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At US$225, this sits above the US$184 median but still well below the US$256 75th percentile, so it reads as a slightly firm but still fair ask rather than a deal. Compared with the obvious alternative of stretching to a newer portable DAC/amp, this is priced like a sensible buy if you want a proven classic instead of paying for current-gen extras.
The first-gen Mojo is well regarded for its punchy, highly resolving sound, strong drive for its size, and genuinely pocketable form factor, so the value case is still easy to make. If the battery is healthy and it includes the right cable/charger setup, this is the kind of piece that stays useful for years; at this price, I’d want the condition to be clean and the battery behavior to be reassuring, but I wouldn’t dismiss it.
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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