Power amplifiers stereo — Chord ULTIMA 6

The ULTIMA 6 is a stereo power amplifier from Chord Electronics, sharing the ULTIMA 3 monoblock's chassis platform within a two-channel format. The ULTIMA 6 brings Chord's uncompromising engineering to dedicated stereo power amplification.

Key specs that matter

Output power is 180W into 8 ohms, rising to 350W into 4 ohms. Gain is 30dBu. Frequency response spans 0.5Hz to 100,000Hz within plus-or-minus 3dB. Total harmonic distortion plus noise is 0.005% at 100% global feedback. Maximum power consumption is a substantial 1,500W. At 180 x 480 x 360mm and 22.4kg, the ULTIMA 6 shares its chassis footprint and mass with the ULTIMA 3 monoblock within a two-channel configuration.

Sound and use context

Expect exceptionally clean, authoritative amplification reflecting the substantial 350W output, consistent with Chord's broader uncompromising engineering philosophy.

Pairing

Chord's own preamplifier catalogue offers natural, brand-coherent pairings within the same broader catalogue.

Alternatives

Chord's own BERTTI offers a considerably more compact, lower-power alternative within the same broader catalogue.