CHORD Qutest DAC - Faulty, DIY repair needed/parts only sale

CDizz · March 19, 2024

Further Information:

Firstly, I've never sold parts or something that isn't 100%, so mods, please remove if this is not ok.

So for sale is the complete internal structure of a CHORD Qutest DAC. Motherboard, buttons, sockets etc.

NOT INCLUDED: Case, 5v 2amp Micro USB power supply.

The Fault: After a couple of years of trouble free use, this DAC just died. As I had originally bought it in the UK, I dealt directly with CHORD UK from here and they sent me a complete new motherboard which I succesfully switched. These inards for sale start up and run beautifully for about 30mins before self powering off and then being a bit stubborn about turning back on.

If someone can figure out how to remedy this glitch, and fashion a simple case for it, they'll have themselves a DAC which is now up around $2400rrp.

Happy to demonstrate in my system, hopefully it is one of the times it decides to switch on though.

Pickup in Seaford VIC or happy to post Australia wide with tracking and insurance.

I haven't sold anything on SNA for a while but my feedback is squeaky clean.

and again, I've never sold parts so please forgive me if this is not cricket

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

Thanks!