Chord Electronics ULTIMA PRE Flagship Preamplifier

Description

ULTIMA PRE

Designed to be entirely uncompromising, the ULTIMA PRE is a world-class amplifier with advanced proprietary Chord Electronics technology.

A product of three decades of research, design and engineering in the UK, it benefits from true dual-mono construction with separate ultra-high-frequency power supplies for each channel, giving the best possible separation. With the addition of valuable low-noise circuitry, the noise floor performance is exceptional, at beyond -117 dB.

Featuring impressive double-height dimensions, ULTIMA PRE has been created to perfectly complement the flagship ULTIMA mono power amplifier, also the most advanced in the company’s 30-year history.

With wide-ranging inputs and outputs, including balanced connectivity, the ULTIMA PRE offers complete flexibility for high-performance partnering equipment, enhanced further by the fascia-mounted separate frequency EQ adjust controls for the left and right channels. Headphone outputs offer further flexibility for late-night and personal listening in style.

Each ULTIMA PRE is hand-made in the Kent factory, with the various stages of build and production carefully overseen by one highly skilled technician.

Sensitive internal circuit features are protected by solid milled aluminium shielding to prevent RF interference and Chord Electronics’ legendary UK-produced aircraft-grade aluminium provides a solid and resonance-eliminating enclosure for the electronics within, complemented by the famous Integra Leg System.

ULTIMA is the ultimate expression of the finest high-performance, ultra-fast, ultra-high-power amplifier technology available today.

Features

• HF Switch Mode Power Supply.
• Blue Velvet ALPS Potentiometer.
• 125 dB Signal-to-Noise Ratio.
• Advanced Shielding Technology.
• Fully Balanced Circuitry.
• Analogue Signal Path.
• Input / Output Buffering.
• 4 x Stereo RCA Inputs / 4 x Stereo XLR Inputs.
• 3 x Stereo RCA Outputs / 3 x Stereo XLR Outputs.
• Convection Cooled.
• Included Top Light Ring.
• 12v Trigger On/Off Input.
• Solid Aluminium Chassis.

Specifications

• Inputs:
• 8 x Stereo Inputs + 3 Stereo Outputs.
• 4 x Stereo Balanced XLR Inputs (Line In 1 / 2 / 3 / 4)
• 4 x Stereo Unbalanced RCA Inputs (Line In 5 / 6 / Tape 1 / Tape 2)
• 1 x Stereo Balanced XLR AV Bypass Input.
• Output:
• 3 x Stereo Outputs – Selectable – either Balanced XLR or Unbalanced RCA.
• Frequency Response: 10 Hz – 200 kHz +/- 3 dB
• 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: x 0.5 / 1 / 1.5 / 2 / 2.5 / 3
• Channel Separation: 100 dB
• Operation Voltage: 80 – 250 V AC auto-switching.
• Dimensions (H x W x D, without legs): 31 x 42 x 35.5 cm
• Dimensions (H x W x D, with included Integra Legs): 35 x 48 x 35.5 cm
• Weight: 30 kg

Included

• ULTIMA PRE Quickstart guide.
• Safety instructions.
• 10A Mains IEC cable.
• Metal IR system remote control.
• 2 x AAA batteries.

Full Chord Electronics Range Available

Unilet Sound & Vision are official retail partners for Chord Electronics, providing sales, advice and assistance on their entire range of high-quality products. Please do get in touch if you would like a demonstration or wish to purchase.

More Information

• Ultima Pre, 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.