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Offered is „SPM 1200 MK 2 Integra“ by Chord Electronics as exhibit from the category „Transistor-Poweramp“ on audio-markt.de - the online market place for high-end. The advert with the number 6447127004 ends on 30.10.2026 at 09:04 o'clock.
If this is the same generation as the well-known Integra-era 1200W monoblock, timing matters mainly because it’s a mature design rather than a current-production gamble. At €7,999, it sits well above the €6,135 75th percentile of your recent comps, so this reads as ambitious rather than fair-value, even with the €3,349 median in mind.
That said, this is a serious piece of Chord engineering: massive power, proper control over difficult speakers, and the sort of grip and scale that made these amps desirable in the first place. If it’s fully original, clean inside and out, and has been serviced or recently checked, the appeal is in buying a statement amp that still competes on authority rather than fashion. I’d want proof of health, provenance, and any included accessories at this level, because the premium only makes sense when the condition story is excellent.
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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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