[JWahl]

Moon Audio's page has been updated with availability at $1,895. A little more than I was hoping but I suppose it could be worse.

 

[ra990]

Moon Audio's page has been updated with availability at $1,895. A little more than I was hoping but I suppose it could be worse.

Hmmm...yea a bit high. Used Hugo 2 are going for about $2k on this forum, might be a better option?

 

[dawktah2]

Moon Audio's page has been updated with availability at $1,895. A little more than I was hoping but I suppose it could be worse.

Thanks JWahl!

A bit annoying since I signed up to be notified...and got nothing.

Why are Hugo 2 going for $2,000? Moon selling new at $2,695?!?!

 

[agedbest]

The 2Qute is an entirely different device from my understanding when it comes to how it is powered.

what did you apply .....when you understood

 

[plsvn]

- “bitrate light” is maybe too pale after getting used to 2Qute’s which is actually very bright indeed

just found you can change LEDs brightness: by pushing "Filter" and "Input" together it will cycle between "Low" and "High"
very appreciated new feature

 

[211276]

I have been following this thread with a lot of interest since the launch of the Qutest was announced. I am in the UK, have had the Qutest for over a week and it is very good. I found that it took five days to run in. I was previously using a Mojo and like the Chord sound. The Mojo is now used for domestic headphone use only. The Qutest, fed by a microRendu, has the same sound signature as the Mojo, but does everything better. Both frequency extremes are more extended and the sound stage and imaging have improved a lot. My preamp, mono blocks, speakers, speaker cable and interconnectors are NVA and very transparent with the emphasis on information retrieval.

 

[rettib2001]

I have been following this thread with a lot of interest since the launch of the Qutest was announced. I am in the UK, have had the Qutest for over a week and it is very good. I found that it took five days to run in. I was previously using a Mojo and like the Chord sound. The Mojo is now used for domestic headphone use only. The Qutest, fed by a microRendu, has the same sound signature as the Mojo, but does everything better. Both frequency extremes are more extended and the sound stage and imaging have improved a lot. My preamp, mono blocks, speakers, speaker cable and interconnectors are NVA and very transparent with the emphasis on information retrieval.

I read your similarly worded comment this morning on another forum that I follow, as I have almost the exact same NVA setup as you and currently use a Mojo in the same way. I can 'almost' live with the faffing around it takes to use it as a desktop DAC, my main drive behind changing it is the search for even better sound quality.

Do you feel the difference in sound quality between the two is worth (very subjective I know) the significant difference in price ?

 

[agedbest]

.... It is totally unreasonable to expect a manufacturer to test other suppliers PSU and produce a list of 'approved' LPS. I'm sorry, but what planet are you on?...

as you can see it is not so totally unreasonable to expect ......

if the manufacturer is open mind

http://www.sonore.us/microRendu.html

 

[Triode User]

as you can see it is not so totally unreasonable to expect ......

if the manufacturer is open mind

http://www.sonore.us/microRendu.html

I'm still not quite sure what your point is. Are you are saying that you would buy a Qutest if Chord would recommend alternative after market PSUs for it or are just making mischief?

 

[dawktah2]

Just placed my order, site says will arrive February 23rd and will ship thereafter. Still no email...

Oh, in that unboxing I didn't see a drawstring bag...

 

[211276]

I read your similarly worded comment this morning on another forum that I follow, as I have almost the exact same NVA setup as you and currently use a Mojo in the same way. I can 'almost' live with the faffing around it takes to use it as a desktop DAC, my main drive behind changing it is the search for even better sound quality.

Do you feel the difference in sound quality between the two is worth (very subjective I know) the significant difference in price ?

I think the improvement in SQ is worth it with an NVA set up, bearing in mind that it takes some running in.

 

[rettib2001]

I think the improvement in SQ is worth it with an NVA set up, bearing in mind that it takes some running in.

Thanks, looks like I'm going to have to get my hands on one.

 

[agedbest]

I'm still not quite sure what your point is. Are you are saying that you would buy a Qutest if Chord would recommend alternative after market PSUs for it ....

it is not possible that you have not yet understood what my point is

it is very evident, having always been "linear"

do I have to take it for the umpteenth time? always beating on the same point?

then do not complain.

wish you a nice days

 

[dawktah2]

it is not possible that you have not yet understood what my point is

it is very evident, having always been "linear"

do I have to take it for the umpteenth time? always beating on the same point?

then do not complain.

wish you a nice days

I just put in Google and this is first result: https://benchmarkmedia.com/blogs/ap...audio-myth-switching-power-supplies-are-noisy

Not that this means much but I think this power supply issue needs to be dropped...

 

[tony wilson]

i believe aged best should be renamed daily beast for his pointless electrical up dates and prodding.
he seems to be trying to create diplomatic incidents with his pollution of the well and attempt too catch people out.

why not make your own dac mr marconi and power supply mr beast
and try and best the cute
it should be easy for an italian nikola tesla : )