[DJW50]

There is another Mscaler due at the end of this year but it will not replace the existing one. The new one will be in the Choral range to match the Dave and guessing will be in a similar price range to Dave.

Thanks, as good as the M Scaler obviously is the current one is quite dear enough for me.

 

[Nostoi]

Anyone got a recommendation for a short (20cm to 30cm) RCA interconnect? Plenty of 0.5m ones but hardly anything shorter.

 

[RobertSM]

Anyone got a recommendation for a short (20cm to 30cm) RCA interconnect? Plenty of 0.5m ones but hardly anything shorter.

It seems like the shorter ones aren't as common. You could always put an order in with Moon Audio. They do custom lengths, any size you want.

 

[Nostoi]

It seems like the shorter ones aren't as common. You could always put an order in with Moon Audio. They do custom lengths, any size you want.

Many thanks, just ordered a few cables from Moon Audio in fact but they've already shipped, otherwise I would have added to the load. Good suggestion, though.

In any case, I ordered these https://www.akustik-projekt.at/kabel/cinch-rca/2163/pro-ject-connect-it-rca-si-20-5cm

Length is good, specs are good. Let's see how they sound.

 

[Nostoi]

Many thanks, just ordered a few cables from Moon Audio in fact but they've already shipped, otherwise I would have added to the load. Good suggestion, though.

In any case, I ordered these https://www.akustik-projekt.at/kabel/cinch-rca/2163/pro-ject-connect-it-rca-si-20-5cm

Length is good, specs are good. Let's see how they sound.

For anyone interested/cares, these short RCA interconnects work very well and sound good....I recommend:

 

[Reactcore]

For anyone interested/cares, these short RCA interconnects work very well and sound good....I recommend:

Those look neat
I have the same theory: Cable length thats not there cant degrade anything.
Thats why my interconnects and my HP cable are short too.

 

[LegionofDoom]

I am curious what experiences people have with toggling the output voltage? I have settled on 3V, which for my system seems to push up the details and "sharpen" the edges just a bit. I tend to like that over "smooth"....but not to any extremes and not in all frequencies. I tend to run the Green filter, for example.

My Burson amp allows for different levels of crossfeed, which I did not use prior to the Qutest, but with it I set my crossfeed on "low". I really like the balance that brings to stage.

Ultimately I feel like I am playing ping pong a bit with SQ attributes. Bouncing up and down around a desired sound signature. The good news is the Qutest helps me get there!

 

[DJW50]

I am curious what experiences people have with toggling the output voltage? I have settled on 3V, which for my system seems to push up the details and "sharpen" the edges just a bit. I tend to like that over "smooth"....but not to any extremes and not in all frequencies. I tend to run the Green filter, for example.

My Burson amp allows for different levels of crossfeed, which I did not use prior to the Qutest, but with it I set my crossfeed on "low". I really like the balance that brings to stage.

Ultimately I feel like I am playing ping pong a bit with SQ attributes. Bouncing up and down around a desired sound signature. The good news is the Qutest helps me get there!

I'm currently running mine on 3V, tried the others. My Pathos Inpol Ear has a maximum input of 4V so I'm not running it too hot.
Not bothered with the filters yet as I'm running in both the headphones and some new valves.

 

[Nostoi]

Are there any RCA splitters available, such that I can run two amps from the Qutest without having to change cables each time? I have tried both the Audioquest hard splitter and now the ViaBlue variant. Both don't work (ViaBlue doesn't even fit)...

Thanks.

 

[DJW50]

Don't know if anyone has seen this, I like the reviews he does.

 

[LegionofDoom]

I have a power supply question. If I connected a Qutest to a 5V/4A linear power supply, whould that harm the unit? I think the Qutest is spec’d for a 5V/2A draw. So would 4A be too hot? Or is it simply overhead that really won’t be used, so it won’t be a problem? I was under the impression that so long as the DC voltage is correctly matched and amps are “enough”…that more than enough A is not a problem.

 

[JelStIy]

I have a power supply question. If I connected a Qutest to a 5V/4A linear power supply, whould that harm the unit? I think the Qutest is spec’d for a 5V/2A draw. So would 4A be too hot? Or is it simply overhead that really won’t be used, so it won’t be a problem? I was under the impression that so long as the DC voltage is correctly matched and amps are “enough”…that more than enough A is not a problem.

Correct, you need to match the voltage and amperage can be higher.

 

[RobertSM]

I have a power supply question. If I connected a Qutest to a 5V/4A linear power supply, whould that harm the unit? I think the Qutest is spec’d for a 5V/2A draw. So would 4A be too hot? Or is it simply overhead that really won’t be used, so it won’t be a problem? I was under the impression that so long as the DC voltage is correctly matched and amps are “enough”…that more than enough A is not a problem.

You are correct. The unit will only use the amps it requires.

 

[Reactcore]

I have a power supply question. If I connected a Qutest to a 5V/4A linear power supply, whould that harm the unit? I think the Qutest is spec’d for a 5V/2A draw. So would 4A be too hot? Or is it simply overhead that really won’t be used, so it won’t be a problem? I was under the impression that so long as the DC voltage is correctly matched and amps are “enough”…that more than enough A is not a problem.

No worries.
Qutest will draw about 1A on 5V.
The stock PSU is also rated with overhead.

 

[Jetblack08]

Question... I purchased the Qutest to listen through headphones but was not aware that it was a Dac with no volume of it's own. What set up is the best way to listen through headphones? The amps I use are the Wells Audio Milo and the Phonitor X.