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PRE
AUX
LEFT
RIGHT
Analogue signal output
The XLR balanced output
If you are connecting QUAD Artera Pre to a QUAD Artera Stereo or other power amplifier with balanced inputs we strongly
advocate the use of the balanced XLR connections.
A major advantage of balanced interconnection is the suppression of ground loop problems and reduction of electromagnetic
interference.
Balanced line connections use 3 conductors, one for the ground and two for the voltage difference between the signal and the
ground at the source unit. The signal is thus ‘cleaner’ and free from earth-induced currents and other LF artifacts and offers
improved S/N ratio.
The PRE single-ended output
The single-ended analogue signal output of QUAD Artera Pre is for connecting to a unit with single-ended inputs such as a power
amplifier.
The AUX output (fixed level - line output)
The AUX direct output is used for connecting to a unit with single-ended inputs that requires no preprocessing or volume control
of the signal, for example an integrated amplifier, audio processor, AV controller or an audio recording device.
The headphone output
The front panel of Artera Pre has a 6.3mm headphone output jack for connecting headphones. When you plug in headphones the
output of Artera Pre OUT/XLR OUT will be muted except for the output of AUX OUT. The indicated headphone range of volume
adjustment is 0-100.
Note: using headphones at a high volume for long periods can cause permanent damage to your hearing.
CONNECTIONS
