Chord Alto Desktop Headphone and Speaker Amp

50W of Power

Alto delivers 50 watts per channel for nearfield monitoring and is equipped to drive all four headphone outputs at once, featuring one 3.5 mm jack, one 4.4mm balanced output, and two 6.3mm outputs on the front panel. Built to fit into standard 19" racks, the 1U tall Alto also includes both balanced and unbalanced inputs, along with a pair of balanced XLR outputs for bypass or external monitor control.

Listen Your Way: Near-Field Monitors or Headphones

The Chord Alto is specifically tailored for use with near-field monitors and headphones. When combined with Audeze headphones, such as the MM-500, the results are exceptional. The Alto represents 30 years of innovation, providing remarkable clarity, effortless power, and precise sound. It incorporates Chord Electronics' ULTIMA circuit topology, endowing the amplifier with high-energy output and rapid transient response that Chord products are renowned for.