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At £4,087, this sits comfortably below the £4,235 25th percentile and well under the £5,349 median for recent comparable UK listings, so it reads as a strong buy rather than a merely fair one. It is not just “a bit under market” — it’s priced at the kind of level that should move quickly if the amp is as described.
The ULTIMA is the sort of high-end integrated that appeals to listeners who want scale, grip, and refinement without going separate boxes; it’s a serious statement amp with real pedigree. If the condition is genuinely clean and it includes the right original accessories, this is the sort of listing that makes sense to pounce on. For a piece at this level, the main checks are straightforward: service history, channel balance, remote control, and any signs of hard use.
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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