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Offered is „HUGO - Kopfhörerverstärker/DAC - Silber“ by Chord Electronics as exhibit from the category „Headphone Amplifier“ on audio-markt.de - the online market place for high-end. The advert with the number 3550526993 ends on 14.10.2026 at 07:17 o'clock.
This is ambitious: at €1,490, it sits well above your used-market anchor of €468 median and even clears the €606 75th percentile by a wide margin, so it’s priced far beyond a normal fair ask for a used unit. Even allowing for Chord’s reputation and strong demand, this is in premium territory rather than bargain or typical used pricing.
What you’re buying is a highly regarded portable DAC/headphone amp with the classic Chord strengths: very resolving, fast, and clean, with enough flexibility to serve as both a DAC and a desktop-friendly headphone stage. For a clean example in good condition, the appeal is real, but at this price I’d want something extra material to justify it — outstanding cosmetics, original packaging/accessories, documented recent servicing, or exceptional provenance.
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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