- The agreement officially launched the Elite amp Suzi Pre and Suzi
- The two were indicated in the prototype only in high -end Munich 2024
- The agreement lists five possible configurations – here is the breakdown
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Back to the news now, and although Munich 2025 high -end range has seen the specialist agreement of British hi -fi teasing something “revolutionary”, it is the prototype of two forts from the company in 2024 which is finally available to buy now – and which I want to enlighten.
I don’t really know if the pair was named after Suzi Quatro, but that’s what I want to believe. In addition, whoever plans to discredit my hypothesis has a heart of stone because it rocks. (Sorry, ed. More of that everywhere).
Suzi Pre and Suzi AMP: specifications, prices, quatro references…
Breakdown? Of course. As you can imagine, the Pre-Primami Suzi and the Suzi amplifier The stereo power amplifier can be used in isolation, or in combination as a pre / power emphasis, but Chord explains that the Suzi amplifier of 30 watts can also integrate transparently into the company Hugo 2 DAC (although this is not the most minor internet model).
And there is more. When the Suzi amplifier is twinned with the aforementioned Hugo 2 DAC and the company streamer 2GB, it turns into a full streaming amplifier with a Roon termination point and DLNA / UPNP connectivity, as well as the potential of 2 TB maximum in the solid state integrated into the solid state integrated on board maximum edge Storage, using the 2GB twins microSD seats.
But let’s keep a Suzi Full Suzi concept guide in Chord, including five potential configurations. Yes, I also hoped an accident of 48, but five will do the trick …
- Suzi Pré: An autonomous analog preamp with a phono step and a helmet output
- Suzi amplifier: An autonomous stereo power amplifier
- Suzi Pré / Suzi amplifier: a pre / compact power amplifier with phono step and helmet
- Suzi amplifies with a Hugo 2: a DAC / Amplifier (add USB-C / B inputs with the multiplexer accessory)
- Suzi amplifier with a Hugo 2 and 2GB: A DAC / Amplifier streaming with microSD storage up to 2 to
Should you buy both? Well, your mom will not like me (and your bank balance either) but there is a lot to love – they make me smile anyway.
The Suzi Pre has an integrated Phono MM / MC step (for connectivity with the best decks, regardless of the cartridge of your deck) with a selectable gain and impedance, accessible via high -level commands or the group remote control. It includes 3.5 mm headset outputs and 6.35 mm, three RCA inputs, RCA output and CC 12V output. A central polychromatic control sphere takes care of the volume and selection of entries.
The power amplifier of the Suzi amplifier incorporates the topology owner of the Ultima Electronics Ultima amplifier, with 30 watts of stereo power in a remarkably compact design (so it is hardly too large for your home). It has outings of 4 mm banana speakers, RCA inputs and a removable solid aluminum cover block exposing connections for direct integration of the Suzi PRE or Hugo 2.
The agreement tells me that the control power of polychromatic buttons with front panels and the AV bypass function, and that the case box ventilation should regulate the temperature. A 12 V DC output is also there, for compatibility with other electronic agreements. A helmet passage (3.5 mm and 6.35 mm) is also active when the Suzi amplifier is connected to the Suzi Pre or Hugo 2.
If you are considering the Hugo 2 and Suzi AMP combination (good Cri – Me too), Chord Electronics wishes to emphasize that it also offers a separate USB extension accessory. This connects to Hugo 2 micro USB micro USB inputs and adds USB-B data inputs as well as USB-C data and load.
The Suzi amplifier is even provided with a load deck accessory for use with the Hugo 2 DAC. The said load bridge provides juice power to the Hugo 2 when the Suzi amplifier is off, keeping the Hugo 2 fully loaded for portable use and offering a practical USB-C output power for devices.
Go to driving the price of the devil door, okay? Suzi PRE is delivered with a list price of £ 1,995 $ 4,000 in (therefore around $ 2,700, as an approximate guide). The Suzi amplifier is the demon of Daytona of the duo – the savage, if you want – in that it is at the price of £ 3,400 / $ 7,000 in (or approximately $ 4,600, before the rights). This USB multiplexer? It is a SNIP at £ 300.
All are available now. My advice? Evie, Evie, drop your hair …
