{"product_id":"quad-platina-integrated-amplifier","title":"Quad Platina Integrated Amplifier","description":"\u003ch3\u003ePlatina Integrated\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBold in design and substantial in form, the QUAD PLATINA INTEGRATED delivers reference-grade sound, exceptional power, and peerless finesse. Typically QUAD, yet offering a new timeless form, reimagined with crisp, modern intent, the PLATINA series retains the soul of its heritage while embracing today’s clean geometry, refined materials, and purposeful simplicity. An exercise in restraint and refinement, tactile machined aluminium knobs and subtle buttons flank a crisp TFT display, providing a tactile and visual focal point. The disciplined rear panel layout, with gold-plated connectors, speaks to both form and function, ensuring a premium user experience at every touchpoint. The result is strikingly contemporary.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower by Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDeveloped over a rigorous five-year period, the PLATINA INTEGRATED was engineered from the ground up by QUADs trusted design team, using meticulously specified, high-grade components. Every element and configuration was selected or approved by 'ear' to ensure the PLATINA INTEGRATED remained true to concept and QUAD DNA. Notably, bespoke capacitors—developed exclusively for this model in collaboration with renowned specialist Wurth Elektronik—form an integral part of its distinctive design architecture.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA custom-designed 630VA high-power toroidal transformer with a large filter capacity in the power supply (44,000uF per channel) and cascaded voltage regulators in the analogue and digital sections upholds QUAD’s renowned reputation for musical integrity. From the subtlest harmonic overtones to the full force of a dynamic crescendo, the PLATINA INTEGRATED delivers music with extraordinary realism, dimensionality, and grace.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe amplifier’s design leverages extensive SMD component integration to achieve a compact, low impedance, noise immune design with thermal stability and added manufacturing efficiency.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese sophisticated and short connection lines mean lower parasitic inductance and resistance, which translates to lower impedance in signal and power paths, reduced susceptibility to noise and oscillations, and improved high-frequency performance and stability. Optimised component placement also brings minimal loop areas (important for current paths), reducing electromagnetic interference, and better thermal and electrical symmetry, which is key for audio fidelity and long-term reliability.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe result is an engaging yet transparent sound presentation that honours the artist's intentions, whether streaming high-resolution files, spinning vinyl classics, or commanding a modern home theatre setup.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt the output stage, the QUAD PLATINA INTEGRATED uses a premium four-channel active volume control. Backed by active circuitry, it allows for precise, step-based volume changes so the volume will increase or decrease feeling natural and consistent to the ear.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDigital Domain\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoon Tested\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe PLATINA INTEGRATED is also Roon Tested, thus opening up to the world of Roon. Fundamental goal is to provide a consistently stellar user experience. This goal doesn’t stop at the software… the expertise extends all the way down to the audio playback hardware, regardless of manufacturer. As a Roon Tested partner, QUAD has provided equipment to Roon for testing with a variety of different operating systems and computers and shared information about its design and capabilities. QUAD has a direct relationship with Roon, and in many cases, the Roon support team has QUAD's devices on hand, so you can confidently choose to use QUAD hardware with Roon.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDespite its wealth of performance options and capabilities, like all PLATINA components, the QUAD PLATINA INTEGRATED is built around an expertly crafted general user interface (GUI), tactile controls and a full colour TFT display. This interface improves functionality by making complex settings and features more accessible and intuitive. It allows users to navigate options quickly, view system status at a glance, and adjust parameters with clarity and precision, without needing to remember commands or rely on cryptic button combinations.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe GUI grants access to comprehensive connectivity options, which include balanced XLR, RCA, MM\/MC phono inputs, two optical and two SPDIF inputs, and PC USB audio inputs, accommodating the most versatile audiophile system configurations. Furthermore, the innovative HDMI ARC input ensures seamless integration with modern home audio and TV setups, guaranteeing a high-quality sound experience from entertainment systems.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe fully functioning remote control also offers intuitive instant access to primary controls, and the single remote extends its reach over all components in the PLATINA series.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnalogue Domain\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe QUAD PLATINA INTEGRATED can accommodate analogue sources via two pairs of RCA inputs, a pair of balanced XLR inputs, and a dedicated, high-performance MM\/MC phono stage. Each analogue input can be selected via the remote control, and each offers independent input sensitivity via the extensive GUI.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVia the aforementioned GUI, the phono stage’s three selectable gains (46dB, 52dB, 60dB) and selectable input impedance (MM or MC) can be accessed and adjusted to suit the user’s requirements. This custom-designed phono stage is QUAD’s most advanced phono stage yet. This JFET design enhances the MM\/MC functionality by providing a high input impedance, making it ideal for seamless interfacing with MM (moving magnet) and MC (moving coil) cartridges. Its exceptionally low noise performance is particularly advantageous for MC cartridges, which typically produce very small output signals in the millivolt or microvolt range.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutputs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlong 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Conclusion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA result of many thousands of man-hours devoted to concept, design, and engineering, the PLATINA series stands as a testament not only to the tradition of QUAD electronics, proven benchmarks, and brand philosophies; it is, without a doubt, the most advanced and accomplished QUAD solution to date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"table table-striped\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"2\"\u003eGeneral\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"40%\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlatina Integrated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"40%\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntegrated Amplifier\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"40%\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign Philosophy and Core Technology\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 x 200W (8 ohm) \/ 2x300W (4 ohm)\u003cbr\u003eClass AB Dual Mono Design\u003cbr\u003eES9038Pro 32-bit DAC\u003cbr\u003eRoon Tested\u003cbr\u003eHighly linear Analogue Volume Control\u003cbr\u003e4.3\" 800 x 480 Full View IPS LCD\u003cbr\u003eDedicated High-performance Low Noise MM\/MC Phono stage with selectable gain (46\/52\/60dB)\u003cbr\u003eDedicated Current-Feedback Headphone Amp\u003cbr\u003eSupport USB Upgrade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"40%\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInputs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 x Analogue (RCA), 1 x XLR, 1 x Phono (MM \/ MC)\u003cbr\u003e2 x SPDIF (Coaxial), 2 x SPDIF (Optical)\u003cbr\u003e1 x PC USB(TYPE C) 1 x HDMI ARC\u003cbr\u003e1 x 12V Trigger\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"40%\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutputs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 x RCA (pair), 1 x XLR (pair) , 1 x Stereo Speaker binding post (pair), 1 x Optical, 1 x Coaxial, 1 x 12V Trigger\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"40%\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSampling Frequency\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptical \/ Coaxial: 44.1kHz - 192kHz\u003cbr\u003ePC USB: 44.1kHz - 768kHz (PCM) \/ DSD64, DSD128, DSD256, DSD512)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePreamplifier Section\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"40%\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGain\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0dB (Line) +46 \/ +52 \/ +60dB Adjustable (Phono)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"40%\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput Sensitivity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.2Vrms ( Line Volume = 0dB)\u003cbr\u003e2.4Vrms ( XLR Volume = 0dB)\u003cbr\u003e5mV (Phone MM, Gain = 46dB, Volume = 0dB)\u003cbr\u003e1mV (Phone MC, Gain = 60dB, Volume = 0dB)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"40%\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput Impedance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50K (Line)\u003cbr\u003e50K \/\/ 100pF (Phono MM)\u003cbr\u003e360R \/\/ 200pF (Phono MC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"40%\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Harmonic Distortion (THD)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026lt; 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