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Angeboten wird „HUGO2 portable DAC/Headamp stark reduziert“ von Chord Electronics als Ausstellungsstück aus der Kategorie „D/A Wandler“ bei audio-markt.de - dem Online-Marktplatz für High-End. Das Inserat mit der Nummer 3201004322 endet am 29.08.2026 um 06:04 Uhr.
At €1,699, this Chord Hugo 2 listing sits well above the typical used market, where the median is €1,240 and the 75th percentile caps at €1,401, making it an ambitious price compared to the obvious alternative of grabbing a similar unit near €1,200. While the condition is listed as good, the asking price exceeds the upper quartile by nearly €300, so you’re paying a significant premium unless original-owner accessories or rarity are confirmed.
The Hugo 2 remains a flagship portable FPGA DAC and headphone amp prized for its 768 kHz/DSD512 support, versatile fruity filters, digital crossfeed, and dual use at home or on the go. Its FPGA-based processing delivers clean, nuanced sound that enthusiasts still love, and if this listing includes the original case, cables, and battery health is solid, it could justify stretching—but only if those extras are verified. Without them, €1,699 is a tough sell against the €1,240 median.
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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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