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Chord Electronics has launched a trio of new products at CES 2017. The new products including the Hugo 2 DAC and headphone amp, The Blu MKII CD transport and Poly, a plug-in streamer for the Chord Mojo...
Chord Hugo 2 DAC
A dramatically redesigned version of its legendary portable DAC, featuring all-new casework, flexible new features, plus next-generation technical and sonic performance. The new Chord Hugo 2 is available for å£1799, comprehensively upgraded while ensuring continuity with the much-loved original. It introduces the latest proprietary Chord Electronics FPGA technology giving cutting-edge technical and sonic performance, plus exciting new features.
Chord Blu MKII CD Transport
Chord Electronics has set new standards for CD sound quality with its new Blu MkII (å£7995), an upscaling CD transport which uses the very latest FPGA technology to implement advanced proprietary filtering and upscaling techniques.
At the heart of the Blu MkII, lies Rob Watts new WTA M-Scaler technology, which incorporates the most advanced filter of its kind in the world. Rob Watts has developed completely new filter architecture for the Blu MkII, to ensure maximum memory efficiency and to allow the FPGA to run with sufficient speed.
Chord Poly Streamer
Chord Electronics has unveiled Poly, a revolutionary new network module which is set to introduce high-res wireless streaming, SD card and network music playback to Mojo, with both smartphone control and playback.
Retailing for £499 Chord Electronic's new Poly module enables the award-winning Mojo headphone amp/DAC as a fully-fledged high-resolution wireless network music player, streamer and SD card playback device, and offers wireless playback and control from smartphones.
The new Chord products are set to be with us early 2017, once we get them in stock you‰Ûªll be the first to know!
For more information about Chord Electronics call us on 01482 223096 or email shop@fanthorpes.co.uk
July 14, 2025 by Admin
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When PMC releases a new speaker, we pay attention. PMC doesn't mess about – their badge tells you everything you need to know. They do what it says on the tin. These aren't speakers designed to flatter your music; they tell you the truth about it. That brutal honesty has earned them a devoted following with both audio engineers and music lovers worldwide.
July 01, 2025 by Admin
We’ve partnered with YG Acoustics to bring you an unbeatable opportunity: Trade in your current speakers and receive the full value you paid as a discount toward a pair of new YG Acoustics speakers – one of the finest audio brands in the world.
June 12, 2025 by Admin
Ortofon’s MC X Series represents a new wave in high-fidelity vinyl playback. Building on the solid foundation of the Quintet range, this series introduces a more refined, high-performance line of moving coil (MC) cartridges—all designed and assembled in Denmark.
While the models share core design elements—such as a honeycomb stainless-steel body, silver-plated pure copper coils, and a refined magnet system—the key differences lie in stylus shape, cantilever material, and sonic character. These factors have a profound effect on how the cartridge interacts with the grooves and conveys the music.
Let’s break down the differences between the MC X10, X20, X30, and X40 to help you choose the model that suits your setup and listening preferences.
June 02, 2025 by Admin
Join Fanthorpes HiFi at the North West Audio Show
We’re excited to be exhibiting at the North West Audio Show at Cranage Hall on 22–23 June.
In the luxurious Bentley Suite, we’ll be unveiling the stunning new PMC Prophecy series
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