Chord CPM2600 integrated amp - Review & Blog

[dazzler9000]

Urrrmmmm, I'd like one of these now.....

How does it drive your speakers? as I'd be a little worried about the power rating. 120w doesn't seem that much compared to other amps.

[MartinT]

Chord frequently use Wilson Benesch speakers at their hi-fi shows. Seriously poor speakers (cold and harsh) and a mismatch with their equipment. I've often expressed my disappointment to them but they remain unmoved.

[jandl100]

Urrrmmmm, I'd like one of these now.....

How does it drive your speakers? as I'd be a little worried about the power rating. 120w doesn't seem that much compared to other amps.

Fine - it drives them with no problem, even on big scale stuff.

But then my old 15wpc Cary monoblocks did, too, as does my current 'other' amp a Croft 25wpc Series 5mk2S - my speakers seem very easy to please.

Must admit though, I'd have thought 120wpc is fine for most speakers in a 'normal' sized Brit listening room.

[MrAcoustat]

It's not about the quantity of watts, but more about the quality, and the Chord CPM-2600 is all that Quality, expensive yes but nice things always are being a frenchman from Quebec Canada, there is a saying in english that i believe in and that is ( YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR )

MrAcoustat Keep It Simple

[MrAcoustat]

[QUOTE=MrAcoustat;113163]It's not about the quantity of watts, but more about the quality, and the Chord CPM-2600 is all that Quality, expensive yes but nice things always are being a frenchman from Quebec Canada, there is a saying in english that i believe in and that is ( YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR )

MrAcoustat Keep It Simple

[MartinT]

Chord amps are beautifully (and expensively) finished but they are no bijous brand. They deliver huge amounts of very clean power with finess, detail, dynamics and soundstage. They make it all seem effortless, giving speakers the control they need and adding nothing to the sound. After 11 years of owning two models, I remain in awe of their abilities. Here's mine:

[The Black Adder]

My CPM 2600 sounds superb and has recently married an SPM 600 from London, a fine lass... Big boned!

Vertically bi-amped.

A new review is required me thinks as my Dali's are pushing some decent pressure now!

Agrees with Martin and summed up in a word... GRIP!

The sound is WOW!

Joe
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[jandl100]

My CPM 2600 sounds superb and has recently married an SPM 600 from London, a fine lass... Big boned!

Vertically bi-amped.

Eh! - you ol' devil. So you're now going 3-in-a-bed with my old Chord 2600?

Yup, I'll bet that sounds very fine - musical refinement and kick-ass power.

[MrAcoustat]

Ok i live in a condo and i don't listend very loud, my Acoustat's are 81db, that is very hard on an amp, but my Chord CPM-2600 makes them sing very very well, a have more power than i realy need, i'm happy that i went back to solid state because i realy think that tubes are for the wealthy, specialy with hard to drive speakers.

PS: You're right the Chord does'nt sound like tubes, but with the Acoustat's they make a great match.

[chris@panteg]

I visited the Chord room at Whittlebury , they were using some Jordan speakers .

I thought it was very impressive , the build quality and design is something else and that CD player is like a battleship ' yes its quite different to the Valve sound but hell i liked it.

I am now a fan and would love or lust to own a Chord amp ! probably the integrated.