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Chord Electronics BLU MkII Upscaling CD Transport / M-Scaler – Boxed, Excellent ConditionFor sale is my Chord Electronics BLU MkII Upscaling CD Transport, presented in excellent condition and complete with its original box, remote control, packaging and accessories.The BLU MkII is far more ...
This is a serious digital source, but the asking price is well above the used-market anchor: at A$7,500, it sits far past the 75th percentile of A$3,766 and looks ambitious rather than fair. Against the recent comparable sold set, you’d want a clearly exceptional example or extra value to justify that gap.
The upside is real: this kind of Chord transport/upsampler is prized for its very high-tap interpolation, strong timing, and ability to lift a good system’s sense of scale and detail. If it’s complete, original, and in genuinely clean condition, it remains an appealing piece for someone specifically building around Chord digital. At this price, I’d want proof of full working order, included power supply/accessories, and confidence there are no niggling transport or output issues.
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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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