Chord Electronics ULTIMA INTEGRATED Amplifier

The Chord 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 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, centered around a spherical power on/off control with polychromatic lighting, flanked by illuminated volume and balance controls.

ULTIMA INTEGRATED is available to pre-order now (expected September)

Specifications

Frequency response

10 Hz-200 kHz +/- 3 dB

THD

0.002 % 20Hz-20 kHz

Signal to noise ratio

-105 dB on all inputs

Input impedance

100 kΩ

Output impedance

560 Ω

Input maximum voltage

10 V RMS

Output maximum voltage

17 V RMS

Gain

x1

Channel separation

100 dB

Operation voltage

80-250 V AC auto-switching 

Power consumption

40 W

Dimensions with included Integra legs:

Weight:

12.7 kg