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Offered is „Qutest“ by Chord Electronics as new device from the category „D/A Converter“ on audio-markt.de - the online market place for high-end. The advert with the number 3893223567 ends on 14.12.2026 at 11:02 o'clock.
Compared with a new Qutest at €1,149, this used asking price is slightly under the fresh-out-of-box alternative and sits well above the normal used market, so it reads as ambitious rather than a buy-side bargain. Against the recent pool of 29 comparable EUR listings, the median is €963 and the 75th percentile is €1,081, so €1,149 is above the top quartile and needs something extra to justify it.
That said, the Qutest is a genuinely respected DAC: compact, transparent, and still very competitive if you want a resolving desktop converter without moving to a bigger stack. If the unit is immaculate, includes original accessories, and has provable history, it can still make sense for someone who values condition and convenience. But purely on price, this is more “pay for a clean example” than “snap it up.”
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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