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  • We can offer you a UK nationawide personalised delivery service
  • We bring the HiFi to your home and install it for you
  • If you have a trade in, we can collect this from you
  • If you no longer have the boxes, we can wrap it for you
  • If you want to finance the balance, we can defer payments over a year

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Chord Electronics At Fanthorpes

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Chord Ultima PRE 3 Preamplifier

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  • Comes with 5 Years warranty
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On this product, we can offer you

  • We can offer you a UK nationawide personalised delivery service
  • We bring the HiFi to your home and install it for you
  • If you have a trade in, we can collect this from you
  • If you no longer have the boxes, we can wrap it for you
  • If you want to finance the balance, we can defer payments over a year

Personalised Collection of Trade-In Items

Personalised Home Installation

Chord Electronics At Fanthorpes

Chord Electronics has been setting the benchmark for British high-end HiFi components since 1989. John Franks has been manufacturing products defined by precision engineering and meticulous...

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Chord Ultima Pre 3

The Chord Ultima Pre 3 is available for demonstration in our Hull store.

Discover the Chord Electronics Ultima Pre 3 Preamplifier: A Comprehensive Review

At its core, the Ultima Pre 3 features advanced low-distortion power supplies that deliver exceptionally low noise levels. These technologies ensure superior amplifier operation, enabling precise and transparent audio reproduction. Each of the five analogue inputs (two balanced and three unbalanced) benefits from individual buffering and selective filtering to minimize interference from radio frequency signals, safeguarding audio purity.

Refined Features for Versatile Use

Designed for both flexibility and high performance, the Ultima Pre 3 includes:

  • Five analogue inputs: Two balanced XLR and three unbalanced RCA.
  • AV Bypass: Seamlessly integrate into home theatre systems without compromising audio quality.
  • 5V USB Type-A charging port: A convenient feature for powering compatible devices.

Striking Design Meets Ergonomics

The Ultima Pre 3 boasts a completely redesigned aesthetic, combining form and function for a luxurious look. At the center lies a signature illuminated power sphere, flanked by newly designed ergonomic knobs for volume and balance/AV bypass control. The refined design ensures effortless operation while adding a contemporary touch to any high-end audio setup.

The Ultimate Companion for High-Fidelity Systems

Engineered to complement the most sophisticated hi-fi systems, the Ultima Pre 3 embodies Chord Electronics' relentless pursuit of perfection. Its innovative technologies, premium features, and timeless design make it the ideal choice for discerning audiophiles seeking uncompromised sound quality and aesthetic excellence.

Part Exchange Available

At Fanthorpes HiFi, we pride ourselves on offering a generous part-exchange service for the Chord Ultima Pre 3. If you have any HiFi equipment you'd like to use as part payment, contact us at 01482 223096 or email us at shop@fanthorpes.co.uk. We'll provide you with a competitive part-exchange valuation, making it easier and more affordable to upgrade to the Chord Ultima Pre 3. Let us help you simplify the process and enjoy your new speakers with ease.

Finance Available

Spread the cost of Chord Ultima Pre 3 with our buy now, pay later option, allowing you to defer or spread payments over 12 months. To apply, email shop@fanthorpes.co.uk or call us on 01482 223096, and we’ll send you an application form.

Chord Ultima Pre 3 Specification:

  • Inputs

    • 2x stereo balanced XLR inputs
    • 3x stereo unbalanced RCA inputs
    • 1x stereo balanced XLR AV bypass input
  • Outputs

    • 1x stereo XLR output
    • 1x stereo RCA output
    • 1x 5 V charging USB Type-A port
  • Frequency Response

    • 10 Hz–200 kHz ±3 dB
  • THD (Total Harmonic Distortion)

    • 0.002% (20 Hz–20 kHz)
  • Signal-to-Noise Ratio

    • -105 dB on all inputs
  • Channel Separation

    • 100 dB
  • Input Impedance

    • 100 kΩ
  • Output Impedance

    • 560 Ω
  • Input Maximum Voltage

    • 10 V RMS
  • Output Maximum Voltage

    • 17 V RMS
  • Gain

    • x1
  • 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)
    • With optional side blocks (cannot be stacked): 10 cm (H) x 42 cm (W) x 34 cm (D)
  • Weight

    • 12.7 kg