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Tenure | Interest% | Downpayment | Installment | Interest |
3 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 32,498 | ₹ 32,498 | ₹ 0 |
6 | Low Cost EMI | ₹ 32,498 | ₹ 16,964 | ₹ 4,355 |
9 | Low Cost EMI | ₹ 32,498 | ₹ 11,751 | ₹ 8,449 |
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₹ 43,330 per month with Simpl
Eligibility: All Simpl users
Transaction value: Depends on your credit limit
Payment Gateway: Please choose Simpl Pay in 3 at checkout
Tenure | Interest% | Installment | Interest |
3 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 43,330 | ₹ 0 |
₹ 43,330 per month with Bajaj
Finserv
Eligibility: All Bajaj Finserv card owners
Transaction value: All orders above Rs. 4,500/-
Payment Gateway: Please choose Razorpay at checkout
Tenure | Interest% | Installment | Interest |
3 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 43,330 | ₹ 0 |
₹ 43,330 per month with Zest Money
Eligibility: All Zestmoney users
Transaction value: Depends on your credit limit
Payment Gateway: Please choose Cashfree at checkout
Tenure | Interest% | Installment | Interest |
3 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 43,330 | ₹ 0 |
EMI Options through Other Credit Cards
American Express
Tenure | Interest% | Installment | Interest |
3 | 14% | ₹ 44,345 | ₹ 3,045 |
6 | 14% | ₹ 22,558 | ₹ 5,359 |
9 | 14% | ₹ 15,299 | ₹ 7,700 |
12 | 14% | ₹ 11,671 | ₹ 10,067 |
18 | 14% | ₹ 8,048 | ₹ 14,880 |
24 | 14% | ₹ 6,241 | ₹ 19,799 |
Axis Bank
Tenure | Interest% | Installment | Interest |
3 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 43,330 | ₹ 0 |
6 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 21,665 | ₹ 0 |
9 | 14% | ₹ 15,299 | ₹ 7,700 |
12 | 14% | ₹ 11,671 | ₹ 10,067 |
18 | 15% | ₹ 8,109 | ₹ 15,979 |
24 | 15% | ₹ 6,303 | ₹ 21,277 |
Bank of Baroda
Tenure | Interest% | Installment | Interest |
3 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 43,330 | ₹ 0 |
6 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 21,665 | ₹ 0 |
9 | 13% | ₹ 15,237 | ₹ 7,142 |
12 | 13% | ₹ 11,610 | ₹ 9,334 |
18 | 15% | ₹ 8,109 | ₹ 15,979 |
24 | 15% | ₹ 6,303 | ₹ 21,277 |
Citi Bank
Tenure | Interest% | Installment | Interest |
3 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 43,330 | ₹ 0 |
6 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 21,665 | ₹ 0 |
9 | 15% | ₹ 15,361 | ₹ 8,259 |
12 | 15% | ₹ 11,733 | ₹ 10,802 |
18 | 15% | ₹ 8,109 | ₹ 15,979 |
24 | 15% | ₹ 6,303 | ₹ 21,277 |
HDFC Bank
Tenure | Interest% | Installment | Interest |
3 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 43,330 | ₹ 0 |
6 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 21,665 | ₹ 0 |
9 | 15% | ₹ 15,361 | ₹ 8,259 |
12 | 15% | ₹ 11,733 | ₹ 10,802 |
18 | 15% | ₹ 8,109 | ₹ 15,979 |
24 | 15% | ₹ 6,303 | ₹ 21,277 |
HSBC Bank
Tenure | Interest% | Installment | Interest |
3 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 43,330 | ₹ 0 |
6 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 21,665 | ₹ 0 |
9 | 13.50% | ₹ 15,268 | ₹ 7,421 |
12 | 13.50% | ₹ 11,641 | ₹ 9,700 |
18 | 13.50% | ₹ 8,018 | ₹ 14,333 |
ICICI Bank
Tenure | Interest% | Installment | Interest |
3 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 43,330 | ₹ 0 |
6 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 21,665 | ₹ 0 |
9 | 13.99% | ₹ 15,298 | ₹ 7,694 |
12 | 13.99% | ₹ 11,671 | ₹ 10,060 |
18 | 14.99% | ₹ 8,109 | ₹ 15,968 |
24 | 14.99% | ₹ 6,302 | ₹ 21,262 |
INDUSIND Bank
Tenure | Interest% | Installment | Interest |
3 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 43,330 | ₹ 0 |
6 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 21,665 | ₹ 0 |
9 | 13% | ₹ 15,237 | ₹ 7,142 |
12 | 12% | ₹ 11,549 | ₹ 8,603 |
18 | 12% | ₹ 7,927 | ₹ 12,697 |
24 | 12% | ₹ 6,119 | ₹ 16,868 |
Kotak Mahindra Bank
Tenure | Interest% | Installment | Interest |
3 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 43,330 | ₹ 0 |
6 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 21,665 | ₹ 0 |
9 | 14% | ₹ 15,299 | ₹ 7,700 |
12 | 14% | ₹ 11,671 | ₹ 10,067 |
18 | 15% | ₹ 8,109 | ₹ 15,979 |
24 | 15% | ₹ 6,303 | ₹ 21,277 |
RBL Bank
Tenure | Interest% | Installment | Interest |
3 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 43,330 | ₹ 0 |
6 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 21,665 | ₹ 0 |
9 | 15% | ₹ 15,361 | ₹ 8,259 |
12 | 15% | ₹ 11,733 | ₹ 10,802 |
18 | 15% | ₹ 8,109 | ₹ 15,979 |
24 | 15% | ₹ 6,303 | ₹ 21,277 |
SBI Bank
Tenure | Interest% | Installment | Interest |
3 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 43,330 | ₹ 0 |
6 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 21,665 | ₹ 0 |
9 | 14% | ₹ 15,299 | ₹ 7,700 |
12 | 14% | ₹ 11,671 | ₹ 10,067 |
Standard Chartered Bank
Tenure | Interest% | Installment | Interest |
3 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 43,330 | ₹ 0 |
6 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 21,665 | ₹ 0 |
9 | 14% | ₹ 15,299 | ₹ 7,700 |
12 | 14% | ₹ 11,671 | ₹ 10,067 |
YES Bank
Tenure | Interest% | Installment | Interest |
3 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 43,330 | ₹ 0 |
6 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 21,665 | ₹ 0 |
9 | 14% | ₹ 15,299 | ₹ 7,700 |
12 | 14% | ₹ 11,671 | ₹ 10,067 |
18 | 15% | ₹ 8,109 | ₹ 15,979 |
24 | 15% | ₹ 6,303 | ₹ 21,277 |
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In case you receive the Chord - Qutest with a manufacturing defect, please raise a return request within 7 days of delivery.
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Warranty & Services
This Chord - Qutest comes with a warranty
from Chord Electronics that covers manufacturing defects.
All products featured on Headphone Zone are backed by an original manufacturer's warranty.
Read more about Chord Electronics's warranty in India.
Snapmint
Tenure available: 3, 6 and 9 Months Eligibility: Above 18 years of age, Credit Card NOT Required Transaction value: Available on all orders Payment Gateway: Please choose Snapmint Cardless EMI at checkoutTenure | Interest% | Downpayment | Installment | Interest |
3 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 32,498 | ₹ 32,498 | ₹ 0 |
6 | Low Cost EMI | ₹ 32,498 | ₹ 16,964 | ₹ 4,355 |
9 | Low Cost EMI | ₹ 32,498 | ₹ 11,751 | ₹ 8,449 |
Snapmint Cashback Offer
Offer valid from 22/03/2023 to 31/03/2023
Users will get 10% cashback upto a maximum of ₹500
The offer is valid only for transactions made through the Snapmint payment option.
The offer is valid only for the first transactions of customers through the Snapmint payment
option.
The Cashback offer is valid from 22nd March at 12:00 am to 31st March 2023 at 11:59 pm
The Cashback will be processed on the same day in the Snapmint wallet on which the last
EMI is paid.
Cashback is valid only when the customer pays their EMIs on time.
The offer would not be applicable in case of canceled or refunded transactions. In case of a
partial refund, the cashback will be applicable only on the remaining value.
The Offer can be availed only once per user during the campaign period.
Axio
Tenure available: 3 or 6 Months
Eligibility: All above 21 years of age
Transaction value: Available on all orders below Rs. 60,000/-
Payment Gateway: Please choose Razorpay at checkout
- Valid from 10th Feb to 9th April
- Users will get 10% cashback up to a maximum of ₹1000
- The offer is valid only once per user during the offer period.
- No coupon code required.
Tenure | Interest% | Installment | Interest |
3 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 43,330 | ₹ 0 |
6 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 21,665 | ₹ 0 |
Simpl
Tenure available: 3 Months
Eligibility: All Simpl users
Transaction value: Depends on your credit limit
Payment Gateway: Please choose Simpl Pay in 3 at checkout
Tenure | Interest% | Installment | Interest |
3 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 43,330 | ₹ 0 |
Zestmoney
Tenure available: 3 Months
Eligibility: All Zestmoney users
Transaction value: Depends on your credit limit
Payment Gateway: Please choose Cashfree at checkout
Tenure | Interest% | Installment | Interest |
3 | No Cost EMI | ₹ 43,330 | ₹ 0 |
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Designed in the
UK
Ideal for Audiophiles
These DAC & Amps are designed for discerning music lovers. If audio quality is important to you, a set of DAC & Amps like these would be ideal.
You can expect these DAC & Amps to present you with a refined listening experience. The audio quality exhibited by these DAC & Amps is a beautiful mix of musicality, technical brilliance and high precision.
These DAC & Amps deliver a spacious & open soundstage that makes you feel you are sitting at a live concert. Experience the magic and delve into pure sonic tranquility!
Ideal for
Desktop Use
Metal
Build
FPGA
DAC Chip
Connect With USB,
BNC Coaxial & Optical
Description
UPGRADE YOUR HOME SET-UP'S SOUND
Unlike other DACs by Chord Electronics, the Qutest does not have headphone amplification or rechargeable batteries. It is a pure DAC made to improve your home listening set-up. With its FPGA DAC, you get superior technical and sonic performance. With 49,152 taps, this DAC is able to support even Native DSD 512 (Octa-DSD).

MULTIPLE CONNECTIVITY OPTIONS
Connect to a wide variety of devices with the Qutest’s optical, 2 BNC Coax and USB Type-B digital inputs. These are galvanically isolated to give an instant performance upgrade as well as to modernise ageing digital source components. Connect to future Chord Electronics devices with Hi-Res dual-data digital inputs. RCA analogue outputs let you connect to headphone amps, preamps and integrated amps.


SUPPORTS ALL YOUR CHOICES
The Qutest lets you select from its four frequency-shaping filters and input selection controls. This can be done via the two fascia-mounted spheres. You can also choose whether you want the output voltage to be 1, 2 or 3 RMS for connecting to a range of devices. It supports a wide range of frequencies like 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz, 358.8kHz, 384kHz, 717.6kHz and 768kHz.



HIGH-QUALITY, DURABLE ALUMINIUM CASING
The Qutest sports a show-off-worthy chassis. This all-new chassis has been precision-machined from solid aircraft-grade aluminium for better durability. The PCB has been kept in a shallow cavity in the casing for additional isolation and protection from external vibration.


Specs
CHIPSET | custom coded Xilinx Artix 7 (XC7A15T) FPGA |
FREQUENCY RESPONSE | 20 Hz – 20 kHz +/- 0.2dB |
THD | <0.0001% 1 kHz 3v RMS 300Ω |
THD & NOISE | 117dB at 1 kHz 300ohms @3v RMS |
CHANNEL SEPARATION | 138dB at 1 kHz 300Ω |
TAP LENGTH | 49,152 |
PULSE ARRAY | 10 element pulse array design |
PCM SUPPORT | 44.1 kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz, 358.8kHz, 384kHz, 717.6kHz, and 768kHz. |
DSD SUPPORT | Native playback supported. DSD64 (Single) to DSD512 (Octa-DSD) |
DRIVER SUPPORT | Driverless with Mac OS X and Linux, driver required for Windows OS |
INPUT | USB Type B (White): 44.1 kHz to 768kHz – 16 bit to 32 Bit |
2x BNC Coax (Red): 44.1 kHz – 384kHz – 16 bit to 32 Bit | |
1x Dual data mode input (using both BNC coax inputs together): 44.1 kHz to 768kHz – 16 bit to 32 Bit | |
Optical (Green): 44.1 kHz to 96kHz – 16 bit to 24 BIT | |
OUTPUT | 1x stereo pair of RCA (Left and Right) |
VARIABLE OUTPUT | Fixed, but selectable between 3v (blue), 2v (green), and 1v (red) via dual press of ‘Filter’ + ‘Input’ upon startup |
DEVICE POWER SUPPLY | 5v 2amp Micro USB |
DIMENSIONS | 4.5cm (H) x 16cm (W) x 8.8cm (D) |
WEIGHT | 770g |
BOX CONTENTS | Chord Qutest DAC |
1.5m 5v 2a Switching Micro USB Power Supply | |
2m Type A to Type B USB Cable | |
Qutest Owners Overview Manual | |
Raw Silk Drawstring Bag |
GENERIC NAME | Digital Audio Converter |
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN | United Kingdom |
IMPORTER DETAILS | Importers Name: Ferrari Video Address: 63/18, 1st Main Road, Gandhi Nagar, Chennai - 600020 Contact No: 044-24420733 |
NET QUANTITY | 1 |
FAQs
What isthe warranty period on the Chord Qutest?
Chord Qutest comes with a 3-years warranty, click here to know more.
What is a DAC?
A DAC is a processor that converts digital audio information (consisting of a series of 0s and 1s) into an analogue audio signal. This gives you a better sound quality.
Is it compatible with Mac and Windows?
The Quetest has driverless support for Mac OS X and Linux. You will be required to install a supported driver to use it with your PC.
What is the DAC architecture like on the Qutest?
It features Chord's custom FPGA DAC architecture.
What are the sampling/decoding rates supported?
It supports 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz, 352.8kHz, 384kHz, 717.6kHz, and 768kHz. 16 – 32bit.
Does it support DSD?
Yep! It supports Native playback DSD64 (Single) to DSD512 (Octa-DSD).
What are the outputs like?
It has an analogue RCA output.
Where can the drivers be downloaded from?
You can download drivers using below linkhttps://chordelectronics.co.uk/product/qutes
UPGRADE YOUR HOME SET-UP'S SOUND
Unlike other DACs by Chord Electronics, the Qutest does not have headphone amplification or rechargeable batteries. It is a pure DAC made to improve your home listening set-up. With its FPGA DAC, you get superior technical and sonic performance. With 49,152 taps, this DAC is able to support even Native DSD 512 (Octa-DSD).

MULTIPLE CONNECTIVITY OPTIONS
Connect to a wide variety of devices with the Qutest’s optical, 2 BNC Coax and USB Type-B digital inputs. These are galvanically isolated to give an instant performance upgrade as well as to modernise ageing digital source components. Connect to future Chord Electronics devices with Hi-Res dual-data digital inputs. RCA analogue outputs let you connect to headphone amps, preamps and integrated amps.


SUPPORTS ALL YOUR CHOICES
The Qutest lets you select from its four frequency-shaping filters and input selection controls. This can be done via the two fascia-mounted spheres. You can also choose whether you want the output voltage to be 1, 2 or 3 RMS for connecting to a range of devices. It supports a wide range of frequencies like 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz, 358.8kHz, 384kHz, 717.6kHz and 768kHz.



HIGH-QUALITY, DURABLE ALUMINIUM CASING
The Qutest sports a show-off-worthy chassis. This all-new chassis has been precision-machined from solid aircraft-grade aluminium for better durability. The PCB has been kept in a shallow cavity in the casing for additional isolation and protection from external vibration.


CHIPSET | custom coded Xilinx Artix 7 (XC7A15T) FPGA |
FREQUENCY RESPONSE | 20 Hz – 20 kHz +/- 0.2dB |
THD | <0.0001% 1 kHz 3v RMS 300Ω |
THD & NOISE | 117dB at 1 kHz 300ohms @3v RMS |
CHANNEL SEPARATION | 138dB at 1 kHz 300Ω |
TAP LENGTH | 49,152 |
PULSE ARRAY | 10 element pulse array design |
PCM SUPPORT | 44.1 kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz, 358.8kHz, 384kHz, 717.6kHz, and 768kHz. |
DSD SUPPORT | Native playback supported. DSD64 (Single) to DSD512 (Octa-DSD) |
DRIVER SUPPORT | Driverless with Mac OS X and Linux, driver required for Windows OS |
INPUT | USB Type B (White): 44.1 kHz to 768kHz – 16 bit to 32 Bit |
2x BNC Coax (Red): 44.1 kHz – 384kHz – 16 bit to 32 Bit | |
1x Dual data mode input (using both BNC coax inputs together): 44.1 kHz to 768kHz – 16 bit to 32 Bit | |
Optical (Green): 44.1 kHz to 96kHz – 16 bit to 24 BIT | |
OUTPUT | 1x stereo pair of RCA (Left and Right) |
VARIABLE OUTPUT | Fixed, but selectable between 3v (blue), 2v (green), and 1v (red) via dual press of ‘Filter’ + ‘Input’ upon startup |
DEVICE POWER SUPPLY | 5v 2amp Micro USB |
DIMENSIONS | 4.5cm (H) x 16cm (W) x 8.8cm (D) |
WEIGHT | 770g |
BOX CONTENTS | Chord Qutest DAC |
1.5m 5v 2a Switching Micro USB Power Supply | |
2m Type A to Type B USB Cable | |
Qutest Owners Overview Manual | |
Raw Silk Drawstring Bag |
GENERIC NAME | Digital Audio Converter |
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN | United Kingdom |
IMPORTER DETAILS | Importers Name: Ferrari Video Address: 63/18, 1st Main Road, Gandhi Nagar, Chennai - 600020 Contact No: 044-24420733 |
NET QUANTITY | 1 |
What isthe warranty period on the Chord Qutest?
Chord Qutest comes with a 3-years warranty, click here to know more.
What is a DAC?
A DAC is a processor that converts digital audio information (consisting of a series of 0s and 1s) into an analogue audio signal. This gives you a better sound quality.
Is it compatible with Mac and Windows?
The Quetest has driverless support for Mac OS X and Linux. You will be required to install a supported driver to use it with your PC.
What is the DAC architecture like on the Qutest?
It features Chord's custom FPGA DAC architecture.
What are the sampling/decoding rates supported?
It supports 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz, 352.8kHz, 384kHz, 717.6kHz, and 768kHz. 16 – 32bit.
Does it support DSD?
Yep! It supports Native playback DSD64 (Single) to DSD512 (Octa-DSD).
What are the outputs like?
It has an analogue RCA output.
Where can the drivers be downloaded from?
You can download drivers using below linkhttps://chordelectronics.co.uk/product/qutes
Don't sweat it, this
Chord - Qutest comes with a 3 Year warranty
from Chord Electronics that covers manufacturing defects.
All products featured on Headphone Zone are backed by an original manufacturer's warranty.
Read more about Chord Electronics's warranty in
India.

Best DAC £500 - £1200
What Hi-Fi? Awards
Nov, 2019

Best DAC £500 - £1200
What Hi-Fi? Awards
Nov, 2018
Best Product Award
EISA Award
Sep, 2019

Best Buy
Winner
AVForums
July, 2018

Stars of CES Winner
What Hi-Fi?
Jan, 2018

Editor's Choice Winner
Hi-Fi Choice
Feb, 2018

Best DAC £500 - £1200
What Hi-Fi? Awards
Oct, 2020

Best DAC £500-£1,500
What Hi-Fi? Awards
Oct, 2022
"What Hi-Fi? Awards 2019 winner. Chord has managed to do it again. The Qutest sets a new benchmark at this price. Clear, precise and subtle performer with stylish build."
Read More"The Chord Qutest is a perfect fusion of science and art.Capable of astounding clarity, Chord’s Qutest DAC cuts the cost of audiophile grade digital decoding."
Read More"Gosh, what is there not to like about the Qutest as a pure DAC? It gives resolutely detailed and fantastically natural sounding with just about any amp I can throw at it."
Read More"The Qutest was detailed, natural, very atmospheric with great 3D imaging. The Qutest is a cuddly, small aluminium box which is machined from a solid billet of aluminium and then black anodised."
Read MoreThis product is rated 4.7 of 5.0 stars.
It has received 18 reviews.