Chord Electronics Anni | Integrated Headphone and Speaker Amp

Chord Anni Desktop Integrated Amplifier Introduces Next-Generation ULTIMA Technology to Both Headphones and Compact Loudspeakers Desktop integrated amplifier Next-generation Dual Feed Forward amp topology Features gain control Bloom's Take It’s a smooth, sleek design with a sound that’s shockingly big for a device this small. With the Qutest being one of the best DACs available in its price range, Anni is the perfect complement. Its sound, design, and capabilities, all make Anni a great hifi buy under $2000. Read the full review. Anni is Chord Electronic's first-ever desktop integrated amplifier. Capable of driving both headphones and compact loudspeakers, Anni benefits from the company’s proprietary ULTIMA circuit topology and is perfectly positioned to exploit the full potential of today’s high-performance headphones, desktop monitors and high-resolution audio sources. The new Anni desktop integrated amplifier forms part of the Qutest range and seamlessly complements the resolving abilities of the multi-award-winning Qutest standalone DAC and Huei phono stage. As a system, the Qutest components provide an unrivalled desktop audio solution, offering class-leading digital and analogue technologies for the modern music lover. The company’s compact QSS (Qutest Stand System) modular equipment rack provides the perfect support, too. Anni offers the recently announced dual-feed-forward error-correction circuit topology whether using headphones or compact loudspeakers. Anni’s advanced technology allows it to drive any headphone load, error-monitored and compensated amplification at all times. Benefitting from both 3.5 mm headphone outputs and ¼-inch (6.35 mm) outputs, so two can listen simultaneously, plus 4 mm banana-type loudspeaker outputs, Anni delivers 10 watts of quality ULTIMA amplification, controlled by a fascia-mounted volume control that also doubles as an input selector switch for Anni’s two line-level inputs. A two-stage gain control for loudspeakers provides additional flexibility with a wide range of desktop monitors. Specifications Power Output: 10W 8Ω THD: 0.02% Signal to Noise: -92 dB Noise floor: -110 dB Frequency response: 5 Hz – 60 Khz (-3 dB) Dimensions: 160 mm (W) x 42.50 (H) mm x 96.60 (D) mm Weight: 625g