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Condition is unknown, so I’d treat this as a clean but not automatic grab; at £287 it sits a touch above the £271 median and below the £324 75th percentile, so it reads as fair, slightly firm rather than a standout bargain. Against 65 recent comparables, it’s comfortably in the normal used band, but not cheap enough to forgive any meaningful wear or missing bits.
That still makes it worth a look because this is a very well-regarded portable DAC: compact, battery-powered, and still admired for punchy, detailed sound with strong drive for the size. If it’s genuinely tidy and includes the right cable(s) and original packaging, the value is solid; the main thing to confirm is battery health and that all USB/charging functions are behaving properly, since those are the practical wear points that matter most on this one.
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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