Chord Electronics Ultima Integrated Amplifier

The Chord Electronics Ultima Integrated is a class-leading 125-watt integrated amplifier benefitting from the latest dual-feed-forward error-correction topology, Chord Electronics’ legendary proprietary ultra-high-frequency power supplies, plus an unmistakable industrial aesthetic.

Designed by Chord Electronics’ founder, owner and chief engineer, John Franks, the advanced ULTIMA circuit monitors and immediately corrects audio signals before the output stage, for astonishing signal accuracy from a one-box integrated device.

The Chord Electronics Ultima Integrated also takes advantage of the very latest developments in advanced low-distortion power supplies – devices offering exceptionally low noise and outstanding amplifier operation – for even greater fidelity.

A four-input design, one fully balanced and three unbalanced, all enjoy individual buffering and are selectively filtered against potential ingress from radio frequency interference; selection switching is via microprocessor-controlled sealed relays.

The Ultima Integrated is the first new Chord Electronics integrated amplifier for seven years and remains the sole full-width integrated model in the range.

All metalwork is precision-machined from solid aircraft-grade aluminium, including Chord Electronics’ iconic Integra Legs. The fascia sports a 28-mm-thick front panel with a perfectly symmetrical aesthetic, centred around a spherical power on/off control with polychromatic lighting, flanked by illuminated volume and balance controls.

Technical Specifications 

Frequency response: 10 Hz-200 kHz +/- 3 dB

THD: 0.01 % 20 Hz-20 kHz

Signal-to-noise ratio: 90 dB on all inputs

Input impedance: 100 kΩ

Input maximum voltage: 3 V RMS

Output maximum voltage: 35 V RMS

Gain: 21dB

Channel separation: 100 dB

Operation voltage: 80-250 V AC auto-switching

Power output: 125 W into 8Ω

Power consumption: 200 W

Dimensions with included Integra legs: 13 cm(H) x 48 cm(W) x 38 cm(D)

Dimensions with optional side blocks (can not be stacked): 11 cm(H) x 43 cm(W) x 38 cm (D)

Weight: 14.75 kg