The Chord Electronics Symphonic is a flagship moving coil phono preamplifier designed to extract the maximum performance from high-end analog playback systems. Developed as part of the Choral Series, it combines advanced phono-stage engineering, extensive cartridge optimization capabilities, and Chord Electronics' proprietary technologies to deliver exceptional transparency, detail, and musical engagement.
Engineered specifically for moving coil cartridges, the Symphonic features a fully balanced circuit topology and highly configurable gain and impedance settings. This flexibility allows precise matching with a wide range of premium cartridges, helping listeners achieve optimal performance while preserving the integrity of the delicate phono signal.
A key element of the design is Chord Electronics' proprietary high-frequency switch-mode power supply technology. By minimizing power supply noise and improving dynamic stability, the Symphonic is able to reveal low-level detail, enhance background silence, and maintain exceptional control throughout the audio spectrum.
Balanced and single-ended connectivity, selectable loading options, and an integrated rumble filter make the Symphonic suitable for integration into a wide variety of reference-level analog systems. Combining precision engineering, extensive adjustability, and premium construction, it is designed to serve as the centerpiece of a no-compromise vinyl playback system.
- Component Type: Moving Coil (MC) Phono Preamplifier
- Cartridge Compatibility: Moving Coil (MC) Cartridges
- Circuit Design: Fully Balanced Architecture
- Inputs: Balanced XLR and RCA
- Outputs: Balanced XLR and RCA
- Gain Adjustment: Multiple Selectable Gain Settings
- Loading Adjustment: Multiple Selectable Impedance Settings
- RIAA Equalization
- Switch-Mode Power Supply Technology
- Selectable Rumble Filter
- Precision-Machined Aluminum Chassis
Hand-Built in the United Kingdom
