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Offered is „Ultima 5 Power Amplifier“ by Chord Electronics as second-hand device from the category „Transistor-Poweramp“ on audio-markt.de - the online market place for high-end. The advert with the number 366065935 ends on 04.11.2026 at 16:08 o'clock.
The €8,500 asking price for this Chord ULTIMA Integrated is ambitious yet justifiable, sitting just above the 75th percentile (€8,475) of recent EUR used listings, though it remains well below the €9,995 original retail. While not a bargain, it reflects the premium for a class-leading 125W amplifier that is Chord’s first new full-width integrated in seven years.
This is a worthwhile buy for those seeking rich, full-bodied sound with exquisite midrange clarity and smooth treble, backed by its legendary dual-feed-forward error correction and ultra-high-frequency power supplies. As a recent 2024 production model with a clean, original-owner condition, it offers significant upside in rarity and performance without the age concerns of older designs, making it a compelling opportunity for serious enthusiasts.
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Chord Electronics, a British high-fidelity powerhouse, traces its roots to the aviation industry. Founded in 1989 by John Franks, a former Marconi Avionics engineer, the company emerged from his early 1980s innovations in ultra-reliable, high-frequency switching power supplies for aircraft electronics. Initially too costly for commercial viability, the designs became feasible with advancing components, launching Chord from its Kent headquarters in a renovated pumphouse that remains its manufacturing heart.
The brand excels in premium amplifiers and digital-to-analog converters (DACs), blending Franks' analog prowess with digital expertise from FPGA specialist Rob Watts. Early power amplifiers quickly won acclaim from professional studios like the BBC, Abbey Road, and Skywalker Sound, establishing credibility before shifting focus to consumer hi-fi. Iconic products like the Hugo and Mojo DACs exemplify their boundary-pushing approach, alongside integrated amps and streamers, all handcrafted in the UK without compromise on power, precision, or musicality.
Positioned firmly in the high-end market, Chord commands respect among discerning audiophiles for its uncompromising engineering, aerospace-grade reliability, and bold innovation. Independent and proudly British, it sets benchmarks in transparency and dynamics, attracting buyers who demand reference-level performance over mass-market concessions.
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