Chord Electronics - Suzi Amp - Modular Stereo Power Amplifier
Suzi is an innovative ULTIMA-tech stereo power amplifier, delivering 30 W per channel, designed to pair with the new Suzi Pre preamplifier, or the Hugo 2 or Hugo 2 and 2go, to form a DAC amp or streaming amp. Suzi is part of Chord Electronic’s award-winning Hugo range. Available in Black or Silver.
What is Suzi?
Watch the video below to see how Suzi transforms from a Power Amp to an Integrated Amp, or Streaming Integrated Amp.
The Suzi Amp power amplifier incorporates Chord Electronics’ groundbreaking ULTIMA amplifier topology, delivering 30 watts of stereo power in a remarkably compact design. It features 4 mm banana loudspeaker outputs, RCA inputs, and a removable solid aluminium cover block exposing connections for the direct integration of the Suzi Pre or Hugo 2.
When the Suzi Amp is paired with the Hugo 2 DAC and the 2go streamer, it transforms into a streaming amplifier complete with Roon Endpoint and DLNA/UPnP connectivity, plus the potential for up to 2 TB of onboard solid state storage from the 2go’s twin MicroSD slots.
Front-panel polychromatic buttons control power and the AV bypass feature, and its casework venting ensures optimal thermal performance. A 12 V DC output is provided for compatibility with other Chord Electronics devices and a headphone pass-through (3.5mm and 6.35mm) is active when the Suzi Amp is connected to the Suzi Pre or Hugo 2.
Optional Extra: USB multiplexer accessory (sold separately)
For enhanced versatility when using the Hugo 2 and Suzi Amp combination, Chord’s USB multiplexer expansion accessory connects to the Hugo 2’s dual Micro USB inputs, and adds USB-B data inputs, plus USB-C data and charging. The Hugo 2 automatically detects the active input, allowing for simultaneous connections.
Suzi concept summary: Five versatile configurations
1. Suzi Pre: a standalone analogue preamp with a phono stage and headphone output
2. Suzi Amp: a standalone stereo power amp
3. Suzi Pre/Suzi Amp: a compact pre/power amplifier with phono stage and headphone out
4. Suzi Amp with a Hugo 2: a DAC/amplifier (add USB-C/B inputs with the Multiplexer, above)
5. Suzi Amp with a Hugo 2 and 2go: A streaming DAC/amp with up to 2 TB MicroSD storage
FEATURES
Inputs: 2x RCA set (one set reserved for Hugo 2)
Output: 1 x pair of banana sockets, 1 x 12 V DC jack
30 W into 8 Ω
Fully modular system
Trickle down ULTIMA tech
Compact design
TE CHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Power Output: 30 W into 8 Ω
Input maximum voltage: 3 V RMS
Output max voltage: 15 V RMS into 8 Ω
THD: 0.01%
Signal to Noise: -116 dB
Operation voltage: 80-250 V
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. www.chordelectronics.co.uk