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Offered is „DAVE“ by Chord Electronics as exhibit from the category „D/A Converter“ on audio-markt.de - the online market place for high-end. The advert with the number 1554026435 ends on 25.10.2026 at 07:07 o'clock.
This is a mature, long-running reference DAC, so timing matters mainly because any clean, well-kept unit is the kind of listing enthusiasts still chase rather than something likely to be obsoleted overnight. At €8,500, it sits above the typical recent used market in your database: well over the €6,826 median and even past the €7,474 75th percentile, so this is ambitious rather than a bargain.
That said, DAVE earns its reputation with top-tier resolution, timing, and dynamic precision, and it remains a serious endgame DAC for systems that can show it. If the unit is genuinely excellent condition, includes the original box, remote, and accessories, and has no service history concerns, the premium can make sense for a patient buyer who wants one now. If not, there is enough market supply at lower levels that I’d want stronger provenance before paying this much.
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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