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For Sale - Chord Ultima Pre 3 - Store Trade in - Original retail $13,200Please enquire for shipping optionsInputs: 2x stereo balanced XLR inputs, 3x stereo unbalanced RCAOutputs: 1x stereo XLR, 1x stereo RCA and 1x 5 V charging USB Type-A port1x stereo balanced XLR AV bypass input1 x 12 V trigger...
Against your own AUD comp set, A$9,490 sits essentially on the median A$9,462, just above the 25th percentile at A$9,095 and well below the 75th percentile at A$11,104. That makes this a fair, market-aligned ask rather than a bargain, with no real premium being asked for the condition.
That still makes it interesting: this is the kind of high-end integrated that’s bought for its scale, control, and refinement, and an excellent-condition example is exactly what you want on the used market. If the listing includes the remote, original packaging, and a clean service history, it’s a solid buy for someone who wants flagship-level performance without paying new-price depreciation.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Chord Electronics, a British high-fidelity powerhouse, traces its roots to the aviation industry. Founded in 1989 by John Franks, a former Marconi Avionics engineer, the company emerged from his early 1980s innovations in ultra-reliable, high-frequency switching power supplies for aircraft electronics. Initially too costly for commercial viability, the designs became feasible with advancing components, launching Chord from its Kent headquarters in a renovated pumphouse that remains its manufacturing heart.
The brand excels in premium amplifiers and digital-to-analog converters (DACs), blending Franks' analog prowess with digital expertise from FPGA specialist Rob Watts. Early power amplifiers quickly won acclaim from professional studios like the BBC, Abbey Road, and Skywalker Sound, establishing credibility before shifting focus to consumer hi-fi. Iconic products like the Hugo and Mojo DACs exemplify their boundary-pushing approach, alongside integrated amps and streamers, all handcrafted in the UK without compromise on power, precision, or musicality.
Positioned firmly in the high-end market, Chord commands respect among discerning audiophiles for its uncompromising engineering, aerospace-grade reliability, and bold innovation. Independent and proudly British, it sets benchmarks in transparency and dynamics, attracting buyers who demand reference-level performance over mass-market concessions.
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