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At USD 449, this is an ambitious ask: it sits above the USD 425 75th-percentile comparable and well above the USD 365 median from 98 recent listings. Unless the unit is exceptionally clean, complete, and still benefits from strong transferable provenance, there should be room to negotiate toward roughly USD 365–400.
The Mojo 2 remains a highly regarded compact DAC/headphone amplifier, combining excellent timing, detail, drive, and a genuinely useful battery-powered format. It is particularly appealing for desktop, headphone, and transportable systems where its small size and capable amplification simplify the setup. At this price, confirm battery health, charging behavior, button operation, and the included cables or case; a healthy, complete example can justify paying toward the upper end, but USD 449 is not a standout buy.
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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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