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Chord Electronics M Scaler We have for sale a Chord Electronics M Scaler The Hugo M Scaler is a highly advanced digital upscaling device designed to elevate the performance of compatible DACs. Using proprietary FPGA technology, it reconstructs audio with exceptional timing accuracy and detail. It reveals greater depth and clarity across digital sources, creating a more natural and engaging listening experience within a high-end audio system. This is pre-owned, serial number is 50598 Excellent condition, no marks Supplied in original packaging with remote control, power supply, USB cable (... read more
Excellent value for £2,399 in excellent condition: that sits £35 below the median of the recent GBP comps and inside the lower half of the market, so this reads as a sensible buy rather than an ambitious ask. It is not a deep-discount bargain versus the £2,347 25th percentile, but it is close enough that the condition note helps it hold appeal.
This is a well-regarded digital upscaler, especially if you already run a revealing DAC and want Chord’s long-tap filtering and dual-BNC strengths in the chain. The upside here is straightforward: a clean, well-kept unit at a fair price is the kind of listing that lets you buy the performance rather than the project, with no obvious pricing penalty for being late-model Chord hardware.
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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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