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Condition is unknown, so the price itself does most of the talking: at US$6,449, this sits below the median used asking price of US$7,572 and just above the 25th percentile of US$5,822, which makes it a solid-to-good buy rather than a stretch. It is not a screaming bargain, but it is comfortably in the buyer-friendly part of the market for this model.
That makes sense for a piece like this, because the ULTIMA is a genuinely serious integrated: 125 watts, big-current delivery, and the sort of transparency and scale that let it anchor a very good system without fuss. If the listing is clean, with original remote, packaging, and no service history concerns, this looks like a worthwhile grab; at this price, I’d expect a quick decision rather than deep haggling.
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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