Artera Pre vs 33
The 33's signal-to-noise is 108 dB against the Artera Pre's 80 dB, its thd 0.001% against 0.002%, its mc gain 63.5 dB against 73.5 dB, and its mm gain 46 dB against 53.5 dB.
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About the Artera Pre
The Quad Artera Pre is an innovative solid-state analogue preamplifier from Quad's flagship Artera series, combining classic British design with modern features. It revives Quad's famous Tilt control, which adjusts bass and treble together around a 700Hz axis in 1dB steps for tonal balance without affecting volume or sound coloration. Additional analogue bass filters include +4.5dB lift at 60Hz and -4.5dB shelf cut for room correction or speaker extension. EQ profiles can be assigned per input. The unit offers a low-noise Class A phono stage configurable for MM or MC cartridges, a discrete Class A headphone amplifier with low output impedance, and fully balanced electronics with four-channel volume control. Inputs support direct mode for shortest signal path, and one line input can be set to AV bypass. Power supply includes 11 regulated rails with ultra-low-noise regulators and a heavy toroidal transformer. Available in black or silver finish with touch-sensitive OLED controls and remote handset. Trigger in/out for system integration.
Specifications
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- THD
- 0.002%
- SNR
- 80 dB
- Output Voltage
- 2.3V RMS
- Output Impedance
- 120Ω
Phono Preamplifier
Phono stage specifications
- MM Gain
- 53.5 dB
- MC Gain
- 73.5 dB
- Adjustable Loading
- Yes
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Digital Inputs
- 3x RCA (AUX1/2/3 line-level), 1x Phono MM/MC (RCA + ground), 1x XLR balanced
- Analog Inputs
- 1x RCA PRE OUT (variable), 1x XLR (variable), 1x RCA AUX (fixed), 1x 6.35mm headphone jack
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 320 × 105 × 320 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 7.8 kg (17 lbs)
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