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When new, the CPA 3200 was a genuinely high-end preamplifier, reportedly priced around £7,900, so £1,750 is a substantial second-hand saving. Against two recent comparable asking prices, though, it is slightly ambitious: the median is £1,658, with the upper quartile at £1,704. It is not wildly out of line, but a buyer would reasonably aim nearer £1,650–£1,700.
This remains an attractive buy for someone wanting Chord’s clean, transparent, highly resolving presentation and serious control connectivity in a relatively compact chassis. The model is now uncommon, and complete examples with the correct metal remote, original packaging and service history deserve the premium. As the listing gives no condition detail, confirm quiet operation, reliable controls and remote availability; at £1,750, those details should be right.
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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