[Sense]

I’m not a fan of the TT2 sound either, much prefer the Mojo.

What don’t you like about the TT2 dac sound? Just curious.

 

[genefruit]

https://chordelectronics.co.uk/product/anni

 

[Nostoi]

Live:

https://www.whathifi.com/news/chord...op-amplifier-for-both-headphones-and-speakers

https://darko.audio/2021/09/chords-anni-a-headphone-10wpc-loudspeaker-amplifier/

https://www.stereonet.com/uk/news/c...-s26BhCO4JTYckN69YzE7MA0C4Rbi34mjfxJXKF4LNNsU

Etc.

 

[Nostoi]

 

[JaquesGelee]

woah, like Qutest form, but should be bigger I guess

Same Formfactor, cause there is also a rack available.

 

[Currawong]

Allow me to add my summary, with press photos here: https://www.hear.audio/2021/09/21/chord-announces-new-qutest-sized-anni-headphone-amplifier/

 

[musicday]

Just beautiful, now guys get the headphones and speakers ready.

 

[CoachB]

Just found this on an Australian shop, is it real or fake?

Real just received email from Chord two days ago

 

[Sense]

Sooo...is that stack rack $395 per section? Or do you get two sections with it?

Feels like $800 for a plastic rack for the qutest/anni is a little unreasonable. Can't imagine it's per part...but it's chord...so I have to ask.

 

[alxw0w]

Sooo...is that stack rack $395 per section? Or do you get two sections with it?

Feels like $800 for a plastic rack for the qutest/anni is a little unreasonable. Can't imagine it's per part...but it's chord...so I have to ask.

It's not plastic. It's aluminium.
Nevertheless - yes a bit expensive

 

[alekc]

This may make me reconsider Qutest for desktop rig. Finally one can say it is Chord house sound when comparing to other dacs and headphone amps. I like minimalistic design and speaker output makes Anni even more interesting.

 

[HiFiHawaii808]

It was really nice to see a product announcement from Chord. I got an email, too. This Anni product in conjunction with the Qutest looks like a winner. If I didn't already have both a Hugo 2 and 2go and a TT2, I would consider buying the Qutest + Anni as a desktop solution.

I rarely use my Hugo 2 anymore because I have found that I much prefer DAPs given their superior application and networking support. The Hugo 2 has great sound, but it is neither designed well as a portable / transportable solution, nor is it a great desktop solution with its cabling requirements. Qutest + Anni provides a more affordable solution to the TT2 and positions Chord where they are actually strong.

 

[Slim1970]

It was really nice to see a product announcement from Chord. I got an email, too. This Anni product in conjunction with the Qutest looks like a winner. If I didn't already have both a Hugo 2 and 2go and a TT2, I would consider buying the Qutest + Anni as a desktop solution.

I rarely use my Hugo 2 anymore because I have found that I much prefer DAPs given their superior application and networking support. The Hugo 2 has great sound, but it is neither designed well as a portable / transportable solution, nor is it a great desktop solution with its cabling requirements. Qutest + Anni provides a more affordable solution to the TT2 and positions Chord where they are actually strong.

I’m with you. My Hugo 2 rarely leaves the house and stays plugged up. I’m using the Hugo 2 as DAC/Preamp for my Burson Timekeeper. The Qutest plus Anni with that nice stand looks like a winner. Do I sell my Hugo 2 and pick up the Qutest and Anni is the question I’m asking myself?

 

[HiFiHawaii808]

I’m with you. My Hugo 2 rarely leaves the house and stays plugged up. I’m using the Hugo 2 as DAC/Preamp for my Burson Timekeeper. The Qutest plus Anni with that nice stand looks like a winner. Do I sell my Hugo 2 and pick up the Qutest and Anni is the question I’m asking myself?

That exact thought crossed my mind this morning as well. But, I already have a Hugo TT2, so that's not likely. I just got my Hugo 2 out and I am listening to my Oriolus Isabellae IEMs with it and it sounds great. I have been using DAPs so much over the past few months that I forgot just how much I love the sound of the Hugo 2.

 

[GreenBow]

Sooo...is that stack rack $395 per section? Or do you get two sections with it?

Feels like $800 for a plastic rack for the qutest/anni is a little unreasonable. Can't imagine it's per part...but it's chord...so I have to ask.

It's not plastic. It's aluminium.
Nevertheless - yes a bit expensive

If I bought the Anni, I would not buy the wrack, as gorgeous as it looks with Anni and Qutest. I would put the Anni in arms reach, and the Qutest to rear of the desk out of the way.


Anyway it's a case of waiting for reviews now, or auditioning for those interested. Going by Ultima reviews though, it should be at a good amplifier. £1200 worth, waits to be seen but I am optimistic even though I don't need one.