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Offered is „DAVE demo unit“ by Chord Electronics as exhibit from the category „D/A Converter“ on audio-markt.de - the online market place for high-end. The advert with the number 9402358484 ends on 06.12.2026 at 10:57 o'clock.
The DAVE’s age and generation matter: it is an established flagship design rather than a current-generation newcomer, but it remains a highly capable reference DAC, digital preamp, and headphone amplifier. At €9,999, however, this is clearly ambitious against recent used asking prices: the median is €6,827, while even the 75th percentile is €7,739. That puts this listing €2,260 above the upper quartile, so it would need exceptional provenance or extras to justify the premium.
The appeal is real. Its FPGA-based conversion, unusually comprehensive digital connectivity, balanced and single-ended outputs, and strong headphone stage make it a remarkably versatile one-box source. A genuinely original-owner example with box, remote, documentation, and spotless display would be desirable, but those details do not erase the market gap. Unless the condition and package are unusually special, patient buyers should target closer to the established used range.
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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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