Quad Artera Pre 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.

 

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