Chord Electronics Ultima Pre 3 Preamp

Built from the ground up, the UTLIMA PRE 3 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 UTLIMA PRE 3 is equipped with five analogue inputs (two balanced and 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

• 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
• 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 % 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 legs: – 485 mm (w) x 355 mm (d) x 130 mm (h)
• Weight: – 12.7 kg