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Chord Electronics Hugo M Scaler DAC Selling my 2023 Chord Mscaler, I am the second owner. In immaculate condition and working flawlessly. Only rate it as a 9/10 because of it being second hand. It comes with the original packaging, remote, power bricks, and set up guide. Reluctant sale, need funds for an overseas holiday. I really wanted to kept it, so I withdrew the sale. Unfortunately the holiday costs have increase a fair bit & I have no choice. Condition: 9/10 Payment Method: Cash, EFT Region/State: (WA) Western Australia/Australia By seadog 0 Comments AUD $3,900 Date: May 12, 2
A$3,900 is ambitious versus the recent used market: it sits above the A$3,661 75th percentile and roughly A$239 over the A$3,646 median, so I’d want either unusually strong condition or valuable extras to justify it.
The appeal here is the Hugo M Scaler’s reputation as a standout digital upsampler: buyers chase it for the sense of timing, separation, and refinement it can bring upstream, especially in a resolving system. If the unit is clean, fully working, and comes with the right power supply and cabling, it’s still a serious piece of kit—but at this ask, the value case is strongest only if provenance and accessories are clearly in order.
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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