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At £6,299, this sits just below the £6,402 median and comfortably inside the normal used band, so it reads as a fair-to-good buy rather than a bargain hunt. It is also only slightly above the £6,171 25th percentile, which means the seller is broadly in line with recent UK comparables rather than asking a premium.
The obvious alternative at this level is chasing a cheaper DAC that won’t match its resolution, timing, or build; the DAVE remains respected for its transparency, scale, and very low-noise, incisive presentation. For a buyer who wants a reference-grade digital front end and values long-term desirability, this is a sensible entry point if the unit is clean and complete. At this price, condition, original box, remote, and any service history matter, but there’s no obvious pricing red flag here.
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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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