Quad Artera Preamplifier Silver
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Quad Artera Preamplifier Silver
Overview
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 |
Free next day delivery
Free next day delivery on orders over £50 – order by 3pm. Saturday delivery available in the basket.
Genuine UK stock
Every product comes with the full UK manufacturer warranty.
14-day returns
Changed your mind? Send it back unused within 14 days.
Experts since 1947
Real advice before and after you buy. Call 0115 975 8613.
Quad Artera – frequently asked questions
How quickly can I get the Quad Artera?
It is available to order. Call our team on 0115 975 8613 for the latest delivery date. Delivery is free on UK orders over £50.
What warranty does the Quad Artera come with?
It is genuine UK stock and comes with the full Quad UK manufacturer warranty, so you are fully covered.
Can I return the Quad Artera if I change my mind?
Yes. You can return it unused in its original packaging within 14 days of delivery. See our returns policy.
Still got a question about the Quad Artera? Call 0115 975 8613 or send us a message.
Delivery
Free next day delivery on UK orders over £50 – order by 3pm Monday to Friday. Saturday delivery available in the basket.
Returns
14-day hassle-free returns on unused items in original packaging. Returns policy
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