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Operation 3.0

Anni V.1
Gain

Anni benefits from a two-stage (high and low) gain function on the
Manual
loudspeaker outputs (only) to suit a wide range of partnering speakers.
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Press the gain button to alternate between low (blue) and high (red) gain
modes, allowing 3 seconds to switch between modes.

When using either of the headphone outputs, Anni is automatically

switched to low gain mode. If when inserting headphones Anni was
previously set to high gain (red) the gain sphere will show purple, before
reverting back to red when the headphones are removed. If low gain (blue)
was previously selected, the gain sphere will remain blue and continue to
display blue when the headphones are disconnected.

If using Anni with Qutest, ensure Qutest’s output voltage is set no higher
than 2 V. The Qutest manual describes how to set output voltage.

Placement

Anni benefits from extensive casework ventilation and a cooling fan for
demanding environments. Always ensure Anni is used in a well-ventilated
setting, away from direct sunlight and heat sources, and has sufficient
space around the unit.

Chord Electronics’ Qutest Stand System (available separately) has been

designed to perfectly house Anni. Otherwise, care should be taken not to
stack other units on Anni.

Support

If you need support, in the first instance, please contact your supplying
retailer who will be best placed to assist you. If you need additional help
beyond that of your retailer, please visit our support page: chordelectronics.
co.uk/get-support

Specifications

Power output 10 W 8 ohms

THD 0.02 %
Signal to noise -92 dB
Noise floor -110 dB
Frequency response 5 Hz-60 kHz
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General operation and 1.0 Connections and 2.0 Operation 3.0

important information controls

Introduction Power connection Power on/off 3.1

Anni is a next-generation ‘headphone amplifier+’ that complements the high Anni is supplied with an external power supply and has been designed to With connections successfully made (as per section 2.0), and volume set to
quality of our multi-award-winning Qutest DAC and Huei phono stage. We be permanently connected to a power source. Connect the included 15 V supply zero, press the power button. The button will display green, before settling
took a different approach to the design and created a powerful headphone to Anni. If hum occurs, use the ground terminal to connect to an available on cyan. Pressing the power button again puts the unit in standby; the
amplifier+ which belies its compact dimensions: Anni is also capable of driving earth point. Always set the volume to zero before playback and before button will display red.
loudspeakers, regardless of size. connecting/removing headphones.
Note: if either of the headphone outputs are connected, the power button
Accurately controlled across the entire audio bandwidth with extraordinary will display green to show the speaker output has been disconnected. If the
low frequency capability, Anni’s protection circuitry allows for the delivery of Inputs 2.1 headphones are then removed, the power button will revert to cyan and the
enormous peak current outputs for its size whilst avoiding overdrive; it does this speaker output will become active.
Connect to any line level source component using a standard RCA cable.
differently to other amplifiers on a half-cycle by half-cycle basis. If the output
of the amp is being over-driven, Anni will detect it and collapse the waveform
on each over-driven, half-cycle. So not clipping like other amplifiers but instead
going from a completely undistorted waveform to one that is missing half-cycles
i.e. it becomes heavily distorted suddenly until the level is slightly reduced. Then Select an input 3.2
the music signal will totally recover without any harm occurring to the amplifier
or speaker, with the music being once again undistorted. Select input 1 or 2 by pushing the volume knob sequentially. Input 1 is
indicated by a blue LED ring, input 2 is red.

Connections and controls 2.0

Input 1 Input 2
Rear
Ground terminal
Connecting to loudspeakers 2.2

Connect to the loudspeaker using 4 mm banana-plug-terminated speaker

cable, observing polarity.
Input 1 Input 2

Amplifier operation 3.3

15 V DC power input Line level inputs 1 and 2 12 V DC output
With connections successfully made and with volume set to zero, select the
Speaker output right Speaker output left input, press play on the chosen source and adjust Anni’s volume accordingly.
Right speaker Left speaker
channel channel
channel channel

Front
Connecting to headphones 2.3
Headphone operation 3.4
Using the front two outputs, connect headphones with 6.35 mm (1/4-
inch) or 3.5 mm terminations to Anni and the output will automatically be Anni has both 6.35 mm (1/4 inch) and 3.5 mm headphone outputs, which
selected. The volume controls both headphone outputs simultaneously: they can be used both individually or simultaneously meaning two can listen.
are not independently controllable. With the volume set to zero, connect to one or both headphone outputs and
slowly increase the volume.

Note: if connecting headphones when music is already playing through

the loudspeakers, a short delay will be experienced before the headphone
6.35 mm (1/4 inch)
Gain Power output becomes active (to protect the amp). In addition, low gain will be
button button
headphone output automatically selected. Removing the headphones (with speakers still
3.5 mm headphone output connected) will revert the output signal back to the speakers.

Volume control/input 6.35 mm 3.5 mm

select headphone headphone