In 2025, the Qutest was awarded "Best DAC over £500" by What Hi-Fi? giving it its eighth consecutive win in this category. This recognition underlines the Qutest's continued superiority in its class.
In 2024, Chord Electronics dominated the What Hi-Fi? Awards, naming the Qutest "Best DAC £700+" for the seventh consecutive year. This achievement highlights the Qutest's consistent quality and performance.
In 2023, the Qutest was awarded "Best DAC over £1,000" for the sixth time in a row by What Hi-Fi? This continued recognition confirms the Qutest's status as a leading DAC in its price range.
In 2022, the Qutest received the title "Best DAC £500-£1,500" from What Hi-Fi?" for the fifth consecutive year. This continued recognition highlights the Qutest's excellence in the audio world.
In 2021, the Qutest was named "Product of the Year" in the DAC category by What Hi-Fi? for the fourth time in a row. This achievement underscores the Qutest's continuous innovation and quality.
A review by Art's Excellence praises the Qutest for its ability to reproduce music in a natural and immersive way. The reviewer notes that music through the Qutest "just rings true" and that listening to music becomes a relaxing experience. The review concludes that the Qutest is a serious contender for the title of "best DAC under $1,500.
Hi-Fi World rated the Qutest as "OUTSTANDING - among the best" and "VALUE - keenly priced. The review highlights the Qutest's exceptionally low distortion and dynamic range, resulting in superior sound quality.
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