Artera Stereo vs Denafrips HYPERION
The HYPERION's power @ 8ω is 80W against the Artera Stereo's 140W, its power @ 4ω 150W against 250W, its signal-to-noise 125 dB against 115 dB, and its thd 0.001% against 0.003%.
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$1,382.50 - $1,649
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About the Artera Stereo
The Quad Artera Stereo power amplifier embodies Quad's legendary Current Dumping topology, originally introduced in the iconic Quad 405, combining Class A finesse with Class AB efficiency for exceptional musicality, dynamic power, and speaker control. Rated at 140W per channel into 8 ohms (250W into 4 ohms), it drives demanding speakers including electrostatic designs with vice-like grip and low distortion. It offers balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA inputs, high-quality speaker binding posts, 12V trigger, and runs cool while maintaining stability under high transients. Engineered for power, musicality, and an incomparable signal-to-noise ratio, it pairs perfectly with Quad's Artera preamps like the Play or Pre.
Specifications
Power Specifications
Amplification power output and characteristics
- Power @ 8Ω
- 140W @ 8Ω
- Power @ 4Ω
- 250W @ 4Ω
- Amplifier Class
- AB
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- THD
- 0.003%
- SNR
- 115 dB
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- No
- Analog Inputs
- RCA, XLR
- Analog Outputs
- Speaker A+B binding posts
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 320 × 158 × 338 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 15 kg (33 lbs)
Key Specifications
Power: 140W
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions