Quad Artera Pre

[ianlenco]

I'm selling my lovely Quad Artera Pre as I'm reducing my box count and have bought an integrated amp to replace this and the Nuprime AMG STA power also listed here. I bought this ex-display amp 4 months ago and it is still in perfect condition and works flawlessly. It has both balanced and line level ins and outs and an excellent mm/mc phono stage built in.

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Comes with remote, manual and original packaging. A new one will cost you £1100 but you can have this as new one for £800 to include insured posting to UK mainland. You are of course welcome to come and have a listen and collect. If you are interested in buying this and the Nuprime AMG STA together then we can discuss a discount.

[ianlenco]

If anyone is wanting to pair this with my Nuprime AMG STA for a high quality system pm me. I can offer a good discount for both.

[ianlenco]

Open to offers.

[Bamby]

Free bump!
This is an excellent machine.
So nicely engineered and easy to use.
The SQ using XLR direct is a very impressive.
I bought mine as a punt, but it outclassed a very costly unit by Edge.
Paul
GLWS

[ianlenco]

Thanks Paul. Price reduced to £750 inc postage.

[RockAddict]

Another free bump... I got my Quad Artera Pre in Sep 2021 and wish I'd got it two years earlier instead of entering an expensive period of hi-fi regret trying other options. Absolutely zero regrets with the QAP. For those to whom it might be of interest, the QAP also has a more than serviceable headphone out (6.3mm) which, according to Quad, should comfortably accommodate 300ohm sets. I agree with Paul's observation of SQ - it doesn't add or take away from what's being fed into it unless you want it to (i.e. tone changes).

@Ian: thought about the Nuprime but more than happy with the current valve amp (Willsenton R8) and reserve mini-amp (Aiyima A07). Tempting though it is, I can't justify yet another amp...! :)

[ianlenco]

Thanks Kevin, the Artera works really well with the Nuprime power amp - sure you're not tempted? :)

[RockAddict]

Thanks Kevin, the Artera works really well with the Nuprime power amp - sure you're not tempted? :)

If I lived nearer, I'd probably be tempted to take you up on your offer to come round and have a listen. However, the travel (Gloucs / Essex) is significant and health related issues mean a trip of 150+ miles each way is not something I can easily do nowadays. So, tempting? Yes. But not realistic. Luckily (for me), the Artera works really well with the R8 and the A07 too... :)

Best of luck in moving it on - the QAP seems to be one of those amps that has rather unfairly fallen under the radar when it deserves much wider awareness.

[ianlenco]

I've now made a definite decision to reduce my box count so this is up for sale. Price is now £650 plus postage for this excellent pre amp with a very good mm/mc phono stage.

[ianlenco]

Just in case anyone thinks that white dot on the top is a mark, it's not, it's a reflection from an overhead light. The amp is in excellent condition :)

[ianlenco]

There's a review here.

https://www.quad-hifi.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Quad-Artera-Pre-HFW_Dec19.pdf

[ianlenco]

Final price drop. £600 plus £16 postage if you can't collect.

[ianlenco]

My Artera is feeling Lonely This Christmas but it certainly doesn't sound like Mud.
Give it a new home please.
Hope you're having a lovely Christmas Time :)

[ianlenco]

Lots of views but surprisingly no interest for this 1st class preamp. Looks like it will have to go to ebay the next time they offer low selling charges. :scratch:

Recent ones sold for £750 over there.

[ianlenco]

Still here! Treat yourself great pre-amp at a great price :)

[ianlenco]

Last chance to get a great pre at a bargain price. Off to ebay tomorrow.

[ianlenco]

Sold.