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.
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
Peter Invan
Using CEntrance M8 DAC
Bill McGovern
Portable guy too. The DACs in my Hiby R6 Pro and Radsone Earstudio ES 100.
Ivan Kukuh Prakoso
I want it
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!!
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.
Gabor Toth
Cowon Plenue D2 (is it right like dac?)
Joseph Ashwood
Love the giveaway, right now I mostly use my Fiio BTR1, but have a couple others around
Mats Ekelund
Using a Chord Mojo
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.
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..
Radek H
I love Mojo, but Cutest is my dream.
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!
Fabio M. Yamauti
Using Topping DX3 Pro.
Kasan Santosa
I using DIY non oversampling DAC TDA1543, it is sound wonderful but I wonder how it is compare to this one
David Yi
I’m using a schiit modi but would love to try out the qutest!
Angel Lagos García
Hola, utilizo un burson play, me gustaría experimentar la diferencia, saludos desde Chile.
Anthony Kofalt
No dac as of yet. Exploring what is available.
Joe Wall
I currently use a rega dac, it sounds great but I’m always keen for an upgrade. Thanks
Michael
Fostex HP-A8
Thomas Umscheid
I almost bought that, but went with Cambridge Audio DACMagic Plus.
Mario Acevedo
I don’t have a DAC but this wouldn’t hurt being a first.
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.
Paulo Mario dos Santos Dias de Moraes
Currently I’m using a Cayin iDAC-6.
Jerome yeo
Currently using the Chord Mojo.
Shane Thomas
I’ve always wanted this dac.
Russell Dobson
Arcam irDAC2 and Audioquest Dragonfly Red. Not a patch on Chord though…
Johnny Evans
Very good article. Currently using the Dragonfly Cobalt with my iPhone.
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 ;).
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.
Daryl topacio
I dont have any dac i just use my phone. Just want to join and hope for the best
Mate
I use a TT2, but there is always space for a Qutest.
Jarek Harmening
I use the Go2Pro DAC/Amp from LH Labs as well as an LG V20.
Colin Downes
I use the Chord Mojo but I would love to upgrade to the Qutest!
Aljosa Krzelj
AQ DF Red
Nicorici Nicoleta
Audio gd nfb 28
Archimedes Sayas
I’m currently using Fiio E17k for my DAC.
Brian T
I have a Grace m9xx, and have had my eyes on the Qutest for some time!
Chris Norton
I use a heavily modified Audio Note DAC 1.1 but it’s showing its age and limitations now. Good luck!
glen baxter
Great sounding dac.
I own a Chord Mojo.
Mahir Efe Falay
I am using a Khadas Tone Board at home. Good dac. Why not the perfect one?
Al Landau
Wyred 4 Sound DAC-2 DSDse
Owain
Chord is love chord is life. But love my 02 all the same <3 Ty for the chance
Percy Labarentos
Im using a fiio e17k hoping to win this one
Andy T
Chord MOJO~
Artsiom Falevich
So far, no
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.
Sebastien Legris
I use Chord Mojo and wanted to buy the RME ADI2 DAC but….I’ll wait just in case ????
Ergin Kesgin
AudioQuest Dragonfly Black 1.5
Andy Tang
Love to audition the Q dac…so I can compare it with RME
Wills Chiu
I’m a portable guy, so I just have a dap, but not a dac and it is the ak70mkii.
CHUANG HAO YUAN
Cayin n6ii
MJ Cagalingan
I use chord mojo and it is a great product.
Edy Tansil
I used to use modified DAC from Camtech for my desktop.
Bradford Bates
I use a Mass drop Grace Design 02 + SDAC
Kam Jun Kit
I currently have a Mojo, but it’d be pretty neat to try some of their higher end stuff.
Joshua Loke
Using a Resonessence Concerto HD at home!
Gideon Lim
I dont have any DAC in the home and hope can win this.
Sze Lok Lau
Chord audio products are great. And I use SMSL M8A
Rishabh Gupta
Using iBasso DX220 with Amp 9 module.
Ron Tan
Se100
Good luck all
Kirk Vogel
This is the DAC of my dreams.
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.
Frank Paquet
Fubar III (computer) , Schiit Asgard 2 (home audio).
Would love to upgrade
Aditya
I don’t have any DAC and wish to win this.
Goh Eng Han
Good luck!
Leslie Melo
Good luck everyone!
I’m currently rocking a Topping NX4 DSD
Dave Fletcher
Great Product !
Wong kit wa
I don’t have DAC.
Good luck to me
Arakel Khaligian
smsl su8
Joshua D. Kleckner
I currently use a fiio m11.
Joe Sbonbo
Is 5 volts enough to power a dac. (?)
ARIEL PRODIGALIDAD
No DAC yet just my Shiit Magni 3. Wish i could have this!
Stanley McCatty
I’m still rocking the ODAC.
Thomas S.
Sounds interesting. Chord DACs are really good
Aulia Rizki
Aurender flow.. rare stuff. still one hell of a package
BURAK UZUN
I’m using Emotiva Big Ego and Dragonfly Black. Chord Quest would be a giant step up for me.
Ken Moreira
Love chord. This would be an amazing win for anyone. Congratulations and thanks for all the fun over the passed year
Chris
Wow, would love this. Never owned a dac. Good luck
Gary Saville
I’ve been using a chord Mojo as my main headphone amp for several years. Love the dual outputs.
Hil Jacques
Pour un accord musical !
Hin Yui Wong
I have the chord mojo and want to upgrade to Hugo 2. This will also do nicely.
Dan Iosif
Using the JDS Labs Element DAC/Amp to power Audeze LCD-2C.
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
Samantha Pitet
Still using a Mojo; very curious about the Qutest!
Ryan Lu
This is so awesome, thanks!
Lee Boon Ray
Currently using the Mojo, but hoping to win this for a permanent set-up at home.
Indra Yudha Kusuma
I don’t have any DAC right now
Javier Alvarez
Simply an rme adi-2 dac
Julian Li
X7, something is better than nothing.
Palash
I am using Schiit Modi 3 + XRK class A AMP.
grzegorz sumera
Burson Conductor V2+ and Wadia 121
Philippe Pitre
A Nice upgrade ????
Cyrus Leung
good luck
Shatrughan
Nice.
Silviu Lapusan
I use Nextdrive Spectra X at home or on the go, but the Qutest would be awsome!
Milan Petrovic
I use Rega Saturn-R CD/DAC.
Anatoly Volochay
Wow!
Hao Quan Cai
Ipod 5g dac Wolfson WM87588g.
Sebastian Eberhardt
Currently using an Audiolab mDAC.
Jon-Erik Grytdal
I use Chord Hugo 2.
Greg Marr
I think the Quetest prize should go to the guy with the Quetest dog. Whatcha think?
Chris Fong
Currently using a JDS Labs Element.
Kim Enrico Jumaranf
Currently using a Topping D50
Kim Enrico Jumarang
Currently using a Topping D50
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.
Georgios Kyriafinis
I use a modi 2.
Deni Setiawan
I use my ad1862 base diy dac whole time. The other never sound right for me..
Vishal Patel
PS Audio DSD
Milosz Lupinski
So currently runnig Chord Hugo TT.
Rudy Santoso
I’m using Marantz PM6005 right now, but hoping to win this.
Lambert Nathaniel P. Acorda
I would definitely be ecstatic if I got this.
Mario Acevedo
I don’t have a DAC but this wouldn’t hurt being my first.
Michael
I have a bluesound node 2i but the dac itself is not the best. Looking for a better dac.
Tam Do
Im using thr Mojo. Qutest would be an interesting upgrade
Anil Kumar
I will love to have this DAC to compare it with other DACs I have .
William Levin
NFB 11.28 at the moment
Jirat Kiertsukudom
Mine is Oppo HA-2 and Audioquest dragonfly red
Goran Milic
at the moment i have Behringer UCA 222, this Chord would be a dream come true.
Marco Tanamal
I use Chord Hugo 2 !!!
Simply spectacular !!! The transparency is jaw dropping !!!
Chord Electronics is the king of DAC !!!
Richard Muller
Been looking at DACs for awhile would be nice to win this Qutest 🙂
Jiho Yoo
Chord Mojo was a beast, so I can’t wait to see the power of this one.
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
Andrew Ong
Chord hugo
Adam p
Qutest the best
Chan Hong Onn
I’m using m9xx and idsd nano bl
Osman Aydogan
I’m currently using Dragonfly Black.
Robbert van der Heiden
None yet
Zaurbek Kalazhokov
no DAC
Alex Von Roman Medrano
I am using Ibasso Dx220 right now as my DAC. I’m planning to upgrade soon to a Chord Qutest.
Alex Matheson
I’m using a very nice Schiit Modi 3 but would really enjoy an upgrade. Hint. Hint.
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.
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.
Michael Parfenov
Wow! That is awesome!
Alex G
I do not have a dedicated DAC, so far I am using an ASUS Xonar Essence STX sound card.
Andy Chua
This will be a step up from the modi
Ramanesh Keith Nair
I’d love to have this. Thanks in advance. Using an entry level Schiit Modi/Magni setup now.
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.
Jaeko Joseph Wong
Hope to win this.
Eugen
Chord – my love!
Edric Presbitero
This would be perfect for my desktop setup!
Cheong Joawin
I am currently using the Mcintosh D150 as my desktop DAC.
Jason Kang
Astell Kern SP1000M
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!
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!
Milan Vagač
Fiio M9
Konstantinos Ermidis
I’m using Mytek DSD192
Tiago Nerone
I also have a this. and also have a Project Pro-ject Pre Box S2 Digital and a Concero HD (now defective).
Jeroen Verbeek
currently using an iFi Nano BL, which i love, i think this Chord would be a major step up!
Eero Vuorinen
I have a Marantz HD-DAC 1, got a demo piece pretty cheap.
Ladislav Hein
Khadas Tone Board
Andrew Ha
i don’t have any stand alone dac. hopefully this will be my first.
Hong Peng Ngun
I use an Audio GD NFB 11.28 dac/amp. Hope to win this for my upcoming stereo set up! 🙂
Bevan Chen
Using a schiit Jotunheim DAC amp
levent inallı
not using. Good luck
Maratur Gabe Simanjuntak
Cypher Labs Theorem 720
Chirawat Wirotwan
I’m currently using Dragonfly Cobalt
Jakub Sladek
I don´t have any DAC.
Tom
Using a Schiit Audio Gungnir Multibit A2 as my current DAC
Fauzan fauzan
I use portable USB dac The island by ALO and Nuansa P1 dap/dac by revamp accoustic.
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.
Sreenivas Raman Naidu
Topping D50
Oltea
pleeeeeease dear dac-god, pleaaaasse.
Leon E
I have a Space Plus DAC
Iñaki Lauzirika Ajuria
Previously had a Poly/Mojo and love Chord’s sound signature.
Fabienne
im in loveee. <3
Thach Do
The best DAC i want
Garmt van der Zel
My current DAC is a Devialet 250 Expert Pro.
Ace Amor
This would be my firs DAC if i win ❤
Darren Wu
I want a DAC, thank you!
Jack Lam
Good luck!
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.
Boster Cheng
My current DAC is Mryrad Z20 Mini, would like to have Qutest
Iveline chwab
Awesome prize! Currently on a Cambridge Audio DacMagic Plus. Good luck fellas!
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.
Suhail Yusufzai
I am using cambridge audio dacmagic.
Eu Kit Kuan
Using the sweet sweet Chord Mojo 🙂
Rafal Mazur
Using the Audioquest Dragonfly Red currently. Good luck to everyone!
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.
Zahit Emre Metin
Just using the onboard DACs on PC and phone, no external
Jerome Guda
Goodluck evryone
Kerim
I’m using Schiit Modi 2 for now.
Erdal Tokat
using on board dac
angelo villamar
Using my Radsone es100 🙂
Ohad Maishar
Schiit Gungnir Multibit.
Fantastic DAC!
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.
Diego Freitas
TT2 as my all-in-one solution
Marius Valinskas
Saving the best for last! I use a W4S DAC 2 on my main system.
max
AQ Dragonfly Red
Emil Karol
Been using Mojo/Poly combo for almost 2 years. Love the Chord sound signature.
Ivan Parshenkov
Currently all I have is Fiio Q1mk2
Filipe Manata Pires
Modi multibit. Would love to see how both compare!!
Fred Blum
AQ Cobalt, Modi Multibit, SMSL Sandskrit Pro
Saurabh Ashtamkar
Since I don’t have a dedicated dac, my Cowon Plenue 1 is my dac + amp through its usb mode.
Michel I
Metrum Acoustics Jade: excellent R2R-DAC.
But this one seems also to be a tremendous one.
L’espoir fait vivre.
Carl Immanuel Manalo
Have been using the mojo for about 3 years now. Would like to get this one
Paul Davies
audio engine b1
Marc G
RME ADI 2 DAC
Bill Sistrunk
Currently using Schiit Modi for office and OPPO UDP 203 in listening room.
Stefano Wessely
I’m in too.
Cindy VEERAPEN
My only dac is the original Fiio E10. Bought thanks to being a long time and faithful Headfonia reader.
Rosu Robert
FX-Audio Dac X6
Mike McDonagh
Dragon Fly Black
Dheepak Jeevaraj
Uptone Regen > iFi Nano BL > iFi iTube > Headamp GL2
Roger Black
Got me a Creative Sound Blaster E5
Marcin Macoch
I use EarStudio ES100 on the go and ifi xDSD at home
Frederico Silva Vieira Veloso
It would be very nice! I need a new DAC to appreciate with my new headphones.
Dave Foster
I am using a Dayton Audio DAC01. Always happy to upgrade!
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.
Rui Qi Tan
I’m currently using fiio Q1 mark 2, hopefully can get a big upgrade to this 🙂
Greg
Auralic Vega (Silver Version – Non G Series)
Stuart Andrews
I am suffering in a state of dac-lessness. Help!
Alfie
I have no dac as of now but I would be happy if you’ll give that monster dac to me. Thank you!
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!
Funing L
Audioquest dragonfly RED!
Eric Sunderland
Excellent DAC!
Daniel Fonseca
I’ve been using a Cambridge Audio DacMagic for too long
Dudi flug
I’m using dragonfly red
Baris Kara
Best
Yalcin Inel
Dragonfly Red. Good luck to all!
Cristobal Robles
I use an Astell and Kern anorma, Hope I win this amazing piece
Toko Matsuo
I have Audioengine A2+ speakers. They have a built in DAC.
Nelson Leong
Soundblaster X7
Nenad Franić
None for the moment.
Toby Akehurst
I use a Fiio Q1MII
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 !!
Frantisek Formanek
I use Steinberg UR22 MKII
Fernando Ros
I’m using my Chord Mojo, good luck everyone.
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.
Ang Ian Michael
Don’t currently own a dac. Using SE425. Hope I win one.
Dheepak Jeevaraj
Uptone Regen > iFi Nano BL > iFi iTube > Headamp GL2
Leonidas Kostopoulos
A great brand feeding our music soul and great passion for audio!
Mathew Leung
I am using asus essence one, great entry level dac!
Dheepak Jeevaraj
A great giveaway
Emanuel Co
Great DAC!
LIEW JIAN SHENG
Entry level Fiio K3
Rodrigo Mendes Alves Pereira Pita
I use the HRT Streamer ll+.
Ali Meriluoto
Sennheiser HDVD800 dac/amp
Kristian Knudsen
I like my Chord Mojo, but would love the Qutest!
Arthur Jogy
Going to be a definite upgrade from my Chord Mojo. Still loving the portability, though 🙂
Edward Kim
SimAudio Moon Neo 430HAD
Josh Harris
Fostex HP-A8
Martin Soo
Hope I can win it.
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.
Dave Brooks
I have a Fiio X5 iii
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.
Lucerne Loke
Hope to win it.
Eric Lo
Using Fostex HP-A4 w/ Creek OBH-21mk2. Hope I could win this British DAC.
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.
Warwick Vale
Cambridge dac magic +
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
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.
Mike Dolan
Chord Mojo, but I am open to persuasion.
Costel Stanica
I never used a DAC
Josh Moore
Currently DACless… this would be quite the awesome start?!
Orson Sam
Wouldn’t mind comparing my 9018 Sabre DAC with the Chord. Have heard great stories!
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.
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!
David Leung
Count me in
David Leung
Forgot to mention, I’m using PS Audio PWD Mk ii
Nick Yanakiev
I use a Hugo 2
Kristian Patrick Courtney
Musical Fidelity V-90 DAC. Happy listening!
Shane Thomas
Ive always wanted this dac
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.
Peewee Rey
Chord Electronics design on its products is unique, second to none.
vermalen eric
Wowwww i really want this … Good luck all …
Matthew Quok
Currently using a Topping DX3 Pro
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.
Janis Rudzitis
Topping D50
Robert Drake
Currently using Musical Fidelity X10-D. Not bad, but quite dated.
Would love to win The Qutest!!
Rado Wino
Currently using DacMagic XS
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.
Robert Hanwell
iFi Nano Black and Cambridge CXN.
Marc Vitug
I’m using IFI Nano iDSD BL.
Jeffrey Gaston
Using ifi Nano BL at home.
Bren Arden
Violectric V850.
Good luck to all!
Oldrich Siller
Gimme this!
Gabriel Sontag
I have the mojo, I want to hear what more chord has to offer, without paying for it preferably, lol.
Bharat Venkatesh
Fiio E17 Alpen.
Leandro Berry
Audioengine D1… I think
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. 🙂
Jonathan Shirts
I don’t have a DAC, that’s why I’d love to win this one.
Edoardo
Upgrade needed from a vdac II
Breckan
DAC: Focusrite Scarlett 2i4
Arthur Padilla
Running the infamous LH Labs Geek Pulse X. Actually functioning brilliantly
Adrian Field
I have the DAC built into my Audeze Deckard, I’ve been thinking of upgrading it.
Petr Blaha
Good luck to all!
David Crawford
I use a Chord Mojo and Poly combo
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!!
Matthew Im
I hope I win! I’ve been using a Fiio E7 for much too long.
Brian Kamg
Lotoo paw gold touch 🙂
Drahomir Glos
Finally some good prize…
Martin Cao
This looks sick, would love to try it out.
Vojtech Simon
Great article, thanks for your work!
Sral Olsen
ANK DAC 2.1 (now defect)
Deri Fajutrao
I use my fiiox5iii as DAC
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.
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.
Tanasa George
Topping D10.
Ricardo
Good luck!
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!
Wesley Holt
Schiit Modi 3
Joseph Jenkins
Schiit modi 3
Sean Herbie Chua
the only DAC i used is the one built-in the LG V20.
Jimmy Ngai
I am using ODAC and the DAC in Grace Design m9xx.
Janos Lengel
Would love to build again a desktop system around the Qutest. Fingers crossed.
larry ramirez
I have a a cheapie Fiio at the moment, would love to own a REAL DAC
Wudthiwithu giratanavong
Ak sr15+chord mojo
Brendon Lau
Just using a focusrite 2i4 for now, I want that free dac
Shawn
Sounds exciting
Liam Donoghue
Most of my listening is on a Yamaha receiver in the living room. No DAC on my computer.
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
Krzysztof Piotrowski
I just hope to win. I never had chance to listen any of Chord devices
Sreenivas Raman Naidu
Fiio X5iii
Yiqin Lei
Using chord mojo and HDV820.
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.
Anusha Bai Paramasivan
Fiio Q5
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 🙂
Anusha Bai Paramasivan
Zishan Z2
Darren Quek
My current DAC is a Chord Mojo.
Alan Tuazon
My current DAC is a Topping D50.
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.
Mohd Hairi Mohd Ghazalli
i have dragonfky red dac/amp combo.
Stepan Broucek
iFi nano, space key, hidzis sonata
Olivier Sart
CooL as usual !
Using the internal Dac of my pc motherboard at the moment… Meh T_T’
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
Andre Birrenbach
Definite upgrade to my Meridian Explorer.
Nick Mather
Probably the P4P champion DAC!
I need one in my life!
Eugene Lim
I’m using an Audio GD R2R11 to pair with my HD700
It’s fantastic
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.
Paskal Rudyk
very good device
Eyal Sadeh
Seems like the best
Daniel Pudvay
Nice looking DAC. If I had one of these, I’d have to upgrade the rest of headphone chain.
Brett Curry
I currently have a Burson Audio Conductor SL Headphone Amp/DAC.
Peter Mogish
I am currently using a Topping NX4 DSD as a DAC from my phone, or computer.
Hrvoje
aune X1s
Brian Zurflueh
Dragonfly 1.2 with Grado SR325 Anniversary addition Goldies just sublime.
Genadi Gramatski
Currently I use a custom made ES9023 Sabre DAC, integrated on my RPI player.
Felipe Cruz Jimenez
I don’t have any DAC
Daniel Mellinger
I use an SMSL SU-8 version 2 but have been eyeing the Chord for a substantial step up!
David Escamilla
AudioQuest Dragonfly
Mark van Deun
Very nice prize!
I use a FiiO K3 DAC and and OPPO HA-2 DAC at home.
Good luck everyone!
Cheers
Wilson
Qutest and thx aaa would be a dream pair. Thanks for the chance
Ventsislav Gramatski
Well, wish I could win it. Would be an awesome gift for my dad who reads here often. 🙂
Neil Wadhvana
Currently rocking a Hugo 2 – good for portable use but starting to create a desktop setup and can’t afford a Dave 😉
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!
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.)
Thijs Olgers
currently using the creative zxr for my pc, have been looking at the SME ADI DAC for a while now though
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……..
Artyom Kurakin
No dac yet
Bilgin Akçan
Wow the most wanted DAC for me I was thinking of it nowadays and It’s on here! Hope to win!
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!
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.
Marius Filip
Nice
Anderson Yamamoto
I use a Fiio E10!
Cenek Douda
nuforce udh-100, Fiio X5 1st
Petros Laskis
Azur 851
A Kohn
Looks great, sounds great too.
Mike Ormerod
Great DAC, would love to see a review with an M-Scaler!
Thomas McDonald
Nice ????
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
Laddavanh Vannavong
Omj!
David Milstein
Audio quest dragonfly cobalt at home, and FiiO Q5 at work!!
Dragan Kostić
I’m converting binaries with Hegel HD11
Andy Aldridge
Mytek is my DAc Brooklyn to you sir that will be the + Ohhhh but this would be so sweet.
TripleD
Another amazing Chord!!
James
AK L1000 at home, Spectra X on the go!
Jeff Geer
I have no DAC 🙁 .. good luck
Ispas Ion
I haven’t used one yet but I’m getting ready …
jian zhang
Pro-ject prebox s2 but my dream DAC is the Chord Qutest
Vitor Ferreira Valeri
I want this DAC!
Ralph Groves
Dragonfly Red
midas lin
Chord is definitely a brand with worthy product to own.
Andy Cooper
I don’t have an external dac. It’s all very exciting. 😉
Catherine Sullivan
Cambridge DAC Magic.
Franklin Uggioni Moretti
Good luck all.
Reginald Chua
Using RME ADI-2 Dac and hoping to win to pair with Chord Qutest!
Alvin chan
Love chord products. I’ve had the Hugo 2 and now the Dave.
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!
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
Alex Schoellkopf
My current DAC is an older Micromega MyDac. The Chord would be a tremendous upgrade.
Carl Hunter
I guess the DAC in my life lives in my Fiio M7
Stephen Beckett
Looks like a beautiful design.
Prayogo Hartono Surya
Dragonfly Black is my one and only external DAC recently…
Anthony Serrato
Ray Samuels Predator!
Zhenpei
I’m currently using the Optoma NuForce. Would love to hear the upgrade if I ever won the cutest.
Francesco Siviero
my dac is hidisz
Hiroko Edwards
Wanna be a Cutest Cultist. Currently a Cambridge convert.
Vu Hoai Le
all the best
Lucas Morgan
No Dac, yet. Da Da Da Da Daaaaaaaaaaaaaa…….
karen ferreira
????
Ryan Jones
Just got a Fiio M5. All new chunky music cube.
Zach Smith
ES100 and apple dongle. Already seeking an upgrade…Qutest would work well.
Colin Crane
Dragonfly Red. Not as cute as this one!
Paul Sullivan
Hugo 2. Me Me Me. More More More.
Steve Donaldson
Got my Mojo working.
iftach Landau
I am using the dragonfly black.
So I need an upgrade:)
Richard Miller
This would be my first external Dac. Cheers for the chance!
Quang Huynh
Chord Mojo is my go-to DAC (to Questyle CMA600i + LCD-X fazor)
Francis Mitchell
I’m still using a FiiO K1.
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!
Henry Ash
No DAC here.
Vincent Tay Kim Hong
QP1R usb dac mode mmmmm
Thomas Lee
A Schitt Modi 3.
Tom Robbins
CBS, Creative Sound Blaster, well almost. CSB.
Kevin Ristau
Schitt Bifrost Uber /w Gen 5 USB
Robert Ford
This strikes a chord
Anthony Lee
Thank you for this review
Kevin Taylor
Smashing!
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!
Anthony Bridges
DAC Attack!
Ethan
I don’t have a DAC (currently using my laptop’s onboard audio), so the Qutest would be quite the upgrade!
Chua Ming Siong
A wonderful dac to upgrade to for my desktop 😀
Jan Paaske
Currently using AudioQuest Dragonfly Red, would love to win the Chord
Anne Caprice Claros
Wow so cool!
Vitaly Batyrev
I’m using an ES9018Q2C chip, integrated in FiiO M6 player.
LeMatt
DAC do actually make a huge difference! Just listen to the Qutest if you’re not convinced!
Michael
Love chord DACS. I’m using a DAVE with Blu Mk ii combination
Jonathan Jeraul M. Libante
would like to own a chord product
T.O
PS Audio DirectStream DAC
Matt Kirmayer
Loving my Trinnov Altitude 16!
Dima Georgiana
I have not had a DAC so far. Thanks for the rare opportunity.
Jose Emmanuel Ernesto B Sibal
I use a topping Dx7, an Audio GD R2R 11 and a NuPrime IDA-8 as my DACs.
Ella Adams
No DAC, No Life.
Denbis
Schiit Modi 3 (AK4490) and Chord Mojo
Kerk
I’ve enjoyed my 2qute till date and really hope to up my game with the Qutest!
Ahmad Johari
hiby r6 pro
Saud Alshamsi
Using Grace SDAC
robert jewison
Aune T1
good luck
Pau
Chord are a great company
Joao Paulo Martins Rodrigues
Good Luck
Gennaro Controversia
I use a Audio-Gd NFB-1.38 DAC and want to try some better/different DAC.
Kevin Yeoh
I’m currently using the Topping D10. Would love to hear how the Qutest sounds!
Robert Herczeg
Ifi xDSD
Alexandru Leonard Truțiu
I use a Chord Mojo DAC
Bojan Ilic
Good luck to me.
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. 😉
Bart Kestelyn
Currently using several Topping DAC’s (D10, DX3Pro) and a Cyrus Soundkey on the move. Upgraditis is starting to strike though 🙂
Peter Greek Kofod
On both my PC and my iPhone I use Tidal -> AudioQuest JitterBug -> DragonFly Red -> iBasso IT01.
Purice Adrian
I am using a Fiio X5.
Erik Hajnik
I’m a Chord fan.
Rajesh Nayar
never used one
Marius Salagean
Using Chord Mojo
Nick mavrokefalidis
I’m using a modi 2.
Alvin Baron Sia
A broken Chord Mojo
Norbert Kröll
I use my good old Calyx M as a USB Dac!
Tuomas Tarna
I don’t have a dac so this would be very welcome!
Hessel Veldman
Internal dac of my cdx2, otherwise TC electronics Gold channel (also for recording records to cd)
Mircea Comanici
Chord Hugo, RME ADI-2DAC, iFi xDSD, Auralic Aries Mini.
Thaddeus Ong
Using the Dragonfly Red, love the portability!
Shiva Singh
Good Luck!
Zul Helme Othman
currently using a cheapo Sabre SE4 USB DAC!
good luck to all!
Ankit Khaitan
I Dont have a dac .. i use dethonray dtr1 via line out for this purpose.. hope i get to win this !!
Orazio Massafra
I use the dac built in my burson HA 160D
Oleg Khlebnov
Aurender Flow
Michael Browne
I’m using an aune s16 at present
Chris
Here’s hoping – I would LOVE this piece of kit!
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.
Paul Vincent
Currently running a Schitt Modi.
Kevin Jacques
Currently using a DragonFly Cobalt. Needless to say the Chord would be a monumental upgrade in sound and performance.
Larry Kane
I guess there is a dac in my dap!
Pier
I’m using a YULONG DA-9 DAC/amp, so this would be a huge step forward for me 😉
Anang Purbantoro
I’m using Topping D30…
leonardo bahamondes
the dac/amp I use at home is the aune t1, but I’m ready to upgrade!
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
Jørgen Knudsen
I don’t currently use a dac
Justin West
there is a lack of dac here, no stand alone gadget, would love to give this a whirl.
Paula
I don’t have a dac, that’s why i’m gonna win!
Sue Jones
Dap apart, don’t have a dac. Very interesting to upgrade my desktop output with this.
Dimitri De Keuster
I’m using a grace design & massdrop SDAC.
Warren Clark
I have nothing but this laptop and these underpants.
Keith Blake
If I win I’ll be the proud owner of a Chord Cutest !
WoW !
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!!!
Nenad Raic
I have no any standalone dac.
Mark J Costello
I am using a Marantz AV80003 pre/pro as my dac!
Sean Jones
Using an Audioengine D1. U can hear the difference, especially if you close your eyes. 😉
Andrey Tsegelnik
RME ADI-2 DAC is my choice
Dave Hill
D 4 Dragonfly
Pasquale
My dac is chord 2qute
Francesco Corsini
Using a schiit modi , upgrade very much needed!
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!
Jeff Yoon
Got a broken Hugo 1 sitting sadly at home 🙁
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
Wessel Braakman
Using Topping DX3 right now, Chord items usually above my budget. Good luck everyone!
Scott Brown
Devialet setup at home
Jack Maulana
Still using my Audinst HUD MX-1 from around 10 years ago.. the Chord Qutest would finally become the long awaited upgrade..
Evan Longmire
I’m using a Chord 2Qute with linear power supply. Life is grand 🙂
Viviana De Franca
I’m using a Chord Mojo, I love it. Good luck everyone.
Chris King
Currently using the JDS Labs OL DAC. This would be an upgrade I’m sure! Thanks!
Ferry Indrapratama
I’m just PC guys, still depend on old ESI Prodigy HD2 for audio processing/player
Ferry Indrapratama
good luck everyone.
Vadim Finkelstein
Internal DAC in Eastsound CD-E5
Toni
I have currently the SMSL SU-8 as my dac.
Erwin
I have a Mojo. But the cutest sound has to be with the….
Zsuzsi Vermes
Im using dragonfly red
Serge Maes
Chord Hugo 2 and a Centrance DAC mini
Florian Subasu
Thank you for this great giveaway 😉
Roi Maishar
Don’t have any. Use my receiver 🙁
René Gutiérrez
I want this so bad
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 🙂
Jon Evans
HRT Microstreamer II and a Hugo for their different presentations.
Eric de Boer
Would love to compare it to the dac I use in my second set: an Eastern Electric Minimax Tube Dac
Rafael Adonay Tinajero San Emeterio
Use a Dragon Fly red
Wim Cumps
It’s almost my birthday ….. 🙂
Wim Cumps
It’s almost my birthday ….. 🙂
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.
Oliver P
I’m using an ObjectiveDAC.
Chris
Using an RME ADI-2 DAC for home and a Topping DX3 Pro at work
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!
Martina Nardelli
I use the dac in the Krk Ergo
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.
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 =)
BOURJAULT
RME ADI 2 DAC
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…
Orcun Solmaz
No dac yer this will be the first 😉
Gorka Martin
Ojala me toque. Estoy usando un Fiioo BTR1. Muchas gracias por el sorteo
Jun Mishima
There is a dac in my mini speakers
Tony Richards
The only dac I have is in my player, don’t have an external model.
Tony Richards
The only dac I have is in my player, don’t have an external model.
Luis André Ferreira
KEF LS50 Wireless built in DAC
Jason Austin
audioquest black dragonfly
Blair Turner
Using a Dragonfly Cobalt
Bruce Shipman
I have a big old chunky Topping D50 sitting on my desk.
Vicente Lemus
Schiit Bifrost and Fostex HP-A4
Kevin Reed
My Hifi M8 is still soldiering on.
Gary Harris
My only dac is hiding in my fiio x5, type 3
Martin Osborne
I use a Schiit Modi multibit and a Cyrus soundkey
Rob
Fiio E17 Alpen
Bjarni jóhannsson
mhdt lab digital renaissance tube dac
Dennis McNally
Thanks for letting me enter the contest.
Tim Edmunds
Wow!
Chen Tian
I am using Auralic Altair as my steamer and DAC
Ameer Azhar
My laptop’s DAC
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
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.
John Baker
Buddy, can you lend a dac?
Pal Szatmari
I use a KORG DS-DAC100
mewzik
Top DAC. Wouldn’t chuck it out of my setup!
Chris
Just to be sure..
Koz Guimichev
Would love to own this. Currently using benchmark dac1. Good luck all.
Andrew
I use AudioQuest Dragonfly Red
Joe Gstettner
PS audio sprout so far.
Eugene Kim
I’m currently using a Fiio amp/dac. Def need the upgrade!
Tamas
Soekris
Francesco
I am using a TEAC UD-501 and I would really like to try the Qutest!
Daniel Klingele
Dragonfly Red
Eric Ohn
currently using an ifi black label
Ignacio Catena
I’m using S.M.S.L. SU-8. Thanks for the chance!
Florentin Ispas
It would be a fantastic, unique, amazing experience.
Törehan Türel
Currently I am using DragonFly Black v1.2. 🙂
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.
Mark Purcell
Shanling UP2. It’s nothing on this Qutest!
ALEXANDRE NISHIKAWA
I’m currently using a SMSL SU-8 v2. A qutest would be an awesome upgrade!
Mark Collins
A Cobalt Dragonfly
Jon Campbell
Awaiting a DAC from a higher power.
Tom Benson
Just the DAC in my desktop I guess.
Tomislav Podnar
Cureently using AUDIRECT BEAM
Sean Lowe
! Cheers for the chance !
I’m just channeling music to a pair of audioengine speakers that include a dac.
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.
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 …
Dwayne Cheung
Currently using the Chord Mojo as my DAC
Chase Mosby
I use the headphone jack in my roku remote. lol
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.
Oleg
Hello. Currently use SCHIIT Jotunheim DAC+Pre+Headphone amp.
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.
Jungwook Han
Nice giveaway
Jerzy Kazalski
As DAC I use AudioQuest DragonFly Red
Nathaniel.E
Currently using the Fiio Q5, hoping to move to the Chord Mojo. Fun!
Tomas Primus
Pro-ject Pre Box S2 … until now 😀
Cem
who doesn’t want to drive a cadillac?
Pierre Duduche
Ohh ! I cannot believe it !!
Derek Mun
I use my phone LG G8 with it’s Quad DAC
Octavian-Ioan Halmagyi
Maybe the best DAC in this price range.
Rob Guzman
I use a Hugo 2 and an SMSL-SU8.
Gergely Orosz
This would be a great upgrade, I am currently using a mojo.
Fingers crossed!
Tse Hung Pan
Using an ifi micro idsd black label currently.
Fabrizio Vergani
Mojo!
Diana Traina
an old beresford …
Fiorenza Tambone
some kind of topping dac
Sejo
Using mostly either the Audioengine D3 or Quad Pa One built in DAC; looking to improve on both…
Guilherme Dias
Outstanding!
Giada Vergani
well, it’s one of the first usb dac on the market, dont even rememberthe brand !
Kyle Binns
I use a Fiio X5iii DAP at home.
James Roberts
I have a cheap n cheerful Dragonfly Red.
Luke Graham
Schiit Modi 3
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!
Jim Carpenter
My Mojo is stuttering.
Dylan West
I guess there are dacs in my various music devices but I don’t have a stand alone type.
Neil Bradley
Am I the only one without a DAC in my pocket?
Ted Rollins
If I had a DAC for every time somebody asked me that…..
Noel Smith
To give it its full title – I have an Audioengine D1 24-bit USB DAC. How cool is that!?
Andy Cooper
I have a Cyrus Soundkey.
Brian Evans
Massdrop O2 SDAC
Liz Burns
Nu Force Dac.
Jeff Douglas
I have an entry level dac, an audioquest dragonfly 1.2
Ed Rogers
No comment, just silent thoughts and prayers.
Derek Yu
Pro-ject Pre box S2 digital
Luanda Clara Santos Rodrigues
I have an audiodream!
anthony rozycki
Using on board audio off asus motherboard, looking at objective dac
Mikko
Yulong Audio Sabre DA8. Time to upgrade?-) Hope so!
Ioannis Z.
Now this would be nice to have..
Keith
Using a Starting Point Systems DAC 3
Bryan Angelo Gonzales
Still using portables, no home setup yet. HiBy R3.
Jack Lidmar
I use a Korg ds dac 100.
angga
i use HRT ms pro
Mary Coller
I feel so naked without a DAC
paul simmons
La Voce S2
Tej Pandher
I don’t have a standalone DAC but have an iBasso DX220.
William Masters
Currently using Questyle CMA400i
Ingvar Oskarsson
i am using Chord Mojo and like the sound very much 🙂
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.
Denis Gaidukov
So many comments, so little chance….
I never win when I hope to win…. so….
I hope I don’t win! ????
Balazs Barna
I don’t have any standalone dac.
Deon Lee
I currently dont have a dac, just using my iphone 6 to play music 🙂
Jeffery
This prize strikes a chord with me. HAHAHAHAHA…i see what i did there. But seriously, i would love to win this!
Senthilrajan Moorthy
Music Fidelity V-90 DAC
Adrian Budasz
At home using FIIO X3 2nd Gen
Tita Gheorghe
Really a dream DAC, for those who really appreciate the quality.
Antonio Alarcon
Lh Labs Geek Pulse XFI, many thanks for these great giveaways 🙂
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 🙂
Ondrej Cerny
I have a cheap chinese ES9038Q2M DAC module connected to my raspberry pi running moode audio.
Pascual Villaseca
Am using a Sonic Frontiers Ultra Jitterbug.
Pascual Villaseca
Sorry Sonic Frontier Trans Dac and Sonic Frontier Ultra Jitterbug.
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!
Donald Maloney
Good luck. Great giveaway.
Bruce Rhodes
Would be great to upgrade my dac from Arcam ir dac.
Chii Haw Hon
iDSD BL, but would love an upgrade.
Ashley Tok
Thanks for the giveaway!
Currently using a Beresford Caiman from way back in 2012.
The Qutest would be a substantial upgrade!
Michael Woods
I have been using a TOPPING D70
Matt Jones
Hello, I’m using a Nad usb DAC. Would love a super boost upgrade to a Qutest!
Jason Bradshaw
Haven’t used an external dac. Make my day 🙂
Chris Douglas
Just using the run of the mill dac in my stereo system and laptop.
Glen Whitman
No external DAC at the moment. Sniffle.
Akil Doruk YILMAZ
Fingers crossed.
Tom Davie
Use a dragonfly black 1.5 currently
Neo Hock Kheng
Ifi Nano BL – great value for money!
Ivandy Jap
Hope I can get this one!
Hendy Heriyanto
This one if I’m win ????
Dan Cabral
Currently using Topping DX7s
Steve Woods
Never had a DAC, does it hurt? I had a root canal and it was murder.
Neil Evans
Stand back everyone, I’ll take care of this.
Oleg
I use the FiiO X3 player as a DAC
Nicolas Lee
SDAC from Drop
Dumitru Alin
I dont have a DAC but thank you for yours generosity.
Christian
I use a Steinberg UR22 Mk2 as a DAC. So this one would be a pretty sweet upgrade for me.
Aurelian Bostina
No DAC user here
Kam Tang
Burson Conductor SL 9018!
kw
I don’t have a DAC (yet).
Varun Sharma
Love the giveaway..!!
Daniel Tanner
Another great giveaway, thanks for the chance to win my first DAC
Brian Nolan
Looking forward to a Chord Qutest as my very first DAC! Ha! Now that’s what I call optimism!
Kelly Clark
Never had a DAC, except in a DAP.
Tim Perry
I’ve got a Dragonfly in my bag.
Derek Green
Fingers, toes and eyes crossed.
Emily Wright
OMG! Top Class Gear! I’m a cheapskate, I admit it. LOL!
Sally Dowd
Steinberg UR12, clunk clunk.
Cataldo Basile
…Khadas Tone Board…
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.
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
Edmund Montecillo
This would be my first
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
Thomas Wilson
Great little device
Jin Han Chin
Am using a Centrance HiFi M8, this would be amazing!
Yunding Li
Fiio E10 is my current DAC. An upgrade would do wonders.
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.)
Francisco Urteaga
I use a FiiO X5ii and a Onkyo A-9010.
Lidson Mendes Ramos
I hope to have more luck now, my DAC is currently an Xduoo XP-2.
MattiaTisi
It’s my birthday
Anton Batyrev
I’m using Sound Blaster X7. I think it’s a good device for value money.
Alexandros Alexiadis
Right now I am using a Fiio e17k Alpen2
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!
Arnas Zardeckas
Qutest would compliment my Cayin IDAC-6 well.
Noah DeKok
Currently using the Radsone ES100 at home
Karim .T
Right now I have a Cambridge Audio DacMagic Plus DAC & Preamplifier!
Ben Leathley
Schiit Modi 2 Uber
Robert Curzon
Just my trusty DAP
Nuno Pedro Simões Lobato de Carvalho Carneiro
Using mojo, with marantz cd6006 and sony ubp x700 ultra bluray player. Qutest would be wonderfull…
John Sullivan
I’m using a Fiio Dap, that’s my dac
Will Purdy
All analog equipment with no DAC. I’ve been shopping for one though. Good luck everyone!
Cathy Bowen
This would be a first for me – start at the top! Why not?
Jerome Lyle Estipona
Chord Hugo V1
Lee Reynolds
I’d love to check out the difference for laptop music with this monster.
Christa Lang
Big wet sloppy kiss for ya if I win.
Two, if I lose.
David Chen
Isn’t the Mojo just the Qutest 😉
Augusto Rallo
Rocking my iFi micro iDSD BL, maybe i’ll be using only the amp section real soon!
Luke Martin
Just got a Fiio M5.
Mia Wilson
Gotta git me a Dac
Gerald O'Rourke
Go DAC Go!
Kevin Turner
I have a red hot Mojo working overtime. I’m worried it might explode. The Qutest is cooler. Ho Ho.
Sonia Bennett
The secret is in the sauce. Does Rob Watt’s magic formula really work?
Michael Norberg
It would be extremely cute to win the Qutest !!
Kim Smith
I’m the Cutest!
Andrew Hwang
Currently using the DAC in the Schiit Fulla 2.
Connie Bradley
Pssst…….Lieven, send it to me. I won’t tell anyone and I’ll send you some of those choccies you like.
Kirsty Rowe
I can’t go on without a DAC
Stanica Gabriela
It would be great to have this DAC.
IRFAN SYAHMI
Just sold off my Audioengine D1 recently. Contemplating going for the Qutest as replacement, ha ha ha…..
petter wahlgren
WoW!
Alex Sánchez Martinez
I use the DX3 pro, very nice Amp/Dac
Miquel Barba
I have a Bluesound node 2
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.
Nikola Djordjevic
Currently I’m using a X6.
Jan Breedtman
Great opportunity to upgrade my Project Box S2. Love the Chord sound.
Valerie Jenkins
Dac Attack! Thanks for another great giveaway.
Jacob Chen
Don’t use a DAC.
Ricardo Alvarez
This is a wonderful opportunity to upgrade my Dragonfly… Sign me up!
Naomi Walker
Hell’s Bells. Throw my name in the hat for dat der DAC.
Val Hayes
Dac’s entertainment.
Julie Edwards
A new DAC! Time to listen to everything again, more carefully.
Kathleen Walker
No DAC here, I’m all ears.
Sophie Johnston
It’s as simple as A D C
Indira Ferrin
I Just have a dap to use. Good Luck!
Nicholas Bharvani
Using Chord Mojo here, very handy for mobile use.
RENE DELEVAL
very very nice….
Kent Halverson
Using Ifi xdsds dac section!
Daan van Duijvenvoorde
Would be a nice step up from my Chord Mojo 🙂
Clarence
Using a Chord Hugo TT2
Tullio Moro
Thanks for the chance
Arsun Artel
Using an Exogal Comet plus at home.
keshav narendran
Fiio E17 running my HD6XX.
keshav narendran
FiiO E17 running my HD6xx
Evelien Olgers
Using a Schiit stack Magni / Modi at the moment.
Works great but an upgrade is always preffered!
Constantin Lazar
Amazing DAC ! I currently have the Fiio K3.
Corina Lazar
We now have the iFi Audio Nano IDSD Black Label
Olgers Daiana
Cambridge Audio DacMagic XS, that’s the one I have
Daiana Lazar
Cambridge Audio DacMagic Plus
Yancy Craig
Schitt Modi 2
Brian
herus by resonance labs
Jim
Love to win this as an upgrade to my hi-tech dac.
Jane Sweeney
Nothing like a good DAC and a strong cup of tea
Susan Francis
I’m still using an old HRT DAC. Poor me.
Joe Kennedy
I use aptx from my dap to Bluetooth speakers. Twould be interesting to use a DAC.
docjab
No DAC as yet, hoping to win one here, thanks!
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.
Brian Stevens
A DAC fit for a Bladerunner.
Debbie Rose
D 4 dRAGONFLY
Amanda Barry
I am not using an external DAC.
Renata Blacha
Burson Conductor
Ed Adams
All roads lead to Dave, Qutest is a worthy milestone.
Mike Conway
If I win I will eat my DAC. Just a small Dragonfly. Gulp.
Philip Dall
Using my SR15 as a DAC and would love to upgrade to this!
Anja F
I don’t have a DAC at home yet.
Toni Fuller
Nice surprise for my jaded ears
Sue McGrath
To DAC or not to DAC, DAC is the question.
Lisa Walker
FiiO E10K USB DAC, cheap but functional.
Cindy Chow
I am using the DAC in the Element.
Mark Wilson
Give it up for Chord and Headfonia
Rosemary Carty
I’ve never used an external DAC. I’d like to experiment.
Paweł Szachno
Qutest, youre the cutest thing that could stand on my desk.
Daniel Moesgen
While I have different DACs at home, I really want to try this one.
Agastya Satryana
Good luck
Relea G.
I don’t have a DAC
Kenneth Lee
Topping D50
YUSRAN OKTAVIANDA
I don’t have any DAC yet
Eric Jarrell
Currently using a Pro-Ject Pre Box S2D. However, I’d LOVE a Chord DAC
Samuel Chee Tze Yit
Using a custom DAC I built myself!
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!
Marek Zrubak
I’m using MOTU 624 AVB
Michael miller
I don’t have a standalone DAC…yet.
Currently I am relying on the ac in my phone.
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.
Ho Yip
Will use this for my desk setup.
Have always wanted to try Chords products.
Richard wei
Good luck