{"title":"Chord Electronics Choral Range","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Choral range is Chord's matched component system: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/chord-electronics-dave\"\u003eDAVE\u003c\/a\u003e DAC, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/chord-electronics-prima\"\u003ePrima\u003c\/a\u003e preamplifier, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/chord-electronics-etude\"\u003eEtude\u003c\/a\u003e power amplifier, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/chord-electronics-symphonic\"\u003eSymphonic\u003c\/a\u003e phono stage, and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/chord-electronics-choral-ensemble-stand\"\u003eChoral Ensemble Stand\u003c\/a\u003e. All share the same form factor and stack neatly on the Ensemble Stand. DAVE's 164,000-tap WTA filter is the reference digital front end. The Etude uses ULTIMA amplifier topology at 80 watts. Call-to-order products.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"chord-electronics-dave","title":"Chord Electronics DAVE","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Chord Electronics DAVE is the reference-point DAC in Chord's lineup, running 164,000-tap WTA filters on a custom-coded FPGA that no off-the-shelf chip can match. It functions as a DAC, digital preamplifier, and headphone amplifier in a single chassis, designed and built in Kent, England. For listeners who have heard the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/chord-electronics-hugo-tt2\"\u003eHugo TT2\u003c\/a\u003e and want to know what happens when you nearly double the processing power, the DAVE is where that question gets answered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e164,000-tap WTA filter\u003c\/strong\u003e on custom-coded FPGA (vs. 98,304 taps in Hugo TT2)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePulse Array DAC technology\u003c\/strong\u003e with 20-element design for vanishingly low noise floor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual BNC inputs\u003c\/strong\u003e for \u003ca href=\"\/products\/chord-electronics-hugo-m-scaler\"\u003eHugo M Scaler\u003c\/a\u003e connection at 705\/768 kHz upsampling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSB galvanic isolation\u003c\/strong\u003e to prevent source noise from reaching the DAC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e768 kHz PCM and DSD512\u003c\/strong\u003e native playback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDigital preamplifier\u003c\/strong\u003e with fixed or variable output (XLR balanced and RCA)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeadphone amplifier\u003c\/strong\u003e with dual 6.35mm outputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull-color display\u003c\/strong\u003e showing sample rate, volume, input, and filter settings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2x BNC coax, 2x optical, AES\/EBU, USB Type B\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull remote control\u003c\/strong\u003e for volume, input selection, crossfeed, and filter modes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eWhy We Carry Chord Electronics\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChord Electronics has been doing digital conversion differently since 1989. While every other manufacturer buys off-the-shelf DAC chips, Rob Watts designs custom FPGA algorithms with tap lengths that dwarf anything from ESS or AKM. Their proprietary Pulse Array technology, MOSFET amplification stages, and high-frequency switch-mode power supplies are all designed and built in Kent, England. From the portable \u003ca href=\"\/products\/chord-electronics-mojo-2\"\u003eMojo 2\u003c\/a\u003e to the flagship DAVE, every product runs code that Chord wrote themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eWhat 164,000 Taps Actually Means\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe number that defines the DAVE is its WTA (Watts Transient Aligned) filter tap length: 164,000. Every Chord DAC uses the same fundamental approach, custom FPGA code that reconstructs the analog waveform from digital samples by calculating timing relationships between data points. More taps means more data points informing each calculation, and more accurate reconstruction of the original analog signal. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/chord-electronics-hugo-2\"\u003eHugo 2\u003c\/a\u003e uses 49,152 taps. The Hugo TT2 uses 98,304. The DAVE nearly doubles that again. In practical listening terms, the difference shows up as finer resolution of spatial cues, more natural decay on instruments, and a noise floor low enough that very quiet details in recordings become audible for the first time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003ePulse Array DAC\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChord's Pulse Array technology is the output stage that converts the FPGA's processed digital signal into analog. The DAVE uses a 20-element Pulse Array that achieves a dynamic range specification Chord rates at 127dB. This is not an off-the-shelf DAC chip doing the conversion. The FPGA calculates the output, and the Pulse Array executes it with a level of precision that conventional delta-sigma or R2R architectures cannot replicate at this noise floor. The result is a DAC that resolves detail at levels where most sources simply run out of information to give.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eDAVE as a Digital Preamplifier\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DAVE operates in two modes: fixed output for use with a separate preamplifier, or variable output where it controls volume digitally and feeds a power amplifier directly. In variable mode, the DAVE's volume control operates in the digital domain at 64-bit resolution, so there is no analog potentiometer degrading the signal path. Balanced XLR and single-ended RCA outputs handle the connection to your amplification. Pairing the DAVE directly with a Chord \u003ca href=\"\/products\/chord-electronics-etude\"\u003eEtude\u003c\/a\u003e power amplifier is one of the more common Choral system configurations, eliminating an analog preamp from the chain entirely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eHugo M Scaler Connection\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DAVE's dual BNC inputs accept the output of the Hugo M Scaler, which upsamples incoming audio to 705.6\/768 kHz before the DAVE's WTA filters process it. The M Scaler adds over one million taps of its own processing on top of the DAVE's 164,000, and the dual-BNC connection is the only way to deliver that full bandwidth. This pairing is widely regarded as the highest-performing digital front end in Chord's catalog, and the two units were designed to work together from the start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eHeadphone Amplifier\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo 6.35mm headphone outputs on the front panel let the DAVE drive headphones directly. The output stage is powerful enough for most full-size headphones, though dedicated headphone listeners with demanding planars may benefit from adding the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/chord-electronics-bertti\"\u003eBerTTi\u003c\/a\u003e power amplifier for additional current. For most headphones, the DAVE's built-in amplification is more than sufficient, and it keeps the signal path as short as possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eBuild and Connectivity\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DAVE's chassis is machined from a single billet of aerospace-grade aluminum, a construction method shared across Chord's higher-end products. The front panel features a circular display window showing real-time status: input source, sample rate, volume level, and active filter. Six digital inputs cover every connection standard: two BNC coax (75 ohm), two optical (Toslink), one AES\/EBU (XLR), and one USB Type B with galvanic isolation. The USB input handles up to 768 kHz PCM and DSD512 natively. Available in black or silver finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/5073\/8528\/files\/dave-rear-inline.jpg?v=1773253931\" alt=\"Chord Electronics DAVE rear panel showing BNC, XLR, optical, USB inputs\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eThe Choral Range\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DAVE is part of Chord's Choral range, a family of components designed to stack and work together as a complete system. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/chord-electronics-prima\"\u003ePrima\u003c\/a\u003e preamplifier, Etude power amplifier, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/chord-electronics-symphonic\"\u003eSymphonic\u003c\/a\u003e phono stage, and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/chord-electronics-choral-ensemble-stand\"\u003eChoral Ensemble Stand\u003c\/a\u003e all share the same form factor and aesthetic. A typical Choral system might be DAVE as the source\/preamp, feeding an Etude for speaker amplification, with a Symphonic handling vinyl playback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/5073\/8528\/files\/dave-ensemble-inline.jpg?v=1773253931\" alt=\"Chord Electronics DAVE on Choral Ensemble Stand\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eThe Listening Room Difference\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe're a third-generation family business with a brick-and-mortar showroom in Chestertown, Maryland, and a reputation built on exceptional service and relentless passion for hifi. Whether you're visiting in person or ordering online, we bring decades of experience, personalized service, and honest guidance to every interaction. We don't just ship boxes. We help build systems, answer your questions like real humans, and make sure every detail of your setup is right, from the cables to the final connection. Our passion is helping you get the most out of your gear, with support that lasts well beyond the sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eChord Electronics DAVE Specifications\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 12px; border: 1px solid rgb(221,221,221); width: 34%;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 12px; border: 1px solid rgb(221,221,221); width: 66%;\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid rgb(221,221,221);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid rgb(221,221,221);\"\u003eDAC \/ Digital Preamplifier \/ Headphone Amplifier\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; 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border: 1px solid rgb(221,221,221);\"\u003e768 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid rgb(221,221,221);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax DSD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid rgb(221,221,221);\"\u003eDSD512\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid rgb(221,221,221);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDigital Inputs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid rgb(221,221,221);\"\u003e2x BNC coax (75 ohm), 2x optical, 1x AES\/EBU (XLR), 1x USB Type B (galvanically isolated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid rgb(221,221,221);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnalog Outputs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid rgb(221,221,221);\"\u003e1x XLR balanced, 1x RCA single-ended\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid rgb(221,221,221);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeadphone Outputs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid rgb(221,221,221);\"\u003e2x 6.35mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid rgb(221,221,221);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutput Mode\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid rgb(221,221,221);\"\u003eFixed or variable (digital volume control, 64-bit)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid rgb(221,221,221);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisplay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid rgb(221,221,221);\"\u003eFull-color window (sample rate, volume, input, filter)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid rgb(221,221,221);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRemote Control\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid rgb(221,221,221);\"\u003eYes (volume, input, crossfeed, filters)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid rgb(221,221,221);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid rgb(221,221,221);\"\u003eBlack or Silver\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid rgb(221,221,221);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRange\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid rgb(221,221,221);\"\u003eChoral\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid rgb(221,221,221);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesigned \u0026amp; Built\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid rgb(221,221,221);\"\u003eKent, England\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n","brand":"Chord Electronics","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":42641547657312,"sku":"CHORDDAVEBL","price":14900.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver","offer_id":42641566433376,"sku":"CHORDDAVESIL","price":14900.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/5073\/8528\/files\/dave-front.jpg?v=1773252908"},{"product_id":"chord-electronics-symphonic","title":"Chord Electronics Symphonic","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Chord Electronics Symphonic is a dedicated moving coil phono stage built with the same proprietary power supply technology found across Chord's entire product range. It handles the full range of MC cartridges through four selectable gain settings and six impedance options, extracting every detail from the groove without adding noise from the electronics. If you are running a moving coil cartridge into a Choral system, the Symphonic is the purpose-built link between your turntable and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/chord-electronics-prima\"\u003ePrima\u003c\/a\u003e preamplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDedicated moving coil design\u003c\/strong\u003e (MC only, not MM)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFour selectable gain settings\u003c\/strong\u003e for compatibility with a wide range of MC cartridges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSix selectable impedance settings\u003c\/strong\u003e for optimal cartridge loading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRausch slope rumble filter\u003c\/strong\u003e to reduce low-frequency noise from the cartridge\/record interface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwin viewing portals\u003c\/strong\u003e for at-a-glance confirmation of gain and impedance settings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProprietary high-frequency switch-mode power supply\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChoral form factor\u003c\/strong\u003e for stacking with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/chord-electronics-dave\"\u003eDAVE\u003c\/a\u003e, Prima, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/chord-electronics-etude\"\u003eEtude\u003c\/a\u003e, and Ensemble Stand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eWhy We Carry Chord Electronics\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChord Electronics has been doing digital conversion differently since 1989. While every other manufacturer buys off-the-shelf DAC chips, Rob Watts designs custom FPGA algorithms with tap lengths that dwarf anything from ESS or AKM. Their proprietary Pulse Array technology, MOSFET amplification stages, and high-frequency switch-mode power supplies are all designed and built in Kent, England. From the portable \u003ca href=\"\/products\/chord-electronics-mojo-2\"\u003eMojo 2\u003c\/a\u003e to the flagship DAVE, every product runs code that Chord wrote themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eMC-Only Design\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Symphonic is a moving coil phono stage. It does not have a moving magnet input. This is a deliberate choice. MC cartridges produce a much smaller signal than MM cartridges (often 0.2-0.5mV vs 2-5mV), and amplifying that signal cleanly requires a different circuit approach. By designing exclusively for MC, Chord optimized the gain structure, noise floor, and impedance matching for the cartridge type that demands the most from a phono stage. If you need MM support, Chord's \u003ca href=\"\/products\/chord-electronics-huei\"\u003eHuei\u003c\/a\u003e in the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/chord-electronics-qutest\"\u003eQutest\u003c\/a\u003e range handles both MM and MC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eGain and Impedance Selection\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour gain settings and six impedance options let you match the Symphonic to virtually any MC cartridge on the market. Gain affects how much the tiny cartridge signal is amplified before it reaches your preamp. Impedance affects how the phono stage loads the cartridge electrically, which influences frequency response and tracking behavior. The correct settings depend on your specific cartridge's output voltage and recommended load impedance (both listed in the cartridge's spec sheet). Twin viewing portals on the front panel confirm your current settings at a glance, so you can verify without reaching around the back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/5073\/8528\/files\/symphonic-top-inline.jpg?v=1773253935\" alt=\"Chord Electronics Symphonic top view showing twin viewing portals\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eSymphonic Power Supply\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhono MC signals are the smallest signals in any audio system. A cartridge producing 0.3mV is outputting a signal roughly 7,000 times smaller than the line-level output of a DAC. At that scale, power supply noise can easily become audible. The Symphonic uses Chord's proprietary high-frequency switch-mode power supply, which operates above the audio band where its switching noise cannot interfere with the music signal. Traditional linear power supplies operating at 50-60 Hz generate magnetic fields and hum right in the middle of the frequency range where the phono stage is trying to amplify a nearly invisible signal. Chord's approach means the Symphonic amplifies the music, not the power supply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eRumble Filter\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Rausch slope rumble filter reduces subsonic noise from warped records, turntable bearing rumble, and the mechanical interface between stylus and groove. This low-frequency energy is below what your speakers should reproduce, but it wastes amplifier power and can cause woofer excursion if left unchecked. The filter rolls off the lowest frequencies without affecting the audible bass range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/5073\/8528\/files\/symphonic-rear-inline.jpg?v=1773253935\" alt=\"Chord Electronics Symphonic rear panel connections and settings\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eThe Choral Range\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Symphonic shares its form factor with the DAVE, Prima, Etude, and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/chord-electronics-choral-ensemble-stand\"\u003eChoral Ensemble Stand\u003c\/a\u003e. In a vinyl-focused Choral system, the signal path runs: turntable to Symphonic, Symphonic to Prima, Prima to Etude, Etude to speakers. Available in black or silver finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eThe Listening Room Difference\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe're a third-generation family business with a brick-and-mortar showroom in Chestertown, Maryland, and a reputation built on exceptional service and relentless passion for hifi. Whether you're visiting in person or ordering online, we bring decades of experience, personalized service, and honest guidance to every interaction. We don't just ship boxes. We help build systems, answer your questions like real humans, and make sure every detail of your setup is right, from the cables to the final connection. Our passion is helping you get the most out of your gear, with support that lasts well beyond the sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eChord Electronics Symphonic Specifications\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 12px; border: 1px solid rgb(221,221,221); width: 34%;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 12px; border: 1px solid rgb(221,221,221); width: 66%;\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid rgb(221,221,221);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid rgb(221,221,221);\"\u003eMoving Coil Phono Stage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid rgb(221,221,221);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCartridge Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid rgb(221,221,221);\"\u003eMoving Coil (MC) only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid rgb(221,221,221);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGain Settings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid rgb(221,221,221);\"\u003e4 selectable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid rgb(221,221,221);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImpedance Settings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid rgb(221,221,221);\"\u003e6 selectable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid rgb(221,221,221);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRumble Filter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid rgb(221,221,221);\"\u003eRausch slope\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid rgb(221,221,221);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisplay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid rgb(221,221,221);\"\u003eTwin viewing portals (gain and impedance)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid rgb(221,221,221);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Supply\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid rgb(221,221,221);\"\u003eHigh-frequency switch-mode\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid rgb(221,221,221);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid rgb(221,221,221);\"\u003eBlack or Silver\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid rgb(221,221,221);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRange\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid rgb(221,221,221);\"\u003eChoral\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid rgb(221,221,221);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesigned \u0026amp; Built\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid rgb(221,221,221);\"\u003eKent, England\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n","brand":"Chord Electronics","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":42641548410976,"sku":"CHORDSYMPHONICBL","price":5590.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver","offer_id":42641566531680,"sku":"CHORDSYMPHONICSIL","price":5590.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/5073\/8528\/files\/symphonic-front.jpg?v=1773252926"},{"product_id":"chord-electronics-prima","title":"Chord Electronics Prima","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Chord Electronics Prima is a five-input analog preamplifier built to the same standard as Chord's power amplifiers and DACs, with an ALPS Blue Velvet potentiometer, variable gain on every input, and both balanced XLR and single-ended RCA connections. It is the control center for a Choral-range system, sitting between the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/chord-electronics-dave\"\u003eDAVE\u003c\/a\u003e (or any other source) and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/chord-electronics-etude\"\u003eEtude\u003c\/a\u003e power amplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFive inputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e XLR balanced and RCA single-ended connections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eALPS Blue Velvet potentiometer\u003c\/strong\u003e for analog volume control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariable gain on all inputs\u003c\/strong\u003e for level-matching between different sources\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalanced XLR and RCA outputs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisplay screen\u003c\/strong\u003e showing active input and volume level\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFull remote control\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-frequency switch-mode power supply\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChoral form factor\u003c\/strong\u003e for stacking with DAVE, Etude, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/chord-electronics-symphonic\"\u003eSymphonic\u003c\/a\u003e, and Ensemble Stand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eWhy We Carry Chord Electronics\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChord Electronics has been doing digital conversion differently since 1989. While every other manufacturer buys off-the-shelf DAC chips, Rob Watts designs custom FPGA algorithms with tap lengths that dwarf anything from ESS or AKM. Their proprietary Pulse Array technology, MOSFET amplification stages, and high-frequency switch-mode power supplies are all designed and built in Kent, England. From the portable \u003ca href=\"\/products\/chord-electronics-mojo-2\"\u003eMojo 2\u003c\/a\u003e to the flagship DAVE, every product runs code that Chord wrote themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eWhy a Separate Preamp When DAVE Has Variable Output?\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DAVE can drive a power amplifier directly using its digital volume control, and for many systems that is the simplest and shortest signal path. The Prima exists for systems with multiple analog sources that need switching and level-matching, or where the listener prefers an analog volume control stage. If you run a turntable through the Symphonic phono stage alongside the DAVE for digital, the Prima handles source selection and volume for both without touching the DAVE's digital domain. It also lets you add a CD transport, tape deck, or any line-level source to the system without routing everything through the DAVE.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eInput Gain Matching\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery input on the Prima has independent gain adjustment, so you can match the output levels of different source components. A phono stage, a DAC, and a CD player rarely output the same voltage. Without gain matching, switching between sources means reaching for the volume knob every time. The Prima eliminates that by letting you calibrate each input to the same perceived volume level. Once set, switching between sources requires no adjustment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/5073\/8528\/files\/prima-rear-inline.jpg?v=1773253933\" alt=\"Chord Electronics Prima rear panel with XLR and RCA connections\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eALPS Blue Velvet Volume Control\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Prima uses an ALPS Blue Velvet potentiometer for volume, a component that has been the reference standard in high-end preamps for decades. It provides smooth, precise control with excellent channel tracking (both channels attenuate equally at every position). The volume position is readable on the front display alongside the active input.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eChord Electronics Prima Power Supply\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike every component in the Choral range, the Prima uses Chord's proprietary high-frequency switch-mode power supply rather than a conventional toroidal transformer. The SMPS operates well above the audio band, delivering fast, clean energy to the preamp circuitry without the magnetic interference that low-frequency transformers can introduce. For a preamp handling microvolt-level signals, power supply noise rejection matters more than in almost any other component.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eThe Choral Range\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Prima shares its form factor with the DAVE, Etude, Symphonic, and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/chord-electronics-choral-ensemble-stand\"\u003eChoral Ensemble Stand\u003c\/a\u003e. A complete Choral system stacks neatly on the Ensemble Stand. Available in black or silver finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/5073\/8528\/files\/prima_lifestyle_inline.jpg?v=1773678251\" alt=\"Chord Electronics Prima preamplifier in a modern listening room\" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto; max-width: 938px; border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eThe Listening Room Difference\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe're a third-generation family business with a brick-and-mortar showroom in Chestertown, Maryland, and a reputation built on exceptional service and relentless passion for hifi. Whether you're visiting in person or ordering online, we bring decades of experience, personalized service, and honest guidance to every interaction. We don't just ship boxes. We help build systems, answer your questions like real humans, and make sure every detail of your setup is right, from the cables to the final connection. Our passion is helping you get the most out of your gear, with support that lasts well beyond the sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eChord Electronics Prima Specifications\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 12px; border: 1px solid rgb(221,221,221); width: 34%;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 12px; border: 1px solid rgb(221,221,221); width: 66%;\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid rgb(221,221,221);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid rgb(221,221,221);\"\u003eAnalog Preamplifier\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid rgb(221,221,221);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInputs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid rgb(221,221,221);\"\u003e5 total (XLR balanced + RCA single-ended)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid rgb(221,221,221);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutputs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid rgb(221,221,221);\"\u003eXLR balanced + RCA single-ended\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid rgb(221,221,221);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVolume Control\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid rgb(221,221,221);\"\u003eALPS Blue Velvet potentiometer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid rgb(221,221,221);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGain\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid rgb(221,221,221);\"\u003eVariable per input\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid rgb(221,221,221);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisplay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid rgb(221,221,221);\"\u003eYes (input and volume)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid rgb(221,221,221);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRemote Control\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid rgb(221,221,221);\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid rgb(221,221,221);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Supply\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid rgb(221,221,221);\"\u003eHigh-frequency switch-mode\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid rgb(221,221,221);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid rgb(221,221,221);\"\u003eBlack or Silver\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid rgb(221,221,221);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRange\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid rgb(221,221,221);\"\u003eChoral\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid rgb(221,221,221);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesigned \u0026amp; Built\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid rgb(221,221,221);\"\u003eKent, England\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n","brand":"Chord Electronics","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":42641548443744,"sku":"CHORDPRIMABL","price":6830.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver","offer_id":42641566564448,"sku":"CHORDPRIMASIL","price":6830.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/5073\/8528\/files\/prima_pos1_square.jpg?v=1773675192"},{"product_id":"chord-electronics-etude","title":"Chord Electronics Etude","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Chord Electronics Etude is an 80-watt stereo power amplifier built on Chord's ULTIMA dual feed-forward error correction technology, the same amplifier architecture found in their reference mono blocks. Designed as the natural partner for the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/chord-electronics-dave\"\u003eDAVE\u003c\/a\u003e DAC and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/chord-electronics-prima\"\u003ePrima\u003c\/a\u003e preamplifier, the Etude brings serious amplification to the Choral range's compact form factor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eULTIMA dual feed-forward error correction\u003c\/strong\u003e derived from Reference ULTIMA amplification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e80W per channel into 8 ohms\u003c\/strong\u003e in stereo mode\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBridgeable\u003c\/strong\u003e for mono operation (pair two Etudes for increased power and control)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFully balanced XLR and single-ended RCA inputs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProprietary MOSFET output transistors\u003c\/strong\u003e with close channel matching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-frequency switch-mode power supply\u003c\/strong\u003e charging capacitors up to 20,000 times per second\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChoral form factor\u003c\/strong\u003e for stacking with DAVE, Prima, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/chord-electronics-symphonic\"\u003eSymphonic\u003c\/a\u003e, and Ensemble Stand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eWhy We Carry Chord Electronics\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChord Electronics has been doing digital conversion differently since 1989. While every other manufacturer buys off-the-shelf DAC chips, Rob Watts designs custom FPGA algorithms with tap lengths that dwarf anything from ESS or AKM. Their proprietary Pulse Array technology, MOSFET amplification stages, and high-frequency switch-mode power supplies are all designed and built in Kent, England. From the portable \u003ca href=\"\/products\/chord-electronics-mojo-2\"\u003eMojo 2\u003c\/a\u003e to the flagship DAVE, every product runs code that Chord wrote themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eULTIMA Technology in the Choral Range\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Etude borrows its amplifier topology directly from Chord's ULTIMA reference power amplifiers. Dual feed-forward error correction monitors and corrects the output signal at two points in the circuit, catching distortion that single-loop feedback designs miss. This is not a marketing label applied to a standard Class AB circuit. The error correction amplifier runs alongside the main signal amplifier, comparing the output against the input in real time and correcting deviations before they reach your speakers. At 80 watts per channel, the Etude has enough power for most bookshelf and floorstanding speakers in typical listening rooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eChord Electronics Etude Power Supply\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere most amplifiers use toroidal transformers operating at 50-60 Hz, the Etude's switch-mode power supply runs at frequencies above the audio band entirely. Chord's custom SMPS design charges its capacitors up to 20,000 times per second, delivering current on demand faster than a conventional transformer can respond. The result is tighter bass control and better dynamic response, particularly on transient-heavy material where the amplifier needs to deliver sudden bursts of current to the loudspeakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/5073\/8528\/files\/etude-top-inline.jpg?v=1773253932\" alt=\"Chord Electronics Etude top view showing ventilation and internal blue LED glow\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eMOSFET Output Stage\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Etude uses Chord's proprietary MOSFET output transistors, custom-designed and closely matched between left and right channels. Off-the-shelf MOSFETs vary in characteristics from unit to unit. Chord specifies and matches their own devices to ensure both channels behave identically under load, maintaining stereo imaging accuracy even at high output levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eBridgeable for Mono Operation\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo Etudes can be bridged into mono operation, one amplifier per channel, for systems that need more power or more demanding speaker loads. This pairing works particularly well with the Prima preamplifier and DAVE as a source, creating a full Choral-range system with no compromises in amplification. Balanced XLR connections between components allow long cable runs without signal degradation, so the Etude can sit close to the speakers while the source components remain across the room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/5073\/8528\/files\/etude_lifestyle_inline.jpg?v=1773678249\" alt=\"Chord Electronics Etude power amplifier in a listening room system\" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto; max-width: 938px; border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eThe Choral Range\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Etude is part of Chord's Choral range, sharing its form factor with the DAVE, Prima, Symphonic, and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/chord-electronics-choral-ensemble-stand\"\u003eChoral Ensemble Stand\u003c\/a\u003e. All Choral components stack neatly on the Ensemble Stand for a unified system aesthetic. Available in black or silver finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eThe Listening Room Difference\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe're a third-generation family business with a brick-and-mortar showroom in Chestertown, Maryland, and a reputation built on exceptional service and relentless passion for hifi. Whether you're visiting in person or ordering online, we bring decades of experience, personalized service, and honest guidance to every interaction. We don't just ship boxes. We help build systems, answer your questions like real humans, and make sure every detail of your setup is right, from the cables to the final connection. Our passion is helping you get the most out of your gear, with support that lasts well beyond the sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eChord Electronics Etude Specifications\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 12px; border: 1px solid rgb(221,221,221); width: 34%;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 12px; border: 1px solid rgb(221,221,221); width: 66%;\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid rgb(221,221,221);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid rgb(221,221,221);\"\u003eStereo Power Amplifier\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid rgb(221,221,221);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmplifier Topology\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid rgb(221,221,221);\"\u003eULTIMA dual feed-forward error correction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid rgb(221,221,221);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Output\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid rgb(221,221,221);\"\u003e80W per channel into 8 ohms (stereo)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid rgb(221,221,221);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutput Devices\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid rgb(221,221,221);\"\u003eProprietary MOSFET transistors (matched pairs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid rgb(221,221,221);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInputs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid rgb(221,221,221);\"\u003e1x XLR balanced, 1x RCA single-ended\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid rgb(221,221,221);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpeaker Outputs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid rgb(221,221,221);\"\u003eBinding posts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid rgb(221,221,221);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBridgeable\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid rgb(221,221,221);\"\u003eYes (mono operation with two units)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid rgb(221,221,221);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Supply\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid rgb(221,221,221);\"\u003eHigh-frequency switch-mode (20,000 cycles\/sec)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid rgb(221,221,221);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid rgb(221,221,221);\"\u003eBlack or Silver\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid rgb(221,221,221);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRange\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid rgb(221,221,221);\"\u003eChoral\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid rgb(221,221,221);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesigned \u0026amp; Built\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid rgb(221,221,221);\"\u003eKent, England\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n","brand":"Chord Electronics","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":42641549066336,"sku":"CHORDETUDEBL","price":7165.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver","offer_id":42641566597216,"sku":"CHORDETUDESIL","price":7165.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/5073\/8528\/files\/etude_pos1_square.jpg?v=1773675188"},{"product_id":"chord-electronics-choral-ensemble-stand","title":"Chord Electronics Choral Ensemble Stand","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Chord Electronics Choral Ensemble Stand is a purpose-built equipment rack designed to house and display the Choral range components. It holds up to four Choral units (any combination of \u003ca href=\"\/products\/chord-electronics-dave\"\u003eDAVE\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/chord-electronics-prima\"\u003ePrima\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/chord-electronics-etude\"\u003eEtude\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/chord-electronics-symphonic\"\u003eSymphonic\u003c\/a\u003e) in a single, stable structure that matches the aesthetic of the components themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccommodates up to four Choral-range components\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated cable management\u003c\/strong\u003e to keep connections tidy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMatched finish\u003c\/strong\u003e to complement the Choral product line\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVentilation spacing\u003c\/strong\u003e between shelves for proper heat dissipation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStable, rigid construction\u003c\/strong\u003e to minimize vibration transfer between components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eWhy We Carry Chord Electronics\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChord Electronics has been doing digital conversion differently since 1989. While every other manufacturer buys off-the-shelf DAC chips, Rob Watts designs custom FPGA algorithms with tap lengths that dwarf anything from ESS or AKM. Their proprietary Pulse Array technology, MOSFET amplification stages, and high-frequency switch-mode power supplies are all designed and built in Kent, England. From the portable \u003ca href=\"\/products\/chord-electronics-mojo-2\"\u003eMojo 2\u003c\/a\u003e to the flagship DAVE, every product runs code that Chord wrote themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eSystem Integration\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ensemble Stand is designed around the specific dimensions of Choral components. Each shelf is spaced to allow adequate ventilation (the Etude in particular generates heat under load) while keeping the overall footprint compact. Cables route through the back of the stand, keeping the front presentation clean. The structure holds the weight of a full four-unit stack without flexing, and the base provides stable footing on any surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eThe Choral Range\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA typical full Choral system on the Ensemble Stand might include the DAVE as DAC\/preamp, the Etude for speaker amplification, the Symphonic for vinyl, and the Prima for source switching. Available in black, silver, or natural finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eThe Listening Room Difference\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe're a third-generation family business with a brick-and-mortar showroom in Chestertown, Maryland, and a reputation built on exceptional service and relentless passion for hifi. Whether you're visiting in person or ordering online, we bring decades of experience, personalized service, and honest guidance to every interaction. We don't just ship boxes. We help build systems, answer your questions like real humans, and make sure every detail of your setup is right, from the cables to the final connection. Our passion is helping you get the most out of your gear, with support that lasts well beyond the sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eChord Electronics Choral Ensemble Stand Specifications\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 12px; border: 1px solid rgb(221,221,221); width: 34%;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 12px; border: 1px solid rgb(221,221,221); width: 66%;\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid rgb(221,221,221);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid rgb(221,221,221);\"\u003eEquipment Stand \/ Rack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid rgb(221,221,221);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCapacity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid rgb(221,221,221);\"\u003eUp to 4 Choral-range components\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid rgb(221,221,221);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCable Management\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid rgb(221,221,221);\"\u003eIntegrated rear routing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid rgb(221,221,221);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible With\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid rgb(221,221,221);\"\u003eDAVE, Prima, Etude, Symphonic, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/chord-electronics-hugo-m-scaler\"\u003eHugo M Scaler\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid rgb(221,221,221);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid rgb(221,221,221);\"\u003eBlack, Silver, or Natural\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid rgb(221,221,221);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRange\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid rgb(221,221,221);\"\u003eChoral\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid rgb(221,221,221);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesigned \u0026amp; Built\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid rgb(221,221,221);\"\u003eKent, England\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n","brand":"Chord Electronics","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":42641549164640,"sku":"CHORDSTANDBL","price":2155.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver","offer_id":42641566892128,"sku":"CHORDSTANDSIL","price":2155.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Nickel","offer_id":42641566924896,"sku":"CHORDSTANDNKL","price":2155.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/5073\/8528\/files\/ensemble-stand-nickel.jpg?v=1773252932"},{"product_id":"chord-electronics-quartet","title":"Chord Electronics Quartet Upscaler","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Chord Electronics Quartet is a reference-class two-box digital upscaler that runs the new Blackbird WTA filter on five Xilinx FPGAs, processing audio with four million filter taps for a tenfold improvement in transient timing accuracy over Chord's previous WTA generation. Eight years in development by Rob Watts, it's purpose-built to unlock the full potential of Chord's flagship DAC, the DAVE.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eKey Features of the Chord Electronics Quartet\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlackbird WTA Filter Architecture:\u003c\/strong\u003e The new Watts Transient Aligned filter delivers at least a tenfold improvement in transient timing accuracy over Chord's previous WTA designs, with nearly 100 percent of filter coefficients reaching the theoretical ideal sinc function.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFive Xilinx FPGAs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Five times the processing power of the reference DAVE DAC, with 3,700 DSP cores running over two million lines of bespoke code to execute the Blackbird filter without compromise.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFour Million Filter Taps:\u003c\/strong\u003e Interpolation complexity beyond any standalone DAC, computed directly in hardware rather than via FFT convolution shortcuts that introduce additional timing errors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated Pulse Array ADC:\u003c\/strong\u003e A first for a Chord upscaler. Analog sources, including high-end turntables, feed RCA inputs and benefit from the same upscaling and decimation filtering that eliminates aliasing distortion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo-Box Architecture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Audio circuitry isolated from a dedicated Rob-Watts-designed power supply featuring a proprietary pinch-off RF filter architecture, achieving the sonic purity of a battery-powered device from a mains-connected unit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e108-bit Lossless Digital EQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ten-shelf equalization with plus or minus 18 dB of adjustment across the audio band, with zero degradation of signal quality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProgrammable Latency:\u003c\/strong\u003e Selectable delay from 10 milliseconds to three seconds for perfect lip-sync during audio-visual playback.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComprehensive Isolated Connectivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Galvanically isolated USB-B, dual BNC (or single BNC) and optical inputs, plus dual BNC outputs at 768 kHz optimized for pairing with the DAVE DAC.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eEngineered for the Chord Electronics DAVE DAC\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Quartet is the upscaler the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/chord-electronics-dave\"\u003eChord Electronics DAVE\u003c\/a\u003e has been waiting for. Just as the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/chord-electronics-hugo-m-scaler\"\u003eHugo M Scaler\u003c\/a\u003e was developed to extract the full potential of the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/chord-electronics-hugo-tt2\"\u003eHugo TT2\u003c\/a\u003e, the Quartet exists to do the same for the DAVE, only at a far deeper level. Five Xilinx FPGAs and four million Blackbird WTA filter taps feed the DAVE's dual BNC inputs at 768 kHz, unlocking the maximum digital resolution Chord's flagship DAC was designed to receive. If you own a DAVE, this is the front end it was built for. If you're considering one, the DAVE + Quartet pairing is the reference combination in Chord's lineup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eEight Years of Development\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Quartet represents the most significant advancement in digital audio technology in Chord Electronics' history. Developed over eight years by Chord's Digital Design Consultant Rob Watts, it addresses a fundamental flaw inherent in standard digital playback: the subtle but critical mistiming of transients that obscures spatial cues, blunts attack, and flattens the realism of recorded music. Every architectural decision in the Quartet exists to correct that flaw at a level no other digital component has approached.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/5073\/8528\/files\/quartet-silver-three-quarter-inline.jpg?v=1779740313\" alt=\"Chord Electronics Quartet two-box digital upscaler in Silver, three-quarter view\" style=\"width:100%;max-width:1000px;height:auto;border-radius:12px;margin:16px 0;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eThe Blackbird WTA Filter Architecture\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the core of the Quartet's performance is the all-new Blackbird WTA (Watts Transient Aligned) filter. Representing the culmination of 46 years of specialized research, the Blackbird filter uses four million filter taps, the technical measure of interpolation complexity. That figure represents a tenfold increase over previous WTA designs and delivers a corresponding tenfold improvement in transient timing accuracy, while completely eliminating certain transient timing errors that earlier architectures could not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTechnically, nearly 100 percent of the filter's mathematical coefficients reach the theoretical ideal sinc function: the gold standard for perfect waveform reconstruction. All filtering is executed directly within the hardware architecture. By avoiding the software-industry shortcut of FFT convolution, which converts audio to frequency data and back, the Quartet preserves pure signal integrity and delivers unmatched transient fidelity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eFive Xilinx FPGAs and Hardware-Level Processing\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo process this complex interpolation algorithm without compromise, the Quartet uses five Xilinx 200T FPGAs, five times the processing power of the reference DAVE DAC. Together they provide 3,700 DSP cores running over two million lines of proprietary code. Every filter calculation is executed in hardware. Nothing is offloaded to a general-purpose processor, nothing is shortcut through frequency-domain conversion. This is what allows the Blackbird filter to operate at full tap depth in real time without introducing latency artifacts that would defeat the purpose of the filter itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eIntegrated Pulse Array ADC for Analog Sources\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the first time in a Chord Electronics upscaler, the Quartet integrates a proprietary Pulse Array ADC. Analog sources, including high-end turntables, connect via RCA inputs and benefit directly from the device's upscaling power. The ADC's advanced decimation filtering eliminates the aliasing distortion that compromises traditional analog-to-digital conversion, outperforming even dedicated studio-grade conversion hardware. For an analog source, the Quartet behaves like the front end of a reference digital chain: take the signal in, eliminate aliasing artifacts, and pass it forward at full Blackbird-grade transient resolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eTwo-Box Architecture and the External Power Supply\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Quartet's two-box configuration isolates sensitive audio circuitry from its power supply. The external PSU is itself a Rob Watts design, incorporating a proprietary pinch-off RF filter architecture, battery-level isolation characteristics, and Chord Electronics' most advanced RF filtering implementation to date. The objective: achieve the exceptional sonic purity of a battery-powered device while running from the mains. Four-stage output isolation further protects the high-rate digital outputs from any noise that could compromise the signal arriving at the DAC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/5073\/8528\/files\/quartet-silver-front-inline.jpg?v=1779740314\" alt=\"Chord Electronics Quartet upscaler and external power supply in Silver, straight-on front view\" style=\"width:100%;max-width:1000px;height:auto;border-radius:12px;margin:16px 0;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eLossless EQ and Programmable Latency\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Quartet includes a subjectively lossless 108-bit digital EQ operating at 705.6 \/ 768 kHz, with ten-band octave control providing plus or minus 18 dB of adjustment. Because the EQ runs at the Quartet's native processing resolution, there is no degradation of signal quality regardless of how aggressively it is used. Programmable latency from 10 milliseconds to three seconds is also included, allowing perfect lip-sync alignment when the Quartet is used in an audio-visual playback chain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eComprehensive Isolated Connectivity\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rear panel features comprehensive, isolated connectivity. Digital inputs include two BNC (or dual BNC), two optical, and one galvanically isolated USB-B. Digital outputs include one optical at 192 kHz, one S\/PDIF, and dual BNC at 768 kHz, capable of unlocking the maximum input resolution of the DAVE DAC. Two RCA analog inputs feed the integrated Pulse Array ADC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/5073\/8528\/files\/quartet-silver-rear-inline-v2.jpg?v=1779803954\" alt=\"Chord Electronics Quartet rear panel showing isolated USB-B, dual BNC outputs at 768 kHz, optical, RCA analog inputs, and external power supply\" style=\"width:100%;max-width:1000px;height:auto;border-radius:12px;margin:16px 0;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003ePair With\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Quartet is part of Chord Electronics' \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/chord-electronics-choral\"\u003eChoral product range\u003c\/a\u003e, designed to integrate visually and acoustically as a complete reference stack. Pair the Quartet and the DAVE DAC with the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/chord-electronics-ultima-pre\"\u003eChord Electronics Ultima Pre\u003c\/a\u003e for reference analog gain, then close out the chain with a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/chord-electronics-ultima-integrated\"\u003eChord Electronics Ultima Integrated\u003c\/a\u003e for single-chassis power or step up to dedicated \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/chord-electronics-power-amplifiers\"\u003eChord Ultima power amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e for full reference separates. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/chord-electronics-choral-ensemble-stand\"\u003eChord Electronics Choral Ensemble Stand\u003c\/a\u003e pictured with the Quartet is sold separately and provides the proper isolation and visual integration that ties the full Choral chain together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/5073\/8528\/files\/quartet-silver-on-choral-stand-inline.jpg?v=1779740316\" alt=\"Chord Electronics Quartet on the Chord Choral Ensemble Stand, three-quarter view\" style=\"width:100%;max-width:1000px;height:auto;border-radius:12px;margin:16px 0;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eThe Listening Room Difference\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe don't just sell high-end audio, we provide a level of service that's as refined as the products we offer. When you invest in a reference upscaler like the Quartet, you deserve more than a box on your doorstep. You deserve a partner who understands the art of sound and is committed to helping you experience it at its absolute best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOwner Michael Hoatson will personally deliver the Quartet to your home, anywhere in the country.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not a curbside drop-off. Painstaking setup, room placement, full system integration. Third-generation audio family with decades of experience. Bring a system to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eChord Electronics Quartet Specifications\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#f3f3f3;\"\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:12px;width:34%;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:12px;width:66%;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eFilter Architecture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eBlackbird WTA, 4 million taps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eProcessing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e5 x Xilinx 200T FPGAs, 3,700 DSP cores, 2+ million lines of code\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eEQ\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e108-bit lossless, ten-band octave, plus or minus 18 dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eADC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eProprietary Pulse Array with advanced decimation filtering\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eDigital Inputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e2 x BNC (or dual BNC); 2 x Optical; 1 x USB-B (galvanically isolated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eDigital Outputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e1 x Optical (192 kHz); 1 x S\/PDIF; 2 x Dual BNC (768 kHz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eAnalog Inputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e2 x RCA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eProgrammable Latency\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e10 ms to 3 seconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e130 W full; 20 W standby\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eDimensions (each box)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e7.8 cm H x 33.5 cm W x 15.2 cm D\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eMain unit 3 kg; PSU 3.2 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eFinishes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eBlack; Silver\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n","brand":"Chord Electronics","offers":[{"title":"Silver","offer_id":42770232574048,"sku":"CHORDQUARTETSL","price":35995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black","offer_id":42770232246368,"sku":"CHORDQUARTETBL","price":35995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/5073\/8528\/files\/chord-electronics-quartet-silver-three-quarter.jpg?v=1779736982"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/5073\/8528\/collections\/chord-electronics-choral.jpg?v=1773256883","url":"https:\/\/listenroom.com\/collections\/chord-electronics-choral.oembed","provider":"The Listening Room","version":"1.0","type":"link"}