Chord Symphonic phono preamplifier

$4,900.00

Moving Coil Phonostage

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Product Description

Nestling in the Choral range, the Chord Symphonic phono preamplifier is our flagship MC phono stage, offering a range of advanced features over the entry-level Dual. The high-performance Symphonic uses our latest high-frequency power supply technology to exploit vinyl’s full potential, along with many new key features, to bring the performance levels in line with the Choral range, home of the DAVE DAC/preamp.

The Symphonic offers an almost infinite number of input impedance and gain options as well as balanced and unbalanced input options to the cartridge, making it a highly flexible device for integrating high-quality turntables into Chord systems. The comprehensive settings options are all externally selectable, with selections signified internally with illuminating LEDs.

A rumble filter removes unwanted low-frequency rumble signals appearing on both channels. The Symphonic Phono stage conforms to the RIAA curve without the IEC roll-off when the Rumble filter is set to ‘off’ Preamps: CPA 2500, CPA 3000, CPA 5000, and CPA 8000. Preamps: CPA 2500, CPA 3000, CPA 5000, and CPA 8000.; this is commensurate with the high calibre of Chord amplification. The IEC curve response can be added by setting the Rumble filter to ‘on’. According to the wiring of the tone arm on the turntable used, the Symphonic can be operated in either an unbalanced or balanced mode.
Our Symphonic phonostage brings advanced features and our proprietary technology to vinyl replay, enabling the easy integration of turntables into any system and yielding exceptional performance from your analogue music collection.

Features:

  • Supports Moving Coil Cartidges
  • HF Switch Mode Power Supply
  • Selectable Gain and Impedance
  • Fully Balanced Circuitry
  • Solid Aluminum Chassis
  • Selectable Impedance: 4.7Ω, 33Ω, 100Ω
  • Selectable Gain: 40dB – 80dB
  • Inputs:
    • 1x Stereo Unbalanced RCA Pair
    • 1x Stereo Balanced XLR PAir
  • Outputs:
    • 1x Stereo Unbalanced RCA Pair
    • 1x Stereo Balanced XLR Pair

Technical Specifications:

  • Input Noise: 1.5nV/Hz
  • Max Output Voltage RMS: 10v RMS
  • Equalization Range: 12Hz to 25kHz
  • Equalization Response: RIAA Curve
  • Equalization Accuracy: +/- 0.1dB
  • Frequency Response: 5Hz – 40kHz
  • Rumble Filter: Rausch Slope -24dB per octave below 50Hz
  • Output Impedance: 520Ω (resistive)
  • Output Drive: Can drive 600Ω at 50% output
  • Input Power Supply: 50v AC – 260v AC – auto adjust 50Hz – 60Hz
  • Dimensions: 333.5mm (W) x 59mm (H) x 142mm (D)
  • Weight: 6kg

Brand

Chord Electronics

Engineering without limits means uncompromising standards for Chord Electronics. The British professional audio company took flight in 1989 when founder and Chief Engineer John Franks found inspiration in his junior engineer job at an avionics company. Aviation electronics demands reliability, performance, and superior attention to detail. That’s exactly what Franks brings to Chord's digital products. His comprehensive knowledge of power supply design and an ethos of doing things ‘right’ regardless of cost and effort sets Chord apart from competitors.  This is reflected in the new and innovative Hugo M Scaler upscaling component.

The BBC received the first Chord amplifiers, followed by world-leading artists and studios, including Abbey Road, Sony Music (New York), and The Royal Opera House. Chord’s audio prowess generated demand for a domestic range. This audiophile-approved range encompasses the design, engineering and build standards the finest professional equipment requires. Today, Chord applies proprietary technologies to all of its British-made products. As a result, you can expect studio-grade audio performance across the entire Chord range encompassing amplifiers, DACs and music streamers from the Mojo 2 to the DAVE DAC.

As a nationally recognized leader in the field of high-end audio and home theater, Overture is a proud dealer of Chord Electronics products. We sell customers the best DACs and music streamers from Chord. Interested in purchasing a new Chord Electronics product? You can trade-in any component towards a Chord Electronics product by filling out Overture's Trade-In Form.

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