- Chord has officially launched the elite Suzi Pre y Suzi Amp
- Both were prototype only in the high range Munich 2024
- Chord lists five possible settings: here is the breakdown
Do you love a review of Techradar’s heritage? Me too! Take something refreshing and consult our 2010 Chord Chordette review (what name) for five minutes.
Returning to the news in question now, and although High End Munich 2025 saw the Hi-Fi specialist of the United Kingdom causes something “innovative”, it is the prototype revelation of two 2024 fiscal houses of the company that is finally available to buy now, and that I want to illuminate.
I don’t really know if the couple is named after Suzi Quatro, but that’s what I want to believe. In addition, anyone who plans to discredit my assumption has a stone heart, because she moves. (I’m sorry, Eds. More than this at all times).
Suzi Pre and Suzi Amp: specifications, prices, references Quatro …
Break down? Of course. As expected, the Suzi preamplifier and the Suzi amplifier The stereo power amplifier can be used in isolation, or in combination as a pre/power amplifier, but Chord explains that the 30 -watt Suzi amplifier can also be integrated without problems with the company Hugo 2 DAC of the company (although not the less low qutest model).
And there is more. When the Suzi amplifier is combined with the aforementioned Hugo 2 DAC and the company’s 2go transmitter, it is transformed into a complete transmission amplifier with end point of noise and DLNA/UPNP connectivity, in addition to the potential for the maximum solid state of 2 TB on board Storage, using the 2GO twin microSD slots.
But let’s keep a blow with the concept guide of Suzi Full Suzi de Chord, including five potential configurations. Yes, I also expected an accident of 48, but five will …
- Suzi pre: An independent Analog preampling with a phono stage and headphones output
- Suzi AMP: An independent Stereo power AMP
- Suzi Pre/Suzi AMP: A pre/compact power amplifier with phonus and headphones outside
- AMP Suzi with a Hugo 2: A DAC/amplifier (add USB-C/B inputs with the multiplexor accessory)
- AMP Suzi with a Hugo 2 and 2nd: A DAC/AMP transmission with a microSD storage of up to 2 TB
Should you buy both? Well, I will not like your mother (and neither does your bank balance) but there is much to love, they make me smile, in any case.
The Suzi Pre has a MM/MC PHONO PREGIUM PHONO stage (for connectivity with the best headdresses, regardless of their deck cartridge) with selectable gain and impedance, accessible through superior panel controls or the grouped remote control. It has 3.5 mm and 6.35 mm headphones, three RCA inputs, an RCA output and a 12V CC output. A central polychromatic control sphere is responsible for volume and entry selection.
The AMP Suzi power amplifier incorporates the Ultima Electronics amplifier topology, with 30 watts of stereo power in a remarkably compact design (so it is not too large for your home). It has 4 mm banana speakers, RCA inputs and a removable solid aluminum block that exposes connections for the direct integration of the pre or Hugo 2 Suzi.
Chord tells me that the polychromatic front panel buttons control the power and AV derivation characteristic, and that the case work ventilation must regulate the temperature. There is also a 12 V CC output, for compatibility with other chord electronic devices. A headphones step (3.5 mm and 6.35 mm) is also active when the Suzi amplifier is connected to the pre or Hugo 2 Suzi.
If you are considering the combination of Hugo 2 and Suzi amplifier (good cry, me too), Chord Electronics is anxious to emphasize that it also offers a separate USB multiplexor expansion accessory. This connects to the Dual Usb inputs of Hugo 2 and adds USB-B data inputs more USB-C data.
The Suzi amplifier is even supplied with a cargo bridge accessory for use with Hugo 2 Dac. This loading bridge provides juice power to Hugo 2 when the Suzi amplifier is off, keeping the Hugo 2 completely loaded for portable use and offering a convenient USB-C power output of 5 V for devices.
We are going to go down the price unit of the Diablo Puerta, okay? Suzi Pre comes with a list price of £ 1,995 / au $ 4,000 (so around $ 2,700, as an approximate guide). However, the Suzi amplifier is the Daytona demon of the duo, the savage, so to speak, since it has a price of £ 3,400 / au $ 7,000 (or around $ 4,600, before the tasks). That USB multiplexor? He is a sniper at £ 300.
All are available now. My advice? Evie, Evie, release your hair …
