Schiit vs. Mytek vs. Chord - looking for some thoughts

Sorry I didn’t see your question earlier but I think the best way to describe the sound of the Cutest is, warm without being too lush. It delivers the details without over analyzing and sterilization of the music. I like the Red filter of the four but sometimes the Green seems more convincing. As far as the source, Bluesound Node2 and Deezer flac, Pre amp is ARC Ref5se and McIntosh Mc402 amp.

Theo thanks!

Two cents worth here.
Theo2's post is on target.
While I prefered the 'Sound' with both Incisive filters (White / Green) Qutest is not harsh. But exceedingly detailed!
The negative results reported could be because of more than one reason.
Good range of detail from Bass to top end.
Gear / Set: PC-Qutest-Valhalla 2, with both Dynamic / Planar Headsets Streaming HD on aZon.

I’m leaning towards the Chord Qutest. 

So, I’m gonna muddy the waters a bit because it’s what I do.  Sorry in advance.  Given the characteristics you’re looking for my first impulse was to recommend a NOS R2R DAC, which I don’t believe is represented in your other wonderful contenders.  Two I’d recommend looking into would be the Metrum Onyx that offers a good bit of the top Pavane DAC in their stable thanks to a good bit of trickle-down tech, and the MHDT Orchid that is a tubed DAC and was well reviewed and bought by member @teajay — always the ultimate sign of a very high recommendation.  One limitation is they don’t speak DSD, so there’s that.  Not sure how MHDT handles demos, but you can buy the Onyx from Hifi Heaven and return it if it doesn’t work for you, which is nice.  Anyway, sorry again if I’m just making life harder for you, but it’s coming from a good place.  Best of luck.