I would go for a Schiit Asgard 3.

Or get an Aurender.

I second the MCRU, I am using it as well. They have one specially made for the Qutest. Use the search function.

I’m using a Spectral DMC-15 with it on my stereo. The Qutest deserve the best to bring out what it can do.

Glad you like it, and yes it is DAVE on the cheap.

On the contrary, I think it is fantastic combination and a hint: if you wanna improve it farther, get a Long Dog (Dachshund) Audio MCRU analog supply/post filter for the Qutest. It will eliminate line harmonics and 30db better at all frequencies which lowers related jitter/phase noise to match...

Only the earlier batches of D2, you can switch it internally. So you have to look inside to know. You will enjoy the D2, not many DAC will be as good as it.

I understand your point, but I’m old school. I like to stand at the rack and pull out the cd and read the booklet while listening to the CD even though I have an Aurender N10. BTW, there are still some transports that still outperform many digital front ends like the old Toshiba SD-9200 and the...

We are still waiting, but should be soon.

In case anyone interested in specs and wants to compare between the different models. Mojo Artix XC7A25T 26,000 Tap 4 Element Pulse DAC .00017% THD N/A A Noise 115db S/N 120db Sep. 0.075Ohm Output Z +/- .2db 20Hz – 20KHz Response .72W into 8Ohms Max. Damping...

Only if you have a noisy or sensitive power supply circuit, then yes or else save your money for the main items.

From the above statement, this what I understand. The Qutest has similar circuit as the Hugo 2 but with Mojo opamp stage... Am I right?

One word... Cheapskate

The Qutest comes with a universal power supply and all the different plugs( US included). You choose and plug it in.

I guess that the thing about soundstage. Some like to sit up front and others like to sit at the back of the concert hall. I do like the depth of the soundstage a lot. Just that if I have my way as the conductor, I would have dragged the singer forward a little. After all, they should be the...