Quad Artera Mono Power Amplifier Potent Mono Power Unleashed The Quad Artera Mono delivers 300 watts of Class AB power into 8 ohms, with 400 watts available into 4 ohms. You push demanding speaker loads with real authority. The amplifier handles current peaks with control thanks to Quad’s current-dumping technology, keeping drivers tight and dynamics vivid. Signal Purity and Clean Output Path You benefit from Quad’s OCC (Ohno Continuous Cast) output cabling. The Artera Mono minimises grain boundaries, reducing impurities in the signal path. The design avoids unnecessary circuit elements. It uses a low-power Class AB stage for detail and a second high-power stage for grip. Electric Noise Under Control The Artera Mono delivers exceptional fidelity. It maintains total harmonic distortion below 0.006% at 100 W and 1 kHz (20 Hz-20 kHz), rising only moderately at higher frequencies. You hear subtle detail and tone without hiss. The signal-to-noise ratio peaks at 112 dB (A-weighted) referenced to 300 W output. Build and Usability Designed to Impress The amplifier comes in sleek silver or black finishes. The chassis feels solid, the heatsinks CNC-routed, the top incorporates glass. The front is clean; controls remain minimal. It handles protection internally without fuses in the signal path. It uses a robust power supply that draws up to 750 W under maximum demand. Integration Simplicity You connect via balanced (XLR) or unbalanced (RCA) inputs. The input sensitivity suits both kinds: 0.98 Vrms for unbalanced, 2.1 Vrms for balanced. You avoid impedance mismatches thanks to a consistent 10 kΩ input impedance on either type. Feature Details Model Quad Artera Mono Power Amplifier Rated Power Output 300 W @ 8 Ω; 400 W @ 4 Ω Total Harmonic Distortion < 0.006 % (100 W, 1 kHz, 20-20 kHz); < 0.03 % (100 W, 10 kHz, 20-90 kHz) Frequency Response ±0.3 dB (20 Hz-20 kHz, referenced to 1 kHz) Input Sensitivity 0.98 Vrms (Unbalanced); 2.1 Vrms (Balanced) Input Impedance 10 kΩ (Balanced / Unbalanced) Signal-to-Noise Ratio 112 dB (A-weighted, ref. 300 W) Power Requirement 220-240 V / 50-60 Hz; 100-115 V / 50-60 Hz Maximum Power Consumption 750 W Standby Power Consumption < 0.5 W Dimensions (W × H × D) 320 × 158 × 338 mm Weight 13 kg net; 17 kg gross
