Chord Electronics Ultima 5

£11,000.00

ULTIMA 5 is a progression of their most famous stereo power amplifier, the legendary SPM 1200 MK II

Chord Electronics Ultima 5

300 Watt Stereo Power amplifier

ULTIMA 5 is a progression of their most famous stereo power amplifier, the legendary SPM 1200 MK II (widely considered to be the definitive Chord Electronics amplifier).

Now incorporating their latest-generation ULTIMA circuit topology, the new ULTIMA 5 is set to become a future classic.

Considered to offer the ideal balance between performance and price, the ULTIMA 5 offers an impressively affordable 300 watts – enough to drive all but the most demanding loudspeakers.

The ULTIMA 5 has built upon the inherent strengths of the SPM 1200 MK II and taken performance to the next level.

By implementing their advanced dual-feed-forward error-correction, topology incorporating their own advanced concepts in ultra-high-frequency power supplies, they have been able to deliver supremely fast and powerful performance, with an extraordinarily high peak output current (the speed at which dynamic peaks can be delivered), bringing astonishing dynamics, timing accuracy and, as a result, unrivalled musicality.

Add to that Chord’s low-distortion amplifier circuitry with their own proprietary lateral-structure dual-die MOSFETs and the ULTIMA 5 is able to drive loudspeaker loads effortlessly, with clarity and precision.

The ULTIMA 5 has an incredible 32 proprietary MOSFET power devices which demand the most advanced and refined drive circuitry, suitably devoid of sound-degrading components.

ULTIMA is a truly unprecedented amplifier topology with exceptional performance and is one of the most advanced amplifier technologies in the world.

Benefiting from a redesigned fascia featuring John Franks’ latest aesthetic, the precision CNC-machined fascia is made from aircraft-grade aluminium and features a reassuringly solid 28-mm thick front panel, enhanced by a recessed spherical polycarbonate power button that illuminates for standby and operation modes; a discreet, hidden front panel switch, located in the vertical split line, enables dimmable lighting.

The amplifier’s rear panels contain both balanced and unbalanced connections, high-quality loudspeaker terminals, a 12 V trigger and a C-19-type IEC.

Key Features of the Chord Electronics Ultima 5

Inputs:

1x Stereo Pair of Gold Plated Balanced XLR Inputs

1x Stereo Pair of Gold Plated Unbalanced RCA Inputs

1x 12v Trigger Input – Chord Electronics Auto Start

Output:

1x Pair of High Quality, High Current, Gold Plated Type Speaker Terminals

Specifications of the Chord Electronics Ultima 5

Output Power:

300W RMS per channel into 8Ω

500W RMS per channel into 4Ω

Power consumption: Full power – 2000 W, Standby – 10 W

THD: 0.005%

Frequency Response: -1dB – 0.5Hz – 100kHz

Gain: 30dB

Dimensions with included Integra Legs: 18cm (H) x 48cm (W) x 36cm (D)

Dimensions with optional Side Blocks: 15cm (H) x 42cm (W) x 36cm (D)

Weight: 22.4kG

Additional information

Colour	Black, Silver

Brand

Chord Electronics

Chord Electronics Chord Electronics first took flight from the aviation world, where engineering without limits means uncompromising standards. This concept designed by company owner John Franks has helped shaped our philosophy since the company’s inception in 1989. Their first amplifiers were supplied to the BBC, followed by world-leading studios including Abbey Road, Sony Music (New York) and later, The Royal Opera House. Chord Electronics reputation within the professional world generated demand for a domestic range encompassing the design, engineering and build standards demanded of the finest pro equipment. Today, they apply proprietary technologies to all of their British-made products and proudly deliver studio-grade audio performance across the entire Chord range.