Five years since the introduction of ULTIMA, Chord Electronics’ most accomplished amplifier topology in its history, founder/owner John Franks has trickled the technology down into a full-width integrated amplifier for the first time, setting new performance standards for single-box amplification.

Chord Ultima Pre 3 Preamplifier:
Type: Solid-State Stereo Preamplifier
Amplifier Topology: High-Voltage Discrete Class A

Distortion & Performance:
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): 0.002% (20Hz-20 kHz)
Frequency Response: 10 Hz-200 kHz +/- 3 dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (S/N): -105 dB on all inputs (equivalent to >105dB)
Channel Separation: 100 dB
Gain: x1 (Unity Gain)
Maximum Output Level: 17 V RMS

Input Section:
Analog Inputs: 2 × Stereo Balanced (XLR), 3 × Stereo Unbalanced (RCA), 1 × Stereo Balanced XLR AV Bypass Input
Input Impedance: 100 kΩ
Input Maximum Voltage: 10 V RMS
Control Input: 1 × 12 V Trigger Input/Output
USB Port: 1 × 5 V Charging USB Type-A Port

Output Section:
Analog Outputs: 1 × Stereo Balanced (XLR), 1 × Stereo Unbalanced (RCA)
Output Impedance: 560 Ω

General Specifications:
Power Consumption: 40 W
Operation Voltage: 80-250 V AC auto-switching
Dimensions with Included Integra Legs (H×W×D): 13cm × 48cm × 34cm (130mm × 480mm × 340mm)
Dimensions with Optional Side Blocks (H×W×D): 10cm × 42cm × 34cm (100mm × 420mm × 340mm)
Weight: 12.7 kg
Finish: Brushed Aluminum Front Panel (Black or Silver)

Included Accessories:
Remote Control, Power Cable, Integra Legs

Additional Features:
AV Bypass Input: Dedicated balanced input for home theater integration
Trigger Input/Output: 12V for system automation
USB Charging Port: 5V USB Type-A port for charging accessories
Auto-Switching Power Supply: Handles 80-250V AC automatically
Volume Control: Precision Stepped Attenuator