The name of Peter Walker and the company he founded - QUAD have been ingrained in the history of Audio Reproduction around the world. Not only famous for the classic Electrostatic Loudspeakers he designed in 1957, were followed in 1958 with Stereo Reproduction. Peter Walker’s name has always been associated with the electronics he developed - in particular Amplifiers. Peter Walker’s valve and transistor designed amplifiers live on today in QUAD’s ranges of valve and transistor amplifiers. Quad products have always been some of the finest audio products in the world.
In 1936, Peter Walker started producing public address systems, few could predict that many of his products would have the longevity and the esteem with which they would be held. In the 1950’s, Peter Walker and Gilbert Briggs (founder of Wharfedale), embarked on a series of famous concerts, demonstrating that real high-fidelity music reproduction should be virtually indistinguishable from a live performance. They toured as far as the United States and demonstrated in venues as diverse as Carnegie Hall and the Royal Festival Hall. Audiences were truly amazed in the similarity that the Quad amplifiers were able to reproduce relative to the live performance.
Dooleys HiFi are pleased to be continuing our association with QUAD with the Classic Line of Electrostatic Loudspeakers, Valve Amplification, Artera and Vena electronics and QUAD’s ranges of Dynamic loudspeakers, the S- and Z - Series.
Vena II Integrated Amplifier
£699.99 in Lancaster Grey
£748.99 in Gloss Black or White
£799.99 in Sapele Mahogany
The Vena II’s small footprint (compared to many amps in its class) allows flexible positioning and ensures the amp slips tidily into a range of environments. The amp‘s dapper design is enhanced by a choice of four finishes: Quad’s classic Lancaster Grey is the standard option, while three premium finishes – Sapele Mahogany, Gloss Black and Gloss White – wrap the Vena II’s aluminium housing in veneered or lacquered wood.
The Class AB power amp section has an upgraded power supply, a new 200VA toroidal transformer lying at its heart. This is followed by 2x15000uF reservoir capacity (30000uF in total), helping the amp to maintain firm control of the music whilst enabling excellent dynamic range.
Vinyl lovers will appreciate the addition of a phono stage for moving magnet cartridges – a high-quality, low-noise, JFET-based circuit with precise RIAA equalisation.
Headphone users are also better catered for. The original Vena included a headphone output, but this was connected to the amp’s main output stage rather than to a specialised headphone amp circuit. The Vena II incorporates a dedicated headphone amp with current-feedback circuitry, its gain bandwidth and high slew rate delivering a more dynamic, detailed and engaging performance with all manner of headphone types
Vena II Specification
Preamplifier Section
Analogue Inputs 2x line-level RCA / 1x MM phono
Analogue Outputs 1 x RCA (pre-out)
Analogue Input sensitivity 450mV (line-level) / 4.1mV (MM phono)
Analogue Input impedance 10kΩ (line-level); 47kΩ / 100pF (MM phono)
Frequency Response 20Hz-20kHz (+/- 0.5dB)
Total Harmonic Distorion (THD) < 0.002%
Signal-to-Noise > 110dB (A-weighted)
Power Amplifier Section
Power Output 2x 45W RMS (8Ω) / 2x 65W RMS (4Ω)
Frequency Response 20Hz-20kHz (+/- 0.5dB)
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) < 0.005% (30W, 8Ω)
Signal-to-Noise > 108dB (A-weighted)
Digital Section
DAC Chip ESS Sabre32 ES9018K2M
Digital Inputs 2x optical; 1x coaxial; 1x USB Type A; aptX Bluetooth
Max Sampling Frequency – USB 384kHz PCM; DSD256
Max Sampling Frequency – Optical/Coaxial 192kHz PCM
Digital Outputs 1x coaxial; 1x optical
Vena II Play Streaming Amplifier
£799.99 Lancaster Grey ONLY
The QUAD Vena II Play is the latest addition to the best-selling QUAD Vena series of integrated amplifiers. It also heralds the arrival of wireless audio streaming and multi-room technology to the QUAD product portfolio. Based on the recent upgrade and richly specified Vena II, the QUAD Vena II Play incorporates the acclaimed DTS Play-Fi® platform.
With DTS Play-Fi® Technology, music can be streamed over your wireless network in high-resolution format and can be easily expanded to an ultimate multi-room system if required. You can stream from any source on your wireless network, including smart-phones, tablets or PCs as well as a NAS Drive.
The DTS Play-Fi® platform offers a wealth of music options from around the globe. Spotify, Tidal, HD Tracks, Deezer, Amazon Music, Napster, KKBox and Sirius XM, to name a few. Browse a radio guide with thousands of stations and podcasts, or stream from a home media server with DLNA compatibility.
QUAD Vena II Play borrows more than just looks from its sibling, the Vena II – utilising much of the same high-specification design, including the ES9018K2M from the Sabre32 Reference DAC as well as the aptX Bluetooth connectivity, it has all the pure musicality of QUAD coursing through its very versatile circuitry.
There is also a smattering of both digital and analogue connections, including an MM phono stage, for a turntable. So however you want to enjoy your music, analogue or digital, the QUAD Vena II Play will have you connected and ready to play.
Vena II Play Specification
DTS Play-Fi Technology
Dual - band 802.11a/b/g/n
Support global, popular streaming content（Amazon Music, Spotify, TIDAL,
Juke, BBC, ESPN, KKBox, SiriusXM, Napster, Internet Radio, Deezer,
iHeartRadio, PANDORA, SOUNDMACHINE, tunein, Qobuz, Qmusic）
Support Speakers Group
Support android/iOS/Kindle Fire/Windows PC
Analogue Pre-Amplifier Section:
Input Sensitivity (AUX) 525mV
Input Sensitivity (Phono, MM) 2.5mV
Input Impedance 10K ohm (AUX) , 47K ohm // 100pF (Phono)
Inputs 2 x AUX , 1x Phono (MM)
Output 1 x Pre-Out (RCA)
Frequency Response 20Hz-20KHz (+/- 0.5dB)
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) < 0.002%
Signal To Noise > 110dB (A-Weighted)
Power Amplifier Section
Rated Power 2 x 45W (8ohm) / 2 x 65W (4ohm)
Frequency Response 20Hz-20KHz (+/- 0.5dB)
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) < 0.005% (30W, 8ohm)
Signal To Noise > 108dB (A-Weighted)
Digital Section
DAC ESS Sabre32 ES9018K2M chip
Sampling Frequency Optical, coaxial: 44.1kHz ---192kHz ;
USB:44.1kHz---384kHz(PCM)/DSD64, DSD128, DSD256
Ethernet, Wi-Fi: 44.1kHz ---192kHz
Digital Input 1 x Coaxial, 1 x Toslink Optical
1 x USB for PC USB
Bluetooth(aptX, aptX LL)
Mechanical Section
Size (W X H X D) 301 x 95 x 313 mm
Net Weight 6.1kg
Quad Artera Solus
£1499.99
The Artera range of products continues on from Quad's award winning Elite series of HiFi components.
The Artera Solus is a multi-tasking hi-fi system packed into a single sleek and sophisticated box, combining a CD transport, DAC, pre-amplifier, and power amplifier in a single compact chassis, with extensive connectivity options including Bluetooth connectivity.
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Artera Solus CD Player, DAC, Pre-Amp, Integrated amplifier Specification
DSD (up to DSD256 Compatible) Bluetooth (aptX)
Audio File Formats ALAC, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, WMA, MP3, AAC, AAC_HE, AAC+, DSD64, DSD128, DSD256
D/A Converter ESS ES9018 32bit DAC
USB Input USB B (PC / MAC)
Digital Audio Inputs 2 x Optical TOSI ink, 2 x RCA(DIG1, DIG2)
Digital Audio Outputs 1 x Optical TOSI ink, 1 x RCA (DIG)
Analogue Inputs 2 x RCA (AUX1, AUX2)
Analogue Outputs 2 x RCA, 2 x Balanced XLR, 6.3mm Headphone Jack
Speaker Outputs Stereo Pair Binding Posts
Max. sample rates 384kHz (USB), 192kHz (S/PDIF)
Sample Rate (Digital Inputs / Outputs) 44.1 -192kHz
Standby Power Consumption <0.5W
Pre-Amplifier Section
Output Level (1 kHz) Variable Output 0 - 4 V rms (Pre Outputs)
0 - 8 Vrms (Balanced Outputs)
Frequency Response 20Hz-20kHz, 1 kHz (± 0.2dB)
Total Harmonic Distortion <0.002% (20Hz-20kHz)
Signal to Noise Ratio (S/N) >104dB A-weighted (ref: 1V , Volume=Max.)
Channel Separation > 1 00dB (1 kHz)
Power Amplifier Section
Rated Power Output 75Wpc (8ohms)
Frequency Response ± 0.5dB (20Hz-20kHz, 1 kHz)
Total Harmonic Distortion <0.009% (1 OW 20Hz-20kHz)
Signal to Noise Ratio (S/N) >110dB A-weighted (ref: 75W)
Channel Separation >82dB A-weighted (ref: 1W)
Dynamic Range A-wtd 98dB
Dimensions 320 x 320 x 105mm
Net Weight 11.84kg
Quad Artera Solus Play
£1799.99
Wireless Streaming Integrated Amplifier / DAC / Preamplifier / CD Player
The QUAD Artera Solus Play is the latest addition to the best-selling QUAD Artera series. It also heralds the arrival of wireless audio streaming and multi-room technology to the established QUAD Artera portfolio. Based on the recently upgraded and richly specified Artera Solus, the QUAD Artera Solus Play incorporates the acclaimed DTS Play-Fi® platform for high resolution wireless audio streaming. With DTS Play-Fi® Technology, music can be streamed over your wireless network in high-resolution format and can be easily expanded to an ultimate multi-room system if required. You can stream from any source on your wireless network, including smart-phones, tablets or PCs as well as a NAS Drive.
The Artera Solus Play’s Wi-Fi networking is powered by DTS Play-Fi: an app-controlled platform enabling high-quality, whole-home wireless audio, capable of streaming hi-res music up to 24-bit/192kHz and supported by a greater range of established audio brands than any other wireless platform.
Quad Artera Solus Play Specification
General Description CD Player, DAC, Pre-Amp
with Integrated amplifier
Key Technology & Features
DSD (up to DSD256 Compatible) / Bluetooth (aptX)
DTS Play-Fi Technology
Audio File Formats ALAC, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, WMA, MP3, AAC, AACHE,
AAC+, DSD64, DSD128, DSD256
D/A Converter ESS ES9018 32bit DAC
USB Input USB B (PC / MAC)
Digital Audio Inputs 2 x Optical TOSlink, 2 x RCA (DIG1, DIG2)
Digital Audio Outputs 1 x Optical TOSlink, 1 x RCA (DIG)
Analogue Inputs 2 x RCA (AUX1, AUX2)
Analogue Outputs 2 x RCA, 2 x Balanced XLR, 6.3mm Headphone
Jack
Speaker Outputs 1 Pair Speaker Terminals
Sample Rate (USB B) 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz,
192kHz, 384kHz
Sample Rate 44.1 - 192kHz (Digital Inputs / Outputs)
Standby Power Consumption <0.5W
Pre-Amplifier Section
Output Level (1kHz) Variable Output RCA 0-2.3 Vrms / XLR 0-4.6 Vrms
Frequency Response 20Hz-20kHz, 1kHz (± 0.2dB)
Total Harmonic Distortion < 0.002% (@1KHz, BW=20Hz-20kHz)
Signal to Noise Ration(S/N) > 110dB (A-weighted, ref. 1V)
Channel Separation >100dB (1kHz)
Power Amplifier Section
Rated Power Output 2 x 75W (8Ω)
Frequency Response ± 0.5dB (20Hz-20kHz, 1kHz)
Total Harmonic Distortion < 0.003% (@1KHz, 50W/8Ω, BW=20Hz-20kHz)
Signal to Noise Ration(S/N) > 108dB (A-weighted, ref. 75W)
Channel Separation >82dB (A Weighted, ref.1W)
Dynamic Range A-wtd >98dB
Power Requirement (depending on region) 220V-240V~50-60Hz
100V-120V~50-60Hz
Dimensions & Weight
Dimensions (Unpacked) 320 x 320 x 105mm
Dimensions (Packed) 465 x 465 x 220mm
Net Weight 11.5 kg
Gross Weight 13.8 kg
Quad Artera Pre
£1099.99
The QUAD Artera Pre is a pure analogue pre-amplifier, combining innovative modern British design with the QUAD sound signature traditions, characterised by the pure analogue signal. The Artera Pre, mixes minimalist design with high-quality components to ensure short, direct signal paths that preserve sonic purity. The Artera Pre is a great match for the Artera Stereo power amplifier.
Artera Pre Specification
Analogue Inputs 3 x RCA (AUX1, 2 & 3), XLR, Phono MM/MC
Analogue Outputs 1 x RCA (PRE OUT), 1 x RCA(AUX), 1 x XLR,1 x 6.35mm Headphone Jack
Gain (max.) , Volume = 100 +8dB (Line/XLR)
+53.5dB (Phono MM)
+73.5dB (Phono MC)
Input Sensitivity (Vol = 84, V out = 0dBu) 775mV (Line/XLR)
4.1mV (Phono MM)
410uV (Phono MC)
Input Impedance 10K (Line/XLR)
47K//100pF (Phono MM)
100R//1.7nF (Phono MC)
Max. Output Level (THD < 0.1%) 2.3Vrms (RCA)
4.6 Vrms (XLR)
Input Headroom (THD < 0.1% , Vol = 50) 4.1 Vrms (RCA)
8.2 Vrms (XLR)
62mV (Phono MM) / 6.2mV (Phono MC) @ 1kHz
Frequency Response 20Hz-20kHz (± 0.2dB)
Total Harmonic Distortion <0.002% (20Hz-20kHz)
S/N Ratio (Vout = 0dBu) >110dB(A) (Line/XLR)
>80dB(A) (Phono MM)
>76dB(A) (Phono MC)
Channel Separation >100dB (10kHz)
Output Impedance 120 Ohms (RCA)
100 Ohms (XLR)
Standby Consumption <0.5W
AC Mains Supply Requirement(Factory set) 230V ~ 50-60Hz
115V ~ 50-60Hz
100V ~ 50-60Hz
Dimensions (W×D×H) 320 x 320 x 105mm
Net Weight 7.8kg
Quad Artera Stereo Power Amplifier
£1649.99
The Quad Artera Stereo Power Amplifier can trace it's conception back to the very first Current Dumping amplifier designed and built by Peter Walker of Quad - the Classic Quad 405.
The original 405 has undergone many transformations over the decades since it was first introduced. The Artera Stereo is the latest adaptation of the current dumping concept.
From the transformer to the input terminals, each section of the Artera has been engineered from the ground up to ensure power, musicality and stability. The Artera Stereo produces 140 Watts RMS per channel – ample power for driving first-class loudspeakers, unfaltering even under high dynamic and transient conditions thanks to the patented Current Dumping technology. Special attention has also been paid to the newly developed balanced XLR inputs. The robust connections are yet another string to the Artera Stereo’s bow, with an incomparable signal to noise ratio.
Artera Stereo Specification
General Description Power Amplifier
Rated Output Power 140W 8 ohm (<1% THD,1kHz)
Total Harmonic Distortion <0.003% (100W, 1kHz)
<0.03% (100W, 20Hz-20kHz)
Frequency Response -0.5dB (20Hz-20kHz, ref. 1kHz)
-3dB (20Hz-70kHz, ref. 1kHz)
Input Sensitivity 980mV(RCA line in)
Input Impedance 10kohm (Balanced)
15kohm (Unbalanced)
Signal to Noise Ration(S/N) 115dB (A weighted, ref. 140W)
Maximum Power Consumption 750W
Inputs 2 x XLR, RCA
Outputs Speaker A+B
Standby Power Consumption <0.5W
Dimensions (W x H x D) 320 x 158 x 338mm
Weight 15kg
Quad Artera Play+ CD/DAC Pre-Amplifier
£1299.99
The Artera Play+ is the latest addition to the Artera range. The Artera Play+ Combines the sleek user interface with the latest high definition audio technology. The CD player and DAC is the perfect match for the high power drive of Artera Stereo, while you enjoy your music with ultra-high resolution playback up to 32bit/384kHz in addition to DSD64/128/256 files through the USB input.
Artera Play+ Specification
General Description CD Player & DAC
D/A Converter ESS ES9018 32bit DAC
Output Level (1kHz) 0 - 2.5 Vrms (PRE Outputs)
0 - 5 Vrms (Balanced Outputs)
L/R Channel Difference ±0.02dB (1kHz)
Frequency Response -0.2dB (20Hz-20kHz, 1kHz)
Total Harmonic Distortion <0.001% (20Hz-20kHz)
Linearity ±0.01dB (20Hz-20kHz)
Signal to Noise Ratio (S/N) >110dB (1kHz)
>118dB (Weighted, 1kHz)
Channel Separation >100dB (1kHz)
USB Input 1 _ USB (Support HID)
USB Input Sampling Rates 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz, 384kHz
USB DSD DSD64, DSD128, DSD256
Digital Audio Inputs 2 _ Optical TOSlink
2 _ RCA (DIG1, DIG2)
Digital Audio Outputs 1 _ Optical TOSlink
1 _RCA (DIG)
Digital Inputs & outputs Sampling Rates 44.1 - 192kHz
Analogue Inputs 2 _ RCA(AUX1, AUX2)
Analogue Outputs 2 x XLR, RCA (PRE)
Dimension (W x D x H) 320 x 320 x 105mm
Weight 8.5 kg
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