Chord Symphonic

The Chord Electronics Symphonic is a Moving Coil phono preamplifier with fully balanced circuitry, selectable gain and impedance, and Chord's signature high-frequency switch-mode power supply, designed for demanding Moving Coil cartridges and systems where a balanced signal path from stylus to preamplifier matters. Made in the UK.

Type and Technology

Moving Coil phono preamplifier, solid-state. Fully balanced circuitry from input to output. Selectable gain: 40dB to 80dB in switchable steps for compatibility with any MC cartridge output level. Selectable impedance: 4.7 ohms, 33 ohms, 100 ohms. RIAA equalization accuracy: +/-0.1dB from 12Hz to 25kHz. Switchable rumble filter at -24dB per octave below 50Hz. Chord's high-frequency switch-mode power supply for fast transient response and efficient operation. Balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA inputs and outputs simultaneously available. Input noise: 1.5nV/Hz. Made in the UK.

Sound Character

Clean, neutral, and dynamically transparent, the Symphonic's fully balanced circuitry and Chord's HF power supply deliver a low noise floor and fast, accurate response that reveals what an MC cartridge is genuinely capable of. The wide gain range and impedance options make it genuinely universal for any Moving Coil cartridge, from the most common high-output MCs to the most demanding low-output designs.

Build and Finish

Solid aluminum chassis at 333.5 x 59 x 142mm and 6kg. Available to match other Chord Electronics components. Made in the UK.

Best For

Vinyl listeners with Moving Coil cartridges who want a properly configurable phono stage with fully balanced circuitry and Chord's engineering pedigree, particularly those integrating into a balanced Chord electronics system.

What's in the Box

• Chord Symphonic phono preamplifier
• Power cable
• Documentation

Specifications