Chord Electronics ULTIMA PRE 3

The ULTIMA PRE 3 is an all-new ground-up-design preamplifier containing the very latest proprietary power supply technology and the latest circuit design.  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 Chord Ultima Review in TAS 339Download Specification 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 included Integra legs: 13 cm(H) x 48 cm(W) x 34 cm(D) Dimensions with optional side blocks (can not be stacked): 10 cm(H) x 42 cm(W) x 34 cm (D) Weight: 12.7 kg