The Prima is a compact preamplifier in Chord Electronics' Choral range, designed to pair with the Etude power amplifier. Machined from aircraft-grade aluminium, it features fully balanced circuitry, a custom Ultra-High-Frequency power supply, independent six-stage gain adjustments for each input, and a top-panel display with a circuit-viewing porthole. Connectivity includes 1 balanced XLR input, 4 unbalanced RCA inputs, 1 balanced XLR output, and an unbalanced RCA tape output for recording.
| Input impedance | 100 Ω (ochrana proti skratu) |
|---|---|
| Power consumption | 30 W |
| Frequency range | 2,5 Hz – 200 kHz ±3 dB |
| Operation voltage | 50 V – 260 V AC (50 Hz – 60 Hz) automatické prepínanie |
Chord Electronics: British Innovation and Legendary Digital Engineering
British manufacturer Chord Electronics is globally recognized as a premier producer of high-end audio components. Founded in 1989 by John Franks, who transitioned uncompromising quality control standards from the aerospace electronics industry, the company quickly established its reputation. Thanks to extraordinary precision, stability, and revolutionary sound, Chord amplifiers rapidly earned the trust of the world's most prestigious recording studios, including the BBC, Abbey Road, Sony Music New York, and the Royal Opera House. The brand has become a worldwide benchmark for innovation, largely due to its proprietary FPGA-based digital-to-analog converters and advanced upscaling algorithms, which remain at the forefront of digital audio technology.
Today, the Chord Electronics lineup encompasses the complete signal chain for uncompromised listening. From ultra-precise network streamers, legendary portable and desktop DACs, state-of-the-art Upscalers, and phono stages, to high-performance integrated, pre, and power amplifiers. Current amplification designs leverage legendary high-frequency power supplies alongside the latest dual-feedforward error-correction topology, ensuring absolute speaker control and vanishingly low distortion. Handcrafted in the United Kingdom with instantly recognizable industrial design, Chord Electronics components are built for audiophiles and professionals seeking surgical accuracy, vast dynamics, and pure musical detail. At Dream Audio, we proudly present the pinnacle of British digital and analog engineering.
Manufacturer information (GPSR)
Manufacturer
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The Pumphouse, Farleigh Lane, East Farleigh Maidstone ME16 9NB United Kingdom.
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