The QUAD Artera Pre exemplifies a pure analogue preamplifier, blending cutting-edge British innovation with the classic QUAD sound traditions, marked by its authentic analogue signal. This Artera Pre harmonizes a minimalist aesthetic with top-tier components, emphasizing short and straightforward signal paths to maintain the integrity of the sound.

• Analogue Inputs:
  • 3 x RCA (AUX1, 2, & 3)
  • 1 x XLR
  • 1 x Phono MM/MC
• Analogue Outputs:
  • 1 x RCA (PRE OUT)
  • 1 x RCA (AUX)
  • 1 x XLR
  • 1 x 6.35mm Headphone Jack
• Gain (Maximum, Volume = 100):
  • +8dB (Line/XLR)
  • +53.5dB (Phono MM)
  • +73.5dB (Phono MC)
• Input Sensitivity (Volume = 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)
• Maximum Output Level (THD < 0.1%):
  • 2.3Vrms (RCA)
  • 4.6Vrms (XLR)
• Input Headroom (THD < 0.1%, Volume = 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)
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio (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