Chord Electronics HUEI black

The HUEI phono preamplifier is compatible with both moving magnet (MM) and moving coil (MC) cartridges, offering compatibility with a wide range of cartridges. Huei’s low-noise, high-gain switching parameters are easily accessible via the front panel controls.

The Chord Huei features an advanced design that offers (for the first time in a Chord Electronics phono preamplifier) ultra-low noise microprocessor control. It also has a handy memory function. With multiple options for impedance matching, seven-level switchable gain, and a switchable rumble filter, the Chord Huei’s design offers complete compatibility.

Technical Specifications

Phono Stage

• Compatible with moving magnet (MM) and moving coil (MC)

Electrical Parameters

• Input Impedance
  • Moving Magnet: 47,000 Ω
  • Moving Coil: 100 Ω - 3,700 Ω, 12 adjustable positions
• Gain
  • Moving Magnet: 21 dB - 42 dB, 8 adjustable positions
  • Moving Coil: 49 dB - 68 dB, 8 adjustable positions
• Input Noise: 1.1 nV / Hz
• Maximum Output Voltage: 20 V RMS
• Output Impedance: 520 Ω (resistive)

Audio Performance

• Equalization Accuracy: ± 0.1 dB
• Frequency Response: 12 Hz to 25 kHz
• Switchable Noise Filter

Connectivity

• Inputs: 1 unbalanced stereo RCA input
• Outputs
  • 1 unbalanced stereo RCA output
  • 1 balanced stereo XLR output

Physical Characteristics

• Power Supply: 12 V - 100 V to 240 V, 50 / 60 Hz
• Dimensions (H × W × D): 4.5 × 16 × 8.8 cm
• Weight: 657 g

Included Accessories

• Huei User Manual
• Safety Instructions
• Cable Pouch
• 12 V / 2 A Switching Power Supply
• Grounding Plate