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This one’s worth moving on now, because the Ultima is a current-reference-class piece and used examples don’t usually get cheaper just by sitting around. At US$5,579, it lands well below the US$5,822 25th percentile and far under the US$7,572 median, so this reads as a strong deal rather than merely fair.
That price makes it especially attractive for buyers who want Chord’s big, effortless grip, clean transparency, and real-scale dynamics without paying near-new money. If the unit is genuinely clean and complete, the upside is simple: you’re getting a high-end integrated that still competes at a serious level for less than the usual used ask. On a piece like this, I’d mainly want to confirm condition, remote, and any original packaging or paperwork, but the number itself is the headline.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
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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