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Chord Electronics M Scaler Digital Analog Converter (DAC) Hi All, Please PM if you have a M Scaler you would like sell. Thanks Condition: Used Payment Method: Region/State: (NSW) New South Wales/Australia By Nelsonkat 0 Comments AUD $3,500 Date: February 25, 20251 yr
Against the recent AUD comparables, A$3,500 looks like a strong deal: it sits well below the 25th percentile at A$4,401, and comfortably under the median of A$4,574. For a used digital audio component, that is enough of a discount to make it stand out as bargain territory rather than merely “good value.”
That price makes it worth chasing if the unit is complete and functioning properly, because this model is widely respected for lifting a system’s digital front end with clean, incisive presentation and strong timing. The upside here is straightforward: at A$3,500 you have room for a quick service, proper power supply check, or resale cushion if needed, so a clean, well-kept example with the right accessories is especially attractive.
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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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