Guys, I did not want to share this post because I knew I would look like a fool but maybe someone else will not make the same mistake as me... I am buying the Chord 2Qute again as I have learnt (albeit the hard way) that after a certain price point the differences are not too much. Therefore I will stick with the 2Qute and buying it again since I am going to the UK next week and therefore lost a small amount due to greed and stupidity...
And yes, this time it is going to be my last DAC (Oops, I said it again)..
Good that you shared your post. It is a learning for many of us and it helps a lot for new guys who are looking for info on the dacs.