The external design is specifically intended to continue the QUAD
tradition of practical simplicity. Yet, it would be foolish to ignore
the implementation of modern-day capabilities, such as an informative
backlit display, delicate LED illumination and remote control
functionality. And just like the original, the overall appearance is
unmistakably QUAD, albeit now with a premium machined and anodised front
panel and all-metal chassis.
The new QUAD 33 is supported by digital microprocessor control but is otherwise faithful to a classic analogue design.
The 33 feeds the loudspeakers via the power amplifier using dedicated
stereo pre-outputs, with an RCA line-level and balanced XLR pre-out
option. For additional versatility and functionality, there’s also an
AUX output.
Model QUAD 33
General Description Pre Amplifier
Design Philosophy and Core Technology
Illuminated LCD screen
Dedicated High Performance Low Noise MM/MC Phono stage
Classic QUAD 'Tilt' adjustment
Classic QUAD / Tone Controls
Dedicated Current-Feedback Headphone Amplifier
Inputs
3 x RCA, 1 x Balanced XLR (pair), 1 x Phono (MM/MC switchable)
Outputs
1 x RCA (AUX), 1 x XLR, 1 x RCA (Pre Out), 1 x Headphone, 2 x 12V Trigger Out
Pre Amplifier Section
Gain 0dB (Line / XLR)
+46dB (Phono MM)
+63.5dB (Phono MC)
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)
<0.002% (1kHz, Phono MM / MC)
Frequency Response 20Hz - 20kHz (+/-0.2dB)
Signal-to-Noise ratio (S/N)
> 108dB (A-weighted, Line/XLR)
> 82dB (A-weighted, Phono MM)
> 74dB (A-weighted, Phono MC)
Output Impedance120 ohms
Headphone Amplifier
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) < 0.01% (1kHz, 50mW)
Output Impedance2.35 ohms
Load Impedance 20 - 600 ohms
General
Standby Power Consumption <0.5W
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
100 - 120V - 50 / 60Hz
Standard accessories
Power Cord, Remote Control, User Manual.
