Chord SPA 612

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Brand: Chord

The Chord SPA 612 is a high-end digital-to-analog converter (DAC) and headphone amplifier designed by the British audio company, Chord Electronics. It is a part of the company's Hugo TT (Tonelux Technology) series of audio products, which use advanced technologies to deliver exceptional sound quality.The SPA 612 DAC utilizes Chord's proprietary Xilinx Spartan-6 FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) to achiev high-speed data conversion, resulting in clear, detailed and dynamic sound reproduction. It supports a broad range of digital audio formats, including DSD (Direct Stream Digital), DXD (Double-DXandy), PCM (Pulse-Code Modulation), and MQA (Master Quality Authenticated).The headphone amplifier section of the SPA 612 is rated to drive headphones with an impedance as low as 1 Ohm, making it ideal for driving high-impedance, low-efficiency headphones such as the Abyss AB-1266 and HiFiMan HE1000 V2. It features a dual-mono design with separate amplifier circuits for the left and right channels, providing stereo separation and channel balance.In terms of connectivity, the SPA 612 has a variety of input options, including USB (up to 32-bit/768 kHz), coaxial (up to 24-bit/192 kHz), optical (up to 24-bit/192 kHz), and both single-ended and balanced AES/EBU inputs. It also features an asynchronous USB input, enabling it to convert USB clock signals to Chord's proprietary WDS (Word Clock Distribution System) for high-precision timing.Overall, the Chord SPA 612 is a high-performance digital-to-analog converter and headphone amplifier designed for audiophiles who demand exceptional sound quality and versatility. Its impressive feature set, leading-edge technologies, and high-end build quality make it a standout product in the industry.

Power Output: 350W into 8Ω (stereo)
Frequency Response: 0.2Hz to 44kHz
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Signal to Noise Ratio: 103dB
Dimensions: 483 x 354 mm
Weight: 9 kg
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