Chord Electronics ULTIMA PRE 2 Preamplifier

Chord Electronics ULTIMA PRE 2 Preamplifier

The Chord Electronics ULTIMA PRE 2 Pre Amplifier is available for demonstration in our Hull store by request.

The fully modernised ULTIMA PRE 2 is built to complement stereo systems of the highest order and represents the finest Chord Electronics engineering inside and out.

Just as a preamplifier should, the ULTIMA PRE 2 adds nothing to the original waveform and instead preserves it with zero colouration. This is thanks to our latest advances in switch-mode power supply design, developed from aerospace technologies, and our ultra-low-noise proprietary solid-state circuitry which is both carefully shielded and equipped with premium system components. As a result, the ULTIMA PRE 2 is able to achieve unprecedented noise floor performance of -130dB, meaning your source will always sound like your source and nothing else.

Where connectivity is concerned, the ULTIMA PRE 2 has hi-fi systems (and more!) covered. Featuring eight inputs, four stereo pairs of XLRs for balanced connections and another four RCA for unbalanced connections, each of these can be gain-matched and individually selected. For outputs, a single stereo pair is available via XLR or RCA, to accommodate a single stereo amplifier such as the ULTIMA 5 or a pair of mono blocks such as the ULTIMA 3s. Naturally, headphone users are catered for, too, for personal and late-night listening with the addition of a high-resolution 6.35mm output on the front fascia.

Where system-triggering is important, (allowing the simultaneous start-up of connected equipment from a single button-press), the ULTIMA PRE 2 is equipped with three outputs which should be more than enough for most systems.

Part Exchange Available

As you would expect from Fanthorpes hifi, we offer a generous part exchange against the Chord Electronics ULTIMA PRE 2 Pre Amplifier. If you have any hifi that you wish to use as part payment then either call us on 01482 223096 or email us at shop@fanthorpes.co.uk and we will give you a price to change. This is a fantastic and hassle-free way of making the ULTIMA PRE 2 Pre Amplifier more affordable.

Finance Available

Fanthorpes hifi can also offer buy now pay later on the Chord Electronics ULTIMA PRE 2 Pre Amplifier, allowing you to spread or defer your payments over a year. If you are interested in taking advantage of our payment terms, email shop@fanthorpes.co.uk or call us on 01482 223096 and we will email an application form to you.

Chord Electronics ULTIMA PRE 2 Preamplifier Specification:

• Frequency Range: 2.5Hz – 200kHz +/- 3dB
• Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.002% 20Hz – 20kHz
• Intermodulation Distortion: -115dB on all inputs
• Signal to Noise Ratio: -120dB on all inputs
• Channel Separation: 20Hz @ 100dB, 1kHz @ 95dB, 10kHz @ 90dB, 20kHz @ 85dB
• Channel Balance: 0.01dB
• Input Max Voltage: 17v RMS Balanced – 8.5v RMS Unbalanced
• Output Max Voltage: 17v RMS Balanced – 8.5v RMS Unbalanced
• Output Offset: 0mV (Both Channels)
• Potentiometer Performance: 0dB 0.5dB, -20dB 0.2dB, -60dB 0.24dB (13seconds Full Travel)
• Nominal Gain: All inputs subject to six levels of switchable gain – x0.5, x1, x1.5, x2, x2.5, and x3
• Input Impedance: 100 kΩ Balanced – 50 kΩ Unbalanced
• Output Impedance: 100Ω (Short Circuit Protected)
• Operating Voltage: 85v – 270v AC (50Hz – 60Hz) Auto Switching
• Power Consumption: 30w
• Dimensions Without Integra Legs: 420mm (w) x 355mm (d) x 133mm (h)
• Dimensions With Included Integra Legs: 480mm (w) x 355mm (d) x 173mm (h)
• Weight: 18kG