In 1989, engineer John Franks founded the company Chord Electronic in England. John previously specialized in the development of switching power supplies for AT&T and Pantheon. Currently, this legendary company is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of premium audio products (hi-fi components, home theaters, professional audio equipment) and presents a wide range of equipment: amplifiers, CD and multimedia players, phono stages, universal remote controls with LCD monitor, racks for AV equipment. In the production of its products, it uses numerous of its own developments and innovations, thanks to which it very quickly gained worldwide recognition. Buying Chord Electronic products is not difficult – today there is a wide range of products under this brand on the market. The price of Chord Electronic products depends on the model and components. And customer reviews about this company are always only the most positive.
The Chord Electronic brand is distinguished by high-quality engineering solutions, the latest technologies and exceptional product build quality. John Franks created his own business based on the knowledge accumulated over the past years. Therefore, all components under the Chord Electronic brand have a power supply system rare for home equipment and truly outstanding sound, and the company’s products are successfully used in such well-known professional studios as Abbey Road, Sony, Decca, Quad Recording and many others. When creating its products, the company strives to stand out among competitors thanks to the design, colors and materials used in production. Chord Electronics is especially proud of its amplifiers – integrated, stereo, pre, digital, and power amplifiers. And the constant improvement of audio components has made the company a true innovator in the field of Hi-Fi and High End technologies. Products under the Chord Electronic brand have long become the standard of reliability and the highest sound quality. This company is like no other!
Founder of Chord Electronics John Franks
The main principle of Chord Electronics is close attention to every detail of the equipment produced. At all stages of production, products undergo careful control. That is why products under this brand are distinguished by the impeccable execution of each individual part and the entire system as a whole. In this product, every connoisseur of excellent and accurate sound will find his desired ideal. The company’s achievements have been recognized all over the world; many well-known specialized publications have repeatedly awarded Chord Electronics products with the best awards. They were primarily impressed by the unparalleled transparency and stunning clarity of reproduction. Chord Electronics is a reliable partner of such well-known global companies as the BBC, EMI Abbey Road Studios, Sony Music Studios (New York) and Skywalker Sound. Among the company’s latest interesting developments, it is worth noting the new MX model range – it complements the line of miniature Chordette devices with four new models that feature an updated design and new colors (including a gold-plated version). This series includes: power amplifier (SX), streaming player (IX), 192 kHz DSD DAC (QX) and headphone amplifier (TX). Each device can be used separately or integrated into a single system by placing it on the updated Coupe Carry System rack. The MX series is available in the following color options: black, silver and gold.
Chord Electronics Chordette Network Music Player
Chord Electronics has also released something special – the audio industry’s first unique portable reference system, the Hugo, which, in its small size, offers truly studio-quality sound, limitless playback possibilities and significantly expanded connectivity options. Hugo is the most advanced headphone amplifier/DAC with five digital inputs (including A2DP aptX Bluetooth). It is capable of playing the highest resolution DXD, 384 kHz PCM and DSD 128 files, and is also ideal for CD recordings.
The new device’s unrivaled performance is achieved through state-of-the-art and rigorous audio testing by Rob Watts and Chord Electronics.
Chord Electronics Hugo
Prioritizing uncompromising sound quality and innovation, Chord Electronics has gradually introduced and refined its precision engineering approach and attention to even the smallest details. The combination of the founder’s strong professional skills, design experience and team craftsmanship has led to the fact that today Chord products are firmly associated with technical excellence, reliability and excellent sound quality. Creating the perfect work environment is just as important as creating the perfect sound. The same dedication and attention to detail that underpins the development of all Chord products has been applied to the unique building that the company owns and operates. The building, known as the Pumphouse, is located in the serene Kent countryside on the banks of the River Midway.
