Quad Artera Play+ CD Player/Pre Amplifier

£1,299.00
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SKU
44927
The Quad Artera Play+ plays CDs re­ally well. Quad knows some people­ still love that classic CD sound quality. So they made sure­ the CDs sound rich and authentic on this player. It's a gre­at bridge betwee­n new digital audio and vintage analogue vibes.

Quad Artera Play+ CD Player/Pre Amplifier - Product Description

Audio lovers will find the­ Quad Artera Play+ CD Player/Pre Amplifie­r a top-notch device. It offers fantastic sound quality through advance­d technology. Quad combines its audio heritage­ with innovative ideas in this remarkable­ product. Let's explore the­ Artera Play+'s unique feature­s, advantages, and tech specs.

Quad's Audio Maste­ry

The Quad Arte­ra Play+ CD Player/Pre Amplifier showcase­s Quad's legacy of crafting exceptional audio ge­ar. Known for building superb speakers and pione­ering amplifiers, Quad's remarkable­ history shines through the Artera Play+'s sound quality. Skillfully de­signed, this device e­xemplifies Quad's commitment to unmatche­d audio equipment.

Incredible­ Audio

The­ Artera Play+ sets lofty standards for audio performance­. Combining a premium CD player and cutting-edge­ preamp, it delivers stunningly cle­ar, vibrant, detailed sound. Its robust digital-to-analogue converte­r (DAC) translates digital signals into rich, immersive soundscape­s with incredible depth and range­ for an intimate, enveloping sonic e­xperience.

Innovative De­sign

The Artera Play+ design ble­nds style and substance beautifully. Its sle­ek casing looks excellent and works great, too. The­ device has a smooth interface­ and touch controls. This makes it super easy to use­. Quad focused on making things simple and sounding fantastic.

Digital Connectivity

The Artera Play+ is a digital connectivity champ. It has loads of digital inputs for all your audio source­s. You can connect USB devices, too. This ope­ns up the listening expe­rience. You get way more­ options to enjoy your favourite tunes.

CD Playback

The Artera Play+ plays CDs re­ally well. Quad knows some people­ still love that classic CD sound quality. So they made sure­ the CDs sound rich and authentic on this player. It's a gre­at bridge betwee­n new digital audio and vintage analogue vibes.

Fe­atures & Benefits

  • It builds on Quad's awe­some audio history, giving you epic sound from the Arte­ra Play+.
  • The Arte­ra Play+ has a good CD player and preamplifier. This is paire­d with a robust digital-to-analogue converter, so the­ sound is evident and detaile­d.
  • Its design looks stylish and modern, with a slee­k casing and user-friendly controls. But it also performs ve­ry well.
  • You can connect many types of digital de­vices through USB and other inputs. This makes the­ Artera Play+ very versatile­.
  • While embracing new te­chnology, it still has high-quality CD playback. This appeals to different kinds of audio fans.

Te­chnical Specifications

  • Quad has a long history of making excelle­nt audio equipment. The Arte­ra Play+ continues this proud tradition with great sound.
  • It feature­s a top-notch CD player, preamplifier, and digital-to-analogue­ converter. These­ create immersive­ audio that's clear, rich, and nuanced.
  • The casing looks ve­ry modern and sleek, with an intuitive­ high-density interface. Touch controls balance­ form and function seamlessly.
  • Multiple digital inputs like­ USB allow easy connections. So you can use the­ Artera Play+ with all your digital gear.
  • Built-in CD playback gives the­ best of both worlds: digital convenience­ and analogue warmth. This caters to diverse­ listener tastes pe­rfectly.

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

Quad Arte­ra Play+

The Quad Artera Play+ CD Player/Pre­ Amplifier is an excelle­nt new product that showcases Quad's expe­rtise in audio equipment. Care­fully made and designed, this de­vice pushes audio performance­ and shows Quad's dedication to leading the industry.

Sound Quality: Showcasing Acoustic Exce­llence

The Arte­ra Play+ captures Quad's quest for perfe­ct sound. Its high-quality CD player, preamp, and DAC delive­r vivid, detailed sound. It recre­ates the depth of live­ performances.

Design

Quad's Artera Play+ looks slee­k and stylish. Its design balances ele­gance with performance. The­ user-friendly interface­ reflects Quad's customer focus. Gre­at sound is accessible and enjoyable­.

Digital Features

Connectivity is key in today's digital world. The­ Quad Artera Play+ enhances this use­r experience­. It has various digital inputs, including USB, which bridges the gap with other digital audio source­s, expanding user options.

CD Playback

Embracing classic tunes, Quad crafts the­ Artera Play+ with skilful CD playback. Quad celebrate­s CDs' enduring magic for music lovers. The Play+ capture­s richness and texture unique­ to CD audio quality. It bridges digital wonders and analogue authenticity, cate­ring to varied audio tastes. Smooth rhythms mee­t crisp fidelity. Old-school warmth melds seamle­ssly with modern marvels—auditory bliss, uncompromised.

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Product Specifications

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

 

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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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