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Chord QUTEST
Image source — © Chord

A compact DAC with a unique digital stuffing on programmable FPGA arrays, the entire digital path is implemented using the algorithms of Rob Watts, chief digital Engineer at Chord Electronics.

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Specifications

  • Model name

    QUTEST

  • Conversion type

    N/A

  • Engine

    Xilinx Artix 7 (XC7A15T) FPGA

  • DSD compatability

    N/A

  • Parameters

    N/A

  • Frequency response low +/- 3dB (Hz)

    20

  • Frequency response high +/- 3dB (Hz)

    20 000

  • Gain (dBu)

    N/A

  • Output Level (balanced) (V)

    N/A

  • Output Level (single-ended) (V)

    N/A

  • Input Impedance (balanced) (Ω)

    N/A

  • Input Impedance (single-ended) (Ω)

    N/A

  • Output Impedance (balanced) (Ω)

    N/A

  • Output Impedance (single-ended) (Ω)

    N/A

  • Analog outputs

    N/A

  • Signal to Noise Ratio (dB)

    N/A

  • Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (% at 22 kHz)

    <0.0001

  • Dimensions (mm)

    45 x 160 x 88

  • Weight (kg)

    0.77

  • Official link

    https://chordelectronics.co.uk/product/qutest

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