QUAD Platina Integrated Amplifier

Description

QUAD Platina Integrated Amplifier

At the heart of the QUAD Platina Integrated Amplifier is its digital section is an ESS ES9038PRO 32-bit DAC, with support for PCM up to 768kHz and DSD512 via USB-C. It also includes HDMI ARC, optical, coaxial, balanced XLR, RCA, MM/MC phono input, pre-outs, headphone output, and a 4.3-inch colour IPS display.

The QUAD Platina Integrated is exactly the kind of amplifier we like for customers who want one serious, beautifully built centrepiece rather than a rack full of separate boxes.

What stands out first is the power. This is not a polite lifestyle amplifier, it is a proper high-current dual-mono Class AB design with enough headroom to control serious speakers. The 200W per channel rating into 8 ohms gives it real authority, while the 4-ohm power output shows it has the grip needed for more demanding loudspeakers.

The other big strength is how complete it is. You get a very capable DAC, MM/MC phono stage, HDMI ARC for TV integration, balanced XLR input, RCA inputs, pre-outs, headphone amplifier, and digital outputs. That makes it ideal for modern NZ homes where one system may need to handle vinyl, streaming, CD, TV sound, and high-resolution digital audio.

We particularly like the balance between old and new QUAD. It respects the brand’s heritage, but it is not retro for the sake of it. The Platina Integrated feels modern, clean, powerful, and versatile. Pair it with a good streamer, CD transport, turntable, or TV, and it can become the heart of a very serious hi-fi system.

For customers wanting high-end stereo performance with excellent system flexibility, the QUAD Platina Integrated is one of the most compelling integrated amplifiers in its class.

 

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What the Experts Say

• HiFi Pig Five Hearts – “This is a significantly advanced and masterful product that warrants listening to. Perhaps someone just needs to create a new QUAD tag line. “Even Closer to the Original Sound”, perhaps?”
• Hi-Fi News 5-stars – “The Platina Integrated is veryclearly a statement of intent thatQUAD is more than a maker ofpleasant but ultimately retro-tingeddevices that trade on past glories. Itoffers a bang up-to-date spec andimplements it with an assurance andsheer ability that makes it very hardto beat for less than £5k”
• AVForums – “The Platina Integrated is very clearly a statement of intent that QUAD is more than a maker of pleasant but ultimately retro-tinged devices that trade on past glories. It offers a bang-up-to-date spec and implements it with an assurance and sheer ability that makes it very hard to beat…”

 

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How powerful is the QUAD Platina Integrated Amplifier?
   The QUAD Platina Integrated delivers 2 x 200W into 8 ohms and 2 x 300W into 4 ohms from a dual-mono Class AB amplifier section. This gives it enough power and current delivery for demanding bookshelf and floorstanding speakers, as well as medium to large rooms.
2. Does the QUAD Platina Integrated have a built-in DAC?
   Yes, it includes an ESS ES9038PRO 32-bit DAC. The USB-C input supports PCM up to 768kHz and DSD512, while optical and coaxial inputs support up to 192kHz. This allows the amplifier to work as a high-quality digital hub for streamers, computers, CD transports, and other digital sources.
3. Can I connect a turntable to the QUAD Platina Integrated?
   Yes, the Platina Integrated includes a dedicated MM/MC phono stage. It offers selectable gain settings of 46dB, 52dB, and 60dB, making it suitable for many moving magnet and moving coil cartridges without needing a separate phono preamp.
4. Does the QUAD Platina Integrated work with a TV?
   Yes, it includes HDMI ARC, so it can receive stereo audio from a compatible TV using a single HDMI cable. This makes it a strong option for customers who want better TV sound through proper hi-fi speakers rather than using a soundbar.
5. Is the QUAD Platina Integrated Roon Ready or Roon Tested?
   The Platina Integrated is Roon Tested, not a standalone network streamer. This means it has been tested for use with Roon via compatible computer or digital audio connections, but it does not replace a dedicated network streamer on its own.
6. Can the QUAD Platina Integrated be used as a preamplifier?
   Yes, it can operate in preamp mode and includes both RCA and balanced XLR pre-outs. This allows it to feed an external power amplifier, active speakers, or a subwoofer depending on the system setup.
7. What speakers pair well with the QUAD Platina Integrated?
   Because it has strong Class AB power and high current delivery, it pairs well with a wide range of premium speakers, including Paradigm, ELAC, Triangle, Klipsch Heritage, and QUAD’s own electrostatic loudspeakers. Speaker choice should depend on room size, listening preference, and system goals. Talk to our team for guidance.

 

Ideal For

• High-end stereo systems
• Customers wanting one premium integrated amplifier
• Vinyl, CD, streaming, TV, and digital audio setups
• Medium to large rooms
• Demanding loudspeakers requiring strong control

 

Key Features

Dual-Mono Class AB Power

The Platina Integrated uses a dual-mono Class AB amplifier section, delivering 2 x 200W into 8 ohms and 2 x 300W into 4 ohms. This gives it the scale, grip, and headroom required for demanding speakers and larger rooms.

Custom High-Current Power Supply

A custom-designed 630VA toroidal transformer and 44,000uF per channel filter capacity support strong current delivery, low noise, and dynamic stability.

ESS ES9038PRO DAC

The built-in ES9038PRO DAC supports modern high-resolution playback, with USB-C handling PCM up to 768kHz and DSD512. Optical and coaxial inputs support up to 192kHz.

MM/MC Phono Stage

A dedicated low-noise MM/MC phono stage includes selectable gain settings of 46dB, 52dB, and 60dB, making it suitable for a wide range of moving magnet and moving coil cartridges.

HDMI ARC for TV Audio

HDMI ARC allows the Platina Integrated to connect to a compatible TV, making it a strong option for customers who want better TV sound through a proper stereo system.

Balanced XLR & RCA Connectivity

Balanced XLR input, RCA inputs, and balanced/unbalanced pre-outs make it easy to integrate the amplifier into both simple and advanced hi-fi systems.

Dedicated Headphone Amplifier

A current-feedback headphone amplifier provides a high-quality headphone output for private listening, designed for wide bandwidth, fast transient response, and low distortion.

4.3-Inch Colour IPS Display

The front panel features a 4.3-inch 800 x 480 IPS LCD, with display options including system information, digital or analogue VU meters, and QUAD logo modes

 

Perfect System Match

• QUAD Platina Stream
• QUAD Platina CDT
• Premium floorstanding speakers
• High-quality turntable and MM/MC cartridge
• TV + stereo system using HDMI ARC + HDMI ARC Cable

 

Recommended With This Product

• Quality speaker cable
• XLR interconnects where compatible
• HDMI ARC cable for TV connection
• Isolation rack or hi-fi furniture
• Matching QUAD Platina source components

 

Specifications

Brand: QUAD
Model: Platina Integrated
Product Type: Integrated Amplifier

Amplifier
Dual-mono Class AB design

Power Output
2 x 200W into 8 ohms
2 x 300W into 4 ohms

DAC
ESS ES9038PRO 32-bit DAC

Digital Audio Support
Optical / Coaxial: 44.1kHz – 192kHz
USB-C: PCM up to 768kHz
USB-C: DSD64, DSD128, DSD256, DSD512

Analogue Inputs
2 x RCA line inputs
1 x Balanced XLR input
1 x MM/MC phono input

Digital Inputs
2 x Coaxial SPDIF
2 x Optical SPDIF
1 x USB-C PC input
1 x HDMI ARC

Outputs
1 x RCA pre-out pair
1 x Balanced XLR pre-out pair
1 x Stereo speaker binding post pair
1 x Optical digital output
1 x Coaxial digital output
1 x 6.3mm headphone output
1 x 12V trigger output

Phono Stage
MM / MC compatible
Selectable gain: 46dB / 52dB / 60dB
MM input impedance: 50kΩ / 100pF
MC input impedance: 360Ω / 200pF

Volume Control
Highly linear analogue volume control

Display
4.3-inch 800 x 480 full-view IPS LCD

Roon
Roon Tested

Headphone Amplifier
Dedicated current-feedback headphone amplifier
Recommended load: 20 – 600 ohms

Power Supply
Custom 630VA toroidal transformer
44,000uF filter capacity per channel

Maximum Output Current
20A

Frequency Response
Power amplifier: 20Hz – 20kHz, ±0.3dB
Preamplifier: 20Hz – 20kHz, ±0.1dB

Signal-to-Noise Ratio
Power amplifier: >112dB, A-weighted
DAC: >116dB, A-weighted
Line / XLR preamp: >110dB, A-weighted

Dimensions
445mm (W) x 134.5mm (H) x 348mm (D)

Weight
17.1kg

Finish
Black
Silver

MPN: PLATINA-INTEGRATED
SKU: QUAD-PLATINA-INTEGRATED

EAN / UPC / GTIN: 6975268784730

 

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