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Low Cost EMI
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Low Cost EMI
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₹ 47,151
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15.99%
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₹ 67,800
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15.99%
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₹ 88,713
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₹ 131,329
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15.99%
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₹ 174,998
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Low Cost EMI
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₹ 26,784
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Low Cost EMI
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₹ 27,625
₹ 22,214
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₹ 44,202
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₹ 83,099
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Low Cost EMI
₹ 342,258
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₹ 47,181
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Citi Bank
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14%
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14%
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₹ 175,113
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Standard Chartered Bank
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₹ 59,235
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HSBC Bank
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YES Bank
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Bank of Baroda
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13%
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₹ 21,744
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14%
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₹ 41,228
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₹ 59,235
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American Express
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Why Chord is Special
Designed in UK
Established & Reputed
Trust us, our reputation in the audio world speaks for itself!
This headphone or gear comes from a well-respected brand known for its high-quality audio equipment, so you can be confident in your purchase.
If you see a product marked as “🎖️ Established & Reputed”, it means you're getting a top-tier device from a brand that's earned its stripes in the audio industry.
Revered by Audiophiles
Audiophiles can be really picky and tough to impress and if the audiophile community says something sounds good, you can bet it's great!
This headphone or gear has gained recognition and admiration from audiophiles, who are known for their discerning taste in high-fidelity audio. They appreciate its precision, attention to detail and its ability to deliver an immersive sonic experience.
If you see a product marked as "🙌🏻 Revered by Audiophiles", it means that it meets the highest standards of sound quality and performance, making it a top choice for anyone who values exceptional audio experiences.
Specialist
A masterpiece from the experts who know audio inside and out!
This headphone or gear is crafted by specialists who know their stuff, ensuring every detail is perfect.
If you see a product marked as “🌟 Specialist”, it means you're choosing a device designed by experts who specialize in creating this specific category of device.
Boutique Brand
Born in 1989
Why we love this DAC/Amp
I Am Worth It
Only for the most passionate and discerning audiophiles who want the very best.
Audiophiles desire class-defining products that not only meet their needs but truly blows their expectation in quality and performance.
If you see a product marked with “👑 I Am Worth It," rest assured that it's a timeless investment. Its value cannot be measured with ordinary benchmarks and is an indulgence only for a select few.
Serious Audiophiles Only
Diving deeper into exploring the hobby is never enough.
If you're an audiophile on a hunt for a device that meets your high standards, this is one such headphone or gear designed for discerning audiophiles like you in mind.
If you see a product marked with “🦈 Serious Audiophiles Only" we assure you that this device can match your depth of knowledge and expertise to take your passion for audio to the next level.
Audiophile Community Favourite
This headphone or gear has a seal of approval from our audiophile community.
It is hit among the pickiest of audio enthusiasts. It comes with two thumbs up and is the community’s and one of our favourites.
If you see a product marked as “🦋 Audiophile Community Favourite”, you're in for a sonic treat with top-tier sound quality that will make your ears swoon and elevate your listening experience to new heights!
Cult Following
Cause some things just demand the dedication.
This headphone or gear has a dedicated fanbase, adored by those in the know and praised for its audio quality.
If you see products marked as “🧑🏼🤝🧑🏼 Cult Following”, you’re about to join an exclusive club of enthusiasts who swear by its awesomeness, enjoying a product that stands out from the crowd and never fails to impress!
Our Team's Favourite
Cause after all, we are audiophiles first!
This headphone or gear has won the hearts of our team, standing out as a top pick among our gurus.
If you see products marked as “💙 Our Team’s Favourite”, you're choosing a product that’s been tested, loved, and enthusiastically recommended by our team, giving you confidence that it’s a standout choice!
For Audiophiles at Home
Cause music hit differently when you are in your own space.
This headphone or gear is perfect for those who demand exceptional sound quality in their personal sanctuary.
If you see products marked as “🏠 For Audiophiles at Home”, get ready to transform your living space into an audiophile's paradise, with rich, immersive sound that makes every listening session a masterpiece.
Connect With Cable
This device comes with multiple connectivity options. Be sure to check if your source and output support these input and output options.
Built like a Tank
No need to worry about durability.
If you're seeking a headphone or gear with a strong, rugged build, this snapshot indicates that this is the one for you.
If you see a product marked with “🪖 Built like a Tank", it means this product is crafted with metal in its design, ensuring exceptional robustness and durability.
Why it Sounds Amazing
DAC Chip
Know the secret to your pristine audio.
This headphone or gear reveals the secret sauce behind superior audio quality, highlighting the presence of a high-performance DAC chip for pristine sound reproduction.
If you see products marked as “⚙️ DAC Chip”, expect to experience your music with unparalleled clarity, detail, and fidelity, ensuring that every note and nuance is faithfully reproduced for your listening pleasure.
Power Output
When you need that juice to get the best out of your products.
This headphone or gear packs a punch, revealing the product's impressive power output capabilities, ensuring it can handle even the most demanding products with ease.
If you see products marked as “🚀 Power Output”, you're in for a treat with robust performance for driving high-fidelity products without breaking a sweat.
Balanced Output
Upgrading from single-ended to balanced can be the easiest way to improve your sound.
This DAC, Amp or Hi-Res player offers a balanced output, ensuring pristine audio quality with minimised interference and enhanced clarity for your listening pleasure.
If you see a product marked as "⚖️ Balanced Output”, get ready for a symphony of crystal-clear tunes, free from any unwanted noise drama!
Sampling Rate And Bit Depth
Ever wonder how those ones and zeros on your computer magically transform into the rich melodies that fill your room?
The secret lies in a tiny device called a Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC). Think of it as a translator, taking the digital code of your music and meticulously sculpting it back into a smooth, analog wave that your speakers can understand. But just like a sculptor needs the right tools, achieving audio nirvana with a DAC depends on two key factors: sampling rate and bit depth.
Sampling Rate:
Imagine your favourite song as a complex rollercoaster track. The sampling rate refers to how often the DAC takes measurements of this digital track, measured in kHz (kilohertz) or thousands of times per second. A higher sampling rate, like 96 kHz, is like taking a ton of pictures of the track, capturing every twist and turn with incredible detail. Lower rates, like the standard 44.1 kHz used in CDs, are like taking snapshots at a theme park – fun, but you might miss some of the subtler details that make the ride truly exhilarating.
Bit Depth:
Now, think about the sculptor's tools. Bit depth refers to the precision of each measurement the DAC takes. Imagine the number of colours available to the sculptor. With higher bit depth (e.g., 24 bits compared to 16 bits), each measurement can capture a wider range of values. This allows the DAC to recreate subtler variations in the sound wave, resulting in richer and more nuanced audio. It's like having a broader colour palette for building a more detailed and lifelike sculpture of the sound.
DESCRIPTION
MEET THE MOST ADVANCED DAC/PREAMP AMPLIFIER IN THE WORLD
The Chord DAVE has the very best conversion technology available. It stands for ‘Digital to Analogue Veritas in Extremis’. Experience unrivalled reality and musicality with unmatched response time. It supports up to 768kHz & DSD 512 (Octa-DSD) playback and can drive headphones up to 800Ω. This DAC is the result of over 20 years of R&D.
SPARTAN 6 FPGA DAC FOR BETTER SOUND
The DAVE features the advanced Spartan 6 FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) with 1,000 times the processing power (at 164K taps) of the traditional mass-produced DAC. To handle complex timing issues head-on, this FPGA has over a million lines of code. This gives you significantly improved timing, multiple sonic benefits and the best noise-shaper performance of any known DAC.
MULTIPLE CONNECTIVITY OPTIONS
The DAVE can be used as a DAC, Amp or standalone Pre-Amp. It has multiple input options like 4 BNC Coax and 1 Galvanically Isolated Type-B USB Inputs that support up to 768kHz; 2 AES/EBU and 2 optical inputs that support 96kHz as well as Expandable DXO Inputs. You also get Unbalanced RCA, Balanced XLR and ¼" headphone outputs. The included IR Remote & volume controls allow for easy usage.
HIGH-QUALITY, FUNCTIONAL AND DURABLE BUILD
The DAVE uses Chord's famous porthole design which consists of a full-sized LCD display on a solid aluminium chassis, showing sample frequency, volume, input and set-up configuration options. A remote control, as well as the large stainless steel controller and ball buttons on the fascia, makes it easy to use. It comes with a rotary encoder.
SPECS
| FREQUENCY RESPONSE | 20 Hz to 20 kHz |
| THD +N | -127.5dB (AWT) |
| CHANNEL SEPARATION | >125dB @ 1 kHz |
| DYNAMIC RANGE | 127.5dB (AWT) |
| HEADPONE OUTPUT | 1% THD 6.8v RMS with 300Ω (154mW) 1% THD 6.8v RMS with 33Ω (1.4w) |
| OUTPUT IMPEDANCE | 0.055Ω (short circuit protected) |
| OPERATING VOLTAGE | 90v AC – 250v AV auto switching 50Hz – 60Hz |
| DIGITAL INPUTS | 4x 75Ω S/PDIF BNC Coax – 44.1 kHz to 384kHz |
| 1x AES XLR – 44.1 kHz to 96kHz | |
| 2x Fibre Optic TOSLINK – 44.1 kHz to 96kHz | |
| 1x USB Type B – 44.1 kHz to 768kHz (16 – 32 Bit) – PCM and DSD | |
| ANALOGUE OUTPUTS | 1x Stereo Pair of Unbalanced RCA |
| 1x Stereo Pair of Unbalanced RCA | |
| 1x ¼” TRS Jack Headphone Output | |
| TAP LENGTH FILTERS | 164,000 |
| SAMPLE FREQUENCIES | 44.1 kHz – 768Khz (16 – 32 Bit) and DSD64 to DSD512 native DSD + DoP (input dependant) |
| DIMENSIONS | 7.8cm (H) 33.5cm (W) 15.2cm (D) |
| WEIGHT | 5kg |
| BOX CONTENTS | 1. Chord DAVE |
| 2. DAVE Quickstart guide | |
| 3. Safety instructions | |
| 4. 10A Mains IEC cable | |
| 5. IR Remote control | |
| 6. Type-A USB to Type-B USB cable | |
| 7. Optical cable | |
| 8. 2x AAA batteries |
OTHER DETAILS
| GENERIC NAME | DAC & Amp |
| COUNTRY OF ORIGIN | United Kingdom |
| IMPORTER DETAILS | Importers Name: Ferrari Video Address: 63/18, 1st Main Road, Gandhi Nagar, Chennai - 600020 Contact No: 044-24420733 |
| DIMENSIONS | 44 x 30 x 20 CM |
| NET QUANTITY | 1 |
| MANUFACTURER DETAILS | Name: Chord Electronics Ltd. Address: The Pumphouse, Farleigh Bridge, Farleigh Lane, East Farleigh, Maidstone |
| PACKAGE CONTENTS | Chord DAVE DAVE Quickstart Guide Safety InstructionS, 10A Mains IEC Cable IR Remote ControL, Type-A USB To Type-B USB Cable Optical Cable 2x AAA Batteries |
MEET THE MOST ADVANCED DAC/PREAMP AMPLIFIER IN THE WORLD
The Chord DAVE has the very best conversion technology available. It stands for ‘Digital to Analogue Veritas in Extremis’. Experience unrivalled reality and musicality with unmatched response time. It supports up to 768kHz & DSD 512 (Octa-DSD) playback and can drive headphones up to 800Ω. This DAC is the result of over 20 years of R&D.
SPARTAN 6 FPGA DAC FOR BETTER SOUND
The DAVE features the advanced Spartan 6 FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) with 1,000 times the processing power (at 164K taps) of the traditional mass-produced DAC. To handle complex timing issues head-on, this FPGA has over a million lines of code. This gives you significantly improved timing, multiple sonic benefits and the best noise-shaper performance of any known DAC.
MULTIPLE CONNECTIVITY OPTIONS
The DAVE can be used as a DAC, Amp or standalone Pre-Amp. It has multiple input options like 4 BNC Coax and 1 Galvanically Isolated Type-B USB Inputs that support up to 768kHz; 2 AES/EBU and 2 optical inputs that support 96kHz as well as Expandable DXO Inputs. You also get Unbalanced RCA, Balanced XLR and ¼" headphone outputs. The included IR Remote & volume controls allow for easy usage.
HIGH-QUALITY, FUNCTIONAL AND DURABLE BUILD
The DAVE uses Chord's famous porthole design which consists of a full-sized LCD display on a solid aluminium chassis, showing sample frequency, volume, input and set-up configuration options. A remote control, as well as the large stainless steel controller and ball buttons on the fascia, makes it easy to use. It comes with a rotary encoder.
| FREQUENCY RESPONSE | 20 Hz to 20 kHz |
| THD +N | -127.5dB (AWT) |
| CHANNEL SEPARATION | >125dB @ 1 kHz |
| DYNAMIC RANGE | 127.5dB (AWT) |
| HEADPONE OUTPUT | 1% THD 6.8v RMS with 300Ω (154mW) 1% THD 6.8v RMS with 33Ω (1.4w) |
| OUTPUT IMPEDANCE | 0.055Ω (short circuit protected) |
| OPERATING VOLTAGE | 90v AC – 250v AV auto switching 50Hz – 60Hz |
| DIGITAL INPUTS | 4x 75Ω S/PDIF BNC Coax – 44.1 kHz to 384kHz |
| 1x AES XLR – 44.1 kHz to 96kHz | |
| 2x Fibre Optic TOSLINK – 44.1 kHz to 96kHz | |
| 1x USB Type B – 44.1 kHz to 768kHz (16 – 32 Bit) – PCM and DSD | |
| ANALOGUE OUTPUTS | 1x Stereo Pair of Unbalanced RCA |
| 1x Stereo Pair of Unbalanced RCA | |
| 1x ¼” TRS Jack Headphone Output | |
| TAP LENGTH FILTERS | 164,000 |
| SAMPLE FREQUENCIES | 44.1 kHz – 768Khz (16 – 32 Bit) and DSD64 to DSD512 native DSD + DoP (input dependant) |
| DIMENSIONS | 7.8cm (H) 33.5cm (W) 15.2cm (D) |
| WEIGHT | 5kg |
| BOX CONTENTS | 1. Chord DAVE |
| 2. DAVE Quickstart guide | |
| 3. Safety instructions | |
| 4. 10A Mains IEC cable | |
| 5. IR Remote control | |
| 6. Type-A USB to Type-B USB cable | |
| 7. Optical cable | |
| 8. 2x AAA batteries |
OTHER DETAILS
| GENERIC NAME | DAC & Amp |
| COUNTRY OF ORIGIN | United Kingdom |
| IMPORTER DETAILS | Importers Name: Ferrari Video Address: 63/18, 1st Main Road, Gandhi Nagar, Chennai - 600020 Contact No: 044-24420733 |
| DIMENSIONS | 44 x 30 x 20 CM |
| NET QUANTITY | 1 |
| MANUFACTURER DETAILS | Name: Chord Electronics Ltd. Address: The Pumphouse, Farleigh Bridge, Farleigh Lane, East Farleigh, Maidstone |
| PACKAGE CONTENTS | Chord DAVE DAVE Quickstart Guide Safety InstructionS, 10A Mains IEC Cable IR Remote ControL, Type-A USB To Type-B USB Cable Optical Cable 2x AAA Batteries |
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Chord - DAVE comes with a 5 Year warranty
from Chord Electronics that covers manufacturing defects.
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Product of the Year
What-HiFi Award
Oct, 2016
Product of the Year
Headphone Guru
Dec, 2017
Best Buy
Winner
HiVi Award
Dec, 2017
Best USB DAC Winner
AVTech
Dec, 2017
"If you’re looking for the best DAC money can buy, the DAVE is a superb place to start. We haven’t heard anything that sounds so natural or insightful."
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"The DAVE isn’t just a high-end DAC. It lays the foundation for a desktop-friendly, high-end headphone system; and it is within a desktop context that I approached the DAVE."
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