{"product_id":"chord-electronics-alto-headphone-speaker-amplifier","title":"Chord Electronics Alto Headphone \u0026 Speaker Amplifier","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Chord Electronics Alto is a compact, high-performance headphone and speaker amplifier that brings Chord's advanced ULTIMA amplification technology to desktop, home HiFi, and professional monitoring systems. Designed to drive up to four pairs of headphones simultaneously, Alto also delivers 50 watts into 4Ω for passive bookshelf speakers and nearfield monitors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith four front-panel headphone outputs including 3.5 mm, 4.4 mm and dual 6.35 mm connections plus XLR and RCA analog inputs, speaker outputs, and XLR signal pass-through, Alto combines impressive versatility with Chord's compact British-made design.\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/6139\/9068\/files\/chord-elec-alto-highlight-banner.jpg?v=1789897323\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eULTIMA Amplification Technology\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt the heart of Alto is Chord's ULTIMA dual-feed-forward error-correction topology, derived from the company's high-performance amplifier designs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis sophisticated circuit continuously monitors and corrects the audio signal before the output stage, helping Alto deliver the transparency, speed, and low distortion associated with Chord's ULTIMA amplification technology.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFour Headphone Outputs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlto is designed to power up to four pairs of headphones simultaneously, making it equally useful for personal listening, headphone comparisons, and professional monitoring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe front panel provides:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 × 3.5 mm headphone output\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 × 4.4 mm pseudo-balanced headphone output\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 × 6.35 mm headphone outputs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe four headphone outputs share the amplifier's volume setting rather than providing independent volume adjustment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlto delivers up to 2,250 mW into 100Ω for headphone listening.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50 W Speaker Amplification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlto isn't limited to headphones. It also delivers 50 W into 4Ω for passive loudspeakers, making it suitable for high-quality desktop systems, nearfield monitoring, and compact home audio installations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRear-panel banana speaker terminals provide direct connection to compatible passive loudspeakers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlexible Analog Connectivity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlto provides both XLR and RCA analog inputs, allowing connection to compatible DACs, source components, and professional audio equipment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA pair of rear-panel XLR outputs can provide additional volume-controlled output or signal pass-through functionality, adding flexibility when Alto is integrated into a larger monitoring or HiFi system.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA 12 V DC output is also provided for use with compatible equipment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompact Professional Design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginally developed for professional studio monitoring, Alto's compact footprint also makes it well suited to audiophile desktop and home listening systems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts chassis is only slightly larger than an A5 sheet of paper, while the combination of headphone and loudspeaker amplification allows one compact component to serve multiple listening roles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChord ULTIMA dual-feed-forward amplification technology\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrives up to four pairs of headphones simultaneously\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2,250 mW headphone output into 100Ω\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50 W speaker output into 4Ω\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3.5 mm, 4.4 mm and dual 6.35 mm headphone outputs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eXLR and RCA analog inputs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eXLR volume-controlled output \/ signal pass-through\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBanana speaker outputs for passive loudspeakers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompact desktop and professional-monitoring design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Chord Electronics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54594490892572,"sku":null,"price":4320.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/6139\/9068\/files\/Untitleddesign-2026-09-20T151638.891.png?v=1789897665","url":"https:\/\/rockonav.com\/products\/chord-electronics-alto-headphone-speaker-amplifier","provider":"RockOnAV","version":"1.0","type":"link"}