Chord Electronics Ltd.

Chord Electronics first took flight from the aviation world, where engineering without limits means uncompromising standards. This concept designed by company owner John Franks has helped shaped our philosophy since the company’s inception in 1989.  Our first amplifiers were supplied to the BBC, followed by world-leading studios including Abbey Road, Sony Music (New York) and later, The Royal Opera House.

Our reputation within the professional world generated demand for a domestic range encompassing the design, engineering and build standards demanded of the finest pro equipment. Today, we apply proprietary technologies to all of our British-made products and proudly deliver studio-grade audio performance across the entire Chord range.

Chord Electronics Ltd is a British company that specializes in the design and manufacture of high-end audio equipment. The company was founded in 1989 by John Franks, and it is headquartered in Kent, England.

Chord Electronics is well-known for its digital-to-analog converters ( DACs ), which are widely regarded as some of the best in the industry. The company's DACs use a proprietary FPGA (field-programmable gate array) technology that allows for unparalleled sound quality and flexibility.

In addition to DACs, Chord Electronics also produces a range of other high-end audio equipment, including amplifiers, headphone amplifiers, and preamplifiers. The company's products are known for their exceptional build quality and attention to detail, and they are often used by audiophiles, recording studios, and other professional users.

Chord Electronics has won numerous awards for its products over the years, and it is widely regarded as one of the leading brands in the high-end audio industry. The company continues to innovate and push the boundaries of what is possible in audio reproduction, and it remains committed to providing its customers with the best possible listening experience.