UnitiQute and 24bit/192kHz

Posted by: Montie on 17 November 2014

Hello.

I downloaded test file form http://www.linnrecords.com/lin...loads-testfiles.aspx

 

test192.flac file and put in to usb and...... msg " Can't play  Unsuported File Format"

 

On https://www.naimaudio.com/updates the is a info "

 24bit/192kHz UpdateHardware"   Please refer to your Naim retailer for this update.

 

My naim must go to service? I updated qute to latest firmware 3.22 (My Qute is with rs232).

Posted on: 17 November 2014 by Brubacca

There is a hardware upgrade to enable 24/192 compatibility.  it is a pay for upgrade.  (Unless you specifically purchased your Qute as a Qute 24/192, which was a later option). 

Posted on: 17 November 2014 by HiFiman

Does your Qute have a sticker next to the aerial stating 192

Posted on: 17 November 2014 by Montie

How much money upgrade will be cost?

Tomorrow i will check a sticker but probably there isn't.

Posted on: 17 November 2014 by HiFiman

https://forums.naimaudio.com/to...24192-upgrade-review

 

Not sure if it's available anymore contact your naim dealer

Posted on: 17 November 2014 by hafler3o

Rs 232 on rear means 24/96 capability. For a Qute that's plenty ok. If I had an original qute I'd leave 'as is'.

Posted on: 17 November 2014 by HiFiman

Plus it maybe cheaper to sell a Qute 96 then purchase a used Qute 192 

Posted on: 17 November 2014 by HiFiman

Mine has an rs232 and is a Qute 1 192 version

Posted on: 17 November 2014 by hafler3o
Originally Posted by HiFiman:

Mine has an rs232 and is a Qute 1 192 version

Did it go in for an upgrade? Apparently Qute2s started at ser. no 342607, my oldest has the miniUSB but no mention of Qute2 on the rear.

Posted on: 17 November 2014 by HiFiman

Purchased new as a Qute 1 with 192, only around for a short period before the qute 2 was launched 

Posted on: 17 November 2014 by Brubacca
I was told very recently that the upgrade is still available. Was told that it was about $450 for the hardware and talk to dealer about install. In the US AV options is an option or Audioplus services.
Posted on: 17 November 2014 by hafler3o

 Shows what happens when I give creedence to the words of a Naim dealer!

Posted on: 17 November 2014 by HiFiman

If memory serves the Qute comes in four different variants 

Qute 1 24/96

Qute 1 24/192 (with sticker next to aerial stating 192)

Qute 2 with mini usb but no label to say its a Qute 2

Qute 2 with mini usb and label to say it's a Qute 2

 

Posted on: 17 November 2014 by HiFiman
Originally Posted by Brubacca:
I was told very recently that the upgrade is still available. Was told that it was about $450 for the hardware and talk to dealer about install. In the US AV options is an option or Audioplus services.

It may not be worth it, any ex dem Qute 2 going for sale near to where you live.

In the Uk a Qute 2 ex dem goes for £995.00 you would probably get £600 - £650 for an original 24/96.

Also is 192 music worth it, I prefer 96 over 192 plus 96 takes up less disk space!

Posted on: 19 November 2014 by Microbiologycory

...and a yet to be mentioned version, Qute 2 with mini usb and label to say it's a Qute 2, but no 192 support...which is what I seem to have.  Getting the "cannot play file", but it makes up for less than 1% of my collection.  I agree with the user who prefers 24/96.  It sounds maybe a bit more detailed, but the 24/96 just sounds more like "music" to me...and its NOT worth the extra space or hassel. .02

Posted on: 19 November 2014 by Montie

Hello. In my Qute there isn't a sticker. I have got a another Qute and there is sticker 192.

Qute 96khz has a WiFi module in b/g mode, on 192khz the is a n mode.

Posted on: 19 November 2014 by Montie

Wifi module in 192version has n module and link speed only 72Mb, no more. I test this on Mikrotik RB.