Product Description

The Chord Electronics Prima preamp forms part of the stylish and compact Choral range and has been designed to complement our Etude power amps. Despite its compact dimensions and space-saving footprint, the Prima is every bit a pedigree Chord Electronics amplifier.

Precision-machined from solid aircraft-grade aluminium billet, the Prima offers both remote control and front panel operation. Prima’s fascia offers volume and balance controls while its push-button controls atop the unit, offer input selection and tape line selection, the latter enabling its tape outputs to be selected for recording from source components. Further design features include a top panel display, offering input choice and volume information, plus a clever porthole which enables the internal circuit board to be seen.

The Chord Electronics Prima preamp also benefits from a custom Ultra-High-Frequency power supply, which delivers efficient and fast energy charge/discharge for delivering power to capacitors when required. Prima offers fully balanced circuitry throughout and useful flexibility with five inputs, four unbalanced RCA and one balanced XLR, plus a balanced XLR output and a tape output. For added versatility, Prima’s audio circuit offers six independent input gain adjustments for the five inputs and low impedance outputs.

Features:

HF Switch Mode Power Supply
Blue Velvet ALPS Potentiometer
-93dB Signal to Noise Ratio
Fully Balanced Circuitry
Analog Signal Path
Input/Output Buffering
Convection Cooled
Solid Aluminum Chassis
IR Remote Control (included)
Inputs:
- 1x Stereo Balanced XLR Input – Main Line 1
- 4x Stereo Unbalanced RCA Inputs – Line In 2, Line In 3, Line In 4, Line In
Outputs:
- 1x Stereo Balanced XLR Output – Output 1
- 1x Stereo Unbalanced RCA Tape Output – Tape Output

Technical Specifications:

Frequency Range: 2.5Hz – 200kHz +/- 3dB
Output Impedance: 100Ω (Short Circuit Protected)
Operating Voltage: 50v – 260v AC (50Hz – 60Hz) Auto Switching
Dimensions: 335mm (w) x 170mm (d) x 65mm (h)
Weight: 8kG

Brand

Chord Electronics

Engineering without limits means uncompromising standards for Chord Electronics. The British professional audio company took flight in 1989 when founder and Chief Engineer John Franks found inspiration in his junior engineer job at an avionics company. Aviation electronics demands reliability, performance, and superior attention to detail. That’s exactly what Franks brings to Chord's digital products. His comprehensive knowledge of power supply design and an ethos of doing things ‘right’ regardless of cost and effort sets Chord apart from competitors. This is reflected in the new and innovative Hugo M Scaler upscaling component.

The BBC received the first Chord amplifiers, followed by world-leading artists and studios, including Abbey Road, Sony Music (New York), and The Royal Opera House. Chord’s audio prowess generated demand for a domestic range. This audiophile-approved range encompasses the design, engineering and build standards the finest professional equipment requires. Today, Chord applies proprietary technologies to all of its British-made products. As a result, you can expect studio-grade audio performance across the entire Chord range encompassing amplifiers, DACs and music streamers from the Mojo 2 to the DAVE DAC.

As a nationally recognized leader in the field of high-end audio and home theater, Overture is a proud dealer of Chord Electronics products. We sell customers the best DACs and music streamers from Chord. Interested in purchasing a new Chord Electronics product? You can trade-in any component towards a Chord Electronics product by filling out Overture's Trade-In Form.