Chord Manual Power - Amps

CHORD
Power amplifiers
welcome
Thank you for buying a Chord product.
Before you start to enjoy using your Chord amplifier, please take a couple of
minutes to read how to connect your audio and visual equipment and speakers to
your power amplifier and how to maximise your listening experience.
user guide for power amplifiers

stereo power amplifiers
SPM 600
SPM 1200C
SPM 1200E
SPM 4000
SPM 5000
SPM 12000
mono power amplifiers

SPM 1400E
SPM 6000
multi-channel power amplifiers

SPM 603
SPM 1203
SPM 1900
SPM 2000
SPM 3005
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SPM 600, SPM 1200C, SPM 1200E, SPM 4000, SPM 5000
SPM 12000
The power amplifier is the heart of your system, and your Chord amplifier offers
stunning results providing effortless power across the whole spectrum of music’s
tonal span.

SPM 1400E, SPM 6000
Using two mono amplifiers instead of one stereo amplifier has the advantage that
each amplifier can be placed close to the loudspeaker it is driving which reduces
signal losses that occur in long lengths of loudspeaker cable.
multi-channel power
amplifiers
SPM 603, SPM 1203, SPM 1900, SPM 2000, SPM 3005
Chord’s multi-channel amplifiers offer the perfect solution for those seeking the
ultimate audio/visual surround system. A perfect home theatre setup can be achieved
by teaming up a Chord multi-channel amplifier with the Chord AV processor and
loudspeaker package.
Whether it is 5 channels, 6 channels or adding 3 channels to your existing hi-fi,

Chord makes the perfect solution for your demanding home theatre requirements.
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background
We want you to be confident using your new Chord amplifier.
You are probably an audiophile with extensive knowledge of audio equipment.
However, you may not be!
So in the following section we explain a few basics to help you get started, or get you
back up to speed if you are a little rusty.
connecting your equipment

Chord amplifiers are supplied with and designed to be connected using balanced
inputs. The interconnecting cables you use will depend on the available input and
output sockets on your other equipment. We have installed unbalanced inputs on all
Chord equipment, thus enabling you to mix Chord and other manufacturer’s
equipment.
PUSH Balanced inputs carry twice the strength of signal of unbalanced inputs and are able
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to be fed down long lengths of cable with less deterioration of signal. They are also
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less prone to interference than unbalanced inputs. Balanced inputs have three pins
and use Neutric XLR style connectors. Pin 1 is earth, pin 2 is positive and pin 3 is
negative.
Unbalanced inputs use RCA phono connectors which are gold plated with teflon
high performance dielectric insulators for optimum performance.
speakers
outputs
inputs power amplifier
outputs
pre-amplifier
inputs
CD player tuner audio source
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when setting up
To ensure that your Chord amplifier works efficiently and safely, please pay particular attention to the
following issues.
ventilation
Your Chord amplifier should have at least 5cm of clear space all around it to ensure a free flow of air at all times.
When driven continuously at well above average levels, the temperature at the back of the unit may exceed 50ºC.
This is normal and no cause for concern, although it does highlight the need for adequate ventilation around the
unit. We do not recommend that you place your amplifier directly on a carpet.
mains lead and plug

All Chord equipment comes supplied with the correct mains lead and plug. This should be used at all times.
if you need to fit a plug for UK/Europe

Connect the blue wire to the neutral terminal
Connect the brown wire to the live terminal
Connect the yellow/green wire to the earth terminal
if you need to fit a plug for US/Canada

Connect the white wire to the neutral terminal
Connect the black wire to the live terminal
Connect the green to the earth terminal
earthing issues in Europe

In some European countries a hum may occur if your amplifier is connected to mains sockets that do not have an
earth. If this is the case please ensure that:
1. Your amplifier is connected via a multi-way mains block which contains an earth point at each socket outlet. This
is to ensure that the chassis metalwork of each item is connected together.
2. We recommend that an earthing method for your building is implemented.
3. Use the connecting points on your Chord unit and connect to an available earth point.
safety warnings
It is important that your amplifier is earthed at all times via its own mains lead. Failure to do this may be hazardous.
The power supply components within the amplifier are designed to be operated at lethal voltages and energy levels.
Circuit designs that embody these components conform with applicable safety requirements. Precautions must be
taken to prevent accidental contact with power-line potentials. Do not connect grounded test equipment.
These units comply with EN 50081-1 and IEC 801/2
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connecting your SPM 600

You need to connect the outputs from your pre-amplifier to your power
amplifier and then connect your power amplifier to your loudspeakers. There are two
pairs of inputs. You can connect to either the XLR or RCA outputs, but not to both
types at the same time. All connections should be made with the power turned off.
connecting to your power amplifier using XLR style inputs:
Use XLR style connectors to connect:

• the Right output from your pre-amplifier to the Right balanced input
• the Left output from your pre-amplifier to the Left balanced input.
connecting to your power amplifier using unbalanced RCA style inputs

Use RCA style connectors to connect:
• the Right output of your pre-amplifier to the Right input phono socket
• the Left output of your pre-amplifier to the Left input phono socket.
connecting your loudspeakers

1. Connect one set of loudspeakers to Right A and Left A, matching +ve to +ve
and -ve to -ve on the amplifier and loudspeakers.
2. You can connect a second pair of loudspeakers to Right B and Left B. See
Figure A on page x.
3. You can use both A and B to bi-wire your loudspeakers if they allow. See Figure
B on page 21.
Note: The WBT rhodium plated 4mm speaker binding posts will accept 4mm
banana plugs (WBT-0645 or WBT-0644) or 6mm spades (WBT-0680). Making
connections using bare wire is not recommended.
RIGHT LEFT
A B A B
-ve BLACK
+ve RED
3 3
1 2 1 2
PUSH PUSH
RIGHT RIGHT MAINS LEFT LEFT

BALANCED INPUT INPUT INPUT BALANCED
INPUT PHONO PHONO INPUT
SOCKET SOCKET
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connecting your SPM 1200C

SPM 1200E
connecting to your power amplifier using XLR style inputs

• the Right output from your pre-amplifier to the Right balanced input
• the Left output from your pre-amplifier to the Left balanced input.

• the Right output from your pre-amplifier to the Right input phono socket
• the Left output from your pre-amplifier to the Left input phono socket.

1. Connect one set of loudspeakers to Right A and Left A, matching +ve to +ve
and -ve to -ve on the amplifier and loudspeakers.
2. You can connect a second pair of loudspeakers to Right B and Left B. See
Figure A on page x
3. You can use both A and B to bi-wire your loudspeakers if they allow. See Figure
B on page 21.
Note: The WBT gold plated 4mm speaker binding posts will accept 4mm banana
plugs (WBT-0645 or WBT-0644) or 6mm spades (WBT-0680). Making connections
using bare wire is not recommended.
RIGHT LEFT
A B A B
-ve BLACK
+ve RED
3 3
1 2 1 2
PUSH PUSH

SOCKET SOCKET
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SPM 5000

• the Right output of your pre-amplifier to the Right balanced input
• the Left output of your pre-amplifier to the Left balanced input.

• the Left output of your pre-amplifier to the Left input phono socket.

Connect your loudspeakers to the right and left binding posts, matching +ve to
+ve and -ve to -ve on amplifiers and loudspeakers.
RIGHT LEFT
A B A B
-ve BLACK
+ve RED
3 3
1 2 1 2
PUSH PUSH

SOCKET SOCKET
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The SPM 12000 is designed and must be used with both mains leads plugged into
suitable sockets. Ensure that the phase is the same for both leads.

• the Right output of your pre-amplifier to the Right balanced input
• the Left output of your pre-amplifier to the Left balanced input.

• connect the Left output of your pre-amplifier to the Left input phono socket.

Connect your loudspeakers to the right and left binding posts, matching +ve to
+ve and -ve to -ve on amplifiers and loudspeakers.
RIGHT LEFT
+ve -ve -ve +ve
3 3
1 2 1 2
PUSH PUSH

SOCKET SOCKET
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connecting your SPM 1400E

SPM 6000
You need to connect the outputs from your pre-amplifier to your power amplifiers
and then connect your power amplifiers to your loudspeakers. There are two pairs of
inputs. You can connect to either the XLR or RCA outputs, but not to both types at
the same time. All connections should be made with the power turned off.
The inputs can be connected as either inverting or non-inverting modes. Connect the
output from your Chord pre-amplifier to the right input to give an inverted output,
as is normal with other Chord amplifiers.
Connect the output from your pre-amplifier to the left input to give a non-inverting
output, when using other makes of amplifier.
As these amplifiers are of mono block construction you should only connect one
input. When using a pair of units you need to ensure that all inputs used are
non-inverting or both are inverting otherwise the loudspeakers will be out of phase.
Use XLR style connectors to connect the output of your pre-amplifier to the Right
balanced inverting input.

Use RCA style connectors to connect the output of your pre-amplifier to the Right
inverting input phono socket.

Connect your loudspeaker to the black and red binding posts.
To bi-wire using two mono power amplifiers see Figure D on page 22.
BLACK
RED
3 3
1 Ground 1 2 1 2 1 Ground
2 +ve PUSH PUSH
2 -ve
3 -ve 3 +ve
BALANCED INVERTING INPUT NON- BALANCED
INVERTING INPUT INVERTING NON-INVERTING
INPUT PHONO INPUT INPUT
SOCKET PHONO
SOCKET
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SPM 1203
You need to connect the outputs from your AV processor to your power amplifier
and then connect your power amplifier to your loudspeakers. There are three RCA
inputs. All connections should be made with the power turned off.
connecting to your power amp using unbalanced RCA style inputs

• the Right output of your AV processor to the Right input phono socket (green)
• connect the Centre output of your AV processor to the Centre input (red)
• connect the Left output of your AV processor to the Left input phono socket (blue).

Connect your loudspeakers to the following binding posts.
• right (green)
• centre (red)
• left (blue).
See Figure E on page 23.
RIGHT CENTRE LEFT
-VE
+VE
RIGHT CENTRE LEFT

INPUT INPUT INPUT
PHONO PHONO PHONO
SOCKET SOCKET SOCKET
MAINS
INPUT
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and then connect your power amplifier to your loudspeakers. There are five inputs.
All connections should be made with the power turned off.

• the Right front output from your AV processor to the Right front input phono
socket (green)
• the Centre output from your AV processor to the Centre input phono socket (red)
• the Left front output from your AV processor to the Left front input phono socket
(blue)
• the Right rear output from your AV processor to the Right rear input phono socket
(grey)
• the Left rear output from your AV processor to the Left rear input phono socket
(yellow).

Connect your loudspeakers to the following binding posts:
• right front (green)
• centre (red)
• left front (blue)
• right rear (grey)
• left rear (yellow)
See Figure F on page 24.
RIGHT CENTRE LEFT LEFT REAR
RIGHT CENTRE LEFT

INPUT INPUT INPUT MAINS RIGHT REAR
PHONO PHONO PHONO INPUT
SOCKET SOCKET SOCKET
RIGHT RIGHT
REAR REAR
INPUT INPUT
PHONO PHONO
SOCKET SOCKET
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and then connect your power amplifier to your loudspeakers. There are six inputs.
All connections should be made with the power turned off.

• the Right front output from your AV processor to the Right front input phono
socket (red)
• the Right middle output from your AV processor to the Right middle input phono
socket (silver)
• the Right rear output from your AV processor to the Right rear input phono socket
(green)
• the Left front output from your AV processor to the Left front input phono socket
(white)
• the Left middle output from your AV processor to the Left middle input phono
socket (blue)
• the Left rear output from your AV processor to the Left rear input phono socket
(yellow).

Connect your loudspeakers to the following binding posts:
• right front (red)
• right middle (silver)
• right rear (green)
• left front (white)
• left middle (blue)
• left rear (yellow).
RIGHT LEFT
RIGHT MIDDLE MIDDLE
LEFT
FRONT FRONT
RIGHT LEFT
REAR REAR
RIGHT RIGHT RIGHT MAINS LEFT LEFT LEFT

REAR FRONT MIDDLE INPUT MIDDLE FRONT REAR
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You need to connect the outputs from your AV processor to your power amplifier and
then connect your power amplifier to your loudspeakers. There are five pairs of
inputs that are split into two sections, the top for the front three speakers and the
bottom for the two rear speakers.
You can connect to either the XLR or RCA outputs, but not to both types at the
same time. All connections should be made with the power turned off.
There are also two RS232 ports for connection to a Creston™ or similar audio visual
remote control system. They are connected in parallel so that they can be used as
inputs or outputs to link to another piece of equipment.

• the Right front output from your AV processor to the Right front balanced input
• the Centre output from your AV processor to the Centre balanced input
• the Left front output from your AV processor to the Left front balanced input
• the Right rear output from your AV processor to the Right rear balanced input
• the Left rear output from your AV processor to the Left rear balanced input.

• the Right front output from your AV processor to the Right front phono socket
• the Centre output from your AV processor to the Centre phono socket
• the Left front output from your AV processor to the Left front phono socket
• the Right rear output from your AV processor to the Right rear phono socket
• the Left rear output from your AV processor to the Left rear phono socket

Connect your loudspeakers to the right front, centre, left front, rear right and rear left
binding posts.
See Figure F on page 24.
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RIGHT
+VE -VE INPUT
CENTRE PHONO
SOCKET
-VE -VE
RIGHT LEFT
+VE +VE
RS232 RS232
PORT PORT
3 3 3
1 2 1 2 1 2
PUSH PUSH PUSH
RIGHT RIGHT CENTRE LEFT LEFT

BALANCED INPUT BALANCED INPUT BALANCED
INPUT PHONO INPUT PHONO INPUT
SOCKET SOCKET
REAR RIGHT REAR LEFT
-VE -VE
+VE +VE
3 3
1 2 1 2
PUSH PUSH
REAR REAR MAINS REAR REAR

RIGHT RIGHT INPUT LEFT LEFT
BALANCED INPUT INPUT BALANCED
SOCKET SOCKET
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Crestron Remote Control

System™ for the SPM 3005
setup
You can use the Crestron system to remotely switch on your SP3005 from standby
and back to standby again. To do this you need to enter the following codes In
capital letters) for the remote:
For amplifier ‘On’ use CA0
For amplifier ‘Off’ use CA1
The following communications modes must also be set:

Baud: 9600
Stop Bit: 1
No Parity
using the remote control function

In order for the remote to turn your amplifier off and on from standby, the power
button on the amplifier must be turned on. When you use the remote you will
experience a delay of about 12 seconds, this is to allow the amplifier to stabilise.
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everyday use of the SPM 600
SPM 1200C
SPM 1200E
SPM 1400E
SPM 6000
turning on your amplifier
1. When you plug your amplifier into the mains the power indicator on the front
panel will glow red which means that the amplifier is in standby mode.
2. Press the power button beneath the power indicator and it will then glow green
indicating that the amplifier is ready for use.
3. If you then press speaker button A or B there will be a delay of about 12 seconds
before you hear the signal. This is to allow the amplifier to stabilise. The
loudspeaker indicators (A or B) on the front panel will then illuminate blue.
automatic shutdown
1. If there is a major overload or short circuit the amplifier will shut down
automatically and the power indicator will fade and switch to red. The amplifier
should be immediately switched off at the mains.
2. When the fault has been rectified the amplifier can be switched on and will power
up as usual. You should wait at least two minutes before turning the amplifier on
again at the mains to allow the power supply protection circuitry to reset itself.
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SPM 5000
SPM 12000
3. There will be a delay of about 12 seconds before you hear the signal. This is to
allow the amplifier to stabilise.
4. The left and right channel indicators light up to show clipping (distortion of the
signal). When the first indicator lights up it means you are just below the onset of
clipping. Full clip is shown by the red indicator lighting up. To prevent clipping
reduce the level of the input source.
automatic shutdown
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SPM 1203
3. Press the C (centre) button and the L/R (left/right) button for home cinema sound
or turn off the centre speaker if you are listening to a stereo audio source such as a
CD. There will be a delay of about 12 seconds before you hear the signal. This is
to allow the amplifier to stabilise.
automatic shutdown
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SPM 2000
3. Press the Front button and the Amb (Ambient) button for home cinema sound or
turn off the Ambient speakers if you are listening to a stereo audio source such as
a CD. There will be a delay of about 12 seconds before you hear the signal. This is
to allow the amplifier to stabilise.
automatic shutdown
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3. There will be a delay of about 12 seconds before you hear the signal. This is to
allow the amplifier to stabilise. The red indicator will illuminate.
4. The five blue indicators light up to show if clipping (distortion of the signal)
occurs on each of the five channels. To prevent clipping reduce the level of the
input source.
automatic shutdown
should be switched off immediately at the mains.
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wiring diagrams
speakers A speakers B
outputs
inputs
L R
pre-amplifier
Figure A: Using your system to run two sets of loudspeakers in different rooms
outputs
inputs
L R
pre-amplifier
Figure B: Bi-wiring your main loudspeakers using one power amplifier
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t
A A A A
outputs outputs
inputs inputs
L R L R
pre-amplifier
Figure C: Bi-amping using two identical power amplifiers
A B A B
outputs outputs
inputs inputs
L R
pre-amplifier
Figure D: Bi-wiring using mono amplifiers
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FRONT LEFT CENTRE FRONT RIGHT
outputs outputs
inputs inputs
pre-amplifier A/V processor
tuner
REAR LEFT REAR RIGHT
Figure E: Adding 3 channels to a stereo system
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FRONT LEFT CENTRE FRONT RIGHT
outputs
inputs
A/V processor
tuner
REAR LEFT REAR RIGHT

Figure F: Using a 5 channel amplifier
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maintenance
cleaning
To clean finger marks and other blemishes from your amplifier spray clear glass
cleaner onto a soft lint free cloth and then use the cloth to gently clean your amplifier.
servicing
There are no user serviceable parts in your Chord amplifier, and it should only be
serviced by Chord Electronics Limited or their expressly approved Service Agents.
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frequently asked questions
My amplifier is switched on but there is no sound
Have you pressed the correct speaker switch?
The amplifier is on and the switches are on but there is no sound coming out
Have you pressed the correct output from your pre-amplifier.
The sound is vague and ill defined

Check that both loudspeakers are connected in phase (+ve to +ve and -ve to -ve) on
both sides.
There is a buzzing sound coming from the loudspeakers

The system may not be properly earthed or the interconnect cables may be running
near to mains cables.
I have bi-amped my loudspeakers but my amplifiers keep shutting down as soon as I

turn them on
Have you removed the bi-wire links in the back of the loudspeakers?
I have connected my 3 channel amplifier to my processor and the main left and right
out of my AV processor in to my hi-fi, but there is very little sound coming out of the
left and right speakers
Have you set the volume on your stereo pre-amplifier to the correct gain to match the
other channels in the system?
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power amplifiers technical information
SPM 600 SPM 1200C
output power 130W rms per channel 315W rms per channel
@0.05% into 8Ω @0.02% into 8Ω
170W rms per channel into 4Ω 470W rms per channel into 4Ω
Thermal limitation only, Thermal limitation only,
1 channel driven 1 channel driven
dynamic headroom 200W rms per channel into 8Ω 440W rms per channel into 8Ω
frequency response -1dB, 0.2Hz to 46kHz -1dB, 0.2Hz to 41kHz

(8 ohms) -3dB, 0.1Hz to 77kHz -3dB, 0.1Hz to 89kHz
frequency response -1dB, 0.2Hz to 39kHz -1dB, 0.2Hz to 41kHz

signal to noise ratio better than -103dB, better than -103dB,

‘A’ weighted two thirds power ‘A’ weighted two thirds power
channel separation better than 95dB better than 90dB
pre-amplifier 2 x gold-plated fully balanced 2 x gold-plated fully balanced

input connections XLR sockets. 2 x gold-plated XLR sockets. 2 x gold-plated
RCA phono sockets, unbalanced RCA phono sockets, unbalanced
input impedence 100kΩ. Unbalanced/Balanced 56kΩ. Unbalanced, 112Ω Balanced
input capacitance <30pf <30pf
output impedence 0.02Ω 0.03Ω
output inductance 2.6µH 2.6µH
output connections 8 x 4mm rhodium binding posts 8 x 4mm gold WBT binding posts
(2 pairs A, 2 pairs B) (2 pairs A, 2 pairs B)
slew rate 70V per µS, 1kHz 70V per µS, 1kHz
20V square wave 20V square wave
gain 30dB 30dB
stability unconditional unconditional
dimensions 420mm (w) x 355mm (d) x 88mm (h) 480mm (w) x 355mm (d) x 165mm (h)
(fitted with integra legs)
weight 9kg 20kg

(13kg with 4 leg integra) (24kg with 4 leg integra)
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SPM 1200E SPM 1400E
output power 350W rms per channel 480W rms per channel
@ 0.02% into 8Ω @ 0.02% into 8Ω
frequency response -1dB, 0.2Hz to 41kHz as 1200E

(8 ohms) -3dB, 0.1Hz to 89kHz
frequency response -1dB, 0.2Hz to 41kHz as 1200E

signal to noise ratio better than -103dB, as 1200E

‘A’ weighted two thirds power
channel separation better than 90dB as 1200E
pre-amplifier 2 x gold-plated fully balanced as 1200E

input connections XLR sockets. 2 x gold-plated
RCA phono sockets, unbalanced
input impedence 56kΩ. Unbalanced, 112Ω Balanced as 1200E
input capacitance <30pf as 1200E
output impedence 0.03Ω as 1200E
output inductance 2.6µH as 1200E
output connections 8 x WBT binding posts 4 x WBT binding posts

(2 pairs A, 2 pairs B) (2 pairs A, 2 pairs B)
slew rate 70V per µS, 1kHz as 1200E

20V square wave
gain 30dB as 1200E
stability unconditional as 1200E
dimensions 420mm (w) x 355mm (d) x 150mm (h) as 1200E
dimensions 480mm (w) x 355mm (d) x 185mm (h) as 1200E

(fitted with integra)
weight 22kg 24kg

(26kg with 4 leg integra) (28kg with 4 leg integra)
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SPM 4000 SPM 5000
output power 2 x 490W rms per channel 2 x 580W rms per channel
@ 0.05% distortion into 8Ω @ 0.05% distortion into 8Ω
2 x 810W rms per channel 2 x 900W rms per channel
frequency response -1dB, 0.2Hz to 41kHz -1dB, 0.2Hz to 46KHz




input impedence 100kΩ. Unbalanced or Balanced 100kΩ. Unbalance or Balanced
output connections 8 x gold-plated WBT binding posts 8 x gold-plated WBT binding posts
gain 30dB 33dB
weight 40kg 55kg
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SPM 6000 SPM 12000
output power 750W rms per channel 2 x 800W rms per channel
1500W rms per channel into 4Ω 2 x 1600W rms per channel
3000W rms per channel into 2Ω 2 x 3200W rms per channel
Thermal limitation only Thermal limitation only,
1 channel driven



channel separation better than 95dB

input impedence 100kΩ. Unbalanced, 50kΩ Balanced 100kΩ. Unbalanced or Balanced
output connections 4 x gold-plated WBT binding posts 4 x gold-plated WBT heavy duty locking
binding posts
gain 30dB 30dB
weight 48kg 90kg
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SPM 603 SPM 1203
output power 1 x 200W rms per channel 1 x 330W rms per channel
2 x 130W rms per channel 2 x 250W rms per channel
dynamic headroom 1 x 270W rms into 8Ω 1 x 440W rms into 8Ω

2 x 170W rms into 8Ω 2 x 330W rms into 8Ω
frequency response -1dB, 0.2Hz to 46KHz -1dB, 0.2Hz to 46KHz

frequency response -1dB, 0.2Hz to 39KHz -1dB, 0.2Hz to 39KHz


pre-amplifier 3 x gold-plated custom gold-plated 3 x gold-plated custom gold-plated

input connections RCA style phono sockets RCA style phono sockets
input impedence 100kΩ. Unbalanced or Balanced 100kΩ. Unbalanced or Balanced
output connections 6 x 4mm rhodium binding posts 6 x 4mm rhodium binding posts
gain 30dB 30dB
weight 10kg 14kg
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SPM 1900 SPM 2000
output power 4 x 130W rms per channel + 6 x 160W rms per channel @ 0.05% distortion
1 x 160W rms per channel into 8Ω
@ 0.05% distortion into 8Ω 2 x 200W rms per channel @ 0.05% distortion
4 x 170W + 1 x 200W into 4Ω into 8Ω
thermal limitation only, 1 channel driven thermal limitation only, 1 channel driven



pre-amplifier 5 x gold-plated RCA style Phono sockets 6 x gold-plated RCA style Phono sockets
input connections
input impedence 100kΩ 100kΩ.
output connections 10 x gold-plated binding posts 12 x gold-plated WBT binding posts
gain 30dB 33dB
weight 18kg 18kg
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SPM 3005
output power 4 x 300W rms per channel @ 0.05% distortion

into 8Ω
1 x 350W rms per channel @ 0.05% distortion
into 8Ω
thermal limitation only, 1 channel driven
dynamic headroom 1 x 440W rms into 8Ω

4 x 390W
frequency response -1dB, 0.2Hz to 46KHz

frequency response -1dB, 0.2Hz to 39KHz

signal to noise ratio better than -103dB,

‘A’ weighted two thirds power
channel separation better than 95dB
pre-amplifier 5 x fully balanced XLR sockets

input connections 5 x gold-plated RCA style Phono sockets
input impedence 100kΩ. Unbalanced or Balanced
input capacitance <30pf
output impedence 0.01Ω
output inductance 1.6µH
output connections 10 x gold-plated WBT binding posts
slew rate 70V per µS, 1kHz

20V square wave
gain 30dB
stability unconditional
dimensions 420mm (w) x 335mm (d) x 320mm (h)
weight 40kg
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Chord Electronics Limited
The Pumphouse
Farleigh Lane
East Farleigh
Kent ME16 9NB
Tel: +44 (0) 1622 721444

Fax: +44 (0) 1622 721555
Email: [email protected]
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user guide for power amplifiers

mono power amplifiers

multi-channel power amplifiers

mono power amplifiers

Whether it is 5 channels, 6 channels or adding 3 channels to your existing hi-fi,

connecting your equipment

CD player tuner audio source

mains lead and plug

if you need to fit a plug for UK/Europe

if you need to fit a plug for US/Canada

earthing issues in Europe

These units comply with EN 50081-1 and IEC 801/2

connecting your SPM 600

connecting to your power amplifier using XLR style inputs:

Use XLR style connectors to connect:

connecting to your power amplifier using unbalanced RCA style inputs

connecting your loudspeakers

RIGHT RIGHT MAINS LEFT LEFT

connecting your SPM 1200C

connecting to your power amplifier using XLR style inputs

Use XLR style connectors to connect:

connecting to your power amplifier using unbalanced RCA style inputs

connecting your loudspeakers

RIGHT RIGHT MAINS LEFT LEFT

connecting your SPM 4000

connecting to your power amplifier using XLR style inputs

Use XLR style connectors to connect:

connecting to your power amplifier using unbalanced RCA style inputs

connecting your loudspeakers

RIGHT RIGHT MAINS LEFT LEFT

connecting your SPM 12000

connecting to your power amplifier using XLR style inputs

Use XLR style connectors to connect:

connecting to your power amplifier using unbalanced RCA style inputs

connecting your loudspeakers

+ve -ve -ve +ve

RIGHT RIGHT MAINS LEFT LEFT

connecting your SPM 1400E

connecting to your power amplifier using XLR style inputs

connecting to your power amplifier using unbalanced RCA style inputs

connecting your loudspeakers

connecting your SPM 603

connecting to your power amp using unbalanced RCA style inputs

connecting your loudspeakers

See Figure E on page 23.

RIGHT CENTRE LEFT

RIGHT CENTRE LEFT

connecting your SPM 1900

connecting to your power amplifier using unbalanced RCA style inputs

connecting your loudspeakers

See Figure F on page 24.

RIGHT CENTRE LEFT LEFT REAR

RIGHT CENTRE LEFT

connecting your SPM 2000

connecting to your power amplifier using unbalanced RCA style inputs

connecting your loudspeakers

RIGHT RIGHT RIGHT MAINS LEFT LEFT LEFT

connecting your SPM 3005