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Versus a new desktop DAC at this money, £995 is a strong buy for a Hugo 2 in the current used market. With recent comparable GBP listings centered at £1,056 and the 25th percentile at £970, this sits just above the lower quartile and still under the median, so it reads as fair-to-good value rather than ambitious.
The appeal is easy to understand: the Hugo 2 remains a highly regarded, genuinely premium portable DAC/headphone amp with excellent resolution, a spacious presentation, and enough drive to make it useful in both transportable and desktop setups. If it’s clean, fully working, and comes with the charger and accessories, this is the kind of listing that rewards a quick decision more than a long haggle.
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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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