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Chord Electronics M-Scaler DAC Up for sale is my Chord M-Scaler, excellent condition and works perfectly. Sale comes with the unit itself, power supply, remote control, stock BNC cables and upgraded aftermarket BNC cables. I also have the original packaging so can mail safely interstate at buyers expense. Condition: Used Payment Method: EFT, PayPal, Cash Region/State: (NSW) New South Wales/Australia By Holds 2 Comments AUD $3,300 Date: May 27, 20241 yr
At A$3,300, this sits well below the A$4,434 25th percentile and a long way under the A$4,598 median for recent AUD comps, so it reads as a strong deal rather than merely fair. Against the usual used range in the low-to-mid A$4,000s, the discount is material for a clean excellent unit.
It’s a worthwhile buy because the M Scaler is one of Chord’s more respected digital upscalers: it sits between source and DAC, processes everything in the digital domain, and is known for sharpening timing, focus, and perceived resolution without changing the DAC itself. If it’s complete with the right power supply and cables, the value is particularly good; at this price, I’d mainly verify connectivity and included accessories, not look for a reason to pass.
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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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