Chord Electronics Ultima Integrated

A first integrated amp in the high end ULTIMA line and a first integrated amp to feature advanced ULTIMA technology, the new ULTIMA integrated offers 125 watts per channel of natural engaging sound with vanishingly low distortion: a performance which is up to modern high resolution digital sources and also true to the musical artistry whenever it was recorded.
ULTIMA technology is a synergetic design approach which uses Chord Electronics’ proprietary solutions: high speed low noise power supply, custom designed and exclusively made power MOSFETs and optimized dual-feedforward error correction topology. The name ULTIMA just describes the ultimate performance attainable: outstanding fidelity, class leading low noise and low distortion circuitry, great reserves of power for any loudspeaker.
Main design features:
·      Fully balanced operation from inputs to outputs
·      Precision machined solid chassis of aerospace grade aluminium
·      Individually buffered inputs to prevent all kinds of interference
·      Microprocessor controlled source selector relays
·      Multilevel protection from operational hazards
·      Stackable (Integra Legs) or non-stackable (optional acrylic side blocks)
·      Argent Silver or Jet Black finish
Main functionality features:
·      1 balanced XLR input, 3 unbalanced RCA inputs
·      Pre-amp out (XLR) for an external power amp or bi-amping
·      Power amp in (AV-bypass) for use with a multichannel processor
·      12V trigger in/out for remote power on/off
·      Balance, mute, LED dim controls