Designed & Made
in the UK
3 Years of
Warranty
Ideal for
Audiophiles
Ideal for
Indoor Use
3-Pin XLR
Balanced Output
Connect With
RCA
Aluminum
Build
DESCRIPTION
THE ULTIMATE SOLUTION FOR TURNTABLES
The Chord Huei is a high-performance and stylish solution for those who want to integrate their turntables into Chord Electronics’ systems. It features balanced (XLR) as well as unbalanced (RCA) outputs. It uses RCA inputs. You can also use the Huei with other systems.
IMPEDANCE-MATCHING & COMPREHENSIVE GAIN OPTIONS
The Moving Magnet and Moving Coil functionality offer impedance-matching and comprehensive gain options to ensure compatibility with most cartridges. The illuminated front panel offers access to this as well as the on-board rumble filter
STRIKES A CHORD WITH JUST ABOUT ANY DEVICE
These phono preamps are powered by an ultra-low-noise microprocessor. Multiple options for impedance matching, seven-stage gain switch and a switchable rumble filter makes these compatible with almost all devices.
ENGINEERED WITH AIRCRAFT-GRADE ALUMINIUM IN BRITAIN
The Chord Huei has been engineered at the company's Britain factory where it has been made to match their high-quality standards of the last 30 years. It houses a solid aircraft-grade aluminium build and a top-mounted viewing window with all the components within. Similar to the company's other digital products, the Huei comes with a polychromatic control sphere.
SPECS
| INPUT IMPEDANCE | |
| MOVING MAGNET | 47kΩ |
| MOVING COIL | 30Ω – 47kΩ, 12-step user selectable |
| GAIN RANGE | |
| MOVING MAGNET | 25dB – 35dB, 8-step user selectable |
| MOVING COIL | 48dB – 70dB, 8-step user selectable |
| INPUT NOISE | 1.1nV/Hz |
| MAX OUTPUT VOLTAGE RMS | 10v RMS |
| EQUALISATION RESPONSE | RIAA Curve |
| EQUALISATION ACCURACY | /- 0.1dB |
| FREQUENCY RESPONSE | RIAA Curve = 12Hz to 25kHz |
| RUMBLE FILTER | Rausch Slope -24dB per octave below 50Hz |
| OUTPUT IMPEDANCE | 520Ω (resistive) |
| SUPPORTED CARTRIDGES | Moving magnet and moving coil |
| INPUTS | 1x Stereo unbalanced RCA input |
| OUTPUTS | 1x Stereo unbalanced RCA output 1x Stereo balanced XLR output |
| INPUT POWER SUPPLY | 12v – 100v to 240v 50/60Hz PSU |
| DIMENSIONS | 41mm (H) x 160mm (W), 72mm (D) |
| WEIGHT | 657g |
| BOX CONTENTS | 1. Chord - HUEI |
| 2. Huei user manual | |
| 3. Safety instructions | |
| 4. Drawstring bag | |
| 5. 12V 2A Switching barrel type power supply | |
| 6. Grounding plate | |
| 7. Gain/impedance reference card |
User Guide
Learn how to make the most out of your Chord HUEI with information on how to protect and clean your device from time to time. Get information on battery life indicators and configuring these with other devices.
Warranty & Media Reviews
3 Year Warranty
Don't sweat it, this Chord HUEI comes with a 3 year warranty from Chord that covers manufacturing defects. All products featured on Headphone Zone are backed by an original manufacturer's warranty.
about Chord's warranty in India.
Best Buy Winner
The Ear
May, 2020
Editor's Choice Winner
Hi-Fi
May, 2020
'The Huei is well built, compact and decently equipped. It is a solid performer that delivers enough in the way of insight and composure to be taken seriously.'
'Chord Electronics phono preamp - Huei looks like a stylish, practical and high-performance solution for integrating turntables into audio systems.'
'Chords Huei is a great new phono stage that's likely to cause as much discomfort to its price rivals as the company's iconic and affordable DACs have done over the past couple of years.'
