Introduction; Unpacking The Equipment; Placement - QUAD Artera Mono Owner's Manual

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for your investment in the QUAD Artera Mono. We are sure that the Artera Mono will continue to delight you
for years to come, thanks to its future-proof provisions for music playback sources.
QUAD gave its team of designers and engineers a specific brief for Artera: combine the qualities that have made QUAD
Britain's most revered Hi-Fi marques for many decades with fresh industrial design and the very latest high-performance
audio technologies.
The QUAD Artera Mono is an addition to the best-selling QUAD Artera series of hi-fi components. It is developed
employing the strongest design features derived from its siblings but exhibits updated internal audiophile-class
components and multi-layer circuit boards. The design builds upon the classic QUAD sound, adding increased clarity and
definition but foremost ensuring that the integrity of musical performance is more accessible and that the artist's message
is distinctly conveyed despite deficiencies in the recording.
Key to the Artera Mono's design is QUAD's patented current dumping technology developed by QUAD's legendary
founder Peter Walker. In the Artera Mono's current dumping circuit, a very high-quality Class AB low-power amp
provides the details of the signal, while a high-power current dumping section provides the grip to keep the speakers
under control. This technology eliminates the problems of crossover distortion, thermal tracking and transistor matching.
Consequently, there are no internal adjustments or alignments and the choice of power transistor types is less restrictive.

UNPACKING THE EQUIPMENT

The Artera Mono carton contains:
• The QUAD Artera Mono
• One IEC mains cable with a plug suitable for your area
• One glass top
• One QUAD Artera Mono user manual
Consult the dealer from whom you purchased the equipment if any item is not present. Carefully unpack the unit and
accessories. Take care not to damage the surface finish when undoing the protective polythene sleeve. Retain the packing
materials for future use. Retain the user manual and information concerning the date and place of purchase of your
equipment for future reference. If you transfer the unit to a third party please pass on this instruction manual along with
the equipment.

PLACEMENT

The unit must be mounted on a solid, level and stable surface. If you are likely to play your system at high volume levels,
the Artera Mono should be mounted on its shelf with sufficient ventilation above and to the sides and rear.
Before you connect the Artera Mono to the mains, ensure your AC mains voltage corresponds to the rating on the rear
panel of the product. If in doubt, consult your dealer. If you move to an area which has a different AC mains voltage, seek
advice from a QUAD appointed dealer or a competent service technician.
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