a Special Offer Chord Electronics DAVE DAC For Sale
(Silver)

Chord DAVE DAC - Silver - Cosmetic Seconds

We have a limited number of cosmetic second Chord DAVE DAC in silver for sale at £7750, saving you £2745 off the RRP.

The units may include slight imperfections to metal work, photos can be provided, however all the units are in fully working order and complete with a full Chord Electronics warranty.

For more information about this offer call us on 01482 223096 or email shop@fanthorpes.co.uk.

Experience the Chord DAVE DAC Difference

Discover why the Chord DAVE DAC outshines every other Chord DAC. With the full range on display, experience its musicality, detail, and unrivaled build quality — one of the best DACs we've ever demonstrated.

Chord DAVE: The New Benchmark in Digital-to-Analog Conversion

Chord Electronics has unveiled the DAVE, Digital to Analogue Veritas in Extremis. This flagship DAC incorporates groundbreaking techniques from Rob Watts and John Franks, setting a new standard in audio conversion.

Reference DAC, Digital Preamp, & Headphone Amp in One

The Chord DAVE DAC is more than a DAC; it’s a premium digital preamp and headphone amplifier. Built in Kent with a unique FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array), DAVE offers unmatched sound clarity and versatility.

Spartan 6 FPGA: Unprecedented Processing Power

At the heart of the DAVE is the powerful Spartan 6 FPGA, delivering 1,000x the processing power of standard DAC chips, leading to superior timing accuracy and noise-shaping performance.

WTA Filter with 164,000 Taps for Unmatched Clarity

The advanced WTA (Watts Transient Aligned) filter operates at 256 times the sample frequency (256 FS), reproducing audio with unmatched accuracy and realism.

Enhanced Output Stage with Pulse Array DAC

Featuring a new 20-element Pulse Array DAC and an advanced noise-shaper, the DAVE delivers linear, high-frequency sound via balanced XLR and RCA outputs, with a powerful headphone output for high-impedance headphones.

Full-Color LCD Display and Iconic Chord Design

The DAVE’s full-color LCD display shows input, frequency, and volume, with Chord’s signature porthole design and color-coded indicators for easy navigation and setup.

Versatile Connections with Built-In Volume & Headphone Amp

The DAVE DAC offers direct connectivity to power amps and includes a powerful headphone amp with a 6.3mm jack, providing flexibility for any listening setup.

Part Exchange Available

As you would expect from Fanthorpes hifi, we offer a generous part exchange against the Chord DAVE DAC. If you have any hifi that you wish to use as part payment then either call us on 01482 223096 or email us at shop@fanthorpes.co.uk and we will give you a price to change. This is a fantastic and hassle-free way of making the DAVE DAC more affordable.

Finance Available

Fanthorpes hifi can also offer buy now pay later on the Chord DAVE DAC, allowing you to spread or defer your payments over a year. If you are interested in taking advantage of our payment terms, email shop@fanthorpes.co.uk or call us on 01482 223096 and we will email an application form to you.

Chord DAVE DAC Specification:

• Digital Inputs:
• USB B-style 44 kHz to 768 kHz
• DXD and Quad DSD
• 2x optical 44kHz to 192kHz
• 1 x AES 44kHz to 192kHz
• 4 x Coax 44kHz to 384kHz
• Dual-data mode available
• Outputs digital:
• 2x ultra-high-speed coax 768kHz dual-data mode (for use with future-unannounced Chord Electronics products)
• Maximum output voltage: 6 volts RMS
• THD and noise at 2.5 volts: RMS 0.000015 %
• THD and noise at 2.5 volts: 127dBA Awt (124dBA into 33 ohms)
• Dynamic range at -60 dBFS 1kHz -127 dBA A wt
• (No measurable noise floor modulation, no a harmonic distortion)
• (Analogue distortion characteristic: no distortion for small signals)
• Power requirements: mains power 80 volts to 260 volts; AC 20 watts
• Five Year Manufacturers Warranty
• Chord DAVE Manual