Analogue Preamplifier
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 mixes minimalist design with high-quality components to ensure short, direct signal paths that preserve sonic purity.
Quad Artera Pre
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