The new Chord Electronics Anni desktop integrated amplifier brings ULTIMA technology to a desktop format for the first time and is capable of powering both high-performance headphones and desktop loudspeakers. The compact amplifier forms part of the Chord Electronics 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 that is perfectly supported by the compact QSS (Qutest Stand System). In consistency with the rest of the Qutest range, Anni will only be available in black. 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. The key features of Chord Anni include: Compact CNC-milled chassis (Robust high-grade aluminium) Dual-feed-forward error-correction topology (Correcting any distortion in the signal by the amplifier) 10 W of ULTIMA amplification (Capable of driving any headphones as well as powering compact loudspeakers with error-monitoring) Two-stage gain control (Provides extra flexibility with a wide range of desktop monitors) Qutest range power adaptor (Used to power Qutest and Huei from a single power source when used as a full system)
