{"product_id":"chord-ultima-pre-2","title":"Chord ULTIMA PRE 2","description":"\u003ch2\u003eEight inputs for the hub of the system\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eChord ULTIMA PRE 2 is an analogue stereo preamplifier with eight line inputs, four balanced XLR and four unbalanced RCA, plus a headphone output on the front panel. Chord Electronics offers it as the hub of the hi-fi system, relying on extensive connectivity and on minimal colouration of the incoming signal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach input can be selected individually and level-matched to the others: gain is adjustable in six steps, from ×0.5 to ×3. Volume is handled by an ALPS Blue Velvet potentiometer, and the signal path is analogue and fully balanced, with buffer stages at input and output.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePower supply and low-noise circuitry\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer attributes the performance of the PRE 2 to two elements: the latest developments of its switch-mode power supplies, derived from aerospace technologies, and proprietary ultra-low-noise solid-state circuitry. The latter is carefully shielded and built with selected components.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe chassis is solid aluminium, convection cooled, with the top light ring included. The power supply adapts automatically to mains voltages between 80 and 250 V and stated consumption is 30 W. The inputs accept up to 10 V RMS and the output reaches 17 V RMS, with an impedance of 100 Ω.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOutputs, headphones and triggers\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe main output is a single stereo pair, available on XLR or RCA: Chord suggests it for one stereo power amplifier such as the ULTIMA 5 or for a pair of mono amplifiers such as the ULTIMA 3. Two unattenuated stereo RCA outputs serve the recording loop and a balanced XLR AV bypass input completes the connections. For personal and late-night listening there is a 6.35 mm headphone output on the front panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo start up the connected equipment together from a single button press the PRE 2 has three trigger outputs, which according to the manufacturer are enough for most systems. The Integra side legs are included: with the legs the preamplifier measures 480 × 173 × 355 mm (W × H × D), without them 420 × 133 × 355 mm. Weight is 18 kg and the metal IR remote control is supplied.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eInputs: 4 stereo balanced XLR (Line In 1-4); 4 stereo unbalanced RCA (Line In 5, Line In 6, Tape 1, Tape 2); 1 stereo balanced XLR AV bypass.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eOutputs: 1 stereo, on balanced XLR or unbalanced RCA; 2 unattenuated stereo RCA for the recording loop.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eHeadphone output: 6.35 mm, on the front panel.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eTrigger: 12 V, input\/output.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eFrequency response: 10 Hz - 200 kHz, ±3 dB.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eTotal harmonic distortion: 0.002 % from 20 Hz to 20 kHz.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eSignal-to-noise ratio: −116 dB on all inputs.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eChannel separation: 100 dB.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eInput impedance: 100 kΩ; output impedance: 100 Ω.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eMaximum voltage: 10 V RMS input, 17 V RMS output.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eSelectable gain: ×0.5, ×1, ×1.5, ×2, ×2.5 and ×3.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ePower supply: 80-250 V AC, auto-switching; consumption 30 W.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eDimensions with the included Integra legs: 480 × 173 × 355 mm (W × H × D).\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eDimensions without Integra legs: 420 × 133 × 355 mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eWeight: 18 kg.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eFinishes: black or silver.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eIncluded: 10 A IEC mains cable, metal IR system remote control, 2 AAA batteries.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Chord Electronics Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":56562204803416,"sku":"CHOELEULTIMA-PRE2-B","price":21262.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver","offer_id":56562204836184,"sku":"CHOELEULTIMA-PRE2","price":21262.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/5278\/7645\/files\/chord-ultima-pre-2-fronte-nero-hdhlg.jpg?v=1791480443","url":"https:\/\/videosell.de\/products\/chord-ultima-pre-2","provider":"Videosell store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}