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Creat ing
perfection.
Production and Offices at The Pumphouse
The Chord Electronics Range
Choral Series
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Multi-Channel
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Integrated Amplifiers
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Pre-Amplifiers
9
Power Amplifiers
10
Control
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“
Our products are built to satisfy our desire for perfection.
A perfection which can only be achieved through
innovation, quality and a deep understanding of what
makes music the emotion-inducing language it is.
We hope you enjoy looking at our products over the
next few pages. However you can only fully appreciate
the result of our vision by listening.
Hearing, truly is believing.
Enjoy.
C
hord Electronics amplification has become synonymous
with outstanding performance.
The company’s range of products fulfil every stereo or high
quality, multi-channel surround requirement. Continual
dedication to research and innovation, combined with excellence of build and sterling reliability have been rewarded
with continued growth. Chord users include many of the
most demanding customers in the audio world with both
professional and high-end domestic systems.
Since its conception Chord has grown substantially and won
contracts to supply the most discerning ears in the world,
including EMI’s Abbey Road and Air Studios, and the studios
of Sony, Decca and Quad Recording in New York. Chord
products are also specified for the highest performance
installations, including The Royal Opera House in London,
and Skywalker Studios to name but a few.
The company was founded in 1989 by John Franks who had
previously held Directorships with Astec, the world leader in
high frequency power supplies, Raytheon and AT&T. With
unique offices at The Pumphouse, a beautifully restored and
fully modernised historical building on the River Medway,
Chord has some of the most extensive and advanced
computerised design facilities in the country.
The combination of design flair, innovation and expert
assembly have been brought together, along with first class
test and listening facilities, to provide a truly unique
environment producing world class audio and audio-video
products in the heart of the idyllic Kent countryside. A
thorough mix of graduate level intellect, design experience
and dedicate craft persons make up Chord’s production team,
with sales being achieved through a reputation of technical
excellence, reliability and superb sound quality.
”
John Franks
Founder, Chord Electronics Limited
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When the British hi-fi
company Chord debuted
the first component in its
distintive Choral Series a
year ago, reaction was
immediate: "Give us more!"
Choral Series
S
”
ince it’s launch last year, the Chord Choral series has redefined the compact hi-fi market – by
producing true high-end performance in a ‘lifestyle’ casing.
The range was developed to satisfy the need for good looking small audiophile equipment – a niche
which was sparked by the critically acclaimed DAC64 and is now completed with introduction of
the ‘Blu’ CD transport.
The Robb Report
Each stunning item is hand crafted from solid aluminium and weighs in excess of 6kg. So, although
they are dimunitive in stature, they are no lightweighs and clearly carry on the Chord tradition of
uncompromised build quality.
CHORD CHORAL SERIES
BLU
CD Transport
DAC64
Digital to analogue converter
PRIMA
Pre-amplifier
MEZZO 50
Power amplifier
SYMPHONIC
Phono stage
Touch Screen
Solid Aluminium Rack
Programmable learning remote
standard with Prima Pre-amplifier
2, 3, 4 or 5 tier
system rack available
Choral Source
T
he Chord CD Transport has been designed to match, both in performance and style, the highly successful DAC64
and also completes the Chord Choral range. For the first time, customers can complete their Chord system with
a truly stunning source component. Called Blu the CD Transport shares the same ground breaking technology
that has made the DAC64 one of the most successful Digital to Analogue Converters ever produced. As a dedicated
state-of-the-art, 2-channel CD Transport, Blu takes full advantage of the WTA Filter technology used in the DAC by
having it's own 4096-tap, 80-bit WTA filter.
With features like selectable up sampling from 44.1 to 176kHz and a dedicated word clock input, Blu can be also used
successfully outside a dedicated Chord system. The digital connections on offer are; 2 x AES/EBU and 2 x BNC for
dual data output, 1 x BNC & Toslink optical for standard data output (all selectable via
a toggle switch), 1 x BNC input for word clocking synchronisation, selectable output
sampling frequencies: 44.1kHz, 88.2kHz and 176kHz.
BLU CD TRANSPORT FEATURES
• Chord Electronics high-frequency switching power supply: automatic input voltage selection with PFC
• Dedicated CD only laser mechanism for uncompromised music replay
• Can be used in Choral rack and also flat on a normal shelf
• Casework machined from solid billet aluminium
• All functions have direct access via buttons on the CD transport or via full Chord Touch screen remote control
• Fully upgradeable via EPROM - easily accessed on the bottom of the unit.
Stand alone CD Player
Blu & DAC64 on 2 shelf rack
• Self supporting lid design that automatically stops play when lifted and also holds the disc puck in perfect place
Blu
Digital Outputs
Worldclock Input
Adjustments
Mains Power
Dimensions (mm)
Weight
4
CD Transport
1 x Coaxial (BNC)
1 x Dual Data 176.4kHz coaxial (twin BNC)
1 x Optical (Toslink)
1 x AES/EBU (XLR) or 1 x Dual Data AES (twin XLR)
1 x Coaxial (BNC)
2-position Dither selection (16- or 24-bit)
3-position sampling frequency selector
(44.1kHz/ 88.2kHz/ Dual Data 176.4kHz)
50Vac through to 260Vac Auto line adjust
335 x 105 x 170 (W x H x D)
7 Kg
Proof indeed that beauty is more than skin deep – cast
your eyes and ears on the new Blu CD Transport from
Chord Electronics.
The Blu CD transport is designed to be the perfect partner
for DAC64 both technically and aesthetically and provides
CD replay like you’ve never experienced before. With
internal processing at 80-bit precision, Blu’s upsampler/
WTA digital filter generates a unique Dual Datastream
which finally allows DAC64 to perform to its amazing
potential.
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Choral Amplification
Choral Processing
DAC 64
Digital to Analogue Converter
“
People say analogue alters
the sound in ways the ears
finds pleasant, whereas
digital gives you the truth
pure and unvarnished.
Really? I strongly disagree.
Chord’s DAC 64 surely
explodes both these old
chestnuts.
“
Chord Electronics has
developed an approach to
industrial design which is
at once flamboyant as well
as technical…the internals
are just as innovative as
the casework.
”
”
Jimmy Hughes, HiFi +
The ‘DAC 64’ digital to analogue converter has reset
benchmarks for CD replay since it’s introduction in
2000. Using groundbreaking technology the DAC offers
true 64 bit filtering giving an audio performance that is
truly unbelievable. With the number of awards the
DAC 64 has received since it’s introduction you don’t
have to take our word for it either.
Digital Inputs
Audio Outputs
Adjustments
Dynamic Range
Mains Power
Dimensions (mm)
Weight
2 x Coaxial (BNC)
1 x Optical (Toslink)
1 x AES/EBU (XLR)
1 x pair balanced XLR’s
1 x pair unbalanced RCA’s
3-position RAM buffer setting
120dB
50Vac through to 260Vac Auto line adjust
335 x 60 x 170 (W x H x D)
6 Kg
Hi-Fi News
Prima
Audio Inputs
Audio Outputs
Nominal Gain
Mains Power
Dimensions (mm)
Weight
4 x pair of unbalanced RCA
1 x pair of balanced XLR’s
1 x pair of balanced XLR’s
1 x pair of tape output sockets
6 levels of gain on all channels,
(0.25, 0.5, 0.75, 1, 1.25 & 1.5)
50Vac through to 260Vac Auto
line adjust
335 x 65 x 170 (W x H x D)
8 Kg
Chord System remote supplied as standard
Mezzo 50
Power in Stereo
Power Bridged Mono
Phase
Output Connections
Audio Inputs
Gain
Stability
Mains Power
Dimensions (mm)
Weight
6
50 W RMS per channel into 8 Ohms
100 W RMS per channel into 8 Ohms
Switchable Phase option on each channel
4 x Gold WBT binding posts
1 x pair of balanced XLR’s
1 x pair of unbalanced RCA phono sockets
30dB
Unconditional
50Vac through to 260Vac Auto line adjust
335 x 60 x 170 (Width x Height x Depth)
8 Kg
Stereo Pre-Amplifier
The ‘Prima’ pre-amplifier, meets all the expectations
of the ultimate levels of performance set by Chord
with it’s stunning control, hi-end audio performance
and jewel like design features. The ‘Prima’ operates
Chord’s dual bus system, which allows you to tape
from any source, while listening to any other. It also
hosts Chords new UHF designed Power Supply.
The audio circuit is designed using fully balanced
line internal architecture and offers six input gain
adjustments independently for the five inputs and
low impedance outputs.
Stereo Power-Amplifier
The ‘Mezzo 50’ power amplifier is based on Chords
tried and tested power supply technologies, using
specially designed dual Ultra High Frequency power
supplies with an additional unique drive circuitry
power supply operating at over 1.2Mhz, a design
only made possible within the last year. This allows
the amplifier to store a great deal more energy with
far more efficiency than any other amplifier of its
size. This gives the amp reserves of instantly
deliverable, precisely controlled power which is
more than capable of driving the most demanding
loudspeakers, all from the amazingly sleek and
stunningly designed chassis.
Symphonic
Phono Stage
The ‘Symphonic’ Moving Coil (MC)
Phono Stage offers many new features, to
bring the performance levels and aesthetic
style in line with the Choral Series. Offering
an almost infinite number of externally
selectable input impedance and gain options as
well as balanced and unbalanced input option
to the cartridge, the Symphonic makes it easy to
get the best out of any turntable. And with a unique
Rumble filter that can detect between music and low
level noise you’ll be amzed by this remarkable phono stage.
Audio Inputs
Audio Outputs
Frequency Response
Gain Range
Accuracy
Output Impedance
Rausch Slope
Mains Power
Dimensions (mm)
Weight
1 x pair of balanced XLR, 1 x pair of unbalanced RCA
1 x pair of balanced XLR, 1 x pair of unbalanced RCA
RIAA curve 12Hz – 25kHz, Total 5Hz – 40kHz
0dB – 60dB, 40dB @ 1 kHz
+/- 0.1dB
520 ohm (resistive)
-24dB per octave below 50Hz (Music Signal Bias)
50Vac through to 260Vac Auto line adjust
335 x 60 x 170 (W x H x D)
6 Kg
“
This one, I believe, sounds
better than any CD-playing
front-end I have heard at
twice the price. If records
are your medium, and
especially if you have
fully-balanced amplification
to exploit, you'll be daft
not to hear what is possible.
”
HiFi News & Record Review
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Multi-Channel
Power Amplifiers
Multi-Channel
C
hord multi-channel power amplifiers provide enough power, clarity and
control for the most demanding home and professional applications.
SPM 3005
Output Power
Output Connections
Inputs Connections
Gain
Dimensions (mm)
Weight
5 Channel Power Amplifier
4 x 300 W RMS into 8 Ohms
1 x 350 W RMS into 8 Ohms
10 x gold plated WBT outputs
5 x RCA-Phono single ended inputs
5 x XLR balanced inputs
30dB & 100K Ohms input impedance
420(w) x 310(h) x 355(d)
40 Kg
Supplied with 8 leg Integra as standard.
“
DSP 8000
The DSP 8000 Audio Video Processor has been
designed and tested to the highest standards to
meet the performance levels expected of all Chord
products. This product not only offers you a state
of the art movie processor, but also an incredible
musical performance whether it is in multi-channel
or stereo. In order to do this the DSP 8000 hosts
both a high quality on board analogue pre-amplifier
and state of the art digital
conversion.
Supplied with this
unit is the new Chord
touch screen learning
remote. It has the ability
to operate up to 10 devices
including any current and
future Chord products.
This ultimate multi-channel
product’s specification includes the
very latest Motorola DSP chips and covers formats
such as Pro Logic II, DTS & DTS ES, Neo 6, Dolby
Digital EX, several music modes and Chord Cinema
Equalisation (CEQ). The DSP 8000 is made to be
fully upgradeable and future proof via RS232
connection and will form the control centre of
many complex home entertainment installations
with the extensive inputs and outputs available.
As with all Chord products, the DSP 8000 is hand
built to individual order.
7.1 AV Processor
FORMATS & PROCESSING MODES
DIGITAL AUDIO
VIDEO
• Automatic detection of the type of
input signal applied
• 4 coaxial digital audio inputs
(RCA phono style connectors)
• Video switching for component
video, composite video and S-video
• Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital EX
• 2 optical digital audio inputs
(optical Toslink connectors)
• Down-mix of S-Video input to
composite output
• AES/EBU digital audio input
(XLR connector)
• 6 composite video inputs
• Optical digital audio output for use
with digital recorders
(optical Toslink connector)
• Composite video monitor output
• Dolby Pro Logic, Pro Logic II,
Pro Logic II Cinema & Music
• DTS 3/2.1 and DTS-ES Matrix
• Neo 6, Neo 6 Cinema & Music
• Several Music modes: Concert,
Party, Ears
• Chord Cinema Equalisation
• Advanced bass management system
• Stereo 96 mode: 96kHz A/D for
stereo analogue signals
• Lipsync adjustment up to 100ms
• RS232 port for software upgrades
and connectivity with home
control systems
• Composite video zone output
• Composite video monitor output
without OSD (on screen display)
• 6 S-Video inputs
• S-Video monitor output with OSD
• S-Video monitor output without OSD
• 2 IR link ports
• S-Video record output
• 3 DC trigger ports
• 3 Component video inputs
• Component video output
• Tape loop
(RCA phono style connectors)
• New Chord learning remote control
included: Touchscreen LCD,
programmable & learning, blue
automatic backlight, built in
battery charger
• 2 record outputs
(RCA phono style connectors)
• Full control also available via front
panel controls
• Zone audio output
(RCA phono style connectors)
• Auto calibration with supplied
capacitor microphone
ANALOGUE AUDIO
• 10 analogue audio inputs
(RCA phono style connectors)
• Analogue 7.1 input
(RCA phono style connectors)
FUTURE UPGRADES
”
David Arnold, Composer
SPM 603
Output Power
Output Connections
Inputs Connections
Gain
Dimensions (mm)
Weight
3 Channel Power Amplifier
2 x 130 W RMS into 8 Ohms
1 x 200 W RMS into 8 Ohms
Front & centre channel switching
6 x gold plated 4mm
3 x RCA-Phono single ended inputs
30dB & 100K Ohms input impedance
420(w) x 135(h) x 320(d)
13 Kg
SPM 1203 3 Channel Power Amplifier
Output Power
Output Connections
Inputs Connections
Gain
Dimensions (mm)
Weight
2 x 250 W RMS into 8 Ohms
1 x 330 W RMS into 8 Ohms
Front & centre channel switching
6 x gold plated 4mm
3 x RCA-Phono single ended inputs
30dB & 100K Ohms input impedance
420(w) x 135(h) x 320(d)
14 Kg
SPM 1900 5 Channel Power Amplifier
Output Power
• Dolby Pro-Logic IIx
Output Connections
Inputs Connections
Gain
Dimensions (mm)
Weight
4 x 120 W RMS into 8 Ohms
1 x 160 W RMS into 8 Ohms
Front & ambient channel switching
10 x colour coded gold plated 4mm
5 x RCA-Phono single ended inputs
30dB & 100K Ohms input impedance
420(w) x 135(h) x 320(d)
13 Kg
• Analogue 7.1 output
(RCA phono style connectors)
• Analogue volume controller
(Professional audio ALPS
rotary encoder)
• Analogue direct on 7.1 for SACD /
DVDA multi-channel players
BALANCED ANALOGUE AUDIO
• Stereo balanced audio input
(XLR connectors)
• Bypass option for balanced and
unbalanced stereo analogue
input signals
• Balanced 7.1 output
(XLR connectors)
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CONTROL
• Composite video record output
I first heard the Chords
while mixing tracks for
Tomorrow Never Dies.
They always sounded
great, the sound did not
change at high volumes,
still true, honest and
reliable right off the tape.
They can handle
everything from classical
to cutting edge sound
mixes. Some set ups
work really well with
one type of music these do the lot.
The Professionals Choice
Skywalker Sound Choose Chord
To create the ultimate 5.1 environment, Skywalker Sound
(Lucas Digital) has chosen Chord Amplifiers. Leslie Ann
Jones, Director of Music Recording and Scoring was full
of praise, “This system sounds fantastic with all
types of music, and allows us to provide
our clients with the best possible midfield
monitoring environment to record and
mix in.” So if you want to hear movies
as the renowned cinema sound leaders do,
there is only one choice.
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Integrated Amplifiers
Pre-Amplifiers
C
P
hord Integrated Amplifiers offer true high-end audio
in a single casing. As with all Chord products, each
unit is hand built to perfection and delivers a
stunningly dynamic and transparent performance.
CPM 2600
Integrated Amplifier
ower is nothing without control. And you can’t get tighter control than Chord’s
fabulous range of pre-amplifiers. Chosen by the world’s most discerning ears our
CPA series deliver Chord’s core values with elegance and naturally musical timing.
“
Such an amplifier is this Chord, which is by some margin
the most transparent integrated it has been my pleasure to
use. It is secure in all departments: solid, fast and completely
unshakeable in the deep bass, fabulously articulate in the
midrange, and with a top end which remains unflinchingly
smooth… the CPM 2600 is surely beyond reproach.
Powerful beyond the generous implications of it’s rating,
dismissive of difficult loudspeakers, effortlessly coherent.
It deserves to be this expensive.
Output Power
Pre-Output Connections
Inputs Connections
Control
Dimensions (mm)
Weight
CPM 3300
The Chord CPM 3300 is our flagship integrated
model, with awe-inspiring musicallity and control.
Output Power
Pre-Output Connections
Inputs Connections
Control
Dimensions (mm)
Weight
2 x 220 W RMS into 8 Ohms
2 x 360 W RMS into 4 Ohms
2 x 520 W RMS burst into 4 Ohms
1 x pair RCA-Phono outputs
2 x pairs XLR balanced inputs
6 x RCA-Phono single ended inputs
Wireless balanced line construction
Adjustable gain control for each input
Manual with display system
Chord remote supplied as standard
420(w) x 140(h) x 355(d)
19 Kg
”
Hi-Fi News May 2002
2 x 120 W RMS into 8 Ohms
2 x 170 W RMS into 4 Ohms
2 x 220 W RMS burst into 4 Ohms
1 x pair RCA-Phono outputs
2 x pairs XLR balanced inputs
6 x RCA-Phono single ended inputs
Wireless balanced line construction
Manual with display system
Chord remote supplied as standard
420(w) x 135(h) x 355(d)
16 Kg (Model shown with optional Integra legs)
Integrated Amplifier
“
If you like your musical
presentation big, dramatic,
dynamic, fast and exciting,
the Chord CPM 3300 will
give it to you...
”
CPA 2200
Output Connections
“
STRIKING CHORDS
Chosen for the Royal Opera House, Chord's CPA2200/SPM600 pre-/power
combination impresses by its total transparency… If it isn't heard through
this Chord combination, then it simply isn't there.
Stereophile
July 2001
CPA 3200E
Input Connections
Control
Dimensions (mm)
Weight
Output Connections
Input Connections
Control
Dimensions (mm)
Weight
Input Connections
Control
Dimensions (mm)
Weight
2 x pairs XLR balanced outputs
(independently switchable)
1 x pair RCA-Phono single ended outputs
6 x pairs RCA-Phono single ended inputs
Manual with display system
Chord remote supplied as standard
Dual bus system for recording two
independant sources
420(w) x 95(h) x 320(d)
9.5 Kg
(Model shown with optional Integra legs)
Pre-Amplifier
2 x pairs XLR balanced outputs (independently switchable)
1 x pair RCA-Phono single ended outputs
2 x pairs XLR balanced inputs or 2 x pairs RCA-Phono
single ended inputs
4 x pairs RCA-Phono single ended inputs
Adjustable gain control for each input
Manual with display system
Chord remote supplied as standard
Wireless balanced line construction
420(w) x 135(h) x 320(d)
13 Kg (Model shown with optional Integra legs)
CPA 4000E
10
”
Hi-Fi News August 1997
Output Connections
(Model shown with
optional Integra legs)
Pre-Amplifier
Pre-Amplifier
2 x pairs XLR balanced outputs (independently switchable)
1 x pair RCA-Phono single ended outputs
Dual headphone output stage
2 x pairs XLR balanced inputs & 4 x pairs RCA-Phono single ended inputs
Adjustable gain control for each input
Manual with display system, Chord remote supplied as standard
0.1% Precision hand-matched components, high frequency switching regulation stages
420(w) x 140(h) x 325(d)
14 Kg (Model shown with optional Integra legs)
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Power Amplifiers
SPM 4000
P
ower amplifiers from Chord. Quite simply the best the money can buy. Hi-Fi News
summed up the performance; “The Chords look smart, have the feel of quality
engineering, and will supply power seemingly without constraint…Perhaps some day,
more if not all amplifiers will be made this way.” What more can we say?
SPM 12000
“
We bombarded this amplifier with classical, blues and
jazz recordings which feature difficult to reproduce
passages. Our auditioning recordings included Todo Sobre
Di Madre which contains delicate inner detail, brass, strings,
tympani, unique classical program material coupled with
equally unique jazz styles. This CD is a total workout for
audio systems and, with only a few exceptions, will burden
any amplifier under the sun. The SPM 4000 handled this
program material with utmost ease, stunningly faithful
to the instruments’ sound and gracefully melodic. Turn
this amplifier on, sit back and relax, with some of the best
solid state sound currently on the market. This isn’t just
another good amplifier, this one is great.
Ultimate Reference Power Amplifier
“
Chord has used more than one HF supply in a
single amp before, but the SPM 12000 deliberately
doesn’t synchronise the six PSUs: it uses them free
running, in order that their (very fast) heartbeats
run out of sync. Where a single SMPS module
pulses 80,000 times per second (compared with the
recharge cycle of 50 times for a regular supply),
the bank of six 4kW supplies delivers an average
480,000 pulses per second. In short, when the driver
stage or output stage of the actual amplifier
requests power, to deliver the transitory dynamics
of music – it’s got it...for many, this outlines the
reason that Chord Electronics power amplifiers
generally sound so effortless and in control.
Output Connections
Input Connections
”
Dimensions (mm)
Weight
SPM 600
Output Power
Output Connections
Input Connections
“
In summary, this nigh on
£9000 pre-power amplifier
combination is, literally,
revelatory. The Chords
look smart, have the feel
of quality engineering,
and will supply power
seemingly without
constraint. By traditional
measures of ‘tune-playing’
they hold their own, and
have transparency to
music’s inner workings.
”
Hi-Fi News CPA3200E & SPM1200C
Dimensions (mm)
Weight
Output Connections
Input Connections
Output Connections
Input Connections
Dimensions (mm)
Weight
Output Connections
Input Connections
Dimensions (mm)
Weight
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2 x 480 W RMS into 8 Ohms
2 x 750 W RMS into 4 Ohms
2 x 950 W RMS into 2 Ohms
8 x gold plated WBT output connectors
2 x XLR balanced inputs
2 x RCA-Phono single ended inputs
420(w) x 310(h) x 355(d)
45 Kg
Mono Power Amplifiers
SPM 1400E
Power Amplifier
Output Power
Output Connections
Input Connections
Dimensions (mm)
Weight
Mono Power Amplifier
480 W RMS into 8 Ohms
800 W RMS into 4 Ohms
1000 W RMS into 2 Ohms
4 x gold plated WBT output connectors
2 x XLR balanced inputs
2 x RCA-Phono single ended inputs
420(w) x 140(h) x 355(d)
18 Kg
Power Amplifier
2 x 330 W RMS into 8 Ohms
2 x 550 W RMS into 4 Ohms
700 W RMS burst per channel into 4 Ohms
8 x gold plated WBT output connectors
2 x XLR balanced inputs
2 x RCA-Phono single ended inputs
420(w) x 135(h) x 355(d)
15 Kg
SPM 1200E
Output Power
Dimensions (mm)
Weight
2 x 130 W RMS into 8 Ohms
2 x 200 W RMS into 4 Ohms
320 W RMS burst per channel into 4 Ohms
8 x gold plated 4mm output connectors
2 x XLR balanced inputs
2 x RCA-Phono single ended inputs
420(w) x 95(h) x 355(d)
11 Kg
SPM 1200C
Output Power
2 x 800 W RMS into 8 Ohms
2 x 1600 W RMS into 4 Ohms
2 x 3.2 Kilo W RMS into 2 Ohms
4 x gold plated WBT output connectors
2 x XLR balanced inputs
2 x RCA-Phono single ended inputs
480(w) x 440(h) x 668(d)
95 Kg
”
The Inner Ear Report SPM4000
Output Power
Hi Fi News December 2000
Output Power
Power Amplifier
Power Amplifier
2 x 350 W RMS into 8 Ohms
2 x 620 W RMS into 4 Ohms
2 x 750 W RMS into 2 Ohms
8 x gold plated WBT output connectors
2 x XLR balanced inputs
2 x RCA-Phono single ended inputs
420(w) x 140(h) x 355(d)
18 Kg
SPM 6000
Reference Mono Power Amplifier
Output Power
Output Connections
Input Connections
Dimensions (mm)
Weight
750 W RMS into 8 Ohms
1500 W RMS into 4 Ohms
3 Kilo W RMS into 2 Ohms
4 x gold plated WBT output connectors
2 x XLR balanced inputs
2 x RCA-Phono single ended inputs
480(w) x 180(h) x 668(d)
35 Kg
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Control
Finishing Touches
W
O
ho said high-end hi-fi had to be difficult to use?
Just sit back, relax and be in control with a range
of solid billet aluminum remote controls – ensuring
you’re always in the best seat.
ur customers share our vision, and that’s
important to us. Which is why we take the
time to hand build each and every product to
individual order rather than blindly fill dealers
shelves with boxes. We want your Chord to be truly
yours – made for you, to your specification. The
table opposite shows the options available.
Touch Screen
System Remote Control
To compliment all products currently using a remote
control, Chord have now added a fully programmable
touch screen remote. Pre-programmed to control all the
products in the range, the system remote can control up to
10 devices with 42 commands per device. With a subtle blue
backlight on the touch screen and mechanical buttons the unit
is very easy to operate whatever the lighting conditions.
Black Casework
This unit comes standard with the DSP 8000 AV Processor and the
Choral Prima pre-amplifier, but can be bought separately for use with
any other Chord pre-amplifier or integrated amplifier.
Choral Range
Prima
Mezzo
Symphonic
DAC 64
Choral System Rack
Digital AV Products
DSP 8000
Multi-Channel Power Amplifiers
SPM 603
SPM 1203
SPM 1900
SPM 3005
Stereo Integrated Amplifiers
CPM 2600
CPM 3300
Stereo Analogue Pre-Amplifiers
CPA 2200
CPA 3200E
CPA 4000E
Power Amplifiers
SPM 600
SPM 1200C
SPM 1200E
SPM 1400E
SPM 4000
Reference Power Amplifiers
SPM 6000
SPM 12000
Standard Side Finishing
Casework Options
(no extra cost)
Knobs/Badge Options
(no extra cost)
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Silver
Silver
Silver
Silver
Silver
Silver
Silver
Silver
Silver
Silver
4-Leg Integra
Silver / Black
Silver / Gold
Rods
Rods
Rods
8-Leg Integra
Silver
Silver
Silver
Silver
Silver
Silver
Silver
Silver
Rods
Rods
Silver / Black
Silver / Black
Silver / Gold
Silver / Gold
Rods
Rods
Rods
Silver / Black
Silver / Black
Silver / Black
Silver / Gold
Silver / Gold
Silver / Gold
Rods
Rods
Rods
Rods
8-Leg Integra
Silver
Silver
Silver
Silver
Silver
Silver
Silver
Silver
Silver
Silver
12-Leg Integra
36-Leg Integra
Silver / Black
Silver / Black
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Black
Black
Black
Black
Black
Black
Black
Black
Black
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Gold
Gold
Gold
Gold
Gold
Gold
Gold
Gold
Gold
Gold
Gold
Gold
Gold
Gold
Silver / Gold
Silver / Gold
Cost Options
• Integra legs are available at an extra cost for all units except the Choral Range.
STANDARD WITH
• DSP 8000 AV Processor
Silver Knobs & Badge
• Choral Prima Pre-Amplifier
Gold Knobs & Badge
Integra Legs
Contact your Chord Electronics dealer to discuss your custom finishing options.
Professional Series
Blu Remote
CD Transport Remote Control
System Controller
System Remote Control
Take control of your entire system with this solid billet aluminum learning remote.
Already programmed for all Chord integrated amplifiers and pre-amplifiers, the
‘System Controller’ can also be taught to operate any infrared device.
This unit comes standard with all Chord integrated amplifers and pre-amplifiers.
STANDARD WITH
• CPM 2600 Integrated Amplifier
• CPM 3300 Integrated Amplifier
• CPA 2200 Pre-Amplifier
• CPA 3200E Pre-Amplifier
• CPA 4000E Pre-Amplifier
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Keep it simple with the Chord Blu
remote control. Just the basic
controls to keep your music
spinning.
STANDARD WITH
• Choral Blu CD Transport
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rofessional users of power amplification demand accuracy, neutrality and perfect
timbre-matched tonality. That’s why so many of the world’s most demanding
users choose Chord professional amplifiers for their installations.
The latest generation of Chord power amplifiers is the result of over 15 years extensive
research and development – providing both excellent sound quality and very high
reliability. A highly desirable combination that is the result of Chord’s pedigree as
one of the worlds leading high-end audio amplifier manufacturers, modern design
techniques, component quality and meticulous attention to detail.
The level of refinement they now achieve enable all Chord products to easily meet the
rigorous European CE requirements for emissions, harmonics and noise immunity –
which are acknowledged to be the toughest in the world.
This sonic excellence is selected and enjoyed by an enviable client list including;
Abbey Road Studios, Air Studios,
BBC, Dolby Laboratories,
MCA Studios, The Royal
Opera House London,
Skywalker Sound,
Sony NY and
Toshiba-EMI Japan.
SPA SERIES – PROFESSIONAL POWER AMPLIFIERS
SPA 1424 MONO
550 W RMS (8 Ohms) / 950 W RMS (4 Ohms) / 1500 W RMS (2 Ohms)
SPA 1032 STEREO
2 x 270 W RMS (8 Ohms) / 2 x 350 W RMS (4 Ohms) / 2 x 500 W RMS (2 Ohms)
SPA 1424 STEREO
2 x 330 W RMS (8 Ohms) / 2 x 550 W RMS (4 Ohms) / 2 x 700 W RMS (2 Ohms)
SPA 1424 STEREO
2 x 480 W RMS (8 Ohms) / 2 x 750 W RMS (4 Ohms) / 2 x 1500 W RMS (2 Ohms)
CHORD PROFESSIONAL CLIENTS INCLUDE:
• Abbey Road Studios London UK
• Ray Charles Productions USA
• Access Audio Productions CH
• Royal Opera House London UK
• Air Studios London UK
• Royal School of Music UK
• Balik Music Farm Switzerland
• 750 mph UK
• BJG Studios London UK
• 17 Grand Recording Nashville USA
• British Broadcasting Corporation
(BBC) London UK
• Sir Paul McCartney UK
• CBC Vancouver Canada
• Solid State Logic Begbroke UK
• David Arnold London UK
• Sony NY USA
• Decca Records London UK
• Soundworks Cardiff UK
• Dolby Laboratories Wiltshire UK
• Sphere Studios London UK
• Family Channel Studios UK
• Terry Britten UK
• Hootie and the Blowfish USA
• The Levellers UK
• Lisa Stansfield UK
• The Whitehouse Studio London UK
• MCA Studios
• The Wu Tan Clan New York USA
• NRG Recording Services USA
• 3MI Studios London UK
• Oasis Television Studios London UK
• Toshiba / EMI Japan
• Quad Recording Studios USA
• Trevor Horn UK
• Skywalker Sound USA
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In line with our policy of continuous development, the specifications are subject to change. E&OE.
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