Introduce Pro-Level Audio into Your Home with the Chord Electronics Alto: British-Made Headphone/Nearfield-Monitor Amplifier Features ULTIMA Topology and Pristine Sound

Get exacting professional-audio accuracy, transparency, and technology with the Chord Electronics Alto headphone and nearfield-monitor amplifier. Expressly designed for engineers, creators, and recording studios, Alto simultaneously drives up to four pairs of headphones as well as a pair of monitor speakers — and presents music with breathtaking resolution and clarity. Equipped with the British company’s proprietary ULTIMA circuit topology, which includes dual-feed-forward error-correction that optimizes the signal before the output stage, the 50Wpc (into four ohms, for speakers) and 2250 mW (into 100 ohms, for headphones) Alto offers both instantaneous and fast transient power to ensure you hear every last detail. Its rated specs — .001% THD into 100 ohms for headphones — attest to its ultra-quiet operation.

Handmade in England, Alto leverages Chord’s now-signature high-frequency power supplies and aircraft-grade aluminum casework. A pair of XLR balanced inputs and RCA input complement a pair of XLR balanced outputs, pair of 4mm banana speaker outputs, and 12V output. For headphones, Alto has one 3.5mm, one 4.4mm balanced, and two 6.35mm outputs — all on the front panel. There, you’ll also find a precision column control, input selector, output selector, and a power button. Color-coded displays indicate status and input/output selections. 

Equipped with a full-function remote, the 1U-tall Alto comes with removable screw-in feet that easily allow you to place it into 19-inch racking. Line-level bypass adds to its flexibility. Measuring 1.75 x 7.87 x 8.46 inches (HWD), Alto lets you bring the studio into your home for private and extremely personal listening. If you seek to hear what the personnel behind the records hear and listen for when they make a record, Alto will not disappoint. A three-year manufacturer warranty and our Satisfaction Guarantee give you peace of mind.

For more information on Alto or Chord Electronics, contact a Music Direct audio consultant at 312-433-0200.