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Chord - Alto

Name: Chord - Alto
Brand: Chord Electronics
SKU: Chord - Alto
Price: 349999.00 INR
Availability: InStock

Headphone and Speaker Amplifier

₹ 349,999

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Low Cost EMI Options through Credit Cards

ICICI Bank

Tenure Interest% Installment Interest

Low Cost EMI

₹ 119,789

~~₹ 9,369~~ ₹ 7,550

Low Cost EMI

₹ 61,084

~~₹ 16,503~~ ₹ 13,352

15.99%

₹ 41,525

₹ 23,730

15.99%

₹ 31,754

₹ 31,050

15.99%

₹ 21,998

₹ 45,966

15.99%

₹ 17,135

₹ 61,250

HDFC Bank

Tenure Interest% Installment Interest

Low Cost EMI

₹ 119,791

~~₹ 9,375~~ ₹ 7,550

Low Cost EMI

₹ 61,085

~~₹ 16,514~~ ₹ 13,352

16%

₹ 41,527

₹ 23,745

16%

₹ 31,756

₹ 31,070

16%

₹ 22,000

₹ 45,995

16%

₹ 17,137

₹ 61,290

SBI Bank

Tenure Interest% Installment Interest

Low Cost EMI

₹ 119,889

~~₹ 9,669~~ ₹ 7,775

Low Cost EMI

₹ 60,912

~~₹ 15,471~~ ₹ 12,458

15%

₹ 41,360

₹ 22,237

15%

₹ 31,590

₹ 29,085

16%

₹ 22,000

₹ 45,995

16%

₹ 17,137

₹ 61,290

Axis Bank

Tenure Interest% Installment Interest

Low Cost EMI

₹ 119,791

~~₹ 9,375~~ ₹ 7,550

Low Cost EMI

₹ 61,085

~~₹ 16,514~~ ₹ 13,352

16%

₹ 41,527

₹ 23,745

16%

₹ 31,425

₹ 27,106

16%

₹ 22,000

₹ 45,995

16%

₹ 17,137

₹ 61,290

Other EMI Options through Credit Cards

Citi Bank

Tenure Interest% Installment Interest

14%

₹ 119,399

₹ 8,198

14%

₹ 60,738

₹ 14,430

16%

₹ 41,527

₹ 23,745

16%

₹ 31,756

₹ 31,070

16%

₹ 22,000

₹ 45,995

16%

₹ 17,137

₹ 61,290

Kotak Mahindra Bank

Tenure

Interest%

Installment

Interest

16%

₹ 119,791

₹ 9,375

16%

₹ 61,085

₹ 16,514

16%

₹ 41,527

₹ 23,745

16%

₹ 31,756

₹ 31,070

16%

₹ 22,000

₹ 45,995

16%

₹ 17,137

₹ 61,290

RBL Bank

Tenure Interest% Installment Interest

13%

₹ 119,203

₹ 7,611

14%

₹ 60,738

₹ 14,430

15%

₹ 41,360

₹ 22,237

15%

₹ 31,590

₹ 29,085

15%

₹ 21,835

₹ 43,024

15%

₹ 16,970

₹ 57,288

Standard Chartered Bank

Tenure Interest% Installment Interest

13%

₹ 119,203

₹ 7,611

13%

₹ 60,565

₹ 13,390

14%

₹ 41,192

₹ 20,732

14%

₹ 31,425

₹ 27,106

INDUSIND Bank

Tenure Interest% Installment Interest

14%

₹ 119,399

₹ 8,198

14%

₹ 60,738

₹ 14,430

15%

₹ 41,360

₹ 22,237

15%

₹ 31,590

₹ 29,085

15%

₹ 21,835

₹ 43,024

15%

₹ 16,970

₹ 57,288

HSBC Bank

Tenure Interest% Installment Interest

12.50%

₹ 119,105

₹ 7,317

12.50%

₹ 60,478

₹ 12,871

13.50%

₹ 41,109

₹ 19,981

13.50%

₹ 31,343

₹ 26,118

13.50%

₹ 21,588

₹ 38,591

YES Bank

Tenure Interest% Installment Interest

13%

₹ 119,203

₹ 7,611

13%

₹ 60,565

₹ 13,390

14%

₹ 41,192

₹ 20,732

14%

₹ 31,425

₹ 27,106

15%

₹ 21,835

₹ 43,024

15%

₹ 16,970

₹ 57,288

Bank of Baroda

Tenure Interest% Installment Interest

13%

₹ 119,203

₹ 7,611

14%

₹ 60,738

₹ 14,430

14%

₹ 41,192

₹ 20,732

15%

₹ 31,590

₹ 29,085

15%

₹ 21,835

₹ 43,024

16%

₹ 17,137

₹ 61,290

American Express

Tenure Interest% Installment Interest

14%

₹ 119,399

₹ 8,198

14%

₹ 60,738

₹ 14,430

14%

₹ 41,192

₹ 20,732

14%

₹ 31,425

₹ 27,106

15%

₹ 21,835

₹ 43,024

15%

₹ 16,970

₹ 57,288

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DELIVERY

Dispatches in 24-48 Hours

What does "ships within 24/48 hours" mean?

In a nutshell, ships within 24/48 hours basically means that your product will be shipped out or dispatched from our warehouse within 24/48 hours after placing the order. It also indicates that the products are readily available at our warehouse and once we receive your order, we dispatch it out at the earliest either on the same day or the next working day depending on when you’ve placed your order.

What it does not mean:

A lot of our customers assume that it means their order will get delivered to them within 24/48 hours, but that’s not what it means. For an order to reach you, it can take anywhere up to 3-4 business days, depending on which part of India you are placing an order from.

For an accurate timeline, you can enter your pin code on the product page and check for an estimated date of arrival.

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RETURNS & WARRANTY

7 Day Replacement Guarantee

In case you receive the Chord - Alto with a manufacturing defect, please raise a return request within 7 days of delivery.

However, if you receive an incorrect / damaged / different product or one with missing accessories, please raise a return request within 24 hours of delivery. In case you receive a product with a missing, incorrect, or faulty accessory, you will be given a replacement accessory instead of the entire product.

Please make sure that the product is in the original packaging with all the accessories it came with. We'll also need an unboxing video and images of the parcel to investigate about the discrepancy. You may be asked to share images of the product and the packaging received for us to determine the damage or defect prior to approving the return request. The free replacement will be shipped only once the original order is returned.

A replacement will be issued only if:

- It is found to be defective
- It is determined that the product was not damaged while in your possession
- The product is not different from what was shipped to you
- The product is returned in original condition (with brand’s/manufacturer's box, MRP tag intact, user manual, warranty card and all the accessories therein)

3 Year Warranty

Warranty & Services

Don't sweat it, this Chord - Alto comes with a 3 Year warranty from Chord Electronics that covers manufacturing defects. All products featured on Headphone Zone are backed by an original manufacturer's warranty.

Read more about Chord Electronics's warranty in India.

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Chord Electronics Chord - Alto

₹ 349,999

Why Chord is Special

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Designed in UK

Established & Reputed

Trust us, our reputation in the audio world speaks for itself!

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Revered by Audiophiles

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Specialist

A masterpiece from the experts who know audio inside and out!

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Boutique Brand

🐣

Born in 1989

Why we love this DAC/Amp

I Am Worth It

Only for the most passionate and discerning audiophiles who want the very best.

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For Audiophiles at Home

Cause music hit differently when you are in your own space.

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If you see products marked as “🏠 For Audiophiles at Home”, get ready to transform your living space into an audiophile's paradise, with rich, immersive sound that makes every listening session a masterpiece.

Connect With Cable

This device comes with multiple connectivity options. Be sure to check if your source and output support these input and output options.

Built like a Tank

No need to worry about durability.

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Why it Sounds Amazing

Power Output

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Balanced Output

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Chord Electronics Presents The All-New Pro Grade Headphone & Speaker Amplifier - The Alto

Chord Electronics Introduces the Alto, an excellent and high-performer headphone and speaker amplifier. Chord Electronics is a manufacturing company that builds high-quality audio equipment, ideal for audio professionals. It equips the in-house ULTIMA amplification technology and dual-feed-forward error correction for ultra-low distortion and clean audio. It has numerous input and output options to connect with various devices that can drive 4 headphones at once. Alto is crafted compactly to fit effortlessly with a stackable and rack-mountable design. Chord Electronics Alto provides professional audio for an impressive music-listening experience.

Embeds Chord Electronics' ULTIMA Amplification Technology For Unmatched Audio Output

At the heart of the Alto is Chord’s ULTIMA amplification technology, which employs dual-feed-forward error correction. This advanced system actively monitors and corrects the signal before it reaches the output stage to ensure outstanding transparency, speed, and ultra-low distortion. The amplifier delivers 25 W into 8 Ω (50 W into 4 Ω) for loudspeakers to provide clean and dynamic sound reproduction that is perfect for nearfield listening setups. It maintains separate signal paths for positive and negative phases to reduce crosstalk and noise. This design ensures clean and dynamic audio output for high-resolution audio playback.

Experience Unprecedented Sound With High Frequency Switching Power Supply

Chord Electronics Alto is crafted for headphones and nearfield monitors to deliver exceptional audio performance. It incorporates patented ULTIMA amplification technology to excel in headphone and loudspeaker amplification, making it an ideal choice for home studios, professional audio setups, and high-fidelity listening. It features a high-frequency switching power supply to enhance its performance. This design ensures efficient power delivery, reduces the size and weight of the unit, and minimises electromagnetic interference (EMI) for clean sound and improved energy efficiency. It also employs trickle-down technology derived from Chord’s flagship models for premium audio performance with ultra-low distortion and precise signal reproduction.

Drive Near-Field Monitors And Headphones Effortlessly With 4 Headphone Outputs

Chord Electronics Alto offers versatile input and output options to connect with ample devices. On the front panel, it features four headphone outputs: single-ended 3.5 mm, two single-ended 6.35 mm (1/4-inch), and a 4.4 mm Pentaconn TRS headphone outputs supporting pseudo-balanced transmission and as the amplifier itself is not a fully balanced design. This configuration facilitates easy A/B comparisons and allows multiple users to listen simultaneously. On the rear panel, stereo banana plug outputs enable connection to a bookshelf or compact loudspeakers and XLR output facilitates balanced signal passthrough to additional devices, such as monitor speakers. Input options include one set of XLR inputs for balanced audio and one set of RCA inputs for unbalanced signals to ensure compatibility with various audio sources. A 12V DC jack output is included for powering compatible devices.

Embeds Chord Electronics' ULTIMA Amplification Technology For Unmatched Audio Output

Experience Unprecedented Sound With High Frequency Switching Power Supply

Drive Near-Field Monitors And Headphones Effortlessly With 4 Headphone Outputs

Accessories to Get you Started

1. Remote
2. User Manual

All You Need To Know About The Chord Alto

Headphone Output

1 x 3.5mm (Single-Ended)
2 x 6.35mm (Single-Ended)
1 x 4.4mm (Balanced)

Inputs

1 x set of XLR inputs
1 x set of RCA inputs

Outputs

1 x pair of banana sockets for speakers
1 x pair of XLR for additional volume control or signal passthrough
1 x 12V DC Jack output for use with other products

Output Power

Speaker: 50 W into 4 Ω
Headphones: 2250 mW into 100 Ω

THD

Speaker: 0.003 % into 4 Ω
Headphones: 0.001 % into 100 Ω

Signal-to-Noise

120 dB

Other Details

Generic Name	Headphone Amplifier
Country Of Origin	United Kingdom
Importer Details	Importers Name: Ferrari Video Address: 63/18, 1st Main Road, Gandhi Nagar, Chennai - 600020 Contact No: 044-24420733
Net Quantity	1

Manufacturer Details	Name: Chord Electronics Ltd. Address: The Pumphouse, Farleigh Bridge, Farleigh Lane, East Farleigh, Maidstone
Package Contents	Chord Alto Remote User Manual

Manuals & Guides

User Manual | Alto

Headphone and Speaker Amplifier

3 Year Warranty

British Made Precision Designed since 1989

Chord Electronics, founded in 1998 and headquartered in East Farleigh, Kent, United Kingdom, is renowned for its commitment to delivering pure audio through its legendary DACs and amplifiers, all entirely designed and manufactured in England. Stemming from a background in aviation, where uncompromised standards were paramount, Chord Electronics has upheld this philosophy since its inception in 1989. Their amplifiers were initially supplied to prestigious institutions like the BBC and world-leading studios such as Abbey Road and Sony Music in New York.

Notably, Chord Electronics distinguishes itself through the use of FPGA technology in their DACs and amplifiers, ensuring studio-grade audio performance across their product range, including popular models like Mojo, Hugo, and DAVE.

Explore Collection

Compact, stylish, well specified and innovative, the Alto is both the ideal device to drive your nearfield monitors and a superb headphone amplifier.

Alto can drive four pairs of headphones simultaneously due to –a 3.5mm jack, two 6.35mm jack and, for the first time in a Chord product, a 4.4mm Pentaconn connection for balanced headphones. 

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What is the warranty period on the Chord Alto and how do I claim warranty?

The warranty period on Chord Alto is for 3 years. To Read more information click here.

What is ULTIMA amplification technology?

ULTIMA is Chord Electronics' proprietary amplification technology that employs dual-feed-forward error correction. This system actively monitors and corrects the audio signal before it reaches the output stage, ensuring exceptional transparency, ultra-low distortion, and fast response. It provides superior sound reproduction for both headphone and loudspeaker setups.

Can the Chord Alto drive speakers and headphones at the same time?

Yes, the Chord Alto can drive both loudspeakers and headphones simultaneously. It features four headphone outputs on the front panel, and stereo banana plug outputs for speakers on the rear panel, allowing users to enjoy music through both at once if desired.

How many headphones can I connect to the Chord Alto at once?

The Chord Alto can drive up to four headphones at once. It has four separate headphone outputs: one single-ended 3.5 mm, two single-ended 6.35 mm (1/4-inch), and a 4.4 mm Pentaconn TRS output. This allows for easy A/B comparisons or simultaneous listening by multiple users.

What is the power output of the Chord Alto?

The Chord Alto delivers 25 W of power into 8 Ω (ohms) and 50 W into 4 Ω speakers. This power is designed to drive nearfield monitors and compact loudspeakers with clean, dynamic sound reproduction.

What makes the Chord Alto ideal for professional audio setups?

The Chord Alto is engineered with Chord’s high-end ULTIMA amplification technology and features ultra-low distortion, high dynamic range, and excellent transparency. It is well-suited for home studios, audio professionals, and audiophiles seeking premium sound quality for both headphones and nearfield monitors. The ability to drive multiple headphones simultaneously and the variety of input/output options make it perfect for studio environments or collaborative listening sessions.