CHORD ELECTRONICS DAVE

[DJW50]

Is it correct that the later models have the outputs/inputs on the rear machined into the case and the early ones didn't?

 

[Reactcore]

Is it correct that the later models have the outputs/inputs on the rear machined into the case and the early ones didn't?

True ive seen that too.. also the very early had a curved porthole glass.. Hence why some early reviewers named it a cyclops design

You can also check the serial number..
The latest start with 50.. or even 60 now

 

[ObjectiveSubjectivist]

also the very early had a curved porthole glass

I wish Chord still used magnifying glass on the display, it looked cool.

 

[zen87192]

I wish Chord still used magnifying glass on the display, it looked cool.

I wonder if one can buy the 'old' version 'cyclops' glass from Chord?

 

[ObjectiveSubjectivist]

I wonder if one can buy the 'old' version 'cyclops' glass from Chord?

Haha I asked them about it some time ago.
Unfortunately it's not available anymore. Chord responded that magnifying glass was used at first batch and very little units used that.

 

[SteveHulk]

No I haven't, I work on the strict basis that if I can't buy something outright I don't buy it. That way it allows me to do lots of homework regarding any purchase. The fact that the DAVE is quite expensive will make me more cautious.
As a collector of watches I have bought watches many times more expensive than the DAVE on e-bay from all over the world with no problems, in some ways Paypal is your friend there, although electronic equipment is a risk I'm quite comfortable once I have contacted the buyer.
The two recent DAVE's look to be genuine.

By the way, if you haven't heard a DAVE you are in for a real treat.

 

[SteveHulk]

I wonder if one can buy the 'old' version 'cyclops' glass from Chord?

If you could buy a convex lens of the right radius that is planar on one face you might even be able to fit it yourself.

Up the ante by having the faces reflection-coated, like a camera lens. I think that would look awesome.

 

[paulrbarnard]

No I haven't, I work on the strict basis that if I can't buy something outright I don't buy it. That way it allows me to do lots of homework regarding any purchase. The fact that the DAVE is quite expensive will make me more cautious.
As a collector of watches I have bought watches many times more expensive than the DAVE on e-bay from all over the world with no problems, in some ways Paypal is your friend there, although electronic equipment is a risk I'm quite comfortable once I have contacted the buyer.
The two recent DAVE's look to be genuine.

How recent? I bought one on eBay about a month ago. Absolutely no problems with the purchase. The seller was very helpful and the Dave arrived in pristine condition a few days later.

 

[adrianm]

I agree, both items on e-bay had all the original box and leads etc and you could see the serial number something that does indicate that the said purchase date of 2021 was correct. As you say its easy these days to do a video call and any whiff of suspicion can be dealt with.
First thing I'll do is change the power supply, it made a difference to my Qutest so I'll follow you guys on that point.

I would listen to it before changing the power supply

 

[Powersquat]

Also, give the Gents at Fanthorpes HiFi a call as well. They are fabulous and offer fantastic Customer Services as well. I've dealt with them now on several occasions and they are also very open with their Demo equipment if you need to trial/listen before you buy. I'll be returning to them again for the up and coming Innuos Pulsar Streamer released in September.

I totally agree, Marc and the team are excellent, most of my system was purchased from Fanthorpes.

 

[Hooster]

Looks like DAVE just got it's ass handed to it,

https://www.audiosciencereview.com/forum/index.php?threads/chord-dave-review-dac-hp-amp.35974/

 

[chesebert]

Looks like DAVE just got it's ass handed to it,

https://www.audiosciencereview.com/forum/index.php?threads/chord-dave-review-dac-hp-amp.35974/

The measurements look fine, with some of that nastiness from PSU but not really audible. It was only able to resolve 18bits so that was disappointing. Overall I wouldn’t say it got its ass handed to it.

 

[Hooster]

The measurements look fine, with some of that nastiness from PSU but not really audible. It was only able to resolve 18bits so that was disappointing. Overall I wouldn’t say it got its ass handed to it.

I suppose it depends what you expect, what you compare it with and how much you think the design/brand, etc. is worth paying for. I can see that. I can also see that the performance is poor compared to products that cost a 10th of what DAVE costs.

 

[ZappaMan]

One thing I’d say, non political, is that, some of the harshest albums I want to enjoy, but in reality haven’t been able to comprehend, like Thom Yorkes , anima, a thoroughly thru and thru futuristic album, but with Dave, the timbre of the organic instruments come through.

I am on the voyage of discovery and Dave is seriously breaking down complex music to humanely enjoyable forms.

To the future my friends!

 

[chesebert]

I suppose it depends what you expect, what you compare it with and how much you think the design/brand, etc. is worth paying for. I can see that. I can also see that the performance is poor compared to products that cost a 10th of what DAVE costs.

I mean you get your ass handed to you when you get a broken head panther or empty piggy bank panther. I see Dave getting the “meh” panther