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Some minor scratches but works well.
Are you getting the right Chord DAC for the money, or just paying for the name? At US$250, this sits above the listed market median of US$198 and also above the US$240 75th percentile, so it reads slightly ambitious, though not wildly off if the unit is unusually clean or comes with extras.
Chord’s compact DACs are well liked for their punchy, highly resolving sound and genuinely portable appeal, so the upside is real if you want a small high-end digital front end. Because the condition is unknown, I’d want to confirm battery health, output stability, and whether the charger/cables are included; on a vintage-ish portable like this, those details matter more than the headline price.
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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