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Lack of popularity of Chord???

Hello.  I’m wondering if anyone knows why Chord products are so rarely discussed on this forum.  I own and love a Chord Dave DAC/headphone amp, and I’ve considered including a Chord amp to go with the Dave, but I’m wary of this choice because Chord seems so unpopular on this forum.  Not that it is a popularity contest per se.  But is there something I don’t know about Chord products in a full size system?  I t would drive Sonus Faber Sonetto V speakers. I’d be grateful for any and all feedback.
jeankunin
speakermaster
738 posts
 
The problem with chord amplifiers is that they are a form of switching amplifier that sounds bright and aggressive with most speakers but very detailed with the right ones. You can find a much better amplifier for a lot less money elsewhere.
seanheis1
643 posts
 
Some people enjoy a bright aggressive detailed sound. To them, everything else sounds veiled. 
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jjss49
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system matching and finding synergy across the chain in a way that suits one's tastes is the key to finding happiness in this pursuit
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jeankunin OP
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jjss49, I really appreciate your comments, and I appreciate this last one the most.
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larsman
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I had a Hugo 2 but didn't care for it that much and replaced it with an RME.  Now I've replaced THAT with a DAVE and an M Scaler, and that so totally rocks my world. Now looking forward to my new headphone amp.
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