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Chord Electronics

Chord - ULTIMA PRE 3

Five Input Pre-amplifier
Sale price₹ 559,990 Regular priceMRP: ₹ 599,999
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7 Day Replacement Guarantee

In case you receive the Chord - ULTIMA PRE 3 with a manufacturing defect, please raise a return request within 7 days of delivery.

However, if you receive an incorrect / damaged / different product or one with missing accessories, please raise a return request within 24 hours of delivery. In case you receive a product with a missing, incorrect, or faulty accessory, you will be given a replacement accessory instead of the entire product.

Please make sure that the product is in the original packaging with all the accessories it came with. We'll also need an unboxing video and images of the parcel to investigate about the discrepancy. You may be asked to share images of the product and the packaging received for us to determine the damage or defect prior to approving the return request. The free replacement will be shipped only once the original order is returned.

A replacement will be issued only if:

- It is found to be defective
- It is determined that the product was not damaged while in your possession
- The product is not different from what was shipped to you
- The product is returned in original condition (with brand’s/manufacturer's box, MRP tag intact, user manual, warranty card and all the accessories therein)

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Warranty & Services

Don't sweat it, this Chord - ULTIMA PRE 3 comes with a 5 Year warranty from Chord Electronics that covers manufacturing defects. All products featured on Headphone Zone are backed by an original manufacturer's warranty.

Read more about Chord Electronics's warranty in India.

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Designed & Made
in the UK

5 Years of
Warranty

Ideal for Audiophiles

These DAC & Amps are designed for discerning music lovers. If audio quality is important to you, a set of DAC & Amps like these would be ideal.


You can expect these DAC & Amps to present you with a refined listening experience. The audio quality exhibited by these DAC & Amps is a beautiful mix of musicality, technical brilliance and high precision.


These DAC & Amps deliver a spacious & open soundstage that makes you feel you are sitting at a live concert. Experience the magic and delve into pure sonic tranquility!

Ideal for
Desktop Use

Metal
Build

XLR
Balanced Output

Connect With
XLR & RCA

Volume Controls

If your DAC & Amps include volume controls or volume rockers, you can easily change the volume with a button press or volume knob turn.


DAC & Amps that have volume controls make its operation incredibly simple; turn up the volume on your smartphone or your source devices and then change the volume on DAC & Amps to the desired level.


This design feature allows you to have complete control over the desired volume according to your listening preferences.

CHORD ELECTRONICS PRESENT THE REDESIGNED ULTIMA PRE 3 WITH FIVE INPUT AND LOW-DISTORTION POWER SUPPLIES

The ULTIMA PRE 3 combines more than 30 years of British amplifier design knowledge with the most recent advancements in superior low-distortion power supplies, which provide very low noise and excellent amplifier performance. The ULTIMA PRE 3 offers new levels of pre-amp performance when combined with the company's latest circuit design. It benefits from the latest Chord Electronics pre-amplifier technologies with a distinctive new fascia design created by founder John Franks. The ULTIMA PRE 3 is a brand-new pre-amplifier built from the ground up using the most cutting-edge proprietary power supply technology and circuit design. The ULTIMA PRE 3 was designed from the ground up to take advantage of the most recent advancements in sophisticated low-distortion power supply. These sophisticated devices have extremely low noise and excellent amplifier performance. Coupled with the latest design developments, the ULTIMA PRE 3 offers new levels of pre-amplifier performance.

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A WIDE ARRAY OF CONNECTIVITY OPTIONS INCLUDING AN AV BYPASS PLUS A 5 V CHARGING USB TYPE-A PORT

Chord Electronics is known for providing a fantastic experience by combining features that keep you engaged and give exceptional sound quality, unlike anything you have ever experienced before. The ULTIMA PRE 3 is amalgamated with HF Switch Mode Power Supply, Blue Velvet ALPS Potentiometer, Advanced Shielding Technology, Fully Balanced Circuitry, Analogue Signal Path, Convection Cooled, and Included Top Light Ring. The ULTIMA PRE 3 has five analogue inputs (two balanced and three unbalanced), individually buffered and carefully filtered against any radio frequency interference incursion. The ULTIMA PRE 3's rear panel contains balanced and unbalanced connections. It comes with several inputs 2x stereo balanced XLR inputs, 3x stereo unbalanced RCA, and outputs terminals of 1x stereo XLR, 1x stereo RCA, and 1x 5 V charging USB Type-A port, 1x stereo balanced XLR AV bypass input,1 x 12 V trigger output/input. You can't go wrong with the ULTIMA PRE 3 because it has many features that provide an immersive listening experience.

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REDESIGNED FASCIA AND SYMMETRICAL DESIGN GIVE THE PRE 3 AN ELEGANT LOOK

Chord Electronics has a long history of developing devices that not only deliver superior audio quality but are also visually stunning. The ULTIMA PRE 3 is no different. The front panel of the ULTIMA PRE 3 has been overhauled from the outside. The redesigned fascia features a precisely symmetrical design centred on a circular power on/off sphere that employs the company's well-known polychromatic indicator lighting to provide a clear and straightforward indication of the amplifier's playing status. The ULTIMA PRE 3 has a Solid Aluminium Chassis that adds a new look on the outside, with a centre circular power sphere flanked by new volume control and balance/AV bypass selector, both of which have new ergonomic knob designs. It has a rugged feel and looks to give you the confidence for the product to last you for years on end.

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5 Year Warranty

Don't sweat it, this Chord - ULTIMA PRE 3 comes with a 5 Year warranty from Chord Electronics that covers manufacturing defects. All products featured on Headphone Zone are backed by an original manufacturer's warranty.

Read more about Chord Electronics's warranty in India.

British Made Precision Designed since 1989

Chord Electronics, founded in 1998 and headquartered in East Farleigh, Kent, United Kingdom, is renowned for its commitment to delivering pure audio through its legendary DACs and amplifiers, all entirely designed and manufactured in England. Stemming from a background in aviation, where uncompromised standards were paramount, Chord Electronics has upheld this philosophy since its inception in 1989. Their amplifiers were initially supplied to prestigious institutions like the BBC and world-leading studios such as Abbey Road and Sony Music in New York.

Notably, Chord Electronics distinguishes itself through the use of FPGA technology in their DACs and amplifiers, ensuring studio-grade audio performance across their product range, including popular models like Mojo, Hugo, and DAVE.

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"Impressive detail resolution, Sonic precision, Outstanding clarity and insight, Astonishing speed. Chord’s Ultima Pre 3/Ultima 6 pre/power combination leads the class when it comes to clarity and insight."

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