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Key Features
The Quad 33 Preamp has fully balanced XLR inputs and outputs, to ensure pristine audio performance with today's diverse sources. Its phono stage supports both Moving Magnet and Moving Coil cartridges, offering high gain with low noise and distortion, Perfect for vinyl enthusiasts who expect their records to sound as clean and dynamic as digital sources. The preamp's thoughtful design includes a precision ALPS motorized volume control, responsive via remote for seamless adjustments, delivering tactile and accurate control over your listening experience.
In terms of tone control, the Quad 33 features unique adjustments like tilt, bass, and balance controls, allowing customization without compromising the natural integrity of the audio signal. The tilt control offers a subtle way to shift sound warmth or brightness, balancing low and high frequencies with remarkable precision, ideal for optimizing the sound to match room acoustics or source material. With its sleek backlit display and intuitive button layout, the Quad 33 merges timeless design with high-end functionality, promising enduring quality and sonic excellence that's ready for the demands of modern listening.
Product Ref: 318133
Model | QUAD 33 |
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General Description | Pre Amplifier |
Design and Technology | Illuminated LCD screenDedicated High Performance Low Noise MM/MC Phono stageClassic QUAD 'Tilt' adjustmentClassic QUAD / Tone ControlsDedicated Current-Feedback Headphone Amplifier |
Inputs | 3 x RCA, 1 x Balanced XLR (pair), 1 x Phono (MM/MC switchable) |
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Outputs | 1 x RCA (AUX) 1 x XLR 1 x RCA (Pre Out) 1 x Headphone 2 x 12V Trigger Out |
Gain | 0dB (Line / XLR) +46dB (Phono MM) +63.5dB (Phono MC) |
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Input Sensitivity (Vout=695mV) | 695mV (Line / XLR) 3.2mV (Phono MM) 460uV (Phono MC) |
Input Impedance | 10k (Line / XLR) 47k/100pF (Phono MM) 100R/1.7nF (Phono MC) |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <0.0005 (1kHz, Line/XLR) 108dB (A-weighted, Line/XLR) > 82dB (A-weighted, Phono MM) > 74dB (A-weighted, Phono MC) |
Output Impedance | 120 ohms |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | < 0.01 (1kHz, 50mW) |
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Output Impedance | 2.35 ohms |
Load Impedance | 20 - 600 ohms |
Standby Power Consumption | <0.5W |
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Net weight | 4kg |
Gross weight | 4.96kg |
Dimensions (mm) (W x H x D) | 258 x 82.9 x 165 |
Carton Size (mm) (W x H x D) | 330 x 192 x 257 |
Finish | Classic QUAD Grey |
Power requirements (depending on region) | 220 - 240V - 50 / 60Hz |
Power requirements (depending on region) | 100 - 120V - 50 / 60Hz |
Product Code | QUAD-33 |
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