At Harrow Audio Ltd, we have always been passionate about bringing our customers the very best in high-fidelity sound. Music lovers, audiophiles and home cinema enthusiasts alike know that true quality doesn’t just lie in volume or clarity: it’s about emotion, immersion and precision.
The QUAD Platina Integrated Amplifier captures all of these qualities and more. Representing the culmination of over five years of dedicated engineering, this flagship model from QUAD effortlessly embodies ‘the closest approach to the original sound’.
A New Benchmark in Integrated Amplifier Design
The QUAD Platina Integrated is bold in its design and offers breathtaking performance. Developed over half a decade, it represents a masterclass in audio craftsmanship. Every element from its dual-mono circuit topology to its precision-engineered chassis has been refined to deliver uncompromising power, agility and musicality.
With 2 x 200W into 8 ohms (and 300W into 4 ohms), the Platina Integrated has the muscle of a heavyweight and the finesse of a featherweight. It’s built to effortlessly drive even the most demanding loudspeakers, maintaining control, dynamics and balance no matter the genre or volume. Whether you’re rediscovering vinyl classics or exploring the latest digital recordings, the Platina Integrated ensures that every note resonates with depth, texture and life.
Designed for Purity, Built for Performance
At the heart of the Platina Integrated is a dual mono Class AB amplifier, powered by a custom-designed 630VA toroidal transformer with an impressive 44,000uF per channel filter capacity. This immense power supply ensures rock-solid stability and an ultra-low noise floor.
The result? A soundstage that’s expansive and three-dimensional; where instruments and vocals are rendered with breathtaking realism. From delicate acoustic passages to soaring orchestral peaks, the Platina Integrated delivers a seamless blend of power and poise.
Its design also features SMD component integration, a technique that allows for shorter signal paths, lower impedance and reduced interference. These engineering refinements lead to an ultra-stable performance with minimal distortion, allowing the amplifier to reveal the finest musical nuances.
Cutting-Edge Digital Precision
For modern listeners, digital connectivity and performance are essential and QUAD has delivered the state-of-the-art ES9038 PRO DAC. This exceptional digital-to-analogue converter supports 32-bit/768kHz PCM and native DSD512, ensuring stunning detail and lifelike accuracy across a wide range of digital sources.
The Platina Integrated also offers digital upsampling and five selectable DAC filter options, enabling users to fine-tune playback to match their personal taste or source material. Two master clocks; one for 44.1kHz and another for 48kHz families; further guarantee outstanding accuracy and ultra-low jitter performance.
With six digital inputs, including USB-C and HDMI ARC and four analogue options, including balanced XLR and phono inputs, the Platina Integrated can be seamlessly integrated into any high-end system. Whether paired with a premium turntable, streamer or television, it forms the perfect hub for the modern audiophile.
Elegant Form Meets Intuitive Function
Visually, the Platina Integrated is a statement piece. Its machined aluminium knobs, minimalist fascia and 4.3-inch colour TFT display exude timeless elegance. While unmistakably modern, it still carries the unmistakable spirit of QUAD’s heritage; a blend of engineering integrity and design restraint.
Furthermore, the user interface is intuitive and beautifully responsive, making navigation through the amplifier’s advanced functions effortless. From switching between inputs to adjusting gain or filter modes, every interaction feels considered and refined.
A full-featured remote control adds convenience, offering intuitive access to all key functions. It also operates across the entire Platina series, allowing users to control multiple QUAD components with ease.
The Joy of Roon Integration
For digital enthusiasts, you can be assured the Platina Integrated is Roon Tested; a hallmark of compatibility and performance. This certification ensures that the amplifier works seamlessly with Roon’s advanced streaming ecosystem, delivering consistent, high-quality playback and intuitive integration. It’s a feature that underscores QUAD’s commitment to modern connectivity and user experience.
Uncompromising Craftsmanship and Future-Ready Innovation
What sets the Platina Integrated apart is not just its specification but its spirit. Every component has been tested and tuned ‘by ear’ by QUAD’s expert engineers to ensure the amplifier remains true to its musical DNA. Even the bespoke capacitors, developed with Wurth Elektronik, are designed to enhance tonal accuracy and responsiveness.
Despite its technological sophistication, the Platina Integrated never loses sight of its purpose; to reproduce music as naturally and beautifully as possible. It’s not about showcasing power for power’s sake but about delivering an emotional and engaging experience that connects the listener with the performance.
Experience the QUAD Platina Integrated at Harrow Audio Ltd
At Harrow Audio Ltd, we take pride in curating and demonstrating the finest audio equipment from the world’s most respected brands. The arrival of QUAD’s flagship integrated amplifier represents a new chapter in high-end hi-fi performance. Our expert team is ready to offer demonstrations, guidance and advice to help you experience the Platina Integrated at its best.
Whether you’re an audiophile looking to upgrade your system or simply someone who values music in its purest form, the QUAD Platina Integrated promises a listening experience that is powerful, precise and profoundly moving: the perfect embodiment of QUAD’s legacy of excellence.