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Condition is unknown, so the price has to carry most of the weight — at US$1,500 this is above the recent used median of US$1,049 and even above the 75th percentile of US$1,218, so it reads ambitious rather than fair unless the unit is exceptionally clean, boxed, and fully accessorized. For a buyer, that means no automatic deal here; you’d want strong extras or a standout provenance to justify the ask.
The reason people still chase this one is simple: the Qutest is a compact, highly regarded FPGA DAC with a reputation for clarity, timing, and a very “sorted” presentation that scales well in revealing systems. At the right price it’s a genuinely worthwhile piece, but at US$1,500 the upside needs to come from condition and completeness more than from the market itself.
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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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