The QUAD Artera Pre is a pure analogue preamplifier, combining innovative modern British design with the QUAD sound signature traditions, characterized by the pure analogue signal. The Artera Pre combines minimalist design with high-quality components to ensure short, direct signal paths that preserve sonic purity.
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)
Input Headroom (THD < 0.1% , Vol = 50)
4.1Vrms (RCA)
8.2Vrms (XLR)
62mV (Phono MM) / 6.2mV (Phono MC) @ 1kHz
Frequency Response
20Hz-20kHz (± 0.2dB)
Total Harmonic Distortion
<0.002% (20Hz-20kHz)
S/N Ratio (Vout = 0dBu)
>110dB(A) (Line/XLR)
80dB(A) (Phono MM)
76dB(A) (Phono MC)
Channel Separation
>100dB (10kHz)
Output Impedance
120 Ohms (RCA)
100 Ohms (XLR)
Standby Consumption
<0.5W
AC Mains Supply Requirement(Factory set)
230V ~ 50-60Hz
115V ~ 50-60Hz
100V ~ 50-60Hz
Dimensions (W×D×H)
320 x 320 x 105mm
Net Weight
7.8kg