[CoffeeOrTea]

Waiting for it

 

[Nostoi]

I don't know about Rolexes or any other "bling" watch, I'm more of a Casio man myself, but in any case - let's get back on track shall we, gentleman.

The Anni is forthcoming. According to one Twitter user, the actual retail price is 250 AUD rather than 2500 AUD. As I understand it, this would put it more in the budget market, which is a bit concerning (i.e., 150 Euros, if he's correct).

 

[enb141]

But what does this Anni does? is just a headphone amp or what else it does, how many inputs/outputs, what else has been leaked/published?

 

[Nostoi]

But what does this Anni does? is just a headphone amp or what else it does, how many inputs/outputs, what else has been leaked/published?

We don't know. But this thread allows us groundlessly speculate with minimal evidence, because that's part of the fun.

 

[Sense]

I don't know about Rolexes or any other "bling" watch, I'm more of a Casio man myself, but in any case - let's get back on track shall we, gentleman.

The Anni is forthcoming. According to one Twitter user, the actual retail price is 250 AUD rather than 2500 AUD. As I understand it, this would put it more in the budget market, which is a bit concerning (i.e., 150 Euros, if he's correct).

Weird...doesn't make sense for Chord to create a budget amp that looks like their mid-fi dac. Would probably be bad for their brand given that they have built their brand on mid-fi to summit-fi.

 

[genefruit]

Weird...doesn't make sense for Chord to create a budget amp that looks like their mid-fi dac. Would probably be bad for their brand given that they have built their brand on mid-fi to summit-fi.

I contend the original price 2500AUD is likely correct and would be in alignment with the qutest.

 

[Malevolent]

I don't know about Rolexes or any other "bling" watch, I'm more of a Casio man myself, but in any case - let's get back on track shall we, gentleman.

The Anni is forthcoming. According to one Twitter user, the actual retail price is 250 AUD rather than 2500 AUD. As I understand it, this would put it more in the budget market, which is a bit concerning (i.e., 150 Euros, if he's correct).

Mmm, despite this tweet, I'm of the opinion that the folks at headphonesty are simply mistaken. It's very unlike Chord to release a sub-$200 device, let alone a desktop amplifier. Their cheapest product, thus far, is a Mojo, and this little all-in-one retails for approximately $500. This is less than half of that, yet it appears to be a perfect match in size to a Qutest. It almost beggars belief that the company would ask users of a Qutest to pair a high-end DAC with a budget amplifier. It just doesn't sound like Chord at all.

 

[Nostoi]

Mmm, despite this tweet, I'm of the opinion that the folks at headphonesty are simply mistaken. It's very unlike Chord to release a sub-$200 device, let alone a desktop amplifier. Their cheapest product, thus far, is a Mojo, and this little all-in-one retails for approximately $500. This is less than half of that, yet it appears to be a perfect match in size to a Qutest. It almost beggars belief that the company would ask users of a Qutest to pair a high-end DAC with a budget amplifier. It just doesn't sound like Chord at all.

Agree - and with remarks above - almost certainly an error by Headphonesty. Not exactly surprising given the confusion surrounding the amp.

 

[enb141]

99% unlikely about that price, unless is made in china or is only a volume controller.

 

[Sense]

Someone from chord is probably lurking here and laughing at us.

 

[Nostoi]

Someone from chord is probably lurking here and laughing at us.

Probably. If so, hi

I did write to them and the chap who replied indicated they weren't terribly happy about the leak...

 

[GreenBow]

Does anyone know what this is? Is it just an amplifier, or an amp with a DAC in it?

 

[Nostoi]

Does anyone know what this is? Is it just an amplifier, or an amp with a DAC in it?

Just a plain old amp.

 

[Benno1988]

Mmm, despite this tweet, I'm of the opinion that the folks at headphonesty are simply mistaken. It's very unlike Chord to release a sub-$200 device, let alone a desktop amplifier. Their cheapest product, thus far, is a Mojo, and this little all-in-one retails for approximately $500. This is less than half of that, yet it appears to be a perfect match in size to a Qutest. It almost beggars belief that the company would ask users of a Qutest to pair a high-end DAC with a budget amplifier. It just doesn't sound like Chord at all.

Well I can order one. And it is most certainly going to cost me over 2000 AUD to do so.

They charge 500 AUD for the small frame that holds the Qutest and Huei together....

 

[Earbones]

Well I can order one. And it is most certainly going to cost me over 2000 AUD to do so.

They charge 500 AUD for the small frame that holds the Qutest and Huei together....

$500 AUD is a bargain. I’ve tested the Qutest and Huei both with and without the connecting frame… Put it this way- I listened via set of United Airlines complimentary headphones with the connecting frame, and a Utopia without the frame… the UA comp headphones easily bested the Utopia. Night and day difference.