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Chord Electronics Alto Headphone Amplifier

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Original price $4,320.00 (28% Off Est. Retail)
Original price From $3,099.00
Original price $4,320.00 (28% Off Est. Retail)
Current price $3,099.00
From $3,099.00
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Chord Electronics Alto: 50W into 4 ohms speaker output, four simultaneous headphone outputs including 4.4mm pseudo-balanced, and proprietary ULTIMA error correction. This compact headphone and nearfield amplifier distills high-end engineering into an A5-sized chassis. Serving as an analog hub with balanced XLR and RCA inputs, it utilizes advanced topology to refine the audio signal in real time. Its rugged aluminum enclosure fits easily on a desk, featuring color-changing glass globes for intuitive control.

The amplifier earned the Best Desktop Solid-State Amplifier award from Headfonics and praise from What Hi-Fi? and Sound On Sound. Reviewers celebrate its detailed, slightly warm tonal signature, delivering a rich presentation without sacrificing transient speed. Critics praise its heavy power delivery, pointing out its exceptional ability to drive multiple demanding planar or high-impedance headphones simultaneously while maintaining tight bass control in speaker setups.

Integrating this component into your setup resolves spatial limitations without compromising on driving authority. It offers an immaculate window into your music, resolving low-level detail and instrumental separation with ease. Its ability to power speakers and headphones makes it a flexible centerpiece. For anyone looking to elevate their desktop with an uncompromising anchor that offers breathtaking accuracy and effortless musicality, this amplifier is the definitive choice.
Brand Chord Electronics
Type Headphone Amplifiers
MSRP $4,320.00
SKU # 94615
Serial # 55710
Cosmetic Rating

9 - Excellent condition with no notable blemishes.

Functional Notes

Operational condition of this item is excellent, fully tested and no issues found.

Age Less than one year
Owners 1
Service History None

Headphone Amplifier, Remote, Power Supply, Power Cable, Factory Packaging

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