Chord Electronics
Ultima 3 Mono Power Amp
Ultima 3 is the mono block that brought the Ultima circuit within reach: before it, the topology existed only in the range-topping amplifier. Four hundred and eighty watts into 8 ohms, 1,000 into 4, from the same dual-feed-forward error correction, in a full-size chassis with bi-wireable twin speaker terminals so a pair of these can drive a loudspeaker's bass and treble separately. Twenty-two kilos, and the choice of Jett Black or Argent Silver with Integra legs in black, silver or nickel — or the polished acrylic side blocks if the rack prefers them. Above the stereo Ultima 5 because it is mono and because it is stronger; below Ultima 2, which has half again the power.
Specifications
| Power output | 480w RMS per channel into 8Ω; 1000W RMS per channel into 4Ω |
|---|---|
| Gain | 30dB |
| Input impedance | 100kΩ Unbalanced/Balanced |
| Output impedance | 0.04Ω |
| Frequency response | -1dB @ 0.2Hz to 46kHz and -3dB 0.1Hz to 200kHz |
| THD | 0.005% |
| Signal-to-noise ratio | Better than -84dB |
| Inputs | 1x Balanced XLR Inverted Input; 1x Balanced XLR Non-inverted Input; 1x Gold Plated Unbalanced RCA Inverted Input; 1x Gold Plated Unbalanced RCA Non-inverted Input; 1x 12v Trigger Input – Chord Electronics Auto Start |
| Outputs | 2x Pair of High Quality, High Current, Gold Plated Type Speaker Terminals (Bi-wireable) |
| Power consumption | Full power – 2500 W; Standby – 10 W |
| Dimensions, with Integra legs | 18cm (H) x 48cm (W) x 36cm (D) |
| Dimensions, with side blocks | 15cm (H) x 42cm (W) x 36cm (D) |
| Weight | 22.4kG |
| Finishes | Jett Black or Argent Silver. Integra Legs in Jett Black, Argent Silver or Nickel finishes, or highly polished black acrylic side block option. |
| In the box | ULTIMA 3 Quickstart guide; Safety instructions; 15A Mains IEC cable; Integra Legs (included, black, silver, or nickel options available); Top Light Ring (included) |
Where to listen
Every model is sold and demonstrated through Joenit's authorized dealer network across Europe. Find your nearest dealer to hear it for yourself.
