Chord Electronics
Ultima 5 Stereo Amp
Ultima 5 is where the Ultima range begins, and it is a stereo amplifier rather than a mono block — one box instead of two, which is most of why it costs what it does. Three hundred watts per channel into 8 ohms, 500 into 4, from thirty-two proprietary MOSFETs and the dual-feed-forward error-correction circuit the whole range shares. It descends from the SPM 1200 MK II, the amplifier most often called the definitive Chord of its generation, and it is the model to choose unless the loudspeakers really do need a mono block each: enough power for all but the most demanding, in a chassis twenty-two kilos and one shelf. Everything above it is mono from here on.
Specifications
| Power output | 300W RMS per channel into 8Ω; 500W RMS per channel into 4Ω |
|---|---|
| Gain | 30dB |
| Frequency response | -1dB – 0.5Hz – 100kHz |
| THD | 0.005% |
| Inputs | 1x Stereo Pair of Gold Plated Balanced XLR Inputs; 1x Stereo Pair of Gold Plated Unbalanced RCA Inputs; 1x 12v Trigger Input – Chord Electronics Auto Start |
| Outputs | 1x Pair of High Quality, High Current, Gold Plated Type Speaker Terminals |
| Power consumption | Full power – 2000 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 | Black and Silver |
| In the box | ULTIMA 5 Quickstart guide; Safety instructions; 15A Mains IEC cable |
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.
