[Skampmeister]

I’m using a 9028 in a Mytek Brooklyn and have a Qutest also. Yes, the ESS is brighter. And I have a 9038 in a Oppo 205 and that DAC I never even bother using.

 

[SearchOfSub]

Anyone compare Lampizator BIG5 and UP to the Chord Hugo 2 or the QUTEST?

 

[SearchOfSub]

Probably unlikely.
Rob is the digital amplifier expert for Chord, so I doubt that he would be involved with a tube amplifier design.
John Franks is the analogue amplifier expert at Chord, and was responsible for the TToby. If Chord did ever produce a tube amplifier, then he would be more likely to be involved than Rob.
Having said that, I don't think Chord would waste time on a tube amplifier, if their digital amplifiers turn out as good as expected.

What do you mean waste of time. You talk like making tube gear is a waste of time. Engineering is not only about solid state side of thing. Engineering is engineering. A good engineer will make a Tube, solid state gear in Audio side of things. Yes, even speakers. Or just maybe, even cars & airplanes. Doesn't matter. Most fall short so choose to go one route because they can't hang with both side of things and it's 100% understandable. It's cutting someone short of their engineering when you limit. I thought Rob made the CD player BluMK2? Who knows what he will make for Chord in future. Whatever he makes, with his musical input and engineering, I think it will be good! And I hope Chord and Rob engineer future headphones, speakers, and even 250WPC class A amplifiers. It sure will be nice to see a Chord's version of KEF LS50Wirless with Rob's own DAC, AMP, and own engineered Speakers All-in-one put out on the market. I do think it will be alot of work though. Maybe too much.

 

[dac64]

What do you mean waste of time. You talk like making tube gear is a waste of time. Engineering is not only about solid state side of thing. Engineering is engineering. A good engineer will make a Tube, solid state gear in Audio side of things. Yes, even speakers. Or just maybe, even cars

I like!

A good cook should know how to cook everything best!

 

[Skampmeister]

I’ll eat my shorts the day Chord go valve, won’t happen.

 

[miketlse]

I like!

A good cook should know how to cook everything best!

You obviously like your hifi and food, produced by people who are 'jack of all trades, and master of none'.

 

[miketlse]

I’ll eat my shorts the day Chord go valve, won’t happen.

Ask @dac64 to suggest one of the good cooks that he knows.

 

[dawktah2]

What do you mean waste of time. You talk like making tube gear is a waste of time. Engineering is not only about solid state side of thing. Engineering is engineering. A good engineer will make a Tube, solid state gear in Audio side of things. Yes, even speakers. Or just maybe, even cars & airplanes. Doesn't matter. Most fall short so choose to go one route because they can't hang with both side of things and it's 100% understandable. It's cutting someone short of their engineering when you limit. I thought Rob made the CD player BluMK2? Who knows what he will make for Chord in future. Whatever he makes, with his musical input and engineering, I think it will be good! And I hope Chord and Rob engineer future headphones, speakers, and even 250WPC class A amplifiers. It sure will be nice to see a Chord's version of KEF LS50Wirless with Rob's own DAC, AMP, and own engineered Speakers All-in-one put out on the market. I do think it will be alot of work though. Maybe too much.

Well two things, I've read a review of the Woo Audio WA33 and it is described as being very solid state in its sound not very tubey. Second is this: http://www.westernelectric.com/products/300b.html

EDIT: 2 hours later, received email Qutest is shipping to me! Hooray!

 

[Leogaluc666]

I'm curious has anyone been successfully driving a pair of powered speaker directly out of the Qutest ?

Same question for iems ?

Thanks.

 

[Chiswickian]

I've got a Qutest and am looking to get an SMS200Ultra and a new USB cable to go with. Do you know if I can get away with an unpowered USB cable or do I need one with a power leg also for handshaking with any streamers/servers?

 

[bmfmarius]

Get the USB with power, the protocol works with 4 wires!
Btw, good choice going for the sotm 200 ultra.. I do think that is maybe the best streaming / source around! Get a good linnear power supply. It's a must!!!

 

[TSAVAlan]

Qutest Unboxing Video!

Did the unboxing a few weeks ago, like right before CanJam SoCal but was waiting for the Qutest to start getting delivered before uploading!

 

[musicman59]

my Qutest shipped today. I will be receiving it on Monday!

 

[elviscaprice]

I've got a Qutest and am looking to get an SMS200Ultra and a new USB cable to go with. Do you know if I can get away with an unpowered USB cable or do I need one with a power leg also for handshaking with any streamers/servers?

Qutest has GI, so yes on this leg to DAC need 5VBUS. From source to SOtM component, no, not needed. Highly recommend bypassing fixers/renderers and going to a single server, DIY sCLK-EX server for best bang for buck.
Not as critical as what follows your Quest or upgrade to future add on m-scaler.

 

[dac64]

Ask @dac64 to suggest one of the good cooks that he knows.

No need to go far! nearby Mac cheese burger is good!