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Angeboten wird „Chord Electronics CPA 5000 Reference“ von Chord Electronics als Gebrauchtgerät aus der Kategorie „Transistor-Vorverstärker“ bei audio-markt.de - dem Online-Marktplatz für High-End. Das Inserat mit der Nummer 8414642481 endet am 05.08.2026 um 06:23 Uhr.
Verdict on Price
At EUR 5,300, this CPA 5000 sits above the recent used market—comparable listings closed at EUR 4,427–4,527 on Reverb just weeks ago. You're paying roughly 18–20% premium here, which is ambitious unless the unit is exceptionally low-mileage or includes non-standard upgrades. The CPA 5000 is genuinely excellent kit with negligible distortion (0.002% THD) and six switchable gain stages, but don't let the specs justify overpaying. Fair used range for this preamp in good condition hovers around EUR 4,200–4,700.
What to Verify Before Buying
The most critical check: confirm the remote control is included and functional—replacements are expensive and hard to source. Ask the seller for the unit's service history and whether it's had any recap work done; the CPA 5000 uses quality capacitors but age matters if it's a 2010s model. Insist on a photo of the display powering up and a brief demonstration of all input switching and volume tracking. Balanced XLR cables should be included; if they're not, factor that cost in separately.
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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