Chord Electronics ULTIMA PRE

Designed to be entirely uncompromising, the ULTIMA PRE is a world-class amplifier with advanced proprietary Chord Electronics technology. A product of three decades of research, design and engineering here in the UK, it benefits from true dual-mono construction with separate ultra-high-frequency power supplies for each channel, giving the best possible separation. With the addition of valuable low-noise circuitry, the noise floor performance is exceptional, at beyond -117dB.

Featuring impressive double-height dimensions, the ULTIMA PRE has been created to perfectly complement the flagship ULTIMA mono power amplifier, also the most advanced in the company’s 30-year history. With wide-ranging inputs and outputs, including balanced connectivity, the ULTIMA PRE offers complete flexibility for high-performance partnering equipment, enhanced further by the fascia-mounted separate frequency EQ adjust controls for the left and right channels. Headphone outputs offer further flexibility for late-night and personal listening in style.

Each ULTIMA PRE is hand-made in the Kent factory, with the various stages of build and production carefully overseen by one highly skilled technician. Sensitive internal circuit features are protected by solid milled aluminium shielding to prevent RF interference and Chord Electronics’ legendary UK-produced aircraft-grade aluminium provides a solid and resonance-eliminating enclosure for the electronics within, complemented by the famous Integra Leg System.

ULTIMA is the ultimate expression of the finest high-performance, ultra-fast, ultra-high-power amplifier technology available today.

Other accessories & custom options

Argent silver Integra leg option

Jett black Integra leg option

Inputs & Outputs:

8 Stereo Inputs and 3 Stereo Outputs

• 4x Stereo Balanced XLR Inputs – Line In 1, Line In 2, Line In 3, and Line In 4
• 4x Stereo Unbalanced RCA Inputs – Line In 5, Line In 6, Tape 1, and Tape 2

• 3x Stereo Outputs – Selectable – Either via Balanced XLR or Unbalanced RCA

• 1x Stereo Balanced XLR AV Bypass Input

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

Included Top Light Ring

12v Trigger On/Off Input/Output

Solid Aluminium Chassis

Included Accessories

ULTIMA PRE Quickstart guide

Safety instructions

10A Mains IEC cable

Metal IR system remote control

2x AAA batteries