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This looks like a buyer’s market at this level, and £995 sits above the £680 median but well below the £1,915 75th percentile, so it reads as a fair-to-strong asking price rather than an outlier. It is not a bargain in the strict sense, but it is comfortably inside the normal used range for a serious Chord multi-channel power amp.
What makes it worthwhile is the appeal of a well-built, properly tested British power amplifier with a reputation for grip, scale, and effortless drive, especially if the box is included and the unit has been cared for. For a three-channel piece like this, the real upside is getting a clean, ready-to-run example; just confirm channel balance, cosmetic condition, and that all original packaging and any key accessories are present.
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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