Chord ULTIMA PRE 3 Preamplifier
Redesigned Solid Aluminum Low-Distortion Preamplifier
The Chord UTLIMA PRE 3 is build to take advantage of the very latest developments in advanced low-distortion power supplies. Ultima PRE 3 offers exceptionally low noise and outstanding amplifier operation.
UTLIMA PRE 3 boasts five analogue inputs (two balanced and three unbalanced). All inputs are individually buffered and are selectively filtered for radio frequency interference.
Additional features include an AV bypass, plus a 5 V charging USB Type-A port.
Key Features
- HF Switch Mode Power Supply
- Analogue Signal Path
- Blue Velvet ALPS Potentiometer
- Convection Cooled
- Advanced Shielding Technology
- Fully Balanced Circuitry
- Solid Aluminium Chassis
Included in the Box
-
ULTIMA PRE 3 Quickstart guide
- Safety instructions
- 10A Mains IEC cable
- IR system remote control
- 2x AAA batteries
Technical Specifications
| Inputs | 2x stereo balanced XLR inputs, 3x stereo unbalanced RCA |
| Outputs | 1x stereo XLR, 1x stereo RCA and 1x 5 V charging USB Type-A port |
| Frequency response | 10 Hz-200 kHz +/- 3 dB |
| THD | 0.002 % 20Hz-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 with included Integra legs | 13cm(H) x 48cm(W) x 34cm(D) |
| Dimensions with optional Side Blocks (can not be stacked) | 10cm(H) x 42cm(W) x 34cm(D) |
| Weight | 12.7 kg |