Quad Platina Integrated Amplifier

Quad  |  SKU: 167821
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£3,499.95

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Description


The engine of the flagship series, the PLATINA INTEGRATED boasts a massive new power amplifier section, setting out its stall as a powerhouse of precision. A ‘dual mono’ class AB design offers 2 x 200W into 8 ohms (300W into 4 ohms) and delivers effortless authority with vast headroom and dynamic control. Engineered to drive even the most demanding loudspeakers, it combines muscular output with audiophile finesse, resolving the finest musical details with scale, grip, and composure.

A fully-fledged and truly modern amplifier solution; at the heart of the PLATINA INTEGRATED digital capabilities lies a state-of-the-art DAC featuring an ES 9038 PRO chip. A hallmark of high-end DAC design, the DAC section uses two high-precision master clocks, one for 44.1 kHz and one for 48 kHz families. Capitalising on QUAD’s rich history in analogue and digital audio solutions, this DAC chip implementation ensures astonishingly-low jitter levels with improved transparency and imaging for faithful reproduction of digital source material – source materials that can extend into PCM up to 768 kHz and DSD512, allowing for lifelike detail across a wide range of audio formats. Utilising the full strengths of the ES 9038 Pro, the PLATINA INTEGRATED also offers listeners the ability to upsample lower-resolution PCM streams to either 352.8kHz or 384kHz, unlocking greater detail and smoothness from compressed or legacy recordings. A choice of five user-selectable DAC reconstruction filter settings, allows subtle yet effective tailoring of the sound character to suit both the source material and listener preference. This level of fine-tuning is particularly valuable when navigating the variable quality often encountered across digital formats and streaming platforms.

Along with premium speaker terminals, the QUAD PLATINA INTEGRATED offers balanced XLR and RCA output options, which maintain the flexibility of integration into wider audiophile systems for use with subwoofers or even higher power amplifier solutions, for example, without compromising functionality.

In addition, a current-feedback headphone amplifier delivers exceptional bandwidth, ultra-low distortion, and lightning-fast transient response. Unlike traditional voltage-feedback designs, it reacts instantly to dynamic changes in the music, maintaining effortless clarity even with the most demanding headphones. The result is a sound that feels immediate, open, and alive, with astonishing grip, detail, and resolution across the frequency spectrum.

Additional Information

ModelPlatina IntegratedGeneral DescriptionIntegrated AmplifierDesign Philosophy and Core Technology2 x 200W (8 ohm) / 2x300W (4 ohm)Class AB Dual Mono DesignES9038Pro 32-bit DACRoon TestedHighly linear Analogue Volume Control4.3" 800 x 480 Full View IPS LCDDedicated High-performance Low Noise MM/MC Phono stage with selectable gain (46/52/60dB)Dedicated Current-Feedback Headphone AmpSupport USB UpgradeInputs2 x Analogue (RCA), 1 x XLR, 1 x Phono (MM / MC)2 x SPDIF (Coaxial), 2 x SPDIF (Optical)1 x PC USB(TYPE C) 1 x HDMI ARC1 x 12V TriggerOutputs1 x RCA (pair), 1 x XLR (pair) , 1 x Stereo Speaker binding post (pair),1 x Optical, 1 x Coaxial, 1 x 12V TriggerSampling FrequencyOptical / Coaxial: 44.1kHz - 192kHzPC USB: 44.1kHz - 768kHz (PCM) / DSD64, DSD128, DSD256, DSD512)Preamplifier SectionGain0dB (Line) +46 / +52 / +60dB Adjustable (Phono)Input Sensitivity1.2Vrms ( Line Volume = 0dB)2.4Vrms ( XLR Volume = 0dB)5mV (Phone MM, Gain = 46dB, Volume = 0dB)1mV (Phone MC, Gain = 60dB, Volume = 0dB)Input Impedance50K (Line)50K // 100pF (Phono MM)360R // 200pF (Phono MC)Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)< 0.0004% (1KHz @ 2V, Volume = 0dB)Frequency Response20Hz - 20kHz (+/- 0.1dB)Output Impedance120 ohmSignal-to-Noise ratio>110dB (Line &XLR, A-weighted)>78dB (Phono MM, A-weighted)>70dB (Phono MC, A-weighted)DACD to A ConverterES9038ProTotal Harmonic Distortion (THD)<0.001% (1kHz@0dBFS)Output Level (0dBFS, 1KHz)2.0VrmsMax. Sampling FrequencyOptical / Coaxial:192KHzPC USB: PCM 768kHz, DSD512Signal-to-noise Ratio (S/N)>116dB (A-weighted)Power Amplifier SectionGain+30dBRated Power Output2 x 200W (8 ohm, THD<1%)Rated Power Output2 x 310W (4 ohm, THD<1%)Frequency Response20Hz - 20kHz (+/-0.3dB)Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)<0.0008% (1kHz@100W/8ohm)Input Sensitivity1.2VrmsSignal-to-Noise Ratio (S/N)>112dB (A-weighted)Max. Output Current20AHeadphone AmplifierTotal Harmonic Distortion (THD)< 0.01% (1kHz, 50mW )Output Impedance2.35 ohmLoad Impedance20 - 600 ohmGeneralStandby Power Consumption<0.5WNet Weight17.1kgGross Weight19.3kgDimensions (mm) (W x H x D)445 x 134.5 x 348mmCarton Size (mm) (W x H x D)500 x 225 x 450mmFinishBlack / SilverPower Requirements (depending on region)220-240V ~ 50/60Hz100-120V ~ 50/60HzStandard AccessoriesPower Cord, Remote Control, User Manual

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