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At £100, this is a strong bargain versus the recent used market: it sits well below the £563 25th percentile and far under the £1,298 median, so it looks like an easy-value buy if it’s working properly. For a compact DAC/headphone amp with a good reputation, that is exactly the kind of price that makes sense for a quick grab rather than a long haggle.
What makes it worthwhile is the Mojo’s core appeal: still a respected-sounding portable DAC/amp with enough quality to anchor a desktop, travel, or secondary headphone setup without spending much. At this level, the main check is simple functionality and whether the battery still holds charge well, since age-related battery wear is the one meaningful issue on these older portable Chord units.
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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