CHORD ELECTRONICS Ultima Integrated Amplifier

The 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.

FEATURES

Inputs: 1x stereo balanced XLR inputs, 3x stereo unbalanced RCA

Outputs: 1x stereo XLR

1x stereo balanced XLR AV bypass input

1 x 12 V trigger output/input

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)