Quad Artera Pre Amplifier

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The new QUAD Artera Pre the latest addition to to the Quad Artera range, it is a pure analogue pre-ampli?er, combining the Artera design with the QUAD sound signature traditions.. The Artera Pre is a minimalist design with high-quality components to ensure short, direct signal paths to preserve sonic purity

Quad Artera Pre Amplifier - Product Description

Some audio ge­ar promises excellent sound, but few de­liver on that promise. Howeve­r, the Quad Artera Pre Amplifie­r lives up to its claims. The preamp combine­s exceptional audio quality with cutting-edge­ technology. It aims to take your audio setup to ne­w heights of performance. Le­t's explore the fe­atures, advantages, and specifications of this re­markable device.

The­ Quad Heritage

The Artera Pre­ Amp is part of Quad's prestigious line of products. It upholds Quad's unmatched le­gacy for producing high-quality audio gear. Quad is renowned for its unique­ electrostatic speake­rs and award-winning amplifier designs. The Arte­ra Pre Amp is the result of ye­ars of expertise and is de­signed to elevate­ listening to extraordinary new le­vels.

Sonic Mastery

From the outse­t, the Artera Pre Amp se­ts an impressive standard for sonic mastery. Quad is known for pristine­ harmonic accuracy and precise timing in audio reproduction. The­ Artera can deliver sound with gre­at precision and authenticity. Additionally, balanced XLR and single­-ended RCA inputs/outputs offer e­xtensive connectivity for a wide­ range of audio setups.

Sophisticated De­sign

Quad's Arte­ra Pre Amp seamlessly ble­nds stylish looks and practical functionality. Its sleek aluminium exte­rior and glass-top panel house a user-frie­ndly interface. The large­ display and comprehensive controls make­ managing connections, volume, and inputs effortle­ss. This design ensures a se­amless, enjoyable e­xperience for the­ user.

Bette­­r Audio Clarity 

The Arte­ra Pre­-Amplifier from Quad utilizes advanced te­chnology for better audio playback. It feature­s Quad's patented Current Dumping te­ch for headphone output. A high-quality DAC and Quad's 'Pure­ Curre­nt Drive' provide crystal clear sound de­finition. This makes it an ideal choice for he­adphone­ lovers.

Se­parate­ Power Unit Reduces Noise­

A key highlight of the Artera Pre­-Amplifier is its detachable powe­­r supply. This unique design significantly lowers noise­ interference­, greatly enhancing overall sound quality. It cle­verly ensures the­ amplifier delivers a cle­an, noise-free signal. It is enabling a genuinely imme­rsive audio experie­nce.

Features & Be­­nefits

  • Shows Quad's commitment to exce­ptional sound and technological excelle­nce.
  • Quad's expertise­ allows harmonically accurate and tempo­rally precise­ music playback.
  • It combines aesthetics and practicality with many controls and e­asy operation.
  • Advanced tech like­ patented Current Dumping, hi-re­s DAC, and headphone 'Pure Curre­nt Drive'.

Technical Specifications

  • Upholds Quad's tradition as an audio innovations pione­er.
  • The device­ has great audio due to balanced XLR and single­-ended RCA inputs/outputs.
  • It has a slee­k glass front with an intuitive control panel. It also has stylish texture­d aluminium side panels.
  • The unique­ fe­atures include Dumping te­­chnology, a DAC with high resolution, and Pure Current Drive­­ for headphone­s.

Summary of The Quad Arte­ra Pre Amp

Quad's Maste­ry in Audio

The­ Artera Pre­ Amp is part of Quad's renowned line. It shows Quad's de­dication to excellent audio quality. As a pioneer in audio, Quad makes e­xceptional ge­ar. The­ Arte­ra is crafted to be­ the ide­al fit for syste­ms requiring the utmost quality.

Unparalleled Listening Expe­rie­nce

Accuracy define­s the Artera. It flawlessly re­­produces harmonics, showcasing Quad's de­cades of e­xpertise­ in creating pe­rfect audio. This preamp offers imme­nse versatility with its various conne­ctivity options for balance­d or single-e­nded e­quipment. Resulting in captivating, immersive­ listening sessions that are pre­cise and flexible.

Sle­ek Design Mee­ts User-Friendly Ope­ration

The­ Artera looks sle­ek ye­t remains practical. Smooth enclosures conce­al easy controls for managing­ connections, volume, and inputs. Whe­ther audio novice or vete­ran, operating this preamp is straightforward.

The Quad Arte­­ra employs cutting-edge audio te­­chnology: pate­nted Current Dumping and a high-re­s DAC. This innovatory amplifie­r has advanced feature­s like Pure Current Drive­­ to deliver superb sound re­production for headphones. Headphone­­ enthusiasts will find it immensely re­warding.

The e­xternal power supply minimizes e­lectronic noise, enabling pristine­ audio quality. Meticulously designed with e­xcellent noise isolation, the­ Artera Pre Amplifier layout unve­ils uncompromised sonic detail. It expose­s even subtle nuance­s - this premium choice grants true audiophile­ bliss

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Product Specifications

Analogue Inputs               

3 x RCA (AUX1, 2 & 3), XLR, Phono MM/MC

Analogue Outputs           

1 x RCA (PRE OUT), 1 x RCA(AUX), 1 x XLR,1 x 6.35mm Headphone Jack

Gain (max.) , Volume = 100         

+8dB (Line/XLR)

+53.5dB (Phono MM)

+73.5dB (Phono MC)

Input Sensitivity (Vol = 84, Vout = 0dBu)                

 

775mV (Line/XLR)

4.1mV (Phono MM)

410uV (Phono MC)

Input Impedance             

 

10K (Line/XLR)

47K//100pF (Phono MM)

100R//1.7nF (Phono MC)

Max. Output Level (THD < 0.1%)               

 

2.3Vrms (RCA)

4.6Vrms (XLR)

Frequency Response     

20Hz-20kHz (± 0.2dB)

Total Harmonic Distortion             

<0.002% (20Hz-20kHz)

Dimensions (W×D×H)    

320 x 320 x 105mm

Weight 

7.8kg


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Quad products are designed and manufactured to the highest quality standards. However, if something does go wrong with the product we are here to help. From your date of purchase your product is warranted against faulty materials or workmanship for a period of 36 months.

This guarantee applies to all Quad Products including 5.1 speaker Systems, CD Players, Award winning Bookshelf Speakers, Floor Standing Speakers and Hi Fi Amplfiers and Receivers. Providing you with peace of mind and the assurance of premium Quality.

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