Quad Vena II Play, Compact All-in-One Streaming Amplifier, 2 x 45 Watt, New at Ohm-Audio BV

Quad Vena II Play, Compact All-in-One Streaming Amplifier, 2 x 45 Watt, New at Ohm-Audio BV
New Price: € 1.099,00

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General: The Quad Vena II Play is a versatile yet compact all-in-one streaming amplifier which is ideal for compact installations where ease of use, good sound and a formidable price-to-performance ratio are paramount.

Technology: Despite the compact format of the Quad Vena II Play, it is nevertheless packed with features and connections. The Quad Vena II Play features two analog inputs, a phono input for MM elements, 3 digital inputs (Coax, Toslink and USB) and additionally network connection is possible via an RJ45 LAN connection as well as wirelessly via WiFi. Finally, you can also easily play music via Bluetooth aptX and there is a headphone output on the front. Despite the attractive price, there was no compromise on quality. The DAC used is based on the excellent Sabre32 ES9018K2M chipset. This DAC can play files up to High Res 24bit/192kHz over the streamer (both WiFi and wired) and coax/optical connections. Via the USB input, High Res PCM 32bit/384kHz files and even DSD files up to DSD256 can be played.

The Quad Vena II Play can be accessed with the DTS Play-Fi application which is available on both Android and iOS. With this Play-Fi app you have the choice to play from a wide range of streaming services. Here are the streaming services that can be played in the DTS Play-Fi app:

- Tidal
- Qobuz
- Deezer
- Amazon Music
- Napster
- Pandora
- KKBox
- QQMusic
- SoundMachine
- TuneIn (radio)
- Audacy (radio)
- iHeartRadio (radio)
- SiriusXM (podcasts, talk radio, entertainment, news etc.)

- And of course you can also play from Spotify via Spotify Connect.

Sound: The Quad Vena II Play sounds fantastic and very complete for a device of this format with so much functionality, especially at this price point. The spatial layout and detail are very good, and the bass reproduction is very musical and tight. Although the Quad Vena II Play is not an enormous powerhouse, the power of 2 x 65 Watt is sufficient to allow most speakers to shine in many living rooms at moderate to fairly loud volume. The Quad Vena II Play is easy to combine with many types and brands of speakers. For people looking for a beautiful standmount speaker with the Vena II Play, we recommend the Quad Elegan 1 speakers, and for people who prefer a floorstanding speaker we recommend the Quad Elegan 2 speakers with the Vena II Play. Of course, you can also easily connect your own speakers to this remarkable compact all-in-one amplifier.

The Quad Vena II Play is on demo at Ohm-Audio B.V. and available to audition by appointment. The Vena II Play is available in 2 finishes: Lancaster Grey (anthracite) or Silver (light grey).

Specifications:

Brand: Quad UK
Model: Vena II Play
Type: All-in-One Streaming Amplifier
Warranty Ohm-Audio B.V. / New Transtec: 24 Months
Analog Inputs: 2 x Unbalanced RCA
Phono Input: 1 x Unbalanced RCA for MM Cartridges
Digital Inputs: 1 x SPDIF Coax RCA, 1 x Toslink Optical, 1 x USB-B
Analog Outputs: 1 x Pre Out Unbalanced RCA
Digital Outputs: N/A
Connections: 1 x RJ45 LAN, Wifi Wireless, Bluetooth aptX
Speaker Outputs: 1 x Pair Speaker Connectors for Spades and/or Banana Plugs
Output Power: 2 x 45 Watts at 8 Ohm, 2 x 65 Watts at 4 Ohm
Finish: Choice of Lancaster Grey or Silver

Dimensions:

Dimensions: 313mm Width x 302mm Depth x 94mm Height
Weight: 6.1 Kg Net

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