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The Alto is a compact powerhouse that defies its stature. At the heart of the Alto lies Chord's world-class ULTIMA topology. This sophisticated dual-feed-forward error-correction technology monitors and refines the audio signal in real-time, eliminating distortion. The result is a breathtakingly transparent, lifelike performance with all the hallmarks of Chord's larger ULTIMA amplifiers.

The Alto is designed to be the versatile centrepiece of many a modern hi-fi se-up. Featuring four front-mounted outputs, including a 4.4 mm for the latest high-end headphones, the Alto is ideal whether you are conducting an A/B comparison of your favourite pairs or enjoying a late-night or personal listening session.

Rear of the black Alto: the 12 V DC input and 12 V output jacks, a pair of XLR outputs, red and white speaker binding posts marked SPEAKERS, the RCA inputs and a pair of XLR inputs

For loudspeakers, the Alto provides 50 W of pure ULTIMA power (4 ohms). It brings incredible speed and clarity to speakers, making it the ideal partner for a luxury desktop or bedroom system.

The Alto's elegant, compact footprint, barely larger than an A5 sheet, allows it to integrate seamlessly into any environment. From dedicated hi-fi racks to desktops and more, its understated British design and premium rear-panel banana plug terminals ensure it looks as refined as it sounds.

More photographs

The black Alto in three-quarter view: the perforated vents across the lid, the milled front panel with its VOLUME knob, the turquoise-lit sphere and the four headphone sockets
The Alto seen from the side, showing how low the chassis sits on its two round feet, the wrap-over lid with its vent slots and the polished bolt heads along the flank
The Alto from above: two perforated vent panels in the black lid, the gold speaker and RCA terminals just visible along the rear edge, and the turquoise sphere glowing on the front panel

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