{"product_id":"chord-alto","title":"Chord Electronics Alto | Desktop Headphone Amplifier","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; width: 55%;\" alt=\"Chord Electronics logo\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/9255\/5595\/files\/chord-logo.jpg?v=1686770418\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eChord Alto, a Technology-rich Pro Audio Headphone Amplifier, Crafted For Studio Professionals and Creators World-Wide\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProprietary ULTIMA amplification technology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePowers up to 4 headphones simultaneously\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDelivers 50W per channel for nearfield monitors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStackable and rack-mountable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for recording and mastering engineers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Chord Electronics Alto amp highlight banner\" height=\"1280\" width=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/9255\/5595\/files\/chord-elec-alto-highlight-banner.webp?v=1728054304\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChord Alto\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted for audio professionals demanding the utmost sound quality, the Chord Electronics Alto headphone and nearfield monitor amplifier is capable of driving up to four pairs of headphones. The Alto serves as an ideal solution for monitoring in today’s high-resolution landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt delivers 50 watts per channel for nearfield monitoring and is equipped to drive all four headphone outputs at once, featuring one 3.5 mm jack, one 4.4mm balanced output, and two 6.3mm outputs on the front panel. Built to fit into standard 19\" racks, the 1U tall Alto also includes both balanced and unbalanced inputs, along with a pair of balanced XLR outputs for bypass or external monitor control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/9255\/5595\/files\/chord-elec-alto-1-lifestyle.webp?v=1728054404\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" alt=\"Chord Electronics Alto amp closeup sitting on wooden table\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Chord Alto is specifically tailored for use with near-field monitors and headphones. When combined with Audeze headphones, such as the MM-500, the results are exceptional. The Alto represents 30 years of innovation, providing remarkable clarity, effortless power, and precise sound. It incorporates Chord Electronics' ULTIMA circuit topology, endowing the amplifier with high-energy output and rapid transient response that Chord products are renowned for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.87\" x 1.75\" x 8.46\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency Response:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6Hz - 60kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput Power (Speakers):\u003c\/strong\u003e 50W into 4Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput Power (Headphones):\u003c\/strong\u003e 2250 mW into 100Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeadphone Outputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e (x2) 6.3mm | (x1) 3.5 SE | (x1) 4.4mm Balanced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSNR:\u003c\/strong\u003e 119.6 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTHD (Speakers):\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.003 % into 4Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTHD (Headphones):\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.001 % into 100Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInput Max Voltage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6V RMS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput Max Voltage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15V RMS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOperation Voltage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80-250 V AC auto-switching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrosstalk:\u003c\/strong\u003e -95 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chordelectronics.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Alto-V1.1.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAlto Manual\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chordelectronics.co.uk\/warranty-policy\" title=\"Chord Electronics Warranty Policy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChord Electronics 3 Year Warranty\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChord Alto amplifier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemote control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Chord Electronics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41061532106827,"sku":"ALTO","price":4320.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/9255\/5595\/files\/chord-elec-alto-quarter-thumb.webp?v=1728403940","url":"https:\/\/bloomaudio.mom\/products\/chord-alto","provider":"Bloom Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}