CHORD ELECTRONICS ULTIMA-tech Modular Power Amplifier – Silver (Suzie Silver)

Description Reviews 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. The Suzi Amp power amplifier incorporates our 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. USB multiplexer accessory (sold separately) For enhanced versatility when using the Hugo 2 and Suzi Amp combination, our 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 Suzi Pre: a standalone analogue preamp with a phono stage and headphone output Suzi Amp: a standalone stereo power amp Suzi Pre/Suzi Amp: a compact pre/power amplifier with phono stage and headphone out Suzi Amp with a Hugo 2: a DAC/amplifier (add USB-C/B inputs with the Multiplexer, below) Suzi Amp with a Hugo 2 and 2go: A streaming DAC/amp with up to 2 TB MicroSD storage Technical 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 SKU: SUZIES Categories: Amplifiers, Brands, CHORD ELECTRONICS, Home Audio Tags: BCHOME, Current, MBHOME, NBHOME, NLHOME, NSHOME, ONHOME, PEIHOME, QCHOME, SKHOME, YTHOME