QED Reference QuartzOptical cables: Audioquest diamond, Sysconcept 24/192 and lifatec... any further thoughts on these and suggestions? Can any of these increase dynamics?
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Chord Electronics Qutest DAC - Official Thread
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stretchneck
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Impressions?QED Reference Quartz
None yet. I am considering a purchase. It is well thought of and made in the UK.Impressions?
stretchneck
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I decided to go for the Atlas Mavros Optical, apparently up there with the AQ Diamond optical.None yet. I am considering a purchase. It is well thought of and made in the UK.
HumanMedia
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Re optical cables, many on the Hugo MScaler thread recommend the (dirt cheap) KableDirekt Optical cable
https://www.amazon.co.uk/KabelDirekt-Optical-TOSLINK-Digital-Audio/dp/B004YEI7Y4/
the connectors seem to mate with chord equipment well and they have no trouble with 192khz data, which many of the more expensive do not.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/KabelDirekt-Optical-TOSLINK-Digital-Audio/dp/B004YEI7Y4/
the connectors seem to mate with chord equipment well and they have no trouble with 192khz data, which many of the more expensive do not.
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Hi. Planning to add a 2nd amp to my chain, but do not want to get rid of the first one. Any suggestion on how to add an additional RCA output to the Qutest? I was thinking about this: https://www.audioquest.com/accessor...s/adaptors/hard-rca-splitter-male-to-2-female
Any negatives?
Any negatives?
strider1007
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@Quince
Depending on the cables it might put a lot of strain/weight on the chassis..
I'm using these: https://www.audioquest.com/accessor...plitters/flx-x-rca-splitters-male-to-2-female
Depending on the cables it might put a lot of strain/weight on the chassis..
I'm using these: https://www.audioquest.com/accessor...plitters/flx-x-rca-splitters-male-to-2-female
daytrader
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I’ve used this cable and can confirm the cable looks and feels well made, has good connections that seat well and transmits without any issues.Re optical cables, many on the Hugo MScaler thread recommend the (dirt cheap) KableDirekt Optical cable
https://www.amazon.co.uk/KabelDirekt-Optical-TOSLINK-Digital-Audio/dp/B004YEI7Y4/
the connectors seem to mate with chord equipment well and they have no trouble with 192khz data, which many of the more expensive do not.
@Quince
Depending on the cables it might put a lot of strain/weight on the chassis..
I'm using these: https://www.audioquest.com/accessor...plitters/flx-x-rca-splitters-male-to-2-female
thanks!
ra990
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Got this one recently, works really well with the MScaler, fits nicely and is a glass cable that doesn't cost an arm and a leg. Works fine all the way up to 192k. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001D1A8KMRe optical cables, many on the Hugo MScaler thread recommend the (dirt cheap) KableDirekt Optical cable
https://www.amazon.co.uk/KabelDirekt-Optical-TOSLINK-Digital-Audio/dp/B004YEI7Y4/
the connectors seem to mate with chord equipment well and they have no trouble with 192khz data, which many of the more expensive do not.
stretchneck
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How does bnc (spdif) compare with toslink on the qutest?
reggiegasket
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I'm also interested in a budget digital interconnect to use with the Qutest (RCA - BNC).
Can't decide whether to get a specific RCA - BNC or just a standard RCA - RCA then run an adpator on one end.
Can't decide whether to get a specific RCA - BNC or just a standard RCA - RCA then run an adpator on one end.
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https://www.bluejeanscable.com/store/digital-audio/index.htmI'm also interested in a budget digital interconnect to use with the Qutest (RCA - BNC).
daytrader
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I use this one with my Zen Blue, sounds good.
The Jester
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Best way to go is BNC to BNC with an adapter on one end ....I'm also interested in a budget digital interconnect to use with the Qutest (RCA - BNC).
Can't decide whether to get a specific RCA - BNC or just a standard RCA - RCA then run an adpator on one end.
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