Amplifier Quartorigo Fantasia 2.2

Quartorigo Fantasia 2.2 amplifier

The word Fantasia is associated with the birth and development of instrumental music. It defines types of musical pieces that differ not only in tempo but also in geographic origin and historical eras. For centuries it has also been used to denote an innate predisposition for the act of creation and composition, where the creator freely chooses formal structures and reworks them according to their aesthetic nature. All these definitions perfectly describe the Fantasia amplifiers. A project born three decades ago that has proudly crossed epochs of car audio, still instantly recognizable thanks to its iconic design, yet each time reworked, revived and revolutionary. Fantasia is music, eternity, evolution, an icon...

Design and construction

Compared to other Quartorigo amplifiers, Fantasia may even seem conservative. Its design, however, connects to its three-decade-old predecessor, to which Fantasia pays homage with its rebirth. Graceful slim curves, elegant simplicity and a luxurious black-and-gold color combination — this is pure Italian design in all its beauty. A total of four top amplifiers are available so everyone can choose the most suitable one for demanding sound quality installations. Fantasia amplifiers replace the very successful Heritage and Precision models and combine their different class A and AB concepts into a single series. In all important parameters, especially in sound, they outperform their predecessors. The lineup includes three two-channel models and one four-channel model, which is a real treat. Its two channels are class A and two are class AB, which represents an ideal combination for tweeters and midrange, or mid/woofer speakers. As with most Quartorigo amplifiers, all connection terminals are located on the front side of the amplifier, including gain control. Do not expect any additional controls that could negatively affect the final sound. Most Fantasia amplifiers include a mono button, which when pressed uses only the left gain and RCA connector. Some amplifiers also feature a phase switch.

Technology

Looking inside the amplifier is truly a beautiful sight. Precise workmanship and exceptional components are the basis for the future success of these amplifiers. The main building block is a double-sided printed circuit board with optimized traces that ensure excellent stability and electrical and mechanical robustness. All power transistors are arranged on one side of the main board where they are connected to the heatsink via an aluminium bar and thus electrically isolated from it. Toroidal transformers are oversized and wound in multiple layers. Trimmers placed on the input signal are connected one after another and there are no electrolytic capacitors on the signal path. To prevent speaker bumping, high-quality relays are used to disconnect the audio signal when turning the amplifier on and off. Embossed RCA connectors significantly improve the stability of the connection with signal cables even under demanding conditions during more aggressive driving. 

100% Made in Italy

All Quartorigo products proudly carry the internationally recognized 100% Made in Italy certification, which guarantees Italian origin from the initial idea, through development and design, to production and final assembly on Italian soil. This ensures a guarantee of high quality, precise workmanship and original design. High standards are also met in working conditions during production and final product testing. Each of the four Fantasia amplifiers undergoes a stress test after assembly, where it is connected to a pink noise generator at the input and a resistive load at full output power for 15 minutes. This is followed by a listening test where the amplifier is connected directly to speakers and plays music for another 10 minutes. The result is high-quality products you can rely on for many years.

Main features of the Quartorigo Fantasia 2.2 amplifier

• 2-channel class AB amplifier with class A biasing for perfectly precise sound.
• Crystal-clear sound, musicality and dynamics for demanding audio installations.
• Very low harmonic distortion and excellent signal-to-noise ratio.
• Aluminium heatsink ensures efficient heat dissipation for long-term reliability.
• Extended frequency response for listening to high-resolution tracks.
• Contains no filters or crossovers that could negatively affect final sound and performance.
• Ability to switch to Mono mode and invert phase.
• Embossed RCA connectors significantly improve connection stability.
• Handmade with 100% Made in Italy certification.

About Quartorigo

For music Lovers. The motto of this Italian manufacturer, depicted by a conductor in its logo, also expresses Quartorigo's basic principles. On a highly competitive market where brands and products quickly lose their identity, Quartorigo offers a clear and firm origin. Quartorigo is proud of its heritage and combines the essence of Italian design, honest craftsmanship and passion for music in every product, through which it seeks to present its way of being, thinking and perceiving. With Quartorigo products you are instantly transported from the concert hall to the seats in your car, experiencing the same emotions without losing a single tone. With this concept in mind, Quartorigo embodies a real conductor sitting in front of you to provide a unique musical experience faithful to its origin. For more than 25 years you can rely on handmade products born long ago, perfected over time and lasting a lifetime.

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