Five years since the introduction of ULTIMA, Chord Electronics’ most accomplished amplifier topology in its history, founder/owner John Franks has trickled the technology down into a full-width integrated amplifier for the first time, setting new performance standards for single-box amplification.

Chord Ultima 5 Integrated Amplifier:
Type: Solid-State Integrated Stereo Amplifier
Amplifier Topology: Class A/B

Power Output:
Rated Output Power: 300W RMS per channel into 8Ω, 500W RMS per channel into 4Ω

Distortion & Performance:
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): 0.005%
Frequency Response: -1dB at 0.5Hz – 100kHz
Gain: 30dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (S/N): >110dB (A-Weighted)
Damping Factor: >200 at 1kHz

Input Section:
Analog Inputs: 1 × Stereo Pair Gold Plated Balanced (XLR), 1 × Stereo Pair Gold Plated Unbalanced (RCA)
Control Input: 1 × 12v Trigger Input (Chord Electronics Auto Start)
Input Impedance: 47 kΩ

Output Section:
Speaker Outputs: 1 × Pair of High Quality, High Current, Gold Plated Binding Posts

General Specifications:
Power Consumption: Full Power – 2000 W, Standby – 10 W
Dimensions with Included Integra Legs (H×W×D): 18cm × 48cm × 36cm (180mm × 480mm × 360mm)
Dimensions with Optional Side Blocks (H×W×D): 15cm × 42cm × 36cm (150mm × 420mm × 360mm)
Weight: 22.4 kg
Finish: Brushed Aluminum Front Panel (Black or Silver)

Included Accessories:
Remote Control, Power Cable, Integra Legs

Additional Features:
Trigger Input: 12V for system automation and auto-start
High Current Design: Robust power supply and output stage