MGY OU logo
Shopping Cart

Chord Electronics Etude – Stereo Power Amplifier

5 790,00 

10 in stock

Chord Etude: Aerospace-Inspired Power

Featuring technology derived directly from the aerospace industry, the Chord Etude is an exceptionally compact stereo power amplifier delivering stunning speed, immense power, and crystal clarity. As a proud member of the renowned, multi-award-winning Choral range, it represents a remarkable new pinnacle in high-fidelity sound for discerning audiophiles.

Groundbreaking Class AB Design

Representing a bold departure from our traditional design philosophy since 1989, it incorporates advanced aerospace-derived innovations. Furthermore, this 150w power amp provides unprecedented transient speed and ultra-low distortion, unlocking the true acoustic character of every single recording in your collection.

Precision Engineering and Control

Inside its compact chassis lies an innovative circuit architecture engineered for uncompromised purity. Consequently, it effortlessly drives demanding speakers with lifelike realism. Moreover, its space-efficient form factor integrates perfectly into any modern high-end home setup.

Order Your Premium Amplifier Today

Experience the absolute ultimate in modern high-performance amplification. MGY OU is the official distributor of Chord Electronics in Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. Order your premium amplifier today, enhance your music setup, and completely transform your home audio experience with breathtaking clarity and power!

Chord Etude | Key Features

MGY Logotype

What is the Chord Etude?

The Chord Electronics Etude is a highly advanced, reference-grade stereo power amplifier belonging to the premium Choral range, meticulously designed to perfectly complement the legendary DAVE DAC.

Historically significant in high-end audio, the Etude was the very first amplifier to introduce Chord’s revolutionary dual-feed-forward error-correction topology—the groundbreaking technology that became the foundation for the modern flagship ULTIMA series. This intelligent circuitry anticipates and corrects electrical signals before they reach the output stage, ensuring unprecedented transient speed, dynamic impact, and virtually zero distortion. Conservatively rated at 150 watts per channel into 4 ohms, the Etude is highly versatile: it can be bridged into a monoblock configuration to deliver a massive 300 watts for demanding, low-efficiency loudspeakers.

Housed in a dense, CNC-machined aerospace-grade aluminum chassis matching the Choral Ensemble aesthetic, it features both fully balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA inputs, alongside heavy-duty gold-plated speaker binding posts. Driven by three bespoke high-frequency switch-mode power supplies, the Etude offers a level of sonic purity and grip that redefines compact high-end amplification.

Chord Etude | Reviews

What our Clients Say about Chord Etude

“Pairs perfectly with DAVE, Chord’s flagship DAC. It’s impressive how the company managed to fit such a powerful amplifier into such a compact chassis. The sound is stunning, making it an excellent match for slightly warm speakers. Its two standout qualities are analytical precision and natural tonality.”
Andrew

When you purchase premium digital audio equipment from MGY Europe, you receive a customer experience backed by our core service policies.

  • 10 DAYS FREE HOME TRIAL: We understand that system synergy is critical for high-resolution audio. We offer a 10-day risk-free home trial, allowing you to audition the DAC or amplifier with your own headphones, speakers, and digital sources before making a final commitment.

  • FREE SHIPPING: Enjoy fast, secure, and fully insured free shipping. We ensure your high-end audio gear arrives safely at your doorstep in perfect factory condition, without any hidden fees.

  • OFFICIAL WARRANTY: As an authorized distributor, all our Chord Electronics products come with a comprehensive official warranty, providing you with certified technical support, expert maintenance, and long-term peace of mind.

  • MADE IN UK: Experience authentic British engineering. Every Chord Electronics device is meticulously designed, hand-assembled, and precision-machined from aerospace-grade aluminum in Kent, Great Britain, adhering to the highest global standards of digital audio innovation.

The Choral Etude amplifier has been meticulously crafted to harmonize with and fully unleash the potential of the multi-award-winning DAVE DAC, which also serves as a preamplifier. Its groundbreaking topology delivers even faster power delivery compared to previous designs, resulting in unparalleled dynamics, lifelike reproduction of transient details, and effortless control over loudspeaker drivers.

The Etude’s design is rooted in multi-feedback and dual feed-forward error-correction amplifier technology, which intelligently adjusts and compensates for the individual linearity of the 250-watt lateral structure high-power proprietary MOSFETs. Inside, you’ll find three dedicated high-frequency switch-mode power supply units—one for each active power rail and a final one for the auxiliary rails. When combined with advanced internal shielding, an actively cooled plenum chamber design, and custom Chord Electronics MOSFETs, Chord Etude emerges as a world-class amplifier renowned for its exceptional speed and crystal-clear sound quality.

While the amplifier is conservatively rated at 150 watts into a 4-ohm load, it’s worth noting that when operated in bridged mono mode, Étude can deliver an impressive 300 watts into a 4-ohm load.

  • Class AB Sliding Bias
  • HF Switch Mode Power Supply
  • Chord MOSFET Construction
  • Fully Balanced Circuitry
  • Fan Cooled
  • Stereo Balanced XLR Inputs
  • Stereo Unbalanced RCA Inputs
  • Solid Aluminium Chassis
  • Bridgeable to 300w – 4Ω

Output Power: 150w RMS per channel @ 0.05% distortion into 4Ω

Power consumption: 300 W

Frequency Range: 5Hz – 120kHz +/- 0.5dB

Gain: 30dB

Channel Separation: Better than 95dB

Input Impedance: 100kΩ Unbalanced/Balanced

Input Capacitance: <30pf

Output Impedance: 0.02Ω

Output Inductance: 2.6μH

Dimensions: 6.7cm (H) 33.5cm (W) 17.5 (D)

Search
×