Chord Electronics Ultima Pre 2 Preamplifier

Description

Ultima Pre 2

The fully modernised ULTIMA PRE 2 is built to complement stereo systems of the highest order and represents the finest Chord Electronics engineering, both inside and out.

ULTIMA PRE 2 adds nothing to the original waveform and instead preserves it with zero colouration. This is thanks to the latest advances in switch-mode power supply design – developed from aerospace technologies – and ultra-low-noise proprietary solid-state circuitry. This is carefully shielded and equipped with premium system components.

As a result, the ULTIMA PRE 2 is able to achieve unprecedented noise floor performance of -130 dB, meaning your source will always sound like your source and nothing else.

Where connectivity is concerned, the ULTIMA PRE 2 has hi-fi systems covered. Featuring eight inputs, four stereo pairs of XLRs for balanced connections and another four RCA for unbalanced connections, each of these can be gain-matched and individually selected.

For outputs, a single stereo pair is available via XLR or RCA, to accommodate a single stereo amplifier such as the ULTIMA 5 or a pair of mono blocks such as the ULTIMA 3s.

Naturally, headphone users are catered for, too, for personal and late-night listening with the addition of a high-resolution 6.35mm output on the front fascia.

Where system-triggering is important, (allowing the simultaneous start-up of connected equipment from a single button-press), the ULTIMA PRE 2 is equipped with three outputs which should be more than enough for most systems.

Features

• Eight stereo inputs and one stereo output.
• 4 x Stereo balanced XLR Inputs.
• 4 x Stereo unbalanced RCA Inputs.
• 1 x Stereo output, either balanced XLR or unbalanced RCA.
• 2 x Stereo outputs, RCA unattenuated for recording loop functionality.
• 1 x Stereo balanced XLR AV Bypass input.
• HF Switch mode power supply.
• Blue Velvet ALPS potentiometer.
• Advanced shielding technology.
• Fully balanced circuitry.
• Analogue signal path.
• Input / output buffering.
• Convection cooled.
• Included top light ring.
• 12 V Trigger Output / Input
• Solid aluminium chassis.

Specifications

• Frequency response: 10 Hz-200 kHz +/- 3 dB
• THD: 0.002 % 20 Hz – 20 kHz
• Signal to noise ratio: -102 dB on all inputs
• Input impedance: 100 kΩ
• Output impedance: 100 Ω
• Input maximum voltage: 10 V RMS
• Output maximum voltage: 17 V RMS
• Selectable Gain: x0.5, x1, x1.5, x2, x2.5, x3
• Channel separation: 100 dB
• Operation voltage: 80-250 V AC auto-switching
• Power consumption: 30 W
• Dimensions: 480 x 355 x 173 mm (WxDxH, with legs)
• Weight: 18.0 kg

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More Information

• Ultima Pre 2 Preamplifier, by Chord Electronics

Additional information

Brand

Chord Electronics

Born out of the uncompromising world of avionics, Chord Electronics focus upon two main objectives - creating the world’s finest sounding hi-fi and pushing the boundaries of innovation.

The company makes visually unique and sonically stunning designs with a timeless appeal, and have designed a whole product ecosystem with a beautiful industrial aesthetic to suit any environment. Chord products are a talking point in any location, from showroom to yacht, home to studio.

Please note that Chord Electronics specify their Table Top, Choral, Ultima, and Ultima Reference product ranges must only be available for in-store purchase, not online.