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The asking price of £11,087 is vastly ambitious compared to the typical used market for a Chord M Scaler, which sits around £2,176 based on five recent GBP listings. This price is nearly five times the median of £2,176 and far exceeds the 75th percentile of £2,422, making it a severe overpayment rather than a fair deal.
The Chord M Scaler is a legendary standalone upscaler renowned for its groundbreaking 1,015,808 tap-length Rob Watts filter, which dramatically enhances sound quality by upsampling audio to 705.6kHz or 768kHz before passing it to a DAC. While it offers meaningful upside when paired with Chord DACs like the DAVE or Hugo TT2, the listing’s price is unjustifiable regardless of condition or accessories, and buyers should treat this as a clear warning rather than an opportunity.
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Chord Electronics, a British high-fidelity powerhouse, traces its roots to the aviation industry. Founded in 1989 by John Franks, a former Marconi Avionics engineer, the company emerged from his early 1980s innovations in ultra-reliable, high-frequency switching power supplies for aircraft electronics. Initially too costly for commercial viability, the designs became feasible with advancing components, launching Chord from its Kent headquarters in a renovated pumphouse that remains its manufacturing heart.
The brand excels in premium amplifiers and digital-to-analog converters (DACs), blending Franks' analog prowess with digital expertise from FPGA specialist Rob Watts. Early power amplifiers quickly won acclaim from professional studios like the BBC, Abbey Road, and Skywalker Sound, establishing credibility before shifting focus to consumer hi-fi. Iconic products like the Hugo and Mojo DACs exemplify their boundary-pushing approach, alongside integrated amps and streamers, all handcrafted in the UK without compromise on power, precision, or musicality.
Positioned firmly in the high-end market, Chord commands respect among discerning audiophiles for its uncompromising engineering, aerospace-grade reliability, and bold innovation. Independent and proudly British, it sets benchmarks in transparency and dynamics, attracting buyers who demand reference-level performance over mass-market concessions.
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