QX4300

High Performance 4 x 300W Power Amplifier

The Quest QX4300 is a professional 4 x 300W power amplifier housed in a 1U chassis, engineered for maximum performance in compact installations. Featuring advanced load sensing technology that automatically adapts to varying impedance conditions, the QX4300 delivers exceptional audio quality across its channels. Integrated high-pass and low-pass filters, limiters, and a rapid 1ms wake-up time from standby ensure precise control and efficient operation, making it suitable for complex multi-zone commercial and residential systems.

Key Specifications:

  • Channels: 4 x 300W (Low-Z & 70/100V)
  • Mounting: 1RU Rack
  • Optional: Dante/AES67 Version

SPECIFICATIONS

Total Power 2200 W
Normal Operation
8Ω 4x 550W
4Ω 4x 550W
70V 4x 550W
100V 4x 550W
Total Power 1120 W
Normal Operation
8Ω 4x 280W
4Ω 4x 260W
70V 4x 250W
100V 4x 240W
OUTPUT CIRCUITRY UMAC™ Class-D – full bandwidth PWM modulator with ultra-low distortion
OUTPUT CHANNELS Four Speaker Level Output via 2-pin Euroblock/Phoenix connector with 5.08 mm pitch and screw-lock
INPUT CHANNELS Four Analogue Balanced Line Level Inputs via 3-pin Euroblock/Phoenix connector with 5.08 mm pitch and screw-lock
DEFAULT GAIN 32 dB
FREQUENCY RESPONSE 20 Hz to 20 kHz (+/-0.3 dB)
TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION 0.006% (1 kHz @ 1/8th Power / 8 ohm load)
DYNAMIC RANGE 104 dB (A-weighted)
MAXIMUM INPUT LEVEL +24 dBu
INPUT IMPEDANCE 10kohm
LATENCY N/A
CONTROLS AND INDICATORS (FRONT) Per Channel: Volume Potentiometer, 80 Hz HPF Switch, 100 Hz LPF Switch, Bridge-Mono Switch, Limiter Switch and Auto-Standby Switch
CONTROLS AND INDICATORS (REAR) N/A
CONTROL AND MONITORING N/A
DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING N/A
PROTECTION CIRCUITS Thermal protection, Over-Current Protection, DC Protection, HF Protection
MAINS POWER INPUT Universal Mains, 100-240V, 50-60 Hz
MAINS CONNECTOR Standard IEC C14
POWER CONSUMPTION - STANDBY 4.8 W
POWER CONSUMPTION - IDLE 28 W
POWER CONSUMPTION - 1/8TH POWER / 8 ohm Load 150 W
POWER CONSUMPTION - 1/3RD POWER / 8 ohm Load 400 W
HEAT GENERATED - STANDBY 16.4 BTU/hr / 4.1 kJ per hour
HEAT GENERATED - 1/8TH POWER / 8 ohm Load 273 BTU/hr / 68 kJ per hour
COOLING Fan-Forced Air Cooling – Temperature-Dependent
FAN NOISE (ANECHOIC CHAMBER @ 1 m) 38 dB(A)
RACK SIZE 1RU
DIMENSIONS (W x H x D) 482 x 44.5 x 344 mm (19 x 1.75 x 13.5")
WEIGHT 5.9 kg (11.7 lbs)
SHIPPING DIMENSIONS (W x H x D) 490 x 80 x 410 mm (19.3 x 3.1 x 16.1")
SHIPPING WEIGHT 8.3 kg (18.3 lbs)
ACCESSORIES (INCLUDED) Mains Cable, Feet, Euroblock/Phoenix Plugs
ACCESSORIES (AVAILABLE SEPARATELY) Dante® 4CH Input Card (QDNT4D), Dante® 4CH Input Card with Switched Output (QDNT4DS), Volume Control Card (QVR4), Wall Plate Volume Control (WPV1)
OPTIONS Dante® Expansion Card (additional 4 inputs, Dante® AoIP, AES67 compatible)
Maximum Dynamic Power (@ 1kHz, 1% THD) (PEAK)
Total
2200 W
Normal Operation
4x 550W
4x 550W
70V
4x 550W
100V
4x 550W
Maximum Continuous Power (@ 1khz, 1% THD) (RMS)
Total
1120 W
Normal Operation
4x 280W
4x 260W
70V
4x 250W
100V
4x 240W
I/O
OUTPUT CIRCUITRY UMAC™ Class-D – full bandwidth PWM modulator with ultra-low distortion
OUTPUT CHANNELS Four Speaker Level Output via 2-pin Euroblock/Phoenix connector with 5.08 mm pitch and screw-lock
INPUT CHANNELS Four Analogue Balanced Line Level Inputs via 3-pin Euroblock/Phoenix connector with 5.08 mm pitch and screw-lock
DEFAULT GAIN 32 dB
FREQUENCY RESPONSE 20 Hz to 20 kHz (+/-0.3 dB)
TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION 0.006% (1 kHz @ 1/8th Power / 8 ohm load)
DYNAMIC RANGE 104 dB (A-weighted)
MAXIMUM INPUT LEVEL +24 dBu
INPUT IMPEDANCE 10kohm
LATENCY N/A
CONTROL
CONTROLS AND INDICATORS (FRONT) Per Channel: Volume Potentiometer, 80 Hz HPF Switch, 100 Hz LPF Switch, Bridge-Mono Switch, Limiter Switch and Auto-Standby Switch
CONTROLS AND INDICATORS (REAR) N/A
CONTROL AND MONITORING N/A
DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING N/A
PROTECTION CIRCUITS Thermal protection, Over-Current Protection, DC Protection, HF Protection
ELECTRICAL
MAINS POWER INPUT Universal Mains, 100-240V, 50-60 Hz
MAINS CONNECTOR Standard IEC C14
POWER CONSUMPTION - STANDBY 4.8 W
POWER CONSUMPTION - IDLE 28 W
POWER CONSUMPTION - 1/8TH POWER / 8 ohm Load 150 W
POWER CONSUMPTION - 1/3RD POWER / 8 ohm Load 400 W
HEAT
HEAT GENERATED - STANDBY 16.4 BTU/hr / 4.1 kJ per hour
HEAT GENERATED - 1/8TH POWER / 8 ohm Load 273 BTU/hr / 68 kJ per hour
COOLING Fan-Forced Air Cooling – Temperature-Dependent
FAN NOISE (ANECHOIC CHAMBER @ 1 m) 38 dB(A)
SIZE
RACK SIZE 1RU
DIMENSIONS (W x H x D) 482 x 44.5 x 344 mm (19 x 1.75 x 13.5")
WEIGHT 5.9 kg (11.7 lbs)
SHIPPING DIMENSIONS (W x H x D) 490 x 80 x 410 mm (19.3 x 3.1 x 16.1")
SHIPPING WEIGHT 8.3 kg (18.3 lbs)
ACCESSORIES
ACCESSORIES (INCLUDED) Mains Cable, Feet, Euroblock/Phoenix Plugs
ACCESSORIES (AVAILABLE SEPARATELY) Dante® 4CH Input Card (QDNT4D), Dante® 4CH Input Card with Switched Output (QDNT4DS), Volume Control Card (QVR4), Wall Plate Volume Control (WPV1)
OPTIONS Dante® Expansion Card (additional 4 inputs, Dante® AoIP, AES67 compatible)

INSTALLATION ACCESSORIES

WPV1

Wall plate volume control for QX amplifiers with QRV4 card.

WPV1

QRV4

Remote volume control card for QX Series amplifiers, used with WPV1 panel.

QRV4

QDNT4D

Dante/AES67 expansion card for QX amps; adds four networked audio input channels.

QDNT4D

QDNT4DS

The QDNT4DS is a switched Dante expansion input card designed for QX Series amplifiers. It supports both Dante and AES67 protocols and includes a spare switched output for cascading applications.

QDNT4DS

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