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Chord - ULTIMA 5

Stereo Power Amplifier
Sale price₹ 999,990 Regular priceMRP: ₹ 1,099,990
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1. What is a Pre-Order product?
A Pre-order product is a product that we especially order for you from the brand. Once you place an order with us, we will order it from the brand for you.

2. How do I know when the product will be delivered?
There is a rough timeline on the product availability and once it has been confirmed with the brand, we will inform you.

3. Do you order the product from the brand as soon as I place the order?
We do not immediately order the product but add it in the upcoming order.

4. Will you be giving me updates?
Once we have ordered the product and have a confirmed timeline, we will give you an update.

5. I’d like to make changes to/cancel my order?
You can only cancel/make changes to your order until we place the order with the brand. Since the product is specifically being ordered for you, we will be unable to cancel/make changes once we order the product from the brand.

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7 Day Replacement Guarantee

In case you receive the Chord - ULTIMA 5 with a manufacturing defect, please raise a return request within 7 days of delivery.

However, if you receive an incorrect / damaged / different product or one with missing accessories, please raise a return request within 24 hours of delivery. In case you receive a product with a missing, incorrect, or faulty accessory, you will be given a replacement accessory instead of the entire product.

Please make sure that the product is in the original packaging with all the accessories it came with. We'll also need an unboxing video and images of the parcel to investigate about the discrepancy. You may be asked to share images of the product and the packaging received for us to determine the damage or defect prior to approving the return request. The free replacement will be shipped only once the original order is returned.

A replacement will be issued only if:

- It is found to be defective
- It is determined that the product was not damaged while in your possession
- The product is not different from what was shipped to you
- The product is returned in original condition (with brand’s/manufacturer's box, MRP tag intact, user manual, warranty card and all the accessories therein)

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Warranty & Services

Don't sweat it, this Chord - ULTIMA 5 comes with a 5 Year warranty from Chord Electronics that covers manufacturing defects. All products featured on Headphone Zone are backed by an original manufacturer's warranty.

Read more about Chord Electronics's warranty in India.

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Designed in the
UK

5 Year of
Warranty

Ideal for Audiophiles

These DAC & Amps are designed for discerning music lovers. If audio quality is important to you, a set of DAC & Amps like these would be ideal.


You can expect these DAC & Amps to present you with a refined listening experience. The audio quality exhibited by these DAC & Amps is a beautiful mix of musicality, technical brilliance and high precision.


These DAC & Amps deliver a spacious & open soundstage that makes you feel you are sitting at a live concert. Experience the magic and delve into pure sonic tranquility!


Ideal for
Desktop Use

Metal
Build

350W RMS @ 8Ω
Power Output

Connect With
XLR & RCA

Volume Controls

If your DAC & Amps include volume controls or volume rockers, you can easily change the volume with a button press or volume knob turn.


DAC & Amps that have volume controls make its operation incredibly simple; turn up the volume on your smartphone or your source devices and then change the volume on DAC & Amps to the desired level.


This design feature allows you to have complete control over the desired volume according to your listening preferences.


EXEMPLARY STEREO POWER AMPLIFIER EMBEDDED WITH LATEST-GENERATION CIRCUIT TOPOLOGY

When you think of Chord Electronics, you're probably thinking of one of its class-leading digital-to-analogue converters. And justified so; over the last two decades, the company has produced a long list of absolutely exceptional digital products. Chord has been so successful with DACs that it's easy to forget that it began as an amplification brand and has produced superb products in this field. The new Chord ULTIMA 5 stereo power amplifier is now one of them. The Chord ULTIMA series of stereo power amplifiers has achieved a legendary reputation in and out of the recording studio thanks to innovative clean-power technology and unique components. The latest-generation circuit topology gives the ULTIMA 5 the ability to react quickly and provide massive amounts of power while keeping transparency and little distortion resulting in nothing short of a masterpiece.

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DELIVERING 350W OF POWER WITH ADVANCED DUAL-FEED-FORWARD ERROR-CORRECTION TECHNOLOGY

The ULTIMA 5 is a step up from the most famous stereo power amplifier, the iconic SPM 1200 MK II, which is widely regarded as the ultimate Chord Electronics amplifier. The new ULTIMA 5, which incorporates the latest-generation ULTIMA circuit topology, is destined to become a future classic. The ULTIMA 5 has the best performance-to-price ratio, with 350W of power capable of driving all but the most demanding loudspeakers. The ULTIMA 5 has taken the SPM 1200 MK II's inherent qualities and pushed them to the next level. They have been able to redeem supremely fast and powerful performance, with an extraordinarily high peak output current. The speed at which dynamic peaks can be delivered, bringing astonishing dynamics, timing accuracy, and, as a result, unrivalled musicality, by implementing their advanced dual-feed-forward error-correction topology incorporating their advanced concepts in ultra-high-frequency power supplies. ULTIMA is a unique amplifier architecture with outstanding performance, and it is one of the world's most advanced amplifier technologies. It's also built to drive even the most adamantly demanding loudspeakers, offer instantaneous power with minimal distortion, and maintain signal quality.

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ULTIMA 5 COMES WITH KEY FEATURES TO DELIVER AN EXCEPTIONAL LISTENING EXPERIENCE

Chord Electronics is known for delivering a terrific experience by integrating aspects that keep you interested while also giving exceptional sound quality that is unlike anything you've ever heard before. The ULTIMA 5 embeds features like - Class AB Sliding Bias, HF Switch Mode Power Supply, Proprietary Chord MOSFETs, Fully Balanced Circuitry, Convection Cooled, Balanced XLR Inputs, Balanced XLR Inputs, 12v Trigger On/Off Input, Dimmable feature lighting, and Included Top Light Ring. With a wide range of compatibility options, you can't go wrong with the ULTIMA 5. Add to that lateral-structure dual-die MOSFETs and low-distortion amplifier circuitry, the ULTIMA 5 can readily drive loudspeaker loads with clarity and precision. The ULTIMA 5 features a whopping 32 patented MOSFET power devices, necessitating the most modern and refined driving circuitry, free of any sound-degrading components.

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BUILT TO LAST WITH CNC-MACHINED FASCIA MADE FROM AIRCRAFT-GRADE ALUMINIUM WITH INPUT-OUTPUT CAPABILITIES

Naturally, this wouldn't be a Chord Electronics product if it didn't include some distinctive design aspects on the outside or a well-engineered interior. The aircraft-grade aluminium fascia is carefully CNC-machined and boasts a new fascia that reflects John Franks' latest design. The ULTIMA 5 has a solid aluminium chassis and a recessed spherical polycarbonate power button that lights for standby and operation modes; a discreet, hidden front panel switch, positioned in the vertical split line, provides dimmable lighting. Chord Electronics has a long history of designing devices that are not only visually appealing but also have superior sound quality. The amplifier’s rear panel contains both balanced and unbalanced connections, 1x Stereo Pair of Gold Plated Balanced XLR Inputs, 1x Stereo Pair of Gold Plated Unbalanced RCA Inputs, and 1x 12v Trigger Input – Chord Electronics Auto Start and output terminals of 1x Pair of High Quality, High Current, Gold Plated Type Speaker Terminals. The ULTIMA 5 provides a wide range of input-output capabilities, providing unparalleled interoperability. The amplifier’s rear panels contain both balanced and unbalanced connections, high-quality loudspeaker terminals, a 12 V trigger, and a C-19-type IEC.

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5 Year Warranty

Don't sweat it, this Chord - ULTIMA 5 comes with a 5 Year warranty from Chord Electronics that covers manufacturing defects. All products featured on Headphone Zone are backed by an original manufacturer's warranty.

Read more about Chord Electronics's warranty in India.

British Made Precision Designed since 1989

Chord Electronics, founded in 1998 and headquartered in East Farleigh, Kent, United Kingdom, is renowned for its commitment to delivering pure audio through its legendary DACs and amplifiers, all entirely designed and manufactured in England. Stemming from a background in aviation, where uncompromised standards were paramount, Chord Electronics has upheld this philosophy since its inception in 1989. Their amplifiers were initially supplied to prestigious institutions like the BBC and world-leading studios such as Abbey Road and Sony Music in New York.

Notably, Chord Electronics distinguishes itself through the use of FPGA technology in their DACs and amplifiers, ensuring studio-grade audio performance across their product range, including popular models like Mojo, Hugo, and DAVE.

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"If you value energy as much as precision in the way your music is described, if you value precision as much as scale, and if you value scale as much as insight, well… the Chord Electronics ULTIMA 5 has you covered."

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"We listen to a broad range of music in our time with the Ultima 5 and it never fails to impress. Sure, there are rivals that will sound livelier when playing Kanye West’s Yeezus set by displaying more in the way of low-end punch and rhythmic drive. "

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