Quad Artera Play+ CD Player/Pre Amplifier

£1,299.00 including VAT

The Quad Artera Play+ plays CDs reยญally well. Quad knows some peopleยญ still love that classic CD sound quality. So they made sureยญ the CDs sound rich and authentic on this player. It’s a greยญat bridge betweeยญn new digital audio and vintage analogue vibes.

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Description

The Quad Artera Play+ CD player/Pre Amplifier is a wonderful piece of audio equipment that combines traditional media and contemporary computer technologies effortlessly. Being a member of the Artera series, which is the most popular product line of Quad.

Immersive Sound

The Play+ has been specifically designed for those music enthusiasts who can not wait for the feel of a CD in their hand while not giving up the flexibility and comfort of a more digital world. This remarkable creation results from the synergy of an excellent CD player and a versatile pre-amplifier technology. The user can enjoy the immersive sound in the comfort of their room.

The Quad Artera Play+ CD Player/Pre Amplifier is designed to reflect a minimalist aesthetic with a sleek aluminium front panel, anti-reflective, optically glued and tempered low-iron glass, and clean lines while maintaining the tactile joy of physical media interaction.

It is a fashion statement and a testament to Quad’s tradition of seamlessly blending aesthetics over acoustics. Inside the housing, the Play+ is equipped with a powerful processor whose main task is to extract every musical nuance from CDs and other sources of auditive enjoyment to the best possible extent.

High-End Audio Reproduction

The Quad Artera Play+ CD Player/Pre Amplifier is not just another CD player; it aims to redefine the audio experience. It’s built with transport designed by the best guys, and all the data processes to analogue and vice versa are done with high precision. Leading to the creation of the most high-fidelity music with superb reproduction

Feยญatures & Benefits

  • It builds on Quad’s aweยญsome audio history. Giving you epic sound from the Arteยญra Play+.
  • The Arteยญra Play+ has a good CD player and preamplifier. This is paireยญd with a robust digital-to-analogue converter, so theยญ sound is evident and detaileยญd.
  • Its design looks stylish and modern. With a sleeยญk casing and user-friendly controls. But it also performs veยญry well.
  • You can connect many types of digital deยญvices through USB and other inputs. This makes theยญ Artera Play+ very versatileยญ.
  • While embracing new teยญchnology, it still has high-quality CD playback. This appeals to different kinds of audio fans.

Technical Specifications

  • Frequency Response: 20Hz โ€“ 20.000Hz (+/- 0,2dB)
  • Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): <0.002%
  • Signal to Noise Ratio: >117 dB
  • DAC: ESS ES9018 Sabre32 Reference
  • Digital Outputs: Optical and Coaxial.
  • Digital Inputs: 2 x Optical, 2 x Coaxial, USB Type B, Bluetooth (aptX).
  • Analog Outputs: Balanced XLR, RCA Stereo.
  • Analog Inputs: RCA Stereo.

Summary of the Quad Artera Play+ CD Player/Pre Amplifier

The preciseness with which it simplifies the music and the extraordinary feeling it brings about to the listener makes every CD a demonstration of the purest musical enjoyment.

As a result, it plays the role of a major bridge between the appeal of the tactile world of physical media and the myriad possibilities of digital technology. This attests to its wide appeal to audiophiles and music fans because of its enhanced clarity and excellent sound reproduction.

The Heart of Your Audio System

Its high build quality and the use of carefully selected components make the Quad Artera Play+ CD Player/Pre Amplifier the centre of the audio system of all discerning audiophiles. With its wide input options, delicate DA conversion, and the softness of the pre-amplification stage. The Play+ offers the most transparent communication between all music sources and your amplifier.

Additional Information

Features

 

General Description       

CD Player, DAC, Pre-Amp

Key Technology & Features        

DSD (up to DSD256 Compatible)

Bluetooth aptX

Audio File Formats         

ALAC, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, WMA, MP3, AAC,

AAC- HE, AAC+, DSD64, DSD128, DSD256

D/A Converter 

ESS ES9018 32bit DAC

Inputs/Outputs

 

USB Input           

USB B (PC / MAC)

Digital Audio Inputs        

2 × Optical Toslink, 2 × RCA(DIG1, DIG2)

Digital Audio Outputs    

1 × Optical Toslink, 1 x RCA (DIG)

Analogue Inputs              

2 × RCA(AUX1, AUX2)

Analogue Outputs          

2 x RCA, 2 x Balanced XLR,

6.3mm Headphone Jack

Sample Rate (USB B)     

44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz,

176.4kHz, 192kHz, 384kHz

Sample Rate (USB A)     

44.1kHz, 48kHz

Sample Rate (Digital Inputs / Outputs)  

44.1 - 192kHz

 

 

Pre-Amplifier Section              

 

Output Level (1kHz) Variable Output     

0 - 4 Vrms (Pre Outputs)

0 – 8 Vrms (Balanced Outputs)

Frequency Response    

20Hz-20kHz, 1kHz (± 0.2dB)

Total Harmonic Distortion            

<0.002% (20Hz-20kHz)

Signal to Noise Ratio (S/N)          

>103dB (1kHz)

>110dB (A Weighted, 1kHz)

Channel Separation       

>100dB (1kHz)

General

 

Dimensions (H x W x D)

320 x 105 x 320mm

Net Weight        

9.04kg

Standby Power Consumption    

<0.5W

 

Shipping and Returns
Your Delivery

Orders received before 1:00 pmย will be despatched the same day and can be delivered for the next working day (except bank holidays). For your convenience, you can choose multiple shipping options on the checkout page. We will also email with your tracking and dispatch information.

30-Day Returns Policy

HiFix is committed to selling quality products, which we hope you will love; we do understand, however, that there may be a time when you need to exchange or return something you have bought. We really do hope you are pleased with your purchase, but should you wish to return anything you have bought from us, we will be happy to refund or exchange a product within 30 days.

Manufacturer Warranty Information

Quad products are designed and manufactured to the highest quality standards. However, if something does go wrong with the product we are here to help. From your date of purchase your product is warranted against faulty materials or workmanship for a period of 36 months.

This guarantee applies to all Quad Products including 5.1 speaker Systems, CD Players, Award winning Bookshelf Speakers, Floor Standing Speakers and Hi Fi Amplfiers and Receivers. Providing you with peace of mind and the assurance of premium Quality.

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