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New, the Hugo TT2 was priced at £3,995, so £2,700 represents a substantial saving. Against 20 recent comparable used listings, though, it sits just above the £2,577 median and below the £2,766 upper quartile: fair rather than a bargain, but not an unreasonable ask.
The TT2 remains a seriously capable all-in-one: an exceptionally detailed DAC, powerful headphone amplifier and useful variable-output preamp in one box. Its strengths are timing, resolution, dynamic control and a surprisingly full, smooth presentation, while balanced outputs and broad high-resolution support add system flexibility. At this price, condition and completeness matter: check the display, inputs, volume control, remote and original power supply, and negotiate if accessories are missing. With everything present and working properly, it is a sound buy for someone wanting one high-end digital hub.
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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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