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Ultima Pre Reference Preamplifier
Thank you for buying a Chord Electronics product.
Before you start to enjoy your preamplifier, please take a couple of minutes to read how to connect your
audio equipment and how to maximize your listening experience.
Product Description
The Ultima Pre is the ultimate high-end reference product and is the perfect partner to the Ultima mono
block amplifiers. In the same double height format to match it has all the features of the already advanced
CPA5000 but now includes three pairs of outputs, true dual mono construction with separate power
supplies for each channel, and separate left and right frequency EQ adjust. Using two separate ultra-high
frequency power supplies gives the best possible channel separation and with our latest low noise
circuitry the noise floor performance has been improved to beyond -135dB. Each of the power supplies
and the sensitive volume, balance and EQ controls is surrounded by solid milled aluminum shielding to
prevent RF interference. Extra flexibility is now offered with three pairs of fully balanced XLR or
unbalanced RCA phono outputs. Selection can be made manually via the front panel or using the supplied
remote control.
Every input has six levels of adjustable gain that can be individually selected to prevent large changes in
volume when switching between inputs. All settings are stored via the microprocessor even if power is
removed.
Inventory
As well as your Ultima Pre and this user manual, you should also have received the following items.
1. System Remote Control including user manual
2. Power cord
3. Chord guarantee registration card
