Description
The Chord Electronics ULTIMA PRE Reference Preamplifier is an essential match to accompany any Chord Electronics ULTIMA mono amplified system. This world-class preamplifier displays amazing low noise circuitry offering noise floor performance beyond -117dB.
Inputs & Outputs:
8 Stereo Inputs and 3 Stereo Outputs
- 4x Stereo Balanced XLR Inputs – Line In 1, Line In 2, Line In 3, and Line In 4
- 4x Stereo Unbalanced RCA Inputs – Line In 5, Line In 6, Tape 1, and Tape 2
- 3x Stereo Outputs – Selectable – Either via Balanced XLR or Unbalanced RCA
- 1x Stereo Balanced XLR AV Bypass Input
Chord Electronics ULTIMA PRE KEY FEATURES
HF Switch Mode Power Supply
Blue Velvet ALPS Potentiometer
-125dB Signal to Noise Ratio
Advanced Shielding Technology
Fully Balanced Circuitry
Analogue Signal Path
Input/Output Buffering
4x Stereo RCA Inputs
4x Stereo XLR Inputs
3x Stereo RCA Outputs
3x Stereo XLR Outputs
Convection Cooled
IR Remote Control Included
Included Top Light Ring
12v Trigger On/Off Input/Output
Solid Aluminium Chassis
INCLUDED ACCESSORIES
1.5m 10a IEC Mains Power Lead
Reference Ultima Pre Remote
SPEC
Frequency Range:
2.5Hz – 200kHz +/- 3dB
Total Harmonic Distortion:
0.002% 20Hz – 20kHz
Intermodulation Distortion:
-125dB on all inputs
Signal to Noise Ratio:
-117dB on all inputs
Channel Separation:
20Hz @ 110dB, 1kHz @ 105dB, 10kHz @ 100dB, 20kHz @ 95dB
Channel Balance:
0.01dB
Input Max Voltage:
17v RMS Balanced – 8.5v RMS Unbalanced
Output Max Voltage:
17v RMS Balanced – 8.5v RMS Unbalanced
Output Offset:
0mV (Both Channels)
Potentiometer Performance:
0dB 0.5dB, -20dB 0.2dB, -60dB 0.24dB (13seconds Full Travel)
Nominal Gain:
All inputs subject to six levels of switchable gain (x0.5, x1, x1.5, x2, x2.5, x3)
Input Impedance:
100 kΩ Balanced – 50 kΩ Unbalanced
Output Impedance:
100Ω (Short Circuit Protected)
Operating Voltage:
85v – 270v AC (50Hz – 60Hz) Auto Switching
Power Consumption:
60w
Dimensions Without Integra Legs:
420mm (w) x 355mm (d) x 310mm (h)
Dimensions With Included Integra Legs:
480mm (w) x 355mm (d) x 350mm (h)
Weight:
30kG
Colour
- Chasis is available in jett black or argent silver
Leg options:
Argent silver Integra leg option
Jett black Integra leg option
Nickel Integra leg option
Gloss black acrylic side block option (replaces aluminium Integra legs)
