Chord Electronics integrated amplifiers combine their ULTIMA dual feed-forward error correction amplifier topology with full preamp functionality in a single chassis. The Ultima Integrated delivers 125 watts per channel with the same circuit architecture found in the flagship Ultima mono blocks, while the Anni packs that same engineering into a desktop form factor for near-field listening. The Alto bridges headphone and speaker amplification, driving both from a 50-watt ULTIMA output stage originally developed for professional studio monitoring.
Every model in this lineup uses proprietary amplifier circuits designed and built in Chord's Kent, England facility. No off-the-shelf modules, no outsourced boards. The ULTIMA topology eliminates crossover distortion through a feed-forward correction loop rather than the negative feedback most manufacturers rely on, resulting in an amplifier that stays composed regardless of speaker load.
