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Chord Electronics MScaler Upscaler Everyone knows that the mscaler pairs amazingly with the right Chord dac For this price happy to throw in the OPTO DX which isolates the noise between the mscaler and the Chord dac Condition: Excellent Payment Method: Cash Region/State: (NSW) New South Wales/Australia By Steveo888 0 Comments AUD $4,500 Date: April 3, 20251 yr
A$4,500 is ambitious against the recent used AUD market: it sits above the 75th percentile of A$3,927 and about A$709 over the median A$3,791. For a clean example, that only makes sense if the seller is including something genuinely valuable beyond the unit itself.
That said, this is a respected upsampler with a strong reputation for extracting more detail, timing and low-level focus from a decent source. In excellent condition, it can be a smart buy for someone already in the ecosystem and wanting that last stretch of polish. I’d mainly want to see original accessories, proof of careful use, and ideally a complete, tidy setup to justify the premium.
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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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