Description
Power by Design
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 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.
At 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.
Digital Domain
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.
ROON TESTED
The 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 our devices on hand, so you can confidently choose to use QUAD hardware with Roon.
Usability
Despite 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 intuitiv
e. 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.
Analogue Domain
The 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.
Outputs
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.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Design Philosophy and Core Technology
2 x 200W (8 ohm) / 2x300W (4 ohm)
Class AB Dual Mono Design
ES9038Pro 32-bit DAC
Roon Tested
Highly linear Analogue Volume Control
4.3″ 800 x 480 Full View IPS LCD
Dedicated High-performance Low Noise MM/
MC Phono stage with selectable gain (46/52/60dB)
Dedicated Current-Feedback Headphone Amp
Support USB Upgrade
Inputs
2 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 ARC
1 x 12V Trigger
Outputs
1 x RCA (pair), 1 x XLR (pair) , 1 x Stereo Speaker binding post (pair),
1 x Optical, 1 x Coaxial, 1 x 12V Trigger
Sampling Frequency
Optical / Coaxial: 44.1kHz – 192kHz
PC USB: 44.1kHz – 768kHz (PCM) / DSD64, DSD128, DSD256, DSD512)
Preamplifier Section
Gain
0dB (Line) +46 / +52 / +60dB Adjustable (Phono)
Input Sensitivity
1.2Vrms ( Line Volume = 0dB)
2.4Vrms ( XLR Volume = 0dB)
5mV (Phone MM, Gain = 46dB, Volume = 0dB)
1mV (Phone MC, Gain = 60dB, Volume = 0dB)
Input Impedance
50K (Line)
50K // 100pF (Phono MM)
360R // 200pF (Phono MC)
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)
< 0.0004% (1KHz @ 2V, Volume = 0dB)
Frequency Response
20Hz – 20kHz (+/- 0.1dB)
Output Impedance
120 ohm
Signal-to-Noise ratio
>110dB (Line &XLR, A-weighted)
>78dB (Phono MM, A-weighted)
>70dB (Phono MC, A-weighted)
DAC
D to A Converter
ES9038Pro
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)
<0.001% (1kHz@0dBFS)
Output Level (0dBFS, 1KHz)
2.0Vrms
Max. Sampling Frequency
Optical / Coaxial:192KHz
PC USB: PCM 768kHz, DSD512
Signal-to-noise Ratio (S/N)
>116dB (A-weighted)
Power Amplifier Section
Gain
+30dB
Rated Power Output
2 x 200W (8 ohm, THD<1%)
Rated Power Output
2 x 310W (4 ohm, THD<1%)
Frequency Response
20Hz – 20kHz (+/-0.3dB)
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)
<0.0008% (1kHz@100W/8ohm)
Input Sensitivity
1.2Vrms
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (S/N)
>112dB (A-weighted)
Max. Output Current
20A
Headphone Amplifier
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)
< 0.01% (1kHz, 50mW )
Output Impedance
2.35 ohm
Load Impedance
20 – 600 ohm
General
Standby Power Consumption
<0.5W
Net Weight
17.1kg
Gross Weight
19.3kg
Dimensions (mm) (W x H x D)
445 x 134.5 x 348mm
Carton Size (mm) (W x H x D)
500 x 225 x 450mm
Finish
Black / Silver
Power Requirements (depending on region)
220-240V ~ 50/60Hz
100-120V ~ 50/60Hz
Standard Accessories
Power Cord, Remote Control, User Manual
