I am afraid I didn’t test all. I just tried a uRendu (that I still own) and a Isoregen (this one never with the Qutest). The uRendu is an end-point that performs also isolation and reclocker functions. The Isoregen is just about isolation and reclocking. On a SQ basis, I find that the uRendu...

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Sorry for not being sufficiently clear. I was not saying that network devices are superior to computers. I suggested that using a NAS or an additional computer might (and I say might) get you a better sound when using a good switch. The connection being by Ethernet, of course. I am saying this...

It will improve SQ if you use streaming services and probably if you also use cd files with an additional computer or a NAS. I never tried a battery with a Qutest, so I can’t comment. Used one (don’t remember the name) with my sonictransporter and I prefered the HDPLEX I’ve been using...

Oh yes there is especially when using a ‘normal’ computer. I don’t have any more my Qutest but I still keep my uRendu. It really makes a difference. It seems that there is a consensus with the others. You could also try an Isoregen. Not so good but it’s much less expensive. Use the uRendu with...

If you’re using USB you absolutely need a good end point as an ultraRendu or a SOTM 200 ultra.

I am sorry to disagree but I find my Oppo 205 warmer than my Qutest. I own both.

uRendu or sms 200 ultra. With uRendu you can't directly connect a hard drive. You also need a good PSU. Lokk for sBooster MKII or LPS-2.

In my system, I prefer the sound from the stock power supply. I have tried HDPlex and iFi. I will try in a couple months both the LPS 1.2 and the new Sbooster. With my older Qutest, the sound was much better using a Sbooster (old model) over the stock PS. Cheers.

USB audio. I do not exclude that optical or 2nd might be best but I never had the opportunity or wish to compare as I prefer the upsampling from HQPLAYER than the one from the Qutest. That might change with the Mscaler. :-) In any case, the guys from sonore sell an interface with an I2S output...

Thís a Qutest forum and I was only trying to help an audiophile fellow to extract all the juice he can from a Quest. I own one. Cheers

I changed my Macbook for a streaming device. A sonic transporter i5. To be honest I do not regret for the convenience. But on sound grounds it was more or less the same because at the same time I also got a Microrendu and later on a Ultrarendu. These devices as well as the sms 200 ultra really...

Thank you so much for your input but all my system was optimised for USB. A friend of mine lend me a spidif converter about the same price of an SSD and it's miles away of the sound quality I have. Also I did try dozens of Albuns and there isn't a single one that it is bettered by the USB hard...

I stream from the same server (STi5) + uR and the ripped files from CD do not sound as good as the ones through Tidal. This is frustating as I've got hundred of track that are not available on Tidal. Is it because they are stored in a USB Hard Disk? Shall I nuy a SSD to store the files. Will...

While waiting, we might also try the Pinkfaun lan isolator. Works great. Cheers

Not sure if there will be a budget I also doubt that an MScaler for the Qutest will ever be released certainly for marketing reasons.

You can use the app from oppo for iOS. Not sure if it works with Android Phones/Tablets

Guess you need to go throught the Manual...:)

It is avalable OTA. Afyer the update you need to reset the Oppo to the original dettings (factory).

In order to alleviate the problem avoid interrupting the song you're playing... I am living with this for at least 2 months. Tried everything else I could imagine without success.

Same problem with mine. It's not computer related. Please see my post on this and others threads. Using my others Dacs, namely the one from OPPO 205, there is no problem. And yes the white noise comes always from the right channel...

Just to let you know that a new firmware is available. Dolby Vision and MQA support for usb in seem to be the major improvements. Cheers

Nice system you got Alex. Thank for sharing!

I agree with eveything except the tonal balance. I find the 2qute much darker then the Qutest. It must be related to the system used: STi5 + uR + amp Tac 88 modded + Proac Tablette Signature. Roon and HQplayer embedded :-)

I consider essential my Ultrarendu + a good PS to get the ultimate drop of juice from my DAC's including the Qutest. Never tried the sotms.