Chord Electronics Huei

The Chord Electronics Huei is a high-performance phono stage meticulously designed to integrate turntables into modern audio systems with exceptional precision. Entirely conceived, engineered, and manufactured in Great Britain, Huei embodies over 30 years of Chord Electronics’ amplifier-building expertise, offering the same high standards of amplification the brand is renowned for.

Designed to support both Moving Magnet (MM) and Moving Coil (MC) cartridges, Huei is compatible with a wide range of turntables. With comprehensive gain and impedance-matching options, it provides extraordinary flexibility for audiophiles and enthusiasts alike. Huei’s user-friendly front-panel controls allow seamless adjustment of gain and impedance, catering to diverse cartridge requirements and offering high- and low-gain switching settings for optimal performance.

Huei introduces ultra-low-noise microprocessor control to Chord Electronics’ phono preamp range, offering features such as a convenient memory function and an eight-stage switchable gain system. A switchable rumble filter adds further versatility, ensuring optimal sound quality by eliminating unwanted low-frequency noise.

The Huei’s design is as striking as it is functional. Precision-machined from solid aircraft-grade aluminum, it shares the same compact and robust form factor as the Qutest DAC, complete with a top-mounted viewing window that reveals the illuminated electronics inside. The design incorporates Chord’s signature polychromatic control spheres, allowing intuitive access to key features such as gain and impedance settings, MM/MC selection, and the rumble filter.

Huei supports both unbalanced (RCA) and balanced (XLR) outputs, providing seamless integration with a variety of audio systems. A high-quality 12V external power supply ensures consistent performance, while additional accessories like a grounding plate and gain/impedance reference card make setup effortless.

Stylish, compact, and powerful, the Chord Electronics Huei offers an elegant solution for turntable enthusiasts seeking exceptional sound quality and system integration.

Key Features

• MM/MC Compatibility: Works with both Moving Magnet and Moving Coil cartridges.
• Ultra-Low-Noise Microprocessor Control: Ensures quiet and precise operation with a memory function.
• Impedance and Gain Adjustments: Comprehensive user-selectable options for optimized performance.
• Switchable Rumble Filter: Eliminates unwanted low-frequency noise.
• Illuminated Polychromatic Control Spheres: Provides intuitive operation with visual feedback.
• Balanced and Unbalanced Outputs: Ensures compatibility with a wide range of amplifiers and systems.
• Aircraft-Grade Aluminium Chassis: Durable, resonance-free design with a modern aesthetic.