Chord Qutest or Naim DAC

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Chord Electronics Hugo TT 2 DAC vs. Naim Reference DAC

They are as DACs go, like chalk and cheese. They use different reconstruction filter techniques and very different architectures. Digital to Analogue conversion as a consequence of the sample theory is an inexact process… it is ultimately lossy. The design engineers focus on specific area they wish to address… this results in different performances upon critical examination … you effectively choose the method and consequently DAC that works with how your brain best listens to audio. The NDAC a…