Quad Platina Integrated, Top Model Integrated Amplifier with DAC, 2 x 200W, Black or Silver, New

Quad Platina Integrated, Top Model Integrated Amplifier with Built-in DAC, 2 x 200 Watts, Black or Silver, New
New Price: € 4,200.00

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General: The Platina series is the best equipment series offered by the British brand Quad. The equipment in the Platina series is larger, heavier, more powerful and even better finished than the already excellent retro 3-series and the modern Artera series from Quad. The Quad Platina series consists of 3 devices: the Quad Platina Integrated integrated amplifier with built-in DAC, the Quad Platina Stream network player with digital and analogue outputs and finally the Quad Platina CDT digital CD transport.

Technical: The Quad Platina Integrated is a very robustly built amplifier. The chassis is extremely solidly constructed and internally only high-quality components are used with a very generous linear power supply with large ring core transformer. The Quad Platina Integrated weighs no less than 17.1 kg. In addition to being a powerful amplifier with 2 x 200 Watts at 8 Ohms and even 2 x 300 Watts at 4 Ohms, the Quad Platina Integrated is also a very versatile device. It features a very good ESS Sabre ES9038PRO DAC with various digital inputs such as Coax RCA, Toslink Optical, USB-C and even HDMI ARC for televisions. PCM signals up to high-res 24bit/192kHz can be converted on the Coax and Toslink inputs, and on the USB-C input PCM signals up to 32bit/768kHz and also DSD formats up to DSD512 can be converted. This allows one to play virtually all digital formats via the DAC in the Platina Integrated. In addition, there is a choice of both balanced and unbalanced analogue inputs. The Quad Platina Integrated also has an excellent phono stage built in, which can be used for both MM and MC cartridges. And finally there is also an excellent sounding headphone amplifier present.

The amplifier is a Dual Mono Class A/B design, so a separate circuit for the right and left channel. This amplifier was designed from the ground up over a period of 5 years. Every configuration and every component in the Quad Platina Integrated was selected not only on measurements, but also by ear to achieve the best and most musical end result. The capacitors in particular are special, as they were specifically designed and manufactured in collaboration with German manufacturer Würth Elektronik for the Quad Platina Integrated. Due to the Dual Mono design, the signal path between the separate power supply circuits and the transistors, and between the transistors and speaker outputs is very short. This ensures low inductance, a low noise floor and very direct access to the amplifier's power for dynamic and clean reproduction.

Display: The display on the Quad Platina Integrated also deserves praise. This is a clearly readable, intuitive and modern-looking display with multiple functions. It shows volume control, file format and input, and also offers the option to display VU meters in various styles. You have various options with the Quad Platina Integrated, for example you can upsample all file formats to PCM 352.8kHz or 384kHz for a more refined sound if you wish, and settings like this are easy to find in the comprehensive yet organized menu on the beautiful display of the Quad Platina Integrated.

Sound: The Quad Platina Integrated clearly distinguishes itself from the already excellent but more affordable 3-series and Artera series from Quad. Not only in build quality and size, but also sonically this Quad Platina Integrated goes significantly further in terms of soundstaging, detail, ease of listening and dynamics. The presented soundstage is enormous and refined, and the placement of what happens in the soundstage feels natural and realistic. The music is presented tangibly and engagingly and the power of the Quad Platina Integrated seems endless when playing louder, even with speakers of average to lower efficiency. The bass goes deep and is powerful, well-present but never dominant. The sound is simply complete, everything included, without any flaws. Nothing too much and nothing too little. Not only the build quality and durability, but also the musicality and fun factor makes the Quad Platina Integrated an ideal, versatile and highly musical option with an excellent price-to-quality ratio.

The Quad Platina Integrated is in stock ready for demonstration as standard and can be auditioned by appointment at Ohm-Audio B.V. We also have the Quad Platina Stream and the Quad Platina CDT available for the ultimate streamer + amplifier and CD transport combination.

Specifications:

Brand: Quad UK
Model: Platina Integrated
Type: Integrated Amplifier with built-in DAC
Technical Condition: 10/10
Visual Condition: 10/10
Warranty Ohm-Audio B.V. / New Transtec: 24 Months
Analog Inputs: 1 x Balanced XLR, 2 x Unbalanced RCA
Phono Input: 1 x Unbalanced RCA for MM or MC Cartridges
Digital Inputs: 2 x SPDIF Coax RCA, 2 x Toslink Optical, 1 x USB-C, 1 x HDMI ARC
Analog Outputs: 1 x Pre Out Unbalanced RCA, 1 x Pre Out Balanced XLR
Digital Outputs: 1 x SPDIF Coax RCA, 1 x Toslink Optical
Speaker Outputs: 1 x Pair of Speaker Connections for Spades and/or Banana Plugs
Output Power: 2 x 200 Watts at 8 Ohms, 2 x 300 Watts at 4 Ohms
Finish: Choice of Black or Silver
Trade-in: Negotiable

Dimensions:

Dimensions: 445mm Wide x 348mm Deep x 135mm High
Weight: 17.1 kg

Website Manufacturer: Quad Platina Integrated