Chord Electronics will be throwing the covers off its new Suzi amplifier concept at HIGH END 2024, ahead of its formal launch later in the autumn.
Designed by Chord Electronics founder John Franks, the Suzi concept introduces a new preamp alongside an innovative ULTIMA-tech modular power amplifier. The system can function as a traditional pre/power setup or be used independently with the Hugo 2 DAC or the Hugo 2/2go streamer/player, transforming into either a DAC/amplifier or a streaming amplifier.
The system comprises the new Suzi Pre preamplifier, plus the Suzi power amplifier which also allows the direct integration of the Hugo 2 or Hugo 2 and 2go.
The Suzi concept has three primary use case scenarios:
- Analogue pre/power amplifier (a Suzi Pre with a Suzi)
- DAC/amplifier (a Suzi with a Hugo 2)
- Streaming amplifier (a Suzi with a Hugo 2 and 2go)
The Suzi system has been conceptualized to offer consumers myriad options while accommodating existing Hugo 2 and Hugo 2/2go owners by offering a purpose-designed ULTIMA-technology amplifier solution with similar space-saving chassis dimensions.
In its most accomplished configuration of a Suzi, Hugo 2 and 2go, the system (pictured above) offers three distinct Chord Electronics’ proprietary audio technologies in one: amplification, digital conversion and streaming. In addition to advanced wi-fi/Ethernet streaming, the flagship arrangement also offers premium solid state library storage and playback, courtesy of 2go’s twin microSD card slots.
Price & Availability
Designed, engineered and manufactured in Britain, the Suzi Pre and Suzi will be formally launched in the autumn, where full details, specifications and pricing will be published.
- Suzi – Expected Fall 2024
- Hugo 2 –
$2,950$2,500 at headphones.com
- Hugo 2go – $1,500 at headphones.com
Find Chord Electronics at HIGH END 2024 (main room): Atrium 3.1, C122.
About Chord Electronics Ltd
Chord Electronics Ltd is a world-leading manufacturer of high-performance hi-fi and audio products. Since 1989, from its spectacular riverside base in Kent, England, Chord Electronics has been creating some of the planet’s finest hi-fi, home cinema and professional audio equipment. A technology-driven innovator, Chord Electronics continues to deliver excellence through exemplary audio engineering, cutting-edge design and a true aesthetic understanding.
Chord Electronics is trusted and admired internationally and its global customer base includes: Metropolis Studios, Abbey Road Studios (London); Sony Music Studios (New York), Skywalker Sound (California) and more.
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Keith McAvoy
May 8, 2024 at 6:25 pm
Ugly and garish looking stuff, can’t they come up with an attractive looking box or something plain with screen and uncolored buttons.