Chord Ultima Integrated

The Chord Electronics Ultima Integrated is the company's first new full-width integrated amplifier in seven years, a 125W design that brings the ULTIMA dual feed-forward error-correction topology and Chord's legendary high-frequency power supplies into a single elegant chassis built to the same standards as the reference separates. Made in the UK.

Type and Technology

Integrated stereo amplifier, solid-state. ULTIMA dual feed-forward error-correction topology. Proprietary MOSFET output stage. High-frequency switch-mode power supply. Fully balanced circuitry. Four inputs: 1x balanced XLR, 3x unbalanced RCA, all individually buffered and RF-filtered via microprocessor-controlled sealed relays. Balanced XLR AV bypass. One balanced XLR stereo output. 12V trigger input and output. Remote control and Integra Legs included. Made in the UK.

Sound Character

Fast, dynamic, and accurate in the Chord tradition. The ULTIMA topology monitors and corrects the audio signal before the output stage, delivering the signal accuracy of a reference design in a single-box format. 125W at 8 ohms with 0.01% THD represents an impressive technical performance for an integrated amplifier.

Build and Finish

28mm-thick aircraft-grade aluminium fascia with symmetrical aesthetic centered on a spherical polychromatic power control. Solid aluminium chassis with Integra Legs in Argent Silver or Jett Black. Dimensions: 130 x 480 x 380mm with Integra Legs. 14.75kg. Made in the UK.

Best For

Audiophiles who want a single Chord Electronics component handling preamplification and power amplification at the ULTIMA performance level, with the option to add a separate preamp in the future by using the AV bypass.

What's in the Box

• Chord Ultima Integrated amplifier
• IR remote control
• Integra Legs (Argent Silver or Black)
• 10A IEC power cable
• AAA batteries (x2)
• Documentation

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