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Chord Electronics TT2 DAC The TT2 probably needs no introduction here. It's one of the very best DACs on the market at any price. In fact, the only DAC I've found so far that can best it is the Chord DAVE and that's the reason I'm selling the TT2 - to buy a DAVE. Includes optical cable, USB cable, original power supply, remote control, original packaging HUGO TT 2 – SPECIFICATIONS: Materials: Precision machined aluminium casing with steel ball bearing buttons, gloss black acrylic signal window, glass viewing portal, and dot matrix display. Available in a choice of two colours – silver, and s
At A$5,375, this is ambitious against your local comp set: it sits above the 75th percentile of A$4,921 and roughly A$685 over the median of A$4,690. For a buyer, that means you should expect something extra—exceptional condition, strong provenance, or useful inclusions—rather than just “typical” used value.
The TT2 is widely respected for its clean, highly resolving DAC performance, superb timing, and very low-noise presentation, so it remains a serious long-term piece in a reference digital chain. If this is an original-owner unit with box, remote, and no cosmetic or functional issues, the premium is easier to justify; if not, I’d keep looking unless the seller can show clear upside in condition and accessories.
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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