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Is this the sort of portable DAC you’ve been waiting for, or just another solid used listing to keep an eye on? At £130, it lands a touch under the £141 median and well inside the usual £114–£162 band, so this reads as a fair-to-good price rather than a steal, with enough room to feel comfortable if the condition checks out.
That matters because Chord’s portable DACs are generally valued for their clean, resolving sound and genuinely high-end pedigree in a small form factor. If it’s complete and working properly, the main appeal is getting that performance without paying new-money premiums, so this is a sensible buy for someone who wants the sound more than the box.
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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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