Chord Electronics Ultima Pre 3 Preamplifier

Description

Ultima Pre 3

Built from the ground up, the ULTIMA PRE 3 by Chord Electronics takes advantage of the very latest developments in advanced low-distortion power supplies. These advanced devices offer exceptionally low noise and outstanding amplifier operation. Coupled with our latest design developments, the PRE 3 offers new levels of preamplifier performance.

The ULTIMA PRE 3 is equipped with five analogue inputs (two balanced + three unbalanced) all of which benefit from individual buffering and are selectively filtered against potential ingress from radio frequency interference.

Externally, the PRE 3 benefits from a completely redesigned aesthetic with a central circular power sphere flanked by a new volume control and balance/AV bypass selector, both of which benefit from a new ergonomic knob design.

Additional features include an AV bypass, plus a 5 V charging USB Type-A port.

Features

• Ground-up design inside and out, utilising the latest amplification technology and circuitry.
• Five inputs (XLR / RCA), two fully balanced and three unbalanced inputs for wide-ranging flexibility.
• AV bypass to route signals directly to the preamp’s output, bypassing volume control.
• Customisable with Integra legs or piano black acrylic side blocks.
• Inputs: 2 x Stereo Balanced XLR, 3 x Stereo Unbalanced RCA
• Outputs: 1 x Stereo XLR, 1 x Stereo RCA, 1 x 5 V charging USB Type-A port
• 1x Stereo Balanced XLR AV Bypass Input
• 1 x 12 V Trigger Output / Input

Specifications

• Frequency response: 10 Hz-200 kHz +/- 3 dB
• THD: 0.002 % 20 Hz – 20 kHz
• Signal to noise ratio: -105 dB on all inputs
• Input impedance: 100 kΩ
• Output impedance: 560 Ω
• Input maximum voltage: 10 V RMS
• Output maximum voltage: 17 V RMS
• Gain: x1
• Channel separation: 100 dB
• Operation voltage: 80-250 V AC auto-switching
• Power consumption: 40 W
• Dimensions: 485 x 355 x 130 mm (WxDxH, with legs)
• Weight: 12.7 kg

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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.