AUDIO NOTE QUEST

Pre owned. In good condition. Shows some signs of wear. Original packaging not included.

The Audio Note (UK) QUEST is a highly refined mono valve amplifier designed to deliver sound performance far superior to most contemporary designs. Each channel employs a single 300B triode in a Single Ended configuration, operating in pure Class A with zero negative feedback, producing a natural, fluid sound rich in harmonics. The design prioritizes musicality and tonal quality over numerical technical specifications, fully meeting all Audio Note (UK) Level 3 criteria: pure Class A operation, Single Ended output stage, valve rectification, directly heated triode, and the use of top-quality materials and components.

The driver stage uses a 6SN7, while rectification is handled by a 5U4G, with Beyschlag resistors, copper-clad capacitors, and a copper output transformer with an i-e core, ensuring maximum transparency and tonal coherence. The input is unbalanced, in line with the design philosophy focused on signal path simplicity, harmonic purity, and uncompromising musicality. The QUEST stands as a reference amplifier for those seeking intense, natural, and uncolored sound reproduction.

Technical specifications:

• Input impedance: 100 kΩ, Line Level
• Input sensitivity: 160 mV standard version; 3.3 V Low Gain version
• Maximum output: 8 W RMS per channel into 4 or 8 Ω loads
• Channel balance: ±0.3 dB
• Valve configuration: 2 x 5U4G (1 per chassis); 2 x 300B (1 per chassis); 2 x 6SN7 or 2 x 6J5 (Low Gain) (1 per chassis)
• Power supply: AC 100–120 V / 220–240 V 50/60 Hz
• Maximum power consumption: 200 W
• Unit weight: 27.5 kg
• Unit dimensions (H x W x D): 195 x 205 x 500 mm