Qutest is Chord Electronics pure DAC (it does not contain headphone amplification or rechargeable batteries like some of its range stablemates) & is designed to improve sound quality in the home. It is the latest evolution & most affordable standalone DAC the multi-award-winning 2 Qute which it directly replaces. Qutest is based on the award-winning proprietary FPGA technology developed for the class-leading Hugo 2 DAC/headphone amp giving it proven class-leading technical & sonic performance. Perfectly equipped to bring the benefits of digital technology to a wide range of connected devices it features a galvanically isolated USB (Universal Serial Bus)-B optical & coaxial digital input giving an instant performance upgrade plus the ability to modernise ageing digital source components.