
Connecting ULTIMA PRE 2 to a power amplifier 4.0
To connect ULTIMA PRE 2 to your power amplifier, choose either XLR
or RCA.
It is important to know that if you are using the volume dial or modifying
the balance on ULTIMA PRE 2, it will only eect this output.
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ULTIMA PRE 2 | Quickstart Manual
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Quickstart Manual
Introduction 1.0
Welcome to the ULTIMA PRE 2 Quickstart Guide. This shortened guide
is supplementary to the main manual which should be referred to for
full safety and operational information.
Please note, more information on any of these topics is listed within the
full manual found under the product page:
chordelectronics.co.uk/product/ultima-pre2
Warranty 1.1
The ULTIMA PRE 2 comes with a comprehensive 5-year warranty.
To activate the warranty, please register your device via the Chord
Electronics website:
chordelectronics.co.uk/register-product
Connecting ULTIMA PRE 2 to a source 3.0
First, you must ensure that ULTIMA PRE 2, and any connecting
equipment, is turned o.
You can connect ULTIMA PRE 2 to a source using any of the
highlighted inputs shown below.
Please note that each input is arranged as a stereo pair, right and then
left which is indicated on the furthermost sides of the inputs. Later,
when you come to switch ULTIMA PRE 2 on, each pair of inputs will
be shown as ‘LINE ’ on the display. LINE 1-4 begins with the pairs of X
XLRs and LINE 5, 6, T1 and T2 is the RCA pair next to these and so on.
Note that the connectors on the right hand side of the unit are
outputs and bypass ports. You must not connect any inputs here.
Balanced
input 1-4
Unbalanced
line 5-8
XLR and
RCA
outputs
Please ensure there is sucient ventilation around ULTIMA PRE 2 at
all times. Avoid placing ULTIMA PRE 2 in enclosed spaces, on soft
surfaces, near sources of heat and never cover its ventilation holes. For
optimum operation and ventilation leave some space around the unit.
Placement 2.0