{"product_id":"quad-platina-stream","title":"QUAD Platina Stream Network Player","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eQUAD Platina Stream\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePowered 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKEY FEATURES \u0026amp; SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eESS Sabre ES9038PRO Reference DAC:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-performance 32-bit 8-channel DAC architecture driven by dual master clocks for vanishingly low jitter and ultra-low harmonic distortion (\u0026lt; 0.001%).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4.3-Inch IPS Color Display:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crisp 800 x 480 screen displaying album artwork, metadata, VU meters, or full system setup menus with customizable dimming options.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnified Control Ecosystem:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirect Streaming Integration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Certified Roon Ready endpoint with native support for Qobuz Connect, Tidal Connect, Spotify Connect, AirPlay 2, TuneIn Radio, Plex, and UPnP\/DLNA media servers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Speed Quad-Core Processing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAudiophile Analog \u0026amp; Digital Connectivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch1\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eProduct Category\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eHigh-End Network Music Player \/ Streamer\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eDigital-to-Analog Converter (DAC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eESS Sabre ES9038PRO 32-bit DAC\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eCentral Processing Unit (CPU)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eQuad-Core Arm® Cortex®-A53 (1.8 GHz per core)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eDisplay Screen\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e4.3\" Full-View Color IPS LCD (800 x 480 pixels)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eSupported PCM Formats \u0026amp; 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