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Offered is „DAVE high end audio DAC D/A-Convertor“ by Chord Electronics as second-hand device from the category „D/A Converter“ on audio-markt.de - the online market place for high-end. The advert with the number 3606985934 ends on 21.11.2026 at 17:18 o'clock.
Good condition at €6,999 puts this just above the €6,552 median and comfortably within the normal used range, so it reads as fair rather than a bargain. It’s not cheap, but it’s also not asking for a premium that would make me blink.
That’s still attractive for a reference-tier DAC/preamp/headphone amp with a big reputation for transparency, slam, and very low noise. If the unit is complete and clean, the appeal is strong; the main question is whether it includes the right accessories and has been handled carefully, since at this level buyers are paying for confidence as much as sound.
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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