Chord Electronics Ultima Pre 3 Pre Amplifier

Built from the ground up, the Chord Electronics 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 Chord’s latest design developments, the PRE 3 offers new levels of preamplifier performance.

The Chord Electronics 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.

Technical Specifcaions 

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