Chord Electronics ULTIMA PRE Reference Preamplifier

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.

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

Ultima Pre Owners Manual

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)