The ULTIMA PRE 3 is a high-performance analogue preamplifier incorporating Chord Electronics' latest low-noise, ultra-high-frequency power supply technology. It features five line-level inputs (two balanced XLR and three unbalanced RCA), each individually buffered and filtered against radio frequency interference, along with a balanced XLR AV bypass input. Housed in a redesigned aluminium chassis featuring ergonomic volume/balance controls and a central polychromatic power sphere, it provides stereo XLR and RCA outputs, a 12V trigger input/output, and a dedicated 5V USB Type-A charging port.
| Input impedance | 560 Ω |
|---|---|
| Power consumption | 40 W |
| Frequency range | 10 Hz – 200 kHz ±3 dB |
| Gain | x1 |
| Signal-to-noise ratio | -105 dB na všetkých vstupoch |
| THD | 0,002 % 20 Hz – 20 kHz |
| Output maximum voltage | 17 V RMS |
| Channel separation | 100 dB |
| Operation voltage | 80 - 250 V AC (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
Private limited Company
The Pumphouse, Farleigh Lane, East Farleigh Maidstone ME16 9NB United Kingdom.
info@chordelectronics.co.uk