The QUAD Artera Pre is a pure Analog preamplifier, combining innovative modern British design with the QUAD sound signature traditions, characterized by the pure Analog signal. The Artera Pre mixes minimalist design with high-quality components to ensure short, direct signal paths that preserve sonic purity.
Analog Inputs: 3 x RCA (AUX1, 2 & 3), XLR, Phono MM/MC
Analog 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 (WDH): 12.6" x 12.6" x 4.1"
Weight: 17.2 lbs.
