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Angeboten wird „DAVE“ von Chord Electronics als Gebrauchtgerät aus der Kategorie „D/A Wandler“ bei audio-markt.de - dem Online-Marktplatz für High-End. Das Inserat mit der Nummer 9904283271 endet am 26.09.2026 um 07:12 Uhr.
What should you be asking first: is €7,000 a fair entry point, or are you paying up for the badge? Against your local comp set, this lands a bit above the €6,605 median and comfortably below the €7,626 75th percentile, so it reads as slightly above fair, not ambitious; it’s reasonable for a good-condition unit, but not a standout bargain.
That still makes sense because this is a benchmark DAC: the DAVE is widely respected for its conversion quality, transparency, and all-in-one digital hub strengths, and buyers usually pay for how resolved and complete it sounds. If the listing is genuinely clean and includes the original box, remote, and accessories, the price is defendable; if anything is missing or there’s uncertainty around condition, that extra €400-ish over median is where you’d want to negotiate.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
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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