Power amplifiers stereo — Chord ÉTUDE

Name: ÉTUDE
Brand: Chord
Rating: 100 (1 reviews)

Description, images, technical data and specifications

Chord ÉTUDE
Image source — © Chord

Chord Etude is the first sample of a new circuit concept, invented by the head of Chord Electronics, John Franks. Based on theoretical work on circuits with proactive forward communication instead of reverse — and Bob Cordell, the author of a textbook on amplifier circuit design, was a consultant to Chord Electronics on these issues — and ultrafast key power supplies, John Franks moved Chord amplifiers forward. Following the Etude, new circuit solutions are embodied in the ultra-expensive flagship amplifiers of the Ultima series. So, Chord Etude has lived up to expectations.

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Specifications

Model name
ÉTUDE
Input sensitivity (mV)
N/A
Input impedance (balanced) (Ω)
100 000
Input impedance (single-ended) (Ω)
100 000
Output impedance (balanced) (Ω)
N/A
Output impedance (single-ended) (Ω)
0.02
Max current (A)
N/A
Output power (8Ω) (W)
N/A
Output power (4Ω) (W)
150
Gain (dBu)
30
Frequency response low +/- 3dB (Hz)
5
Frequency response high +/- 3dB (Hz)
120 000
Signal to Noise Ratio (dB)
>95
Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (0% global feedback) (%)
N/A
Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (100% global feedback) (%)
N/A
Max power consumption (W)
300
Damping factor
N/A
Dimensions (mm)
67 x 335 x 175
Weight (kg)
N/A
Official link
https://chordelectronics.co.uk/product/etude

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