Product Overview & Specifications
The QUAD Platina Stream is a high-end reference network music player designed to anchor modern audiophile systems. Combining nearly nine decades of QUAD sonic heritage with state-of-the-art digital streaming technology, it features a rigid anti-resonance chassis, side-mounted heat sinks, and a vibrant 4.3-inch IPS color display. Driven by an ESS Sabre ES9038PRO 32-bit 8-channel DAC and dual precision master clocks, the Platina Stream delivers exceptional linearity, low jitter, and support for high-resolution audio formats up to PCM 768 kHz and native DSD512.
Powered by a Quad-Core Arm® Cortex®-A53 processor and the dedicated QUAD Platina control app, the unit offers comprehensive network and local playback options. It features native support for Roon Ready, Tidal Connect, Qobuz Connect, Spotify Connect, AirPlay 2, and UPnP servers, along with direct local playback from USB storage drives. With balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA analog outputs, alongside optical and coaxial digital outputs, the Platina Stream seamlessly integrates into both pure digital transport setups and high-fidelity analog systems.
KEY FEATURES & SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE
- ESS Sabre ES9038PRO Reference DAC: High-performance 32-bit 8-channel DAC architecture driven by dual master clocks for vanishingly low jitter and ultra-low harmonic distortion (< 0.001%).
- 4.3-Inch IPS Color Display: Crisp 800 x 480 screen displaying album artwork, metadata, VU meters, or full system setup menus with customizable dimming options.
- Unified Control Ecosystem: Dedicated QUAD Platina iOS/Android app provides lightning-fast search indexing, context menus, library management, and native high-res tier icons for Tidal Masters and Qobuz Studio.
- Direct Streaming Integration: Certified Roon Ready endpoint with native support for Qobuz Connect, Tidal Connect, Spotify Connect, AirPlay 2, TuneIn Radio, Plex, and UPnP/DLNA media servers.
- High-Speed Quad-Core Processing: Powered by a Quad-Core Arm® Cortex®-A53 processor running at 1.8 GHz per core for smooth navigation, instant library indexing, and gapless playback.
- Audiophile Analog & Digital Connectivity: Equipped with balanced XLR and RCA analog line-outs (variable 0–2.05 Vrms), PC USB-B input, Optical and Coaxial S/PDIF digital outputs, and 12V system trigger ports.
SPECIFICATIONS
| Product Category | High-End Network Music Player / Streamer |
| Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC) | ESS Sabre ES9038PRO 32-bit DAC |
| Central Processing Unit (CPU) | Quad-Core Arm® Cortex®-A53 (1.8 GHz per core) |
| Display Screen | 4.3" Full-View Color IPS LCD (800 x 480 pixels) |
| Supported PCM Formats & Rates | PCM 44.1 kHz – 768 kHz / 32-bit (FLAC, ALAC, WAV, AIFF, MP3) |
| Supported DSD Formats & Rates | Native DSD64, DSD128, DSD256, DSD512 (DSF, DIFF, DoP) |
| Digital Inputs | 1x PC USB (USB Type-B), 1x Network Ethernet (RJ45 10/100/1000M), Dual-Band Wi-Fi (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) |
| Analog Outputs | 1x Stereo Balanced XLR, 1x Stereo Unbalanced RCA (Variable 0 – 2.05 Vrms) |
| Digital Outputs | 1x Coaxial S/PDIF (75 Ω), 1x Optical Toslink (Up to 24-bit / 192 kHz) |
| Streaming Services & Protocols | Roon Ready, Qobuz Connect, Tidal Connect, Spotify Connect, AirPlay 2, TuneIn, UPnP / DLNA, USB Drive Playback |
| Local Storage Compatibility | USB Mass Storage Devices (Single-partition FAT32, exFAT, and NTFS) |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) | > 116 dB (RCA) / > 120 dB (XLR, A-weighted) |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | < 0.001% (1 kHz @ 2.05 Vrms) |
| Analog Output Impedance | 120 Ω |
| System Control Ports | 1x 12V Trigger In, 1x 12V Trigger Out |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 445 x 134.5 x 348 mm |
| Net Weight | 11.8 kg |
| Standby Power Consumption | < 0.5 W |
| Included Accessories | System Remote Control, Power Cord, User Manual |
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