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Quad Artera Mono Amplifers (Pair)
Quad Artera Mono power amplifier is an alternative to the Artera Stereo power amplifier where you want the best possible drive and control for your loudspeakers. This monoblock model features upgraded audiophile components and multi-layer circuit boards.
The design has the classic QUAD sound but with increased clarity and definition. This is a class AB amplifier that uses current dumping to give a very clean and powerful sound. Another innovation is the use of cabling made from a single crystal, for very low resistance. Finally, output protection is active with no fuses or relays in the signal path.
The Artera Mono uses QUAD’s proprietary current dumping technology. This was developed by Quad’s founder Peter Walker. Notably, it uses a very high quality class AB power amp circuit. At low power the amp provides all the detail. However, at higher power, a current dumping section takes over to provide the grunt. As a result cross-over distortion is eliminated. Additionally, thermal tracking and transistor matching is not a problem. Therefore a wider range of power transistors can be used.
As a wise man quoted “The best part is no part”. Consequently, the best amplifier has the least complicated signal path. Additionally the lower the resistance of the cabling the better. As a result OCC (Ohno Continuous Cast) cable is used for the output stage. The OCC cable is cast as a single Crystal up to 125 meters in length. In this way any impurities are eliminated, for a very low resistance signal path. This can be done with silver as well as copper.
The Quad Artera Mono delivers 300 watts of pure power into 8 ohms. It can drive the most demanding of speakers and has instant overload recovery. The output is protected by an active circuit that gives full protection without the need for fuses or relays in the signal path. The sound has the power to grip without losing any detail.
As with the rest of the Artera range the case is understated. It also evokes Quad’s past while looking to the future. The unit is available in silver or black and provides a strong and rigid structure. This is a heavy unit that oozes quality. It is shielded from external vibration and interference. Moreover, it has an inlaid glass top as well as a CNC routed heatsink on either side.
Connectivity is simplicity itself with a gold plated RCA input as well as a balanced XLR Input. The output is gold plated and can take the usual plugs, spade connectors or bare wire. THD is a super low 0.006% and the bandwidth extends from 20Hz to 90 kHz.
Specifications
- Rated Output Power: 300W 8 ohms (THD=1%, 1kHz)
- Total Harmonic Distortion: <0.006% (100W, 1kHz, bandwidth 20Hz-20kHz), <0.03% (100W, 10kHz, bandwidth 20Hz-90kHz)
- Frequency Response: ?/?0.3dB (20Hz-20kHz, ref. 1kHz)
- Input Sensitivity: 0.98Vrms (Unbalanced), 2.1Vrms (Balanced)
- Input Impedance: 10K ohms (Balanced/Unbalanced)
- Signal to Noise Ration (S/N) : 112dB (A-weighted, ref. 300W)
- Power Requirement: 220V-240V~50/60Hz, 100V-115V~50/60Hz
- Maximum Power Consumption: 750W
- Standby Power Consumption: <0.5W
- Dimensions (mm) (W x H x D) : 320 x 158 x 338
- Carton Size (mm) (W x H x D) : 465 x 260 x 465
- Weight: 13kg (Net) 17kg (Gross) each
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