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Quad Artera Pre Preamplifier - Ex-Demo
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Quad Artera Pre Preamplifier - Ex-Demo

Product Description

  • Superb Condition
  • Original Box and Packing
  • Aluminium Black Model
  • Includes Remote
  • Includes Mains Cable

The QUAD Artera Pre is a pure analogue preamplifier, combining innovative modern British design with the QUAD sound signature traditions, characterised by the pure analogue signal. The Artera Pre mixes minimalist design with high-quality components to ensure short, direct signal paths that preserve sonic purity.

Styling
The Artera's crisp, clean aesthetic both evokes QUAD's past and looks forward to the future, with a textured aluminium front panel, thick glass top and CNC-routed heat sinks on either side. The housing provides a rugged structure that resists interference from external vibrations, while the fascia of each player incorporates an intuitive touch-sensitive control, contributing greatly to its sleek design.

QUAD have also implemented a fully lossless balance control for Left and Right channels , allowing up to 6db adjustments to be made in 0.6db steps.

A Classic For The Modern Age
The Volume is digitally controlled in the analogue domain.
The Sensitivity of each input can be adjusted +/-8dB.
Versatile in application - AUX3 can be configured for 'AV Bypass' for use with AV processor.
The return of the classic QUAD 'TILT' control allowing subtle changes to the overall frequency response to suit your own preference.
The Different EQ filters settings can be assigned to each input, featuring changes to the overall balance of the sound, bass cut and bass boost.
Low noise Class A phono stage which can be configured for moving magnet or moving coil.

Technical Specifications

Analogue Inputs 3x RCA (AUX1, 2 & 3), XLR, Phono MM/MC
Analogue Outputs 1x RCA (PRE OUT, 1x RCA (AUX), 1x XLR
1X 6.35mm Headphone Jack
Gain (Max.), Volume = 100 +8dB (Line/XLR)
+53.5dB (Phono MM)
+73.5dB (Phono MC)
Input Sensitivity (Volt = 84, Volt = 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 (RCA)
100 (XLR)
Standby Consumption <0.5W
AC Mains Supply Req. 230V ~ 50-60Hz
115V ~ 50-60Hz
100V ~ 50-60Hz
Dimensions (WxDxH) 320 x 320 x 105mm
Net Weight 7.8kg

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Specifications

Brand
QUAD
Condition
Used
Product Code
QUAD-ARTERAPRE-P

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  • Superb Condition
  • Original Box and Packing
  • Aluminium Black Model
  • Includes Remote
  • Includes Mains Cable

The QUAD Artera Pre is a pure analogue preamplifier, combining innovative modern British design with the QUAD sound signature traditions, characterised by the pure analogue signal. The Artera Pre mixes minimalist design with high-quality components to ensure short, direct signal paths that preserve sonic purity.

Styling
The Artera's crisp, clean aesthetic both evokes QUAD's past and looks forward to the future, with a textured aluminium front panel, thick glass top and CNC-routed heat sinks on either side. The housing provides a rugged structure that resists interference from external vibrations, while the fascia of each player incorporates an intuitive touch-sensitive control, contributing greatly to its sleek design.

QUAD have also implemented a fully lossless balance control for Left and Right channels , allowing up to 6db adjustments to be made in 0.6db steps.

A Classic For The Modern Age
The Volume is digitally controlled in the analogue domain.
The Sensitivity of each input can be adjusted +/-8dB.
Versatile in application - AUX3 can be configured for 'AV Bypass' for use with AV processor.
The return of the classic QUAD 'TILT' control allowing subtle changes to the overall frequency response to suit your own preference.
The Different EQ filters settings can be assigned to each input, featuring changes to the overall balance of the sound, bass cut and bass boost.
Low noise Class A phono stage which can be configured for moving magnet or moving coil.

Technical Specifications

Analogue Inputs 3x RCA (AUX1, 2 & 3), XLR, Phono MM/MC
Analogue Outputs 1x RCA (PRE OUT, 1x RCA (AUX), 1x XLR
1X 6.35mm Headphone Jack
Gain (Max.), Volume = 100 +8dB (Line/XLR)
+53.5dB (Phono MM)
+73.5dB (Phono MC)
Input Sensitivity (Volt = 84, Volt = 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 (RCA)
100 (XLR)
Standby Consumption <0.5W
AC Mains Supply Req. 230V ~ 50-60Hz
115V ~ 50-60Hz
100V ~ 50-60Hz
Dimensions (WxDxH) 320 x 320 x 105mm
Net Weight 7.8kg

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Brand
QUAD
Condition
Used
Product Code
QUAD-ARTERAPRE-P

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