This bundle includes: (1) Chord Electronics DAVE DAC Preamplifier and Headphone Amp, and (1) Chord Electronics ÉTUDE 150w Stereo Power Amplifier.
The Chord Electronics DAVE & Étude Reference System Bundle combines Chord’s flagship DAC/preamplifier/headphone amp with a powerful 150W Class AB stereo amplifier. At its heart, the DAVE delivers industry-leading digital-to-analog conversion with FPGA technology for unmatched precision, timing, and musicality. Paired with the Étude amplifier — engineered with aerospace-inspired topology and next-gen transient performance — this Reference System offers extraordinary dynamics, speed, and control. Together, they form a world-class solution for audiophiles seeking uncompromising sound quality in both headphone and loudspeaker setups.
Chord Electronics DAVE & ÉTUDE Reference System Bundle
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This bundle includes: (1) Chord Electronics DAVE DAC Preamplifier and Headphone Amp, and (1) Chord Electronics ÉTUDE 150w Stereo Power Amplifier.
The Chord Electronics DAVE & Étude Reference System Bundle combines Chord’s flagship DAC/preamplifier/headphone amp with a powerful 150W Class AB stereo amplifier. At its heart, the DAVE delivers industry-leading digital-to-analog conversion with FPGA technology for unmatched precision, timing, and musicality. Paired with the Étude amplifier — engineered with aerospace-inspired topology and next-gen transient performance — this Reference System offers extraordinary dynamics, speed, and control. Together, they form a world-class solution for audiophiles seeking uncompromising sound quality in both headphone and loudspeaker setups.
FEATURES
DAVE:
Advanced FPGA Technology: Utilizes a Spartan 6 FPGA with 1,000x the processing power of traditional DAC chips, enabling unparalleled timing and precision.
Unmatched Noise-Shaping Performance: Delivers superior noise-shaping, resulting in incredibly clear and detailed sound.
Lossless Digital Volume Control: Outputs the signal directly to the power amplifier without any loss, ensuring the purest audio experience.
Reference-Level Headphone Amplifier: Serves as a high-performance headphone amp with exceptional sound quality and detail.
User-Friendly Interface: Features a large LC display, rotary encoder with stainless steel controller, and ball buttons for easy interaction.
ÉTUDE:
Aerospace-Inspired Technology: Incorporates advanced technologies from the aerospace industry for exceptional power, speed, and clarity.
150W Class AB Power: Delivers 150W of clean, controlled power per channel into 4Ω speakers, with a 300W output in bridged mono mode.
New Topology: Features the first new amplifier topology from Chord Electronics since 1989, offering faster power delivery and superior dynamics.
Dual Feed-Forward Error Correction: Utilizes multi-feedback and dual-feed-forward error correction technology for precise linearity and exceptional transient response.
Advanced Power Supply and Cooling: Equipped with three high-frequency switch-mode power supplies, advanced internal shielding, and a custom active cooled plenum chamber design.
TECHNICAL SPECS
DAVE:
Frequency response: 20Hz to 20kHz flat within +/-0.1dB (HF filter off)
Tap length filter: 164,000
THD + N: 127.5dB (AWT)
Channel separation: >125dB @ 1KHz
Dynamic range: 127.5dB (AWT)
Sample frequencies: 44.1Khz – 768Khz (16 – 32bit) and DSD64 to DSD512 native DSD + DoP (input dependant)
Digital inputs: 4x 75Ω S/PDIF BNC Coax – 44.1kHz to 384kHz / 1x AES XLR – 44.1kHz to 96kHz / 2x Fibre Optic TOSLINK – 44.1kHz to 96kHz / 1x USB Type B – 44.1kHz to 768kHz (16 – 32bit) – PCM and DSD
Analogue outputs: 1x Stereo Pair of Unbalanced RCA / 1x Stereo Pair of Balanced XLR / 1x ¼” TRS Jack Headphone Output
Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20kHz +/- 0.1dB
THD +N: -127.5dB (AWT)
Channel Separation: >125dB @ 1kHz
Dynamic Range: 127.5dB (AWT)
Headphone Output: 1% THD 6.8v RMS with 300Ω (154mW) / 1% THD 6.8v RMS with 33Ω (1.4w)
