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Against a typical used pull of US$210, this asking price at US$240 is a touch above the median but still well inside the normal band; it sits closer to the upper half than to bargain territory, yet it is not aggressive versus the US$245 75th percentile. For a buyer, that reads as fair to slightly firm rather than a must-haggle listing.
What makes it worth considering is the usual Chord appeal: compact, well-built portable digital audio gear with a reputation for clean conversion and strong sound quality from a tiny footprint. If the unit is genuinely clean, includes the right cable/accessories, and the battery and input/output sockets check out, this is the kind of used piece that can be a smart grab for someone who wants serious portable DAC performance without paying new-retail money.
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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