 27, 2019

    Jack Maulana

    Still using my Audinst HUD MX-1 from around 10 years ago.. the Chord Qutest would finally become the long awaited upgrade..

  • August 27, 2019

    Evan Longmire

    I’m using a Chord 2Qute with linear power supply. Life is grand 🙂

  • August 27, 2019

    Viviana De Franca

    I’m using a Chord Mojo, I love it. Good luck everyone.

  • August 27, 2019

    Chris King

    Currently using the JDS Labs OL DAC. This would be an upgrade I’m sure! Thanks!

  • August 27, 2019

    Ferry Indrapratama

    I’m just PC guys, still depend on old ESI Prodigy HD2 for audio processing/player

  • August 27, 2019

    Ferry Indrapratama

    good luck everyone.

  • August 27, 2019

    Vadim Finkelstein

    Internal DAC in Eastsound CD-E5

  • August 27, 2019

    Toni

    I have currently the SMSL SU-8 as my dac.

  • August 27, 2019

    Erwin

    I have a Mojo. But the cutest sound has to be with the….

  • August 27, 2019

    Zsuzsi Vermes

    Im using dragonfly red

  • August 27, 2019

    Serge Maes

    Chord Hugo 2 and a Centrance DAC mini

  • August 27, 2019

    Florian Subasu

    Thank you for this great giveaway 😉

  • August 27, 2019

    Roi Maishar

    Don’t have any. Use my receiver 🙁

  • August 27, 2019

    René Gutiérrez

    I want this so bad

  • August 27, 2019

    ISMAIL SUFYAN TEO BIN ABDULLAH

    Currently using a FiiO D3. Although a cheap little dac, it brings significant improvement to the sound from my desktop. Can’t imagine what improvements the Qutest would bring 🙂

  • August 27, 2019

    Jon Evans

    HRT Microstreamer II and a Hugo for their different presentations.

  • August 27, 2019

    Eric de Boer

    Would love to compare it to the dac I use in my second set: an Eastern Electric Minimax Tube Dac

  • August 27, 2019

    Rafael Adonay Tinajero San Emeterio

    Use a Dragon Fly red

  • August 27, 2019

    Wim Cumps

    It’s almost my birthday ….. 🙂

  • August 27, 2019

    Wim Cumps

    It’s almost my birthday ….. 🙂

  • August 27, 2019

    Christian Lopez

    Cambridge Audio Azur DACMagic… which I bought for full retail at a brick’n’mortar all the way back in 2009. Wish I had waited for the Plus or 100, but oh well, it’s clearly served its purpose these last 10 years.

  • August 27, 2019

    Oliver P

    I’m using an ObjectiveDAC.

  • August 27, 2019

    Chris

    Using an RME ADI-2 DAC for home and a Topping DX3 Pro at work

  • August 27, 2019

    Angelos Psilopoulos

    Used to own a Benchmark DAC1, now I’m using my Mojo until I get a decent desktop DAC! The Qutest was definitely on my list!

  • August 27, 2019

    Martina Nardelli

    I use the dac in the Krk Ergo

  • August 27, 2019

    Bo Vestergaard

    I use the Chord Qutest. It sounds amazing. I find the filter button makes no or little difference on my setup which surprises me. I wonder if anyone else uses the filters.

  • August 27, 2019

    Tawera Browne

    Currently using the Audio-GD R2R 11, very nice comparison to using my iPhone and would really like to compare to a Chord DAC one day =)

  • August 27, 2019

    BOURJAULT

    RME ADI 2 DAC

  • August 27, 2019

    Dany

    Currently not using any DAC, im using a X-fi fatal1ty soind card, it has a beefy front panel with great sound quality, to the point that my Fiio E10K is disappointing to use.

    But this sound card will not lat a lot longer and the Fiio is no good, i will need a proper replacement…

  • August 28, 2019

    Orcun Solmaz

    No dac yer this will be the first 😉

  • August 28, 2019

    Gorka Martin

    Ojala me toque. Estoy usando un Fiioo BTR1. Muchas gracias por el sorteo

  • August 28, 2019

    Jun Mishima

    There is a dac in my mini speakers

  • August 28, 2019

    Tony Richards

    The only dac I have is in my player, don’t have an external model.

  • August 28, 2019

    Tony Richards

    The only dac I have is in my player, don’t have an external model.

  • August 28, 2019

    Luis André Ferreira

    KEF LS50 Wireless built in DAC

  • August 28, 2019

    Jason Austin

    audioquest black dragonfly

  • August 28, 2019

    Blair Turner

    Using a Dragonfly Cobalt

  • August 28, 2019

    Bruce Shipman

    I have a big old chunky Topping D50 sitting on my desk.

  • August 28, 2019

    Vicente Lemus

    Schiit Bifrost and Fostex HP-A4

  • August 28, 2019

    Kevin Reed

    My Hifi M8 is still soldiering on.

  • August 28, 2019

    Gary Harris

    My only dac is hiding in my fiio x5, type 3

  • August 28, 2019

    Martin Osborne

    I use a Schiit Modi multibit and a Cyrus soundkey

  • August 28, 2019

    Rob

    Fiio E17 Alpen

  • August 28, 2019

    Bjarni jóhannsson

    mhdt lab digital renaissance tube dac

  • August 28, 2019

    Dennis McNally

    Thanks for letting me enter the contest.

  • August 28, 2019

    Tim Edmunds

    Wow!

  • August 28, 2019

    Chen Tian

    I am using Auralic Altair as my steamer and DAC

  • August 28, 2019

    Ameer Azhar

    My laptop’s DAC

  • August 28, 2019

    Pablo Chaves

    Hi Guys!
    I currently use a Chord Hugo2 at home, and I really hope I can expand my Chord Electronics family with this qutest

  • August 28, 2019

    SJ Ward

    Currently using the iFi Micro iDSD (first generation silver) at home. I’d be grateful to add the Chord Qutest to my system. Thank you.

  • August 28, 2019

    John Baker

    Buddy, can you lend a dac?

  • August 28, 2019

    Pal Szatmari

    I use a KORG DS-DAC100

  • August 28, 2019

    mewzik

    Top DAC. Wouldn’t chuck it out of my setup!

  • August 28, 2019

    Chris

    Just to be sure..

  • August 28, 2019

    Koz Guimichev

    Would love to own this. Currently using benchmark dac1. Good luck all.

  • August 28, 2019

    Andrew

    I use AudioQuest Dragonfly Red

  • August 28, 2019

    Joe Gstettner

    PS audio sprout so far.

  • August 28, 2019

    Eugene Kim

    I’m currently using a Fiio amp/dac. Def need the upgrade!

  • August 28, 2019

    Tamas

    Soekris

  • August 28, 2019

    Francesco

    I am using a TEAC UD-501 and I would really like to try the Qutest!

  • August 28, 2019

    Daniel Klingele

    Dragonfly Red

  • August 28, 2019

    Eric Ohn

    currently using an ifi black label

  • August 28, 2019

    Ignacio Catena

    I’m using S.M.S.L. SU-8. Thanks for the chance!

  • August 28, 2019

    Florentin Ispas

    It would be a fantastic, unique, amazing experience.

  • August 28, 2019

    Törehan Türel

    Currently I am using DragonFly Black v1.2. 🙂

  • August 28, 2019

    Martin Valent

    At the moment I’m using an lg v30 as my dac/amp. It’s so good that I haven’t needed anything more for my needs. But this Chord sure would be a huge upgrade.

  • August 28, 2019

    Mark Purcell

    Shanling UP2. It’s nothing on this Qutest!

  • August 28, 2019

    ALEXANDRE NISHIKAWA

    I’m currently using a SMSL SU-8 v2. A qutest would be an awesome upgrade!

  • August 28, 2019

    Mark Collins

    A Cobalt Dragonfly

  • August 28, 2019

    Jon Campbell

    Awaiting a DAC from a higher power.

  • August 28, 2019

    Tom Benson

    Just the DAC in my desktop I guess.

  • August 28, 2019

    Tomislav Podnar

    Cureently using AUDIRECT BEAM

  • August 28, 2019

    Sean Lowe

    ! Cheers for the chance !

    I’m just channeling music to a pair of audioengine speakers that include a dac.

    • September 1, 2019

      Porter Smith

      Dac is in the monoprice monolithic headphone amplifier. Will be auditioning a Crane Song Solaris dac as an aio. Chord is in my top 3 dacs to get cause then can utilize chord m scaler.

  • August 28, 2019

    Eric Maranne

    Well currently Fiio E17k for bus, as well as SMSL AD18 (kinda DAC!) for office and Cambridge audio for home … I may well try a mojo to swap the cambrige at home …

  • August 28, 2019

    Dwayne Cheung

    Currently using the Chord Mojo as my DAC

  • August 28, 2019

    Chase Mosby

    I use the headphone jack in my roku remote. lol

  • August 28, 2019

    Grant Moy

    Currently using the Schiit stack but will be handing it down to my sister soon. This would be an insane upgrade to a new WIP setup. Good luck all and thanks again headfonia and chord for the chance.

  • August 28, 2019

    Oleg

    Hello. Currently use SCHIIT Jotunheim DAC+Pre+Headphone amp.

  • August 28, 2019

    Klay Moon

    Wow, this is a big one. I wish I win this. I’m currently using Schiit DSD only Loki DAC – a long discontinued but my favorite of all time. My other DAC’s are Burson Swing for Desktop PC and Oppo HA-2 SE for mobile.

  • August 28, 2019

    Jungwook Han

    Nice giveaway

  • August 28, 2019

    Jerzy Kazalski

    As DAC I use AudioQuest DragonFly Red

  • August 28, 2019

    Nathaniel.E

    Currently using the Fiio Q5, hoping to move to the Chord Mojo. Fun!

  • August 28, 2019

    Tomas Primus

    Pro-ject Pre Box S2 … until now 😀

  • August 28, 2019

    Cem

    who doesn’t want to drive a cadillac?

  • August 28, 2019

    Pierre Duduche

    Ohh ! I cannot believe it !!

  • August 28, 2019

    Derek Mun

    I use my phone LG G8 with it’s Quad DAC

  • August 28, 2019

    Octavian-Ioan Halmagyi

    Maybe the best DAC in this price range.

  • August 28, 2019

    Rob Guzman

    I use a Hugo 2 and an SMSL-SU8.

  • August 29, 2019

    Gergely Orosz

    This would be a great upgrade, I am currently using a mojo.
    Fingers crossed!

  • August 29, 2019

    Tse Hung Pan

    Using an ifi micro idsd black label currently.

  • August 29, 2019

    Fabrizio Vergani

    Mojo!

  • August 29, 2019

    Diana Traina

    an old beresford …

  • August 29, 2019

    Fiorenza Tambone

    some kind of topping dac

  • August 29, 2019

    Sejo

    Using mostly either the Audioengine D3 or Quad Pa One built in DAC; looking to improve on both…

  • August 29, 2019

    Guilherme Dias

    Outstanding!

  • August 29, 2019

    Giada Vergani

    well, it’s one of the first usb dac on the market, dont even rememberthe brand !

  • August 29, 2019

    Kyle Binns

    I use a Fiio X5iii DAP at home.

  • August 29, 2019

    James Roberts

    I have a cheap n cheerful Dragonfly Red.

  • August 29, 2019

    Luke Graham

    Schiit Modi 3

  • August 29, 2019

    Tony Holt

    I currently have a La Voce S2. I have a great memory of hearing the Chord TT and have heard great things about the Qutest. Would love to hear for myself! Thank you!

  • August 29, 2019

    Jim Carpenter

    My Mojo is stuttering.

  • August 29, 2019

    Dylan West

    I guess there are dacs in my various music devices but I don’t have a stand alone type.

  • August 29, 2019

    Neil Bradley

    Am I the only one without a DAC in my pocket?

  • August 29, 2019

    Ted Rollins

    If I had a DAC for every time somebody asked me that…..

  • August 29, 2019

    Noel Smith

    To give it its full title – I have an Audioengine D1 24-bit USB DAC. How cool is that!?

  • August 29, 2019

    Andy Cooper

    I have a Cyrus Soundkey.

  • August 29, 2019

    Brian Evans

    Massdrop O2 SDAC

  • August 29, 2019

    Liz Burns

    Nu Force Dac.

  • August 29, 2019

    Jeff Douglas

    I have an entry level dac, an audioquest dragonfly 1.2

  • August 29, 2019

    Ed Rogers

    No comment, just silent thoughts and prayers.

  • August 29, 2019

    Derek Yu

    Pro-ject Pre box S2 digital

    • August 30, 2019

      Luanda Clara Santos Rodrigues

      I have an audiodream!

  • August 29, 2019

    anthony rozycki

    Using on board audio off asus motherboard, looking at objective dac

  • August 29, 2019

    Mikko

    Yulong Audio Sabre DA8. Time to upgrade?-) Hope so!

  • August 29, 2019

    Ioannis Z.

    Now this would be nice to have..

  • August 29, 2019

    Keith

    Using a Starting Point Systems DAC 3

  • August 29, 2019

    Bryan Angelo Gonzales

    Still using portables, no home setup yet. HiBy R3.

  • August 29, 2019

    Jack Lidmar

    I use a Korg ds dac 100.

  • August 29, 2019

    angga

    i use HRT ms pro

  • August 29, 2019

    Mary Coller

    I feel so naked without a DAC

  • August 29, 2019

    paul simmons

    La Voce S2

  • August 29, 2019

    Tej Pandher

    I don’t have a standalone DAC but have an iBasso DX220.

  • August 29, 2019

    William Masters

    Currently using Questyle CMA400i

  • August 29, 2019

    Ingvar Oskarsson

    i am using Chord Mojo and like the sound very much 🙂

  • August 29, 2019

    Stefan Marian-Bogdan

    For the moment I’m only using the Wolfson WM8740 integrated in the Cambridge Audio CXA60. Of course, I would love to add a dedicated DAC or dac-streamer combination.

  • August 29, 2019

    Denis Gaidukov

    So many comments, so little chance….
    I never win when I hope to win…. so….
    I hope I don’t win! ????

  • August 29, 2019

    Balazs Barna

    I don’t have any standalone dac.

  • August 29, 2019

    Deon Lee

    I currently dont have a dac, just using my iphone 6 to play music 🙂

  • August 29, 2019

    Jeffery

    This prize strikes a chord with me. HAHAHAHAHA…i see what i did there. But seriously, i would love to win this!

  • August 29, 2019

    Senthilrajan Moorthy

    Music Fidelity V-90 DAC

  • August 29, 2019

    Adrian Budasz

    At home using FIIO X3 2nd Gen

  • August 29, 2019

    Tita Gheorghe

    Really a dream DAC, for those who really appreciate the quality.

  • August 29, 2019

    Antonio Alarcon

    Lh Labs Geek Pulse XFI, many thanks for these great giveaways 🙂

  • August 29, 2019

    Harpal Singh

    I’m using the Fii0 Q5s and really useful as a home and portable DAC so far, but not really used many to compare with, so this would be useful to have 🙂

  • August 29, 2019

    Ondrej Cerny

    I have a cheap chinese ES9038Q2M DAC module connected to my raspberry pi running moode audio.

  • August 29, 2019

    Pascual Villaseca

    Am using a Sonic Frontiers Ultra Jitterbug.

    • August 29, 2019

      Pascual Villaseca

      Sorry Sonic Frontier Trans Dac and Sonic Frontier Ultra Jitterbug.

  • August 29, 2019

    Brian Trout

    Thank you Lieven and headphonia.com for chance to win a Chord Qutest.
    The Qutest is on my wish list for a desktop DAC solution. Read online elsewhere
    that Qutest is available in silver and black finishes. I think person who reported Qutest available in silver finish is misinformed, as have never seen one in silver
    anywhere on internet. The black Qutest suits me just fine, as what it does matters more than what finish it has!

  • August 29, 2019

    Donald Maloney

    Good luck. Great giveaway.

  • August 30, 2019

    Bruce Rhodes

    Would be great to upgrade my dac from Arcam ir dac.

  • August 30, 2019

    Chii Haw Hon

    iDSD BL, but would love an upgrade.

  • August 30, 2019

    Ashley Tok

    Thanks for the giveaway!
    Currently using a Beresford Caiman from way back in 2012.
    The Qutest would be a substantial upgrade!

  • August 30, 2019

    Michael Woods

    I have been using a TOPPING D70

  • August 30, 2019

    Matt Jones

    Hello, I’m using a Nad usb DAC. Would love a super boost upgrade to a Qutest!

  • August 30, 2019

    Jason Bradshaw

    Haven’t used an external dac. Make my day 🙂

  • August 30, 2019

    Chris Douglas

    Just using the run of the mill dac in my stereo system and laptop.

  • August 30, 2019

    Glen Whitman

    No external DAC at the moment. Sniffle.

  • August 30, 2019

    Akil Doruk YILMAZ

    Fingers crossed.

  • August 30, 2019

    Tom Davie

    Use a dragonfly black 1.5 currently

  • August 30, 2019

    Neo Hock Kheng

    Ifi Nano BL – great value for money!

  • August 30, 2019

    Ivandy Jap

    Hope I can get this one!

  • August 30, 2019

    Hendy Heriyanto

    This one if I’m win ????

  • August 30, 2019

    Dan Cabral

    Currently using Topping DX7s

  • August 30, 2019

    Steve Woods

    Never had a DAC, does it hurt? I had a root canal and it was murder.

  • August 30, 2019

    Neil Evans

    Stand back everyone, I’ll take care of this.

  • August 30, 2019

    Oleg

    I use the FiiO X3 player as a DAC

  • August 30, 2019

    Nicolas Lee

    SDAC from Drop

  • August 30, 2019

    Dumitru Alin

    I dont have a DAC but thank you for yours generosity.

  • August 30, 2019

    Christian

    I use a Steinberg UR22 Mk2 as a DAC. So this one would be a pretty sweet upgrade for me.

  • August 30, 2019

    Aurelian Bostina

    No DAC user here

  • August 30, 2019

    Kam Tang

    Burson Conductor SL 9018!

  • August 30, 2019

    kw

    I don’t have a DAC (yet).

  • August 30, 2019

    Varun Sharma

    Love the giveaway..!!

  • August 30, 2019

    Daniel Tanner

    Another great giveaway, thanks for the chance to win my first DAC

  • August 30, 2019

    Brian Nolan

    Looking forward to a Chord Qutest as my very first DAC! Ha! Now that’s what I call optimism!

  • August 30, 2019

    Kelly Clark

    Never had a DAC, except in a DAP.

  • August 30, 2019

    Tim Perry

    I’ve got a Dragonfly in my bag.

  • August 30, 2019

    Derek Green

    Fingers, toes and eyes crossed.

  • August 30, 2019

    Emily Wright

    OMG! Top Class Gear! I’m a cheapskate, I admit it. LOL!

  • August 30, 2019

    Sally Dowd

    Steinberg UR12, clunk clunk.

  • August 30, 2019

    Cataldo Basile

    …Khadas Tone Board…

  • August 30, 2019

    Leng Khang

    Yes please, I would like to win this. As for dac at home… anedio d2. I would like to have the qutest to compare.

  • August 30, 2019

    Chris Lin

    I don’t have a standalone DAC yet. My go to is a DAP (Fiio M9). I would love to see what the fuss is all about with this beautiful Chord DAC

  • August 30, 2019

    Edmund Montecillo

    This would be my first

  • August 30, 2019

    Manuel Argüeso Mata

    Hello!

    Im using a Hifime USB DAC 9018 that is indeed a nice improvement for my PC system. I love Chord’s designs too, aesthetics and engineering.

    Thanks

  • August 30, 2019

    Thomas Wilson

    Great little device

  • August 30, 2019

    Jin Han Chin

    Am using a Centrance HiFi M8, this would be amazing!

  • August 30, 2019

    Yunding Li

    Fiio E10 is my current DAC. An upgrade would do wonders.

  • August 30, 2019

    Martin Frost

    Home setup DAC: The S.M.S.L SU-8 v2 has replaced both the Eximus DP1 in the living room, and is portable enough to replace the DACmini while at desk.

    (For portable use, enjoying both the Chord Mojo and Hiby R6.)

  • August 30, 2019

    Francisco Urteaga

    I use a FiiO X5ii and a Onkyo A-9010.

  • August 30, 2019

    Lidson Mendes Ramos

    I hope to have more luck now, my DAC is currently an Xduoo XP-2.

  • August 30, 2019

    MattiaTisi

    It’s my birthday

  • August 30, 2019

    Anton Batyrev

    I’m using Sound Blaster X7. I think it’s a good device for value money.

  • August 30, 2019

    Alexandros Alexiadis

    Right now I am using a Fiio e17k Alpen2

  • August 30, 2019

    Wong Pok Wai Bovey

    I don’t use DAC but audio interface since I do recording and mixing. I just upgraded to Audient iD22 from Focusrite 2i4 and it sounds amazing!

  • August 30, 2019

    Arnas Zardeckas

    Qutest would compliment my Cayin IDAC-6 well.

  • August 30, 2019

    Noah DeKok

    Currently using the Radsone ES100 at home

  • August 30, 2019

    Karim .T

    Right now I have a Cambridge Audio DacMagic Plus DAC & Preamplifier!

  • August 31, 2019

    Ben Leathley

    Schiit Modi 2 Uber

  • August 31, 2019

    Robert Curzon

    Just my trusty DAP

  • August 31, 2019

    Nuno Pedro Simões Lobato de Carvalho Carneiro

    Using mojo, with marantz cd6006 and sony ubp x700 ultra bluray player. Qutest would be wonderfull…

  • August 31, 2019

    John Sullivan

    I’m using a Fiio Dap, that’s my dac

  • August 31, 2019

    Will Purdy

    All analog equipment with no DAC. I’ve been shopping for one though. Good luck everyone!

  • August 31, 2019

    Cathy Bowen

    This would be a first for me – start at the top! Why not?

  • August 31, 2019

    Jerome Lyle Estipona

    Chord Hugo V1

  • August 31, 2019

    Lee Reynolds

    I’d love to check out the difference for laptop music with this monster.

  • August 31, 2019

    Christa Lang

    Big wet sloppy kiss for ya if I win.

    Two, if I lose.

  • August 31, 2019

    David Chen

    Isn’t the Mojo just the Qutest 😉

  • August 31, 2019

    Augusto Rallo

    Rocking my iFi micro iDSD BL, maybe i’ll be using only the amp section real soon!

  • August 31, 2019

    Luke Martin

    Just got a Fiio M5.

  • August 31, 2019

    Mia Wilson

    Gotta git me a Dac

  • August 31, 2019

    Gerald O'Rourke

    Go DAC Go!

  • August 31, 2019

    Kevin Turner

    I have a red hot Mojo working overtime. I’m worried it might explode. The Qutest is cooler. Ho Ho.

  • August 31, 2019

    Sonia Bennett

    The secret is in the sauce. Does Rob Watt’s magic formula really work?

  • August 31, 2019

    Michael Norberg

    It would be extremely cute to win the Qutest !!

  • August 31, 2019

    Kim Smith

    I’m the Cutest!

  • August 31, 2019

    Andrew Hwang

    Currently using the DAC in the Schiit Fulla 2.

  • August 31, 2019

    Connie Bradley

    Pssst…….Lieven, send it to me. I won’t tell anyone and I’ll send you some of those choccies you like.

  • August 31, 2019

    Kirsty Rowe

    I can’t go on without a DAC

  • August 31, 2019

    Stanica Gabriela

    It would be great to have this DAC.

  • August 31, 2019

    IRFAN SYAHMI

    Just sold off my Audioengine D1 recently. Contemplating going for the Qutest as replacement, ha ha ha…..

  • August 31, 2019

    petter wahlgren

    WoW!

  • August 31, 2019

    Alex Sánchez Martinez

    I use the DX3 pro, very nice Amp/Dac

  • August 31, 2019

    Miquel Barba

    I have a Bluesound node 2

  • August 31, 2019

    Alex Zartarian

    i’d love to win ! i used to have a chord mojo but i lost it when my flat burned down.

    Right now, i’m using a old Aune x1s and a Hiby R3.

  • August 31, 2019

    Nikola Djordjevic

    Currently I’m using a X6.

  • August 31, 2019

    Jan Breedtman

    Great opportunity to upgrade my Project Box S2. Love the Chord sound.

  • August 31, 2019

    Valerie Jenkins

    Dac Attack! Thanks for another great giveaway.

  • August 31, 2019

    Jacob Chen

    Don’t use a DAC.

  • August 31, 2019

    Ricardo Alvarez

    This is a wonderful opportunity to upgrade my Dragonfly… Sign me up!

  • August 31, 2019

    Naomi Walker

    Hell’s Bells. Throw my name in the hat for dat der DAC.

  • August 31, 2019

    Val Hayes

    Dac’s entertainment.

  • August 31, 2019

    Julie Edwards

    A new DAC! Time to listen to everything again, more carefully.

  • August 31, 2019

    Kathleen Walker

    No DAC here, I’m all ears.

  • August 31, 2019

    Sophie Johnston

    It’s as simple as A D C

  • August 31, 2019

    Indira Ferrin

    I Just have a dap to use. Good Luck!

  • August 31, 2019

    Nicholas Bharvani

    Using Chord Mojo here, very handy for mobile use.

  • August 31, 2019

    RENE DELEVAL

    very very nice….

  • August 31, 2019

    Kent Halverson

    Using Ifi xdsds dac section!

  • August 31, 2019

    Daan van Duijvenvoorde

    Would be a nice step up from my Chord Mojo 🙂

  • August 31, 2019

    Clarence

    Using a Chord Hugo TT2

  • August 31, 2019

    Tullio Moro

    Thanks for the chance

  • August 31, 2019

    Arsun Artel

    Using an Exogal Comet plus at home.

  • August 31, 2019

    keshav narendran

    Fiio E17 running my HD6XX.

  • August 31, 2019

    keshav narendran

    FiiO E17 running my HD6xx

  • August 31, 2019

    Evelien Olgers

    Using a Schiit stack Magni / Modi at the moment.
    Works great but an upgrade is always preffered!

  • August 31, 2019

    Constantin Lazar

    Amazing DAC ! I currently have the Fiio K3.

  • August 31, 2019

    Corina Lazar

    We now have the iFi Audio Nano IDSD Black Label

  • August 31, 2019

    Olgers Daiana

    Cambridge Audio DacMagic XS, that’s the one I have

  • August 31, 2019

    Daiana Lazar

    Cambridge Audio DacMagic Plus

  • September 1, 2019

    Yancy Craig

    Schitt Modi 2

  • September 1, 2019

    Brian

    herus by resonance labs

  • September 1, 2019

    Jim

    Love to win this as an upgrade to my hi-tech dac.

  • September 1, 2019

    Jane Sweeney

    Nothing like a good DAC and a strong cup of tea

  • September 1, 2019

    Susan Francis

    I’m still using an old HRT DAC. Poor me.

  • September 1, 2019

    Joe Kennedy

    I use aptx from my dap to Bluetooth speakers. Twould be interesting to use a DAC.

  • September 1, 2019

    docjab

    No DAC as yet, hoping to win one here, thanks!

  • September 1, 2019

    Natalie Ross

    Life goes on, dac or no dac, however a dac increases your life expectancy and overall well being. There you have it. Trust me. I’m a doctor.

  • September 1, 2019

    Brian Stevens

    A DAC fit for a Bladerunner.

  • September 1, 2019

    Debbie Rose

    D 4 dRAGONFLY

  • September 1, 2019

    Amanda Barry

    I am not using an external DAC.

  • September 1, 2019

    Renata Blacha

    Burson Conductor

  • September 1, 2019

    Ed Adams

    All roads lead to Dave, Qutest is a worthy milestone.

  • September 1, 2019

    Mike Conway

    If I win I will eat my DAC. Just a small Dragonfly. Gulp.

  • September 1, 2019

    Philip Dall

    Using my SR15 as a DAC and would love to upgrade to this!

    • September 1, 2019

      Anja F

      I don’t have a DAC at home yet.

  • September 1, 2019

    Toni Fuller

    Nice surprise for my jaded ears

  • September 1, 2019

    Sue McGrath

    To DAC or not to DAC, DAC is the question.

  • September 1, 2019

    Lisa Walker

    FiiO E10K USB DAC, cheap but functional.

  • September 1, 2019

    Cindy Chow

    I am using the DAC in the Element.

  • September 1, 2019

    Mark Wilson

    Give it up for Chord and Headfonia

  • September 1, 2019

    Rosemary Carty

    I’ve never used an external DAC. I’d like to experiment.

  • September 1, 2019

    Paweł Szachno

    Qutest, youre the cutest thing that could stand on my desk.

  • September 1, 2019

    Daniel Moesgen

    While I have different DACs at home, I really want to try this one.

  • September 1, 2019

    Agastya Satryana

    Good luck

  • September 1, 2019

    Relea G.

    I don’t have a DAC

  • September 1, 2019

    Kenneth Lee

    Topping D50

  • September 1, 2019

    YUSRAN OKTAVIANDA

    I don’t have any DAC yet

  • September 1, 2019

    Eric Jarrell

    Currently using a Pro-Ject Pre Box S2D. However, I’d LOVE a Chord DAC

  • September 1, 2019

    Samuel Chee Tze Yit

    Using a custom DAC I built myself!

  • September 1, 2019

    Kamarul

    I m using cheapo DIY DAC ( JHR circuit DAC bought from ebay), installed in my old Micromega Drive 2 casing……

    By winning this Chord’s CUTEST will be my cutest upgrade everrrrr …a substantial upgrade!

  • September 1, 2019

    Marek Zrubak

    I’m using MOTU 624 AVB

  • September 1, 2019

    Michael miller

    I don’t have a standalone DAC…yet.
    Currently I am relying on the ac in my phone.

  • September 1, 2019

    Carmel Lerner

    Amazing contest and beautiful prize. The products from Chord have always been progressive in terms of innovation, and cutting edge in terms of design and build.

  • September 1, 2019

    Ho Yip

    Will use this for my desk setup.
    Have always wanted to try Chords products.

  • September 1, 2019

    Richard wei

    Good luck