Audio Note (UK) Quest mono power amplifier is a Pure Class A parallel single-ended tube amplifier; utilizing a pair of highly acclaimed 300B triode tubes per channel, it delivers performance levels significantly superior to the vast majority of contemporary designs.
They are designed specifically for sonic performance rather than technical specifications, and meet all Audio Note (UK) Level 3 standards:—
Pure Class A operation
Zero negative feedback
Single-ended output stage
Vacuum tube rectification
Directly heated triode operation
Quality of materials and parts
Silver version builds upon the already outstanding performance of the standard QUEST and features the following component upgrades: –
Audio Note (UK) Tantalum Film Resistors
Audio Note (UK) Copper Foil Signal Capacitors
Audio Note (UK) IHiB Double C-Core Output Transformer
This Silver Signature Edition builds upon the already outstanding performance of the standard QUEST and features the following component upgrades: –
Audio Note (UK) Copper Foil Signal Capacitors
Audio Note (UK) Tantalum Film Resistors
Audio Note (UK) IHiB Double C-Core Output Transformer
Technical specifications
Input impedance 100 kΩ, line level
Input sensitivity: 160mV (Standard Version) / 3.3V (Low-Gain Version)
Maximum output: 8 watts RMS per channel (4 or 8 Ohm load)
Maximum output: 8 watts per channel (approx.) into a 4- or 8-ohm load.
Maximum output: 8 watts RMS per channel (4 or 8 Ohm load)
2 x 300B (1 per chassis)
2 x 6SN7 or 2 x 6J5 (low gain) (1 per chassis)
Unit weight: 27.5 kg (per amplifier)
Unit dimensions: 195 mm (H) x 205 mm (W) x 500 mm (D) (per amplifier)
Power Input: AC 100-120V / 220-240V, 50/60Hz
Maximum power consumption: 200 watts
Note: Due to Audio Note (UK)’s ongoing research and development program, specifications are subject to change without notice.
