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Are you getting a rare high-end integrated at the right money, or paying up for the badge? At £5,999, this sits a touch above the £5,467 median and just over the £5,922 upper quartile, so it reads as slightly ambitious rather than outrageous.
That said, it’s still close enough to the core of the market that a clean example can make sense if it’s complete and well cared for. The Ultima Integrated is a serious 125-watt design with the sort of control, refinement, and grip that made it a standout when new at £8,500, so used buyers are mainly paying for execution and condition here. If the listing is genuinely tidy, with remote and original bits included, it’s a credible buy; if not, I’d want a firmer number.
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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