{"product_id":"quad-platina-cd-transport","title":"Quad Platina CD Transport","description":"\u003ch1 data-block-id=\"block-91d6dde7-c3b2-420f-a872-498a2274a215\" data-collapsable-block=\"true\" data-collapse-state=\"expanded\" class=\"ql-heading\"\u003eQuad Platina CDT\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-block-id=\"block-da63d0a2-0d40-46d7-b278-2a68b6c727fd\" data-collapsable-block=\"true\" data-collapse-state=\"expanded\" class=\"ql-heading\"\u003eA dedicated CD transport with a custom-developed mechanism, TCXO clocking, USB HDD playback, a 4.3\" IPS display, and coaxial and optical digital outputs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Quad Platina CDT is a dedicated CD transport built for listeners who want the precision of disc-based playback without unnecessary circuitry in the signal path. Rather than combining transport and conversion duties in one box, the Platina CDT focuses on accurate digital retrieval and stable output, making it a natural partner for a serious outboard DAC or the DAC section in a high-quality integrated amplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of the Platina CDT is a custom-developed transport mechanism engineered for smooth operation, consistent tracking, and reliable error correction. Quad supports that architecture with a temperature-compensated crystal oscillator to maintain timing accuracy and reduce jitter, helping preserve the integrity of the digital signal from disc to output.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Platina CDT also adds useful modern flexibility with USB HDD playback and support for a broad range of file formats, so it is not limited to standard compact discs. The full-view 4.3-inch IPS display, clear front-panel layout, and system-matched Platina styling make it easy to live with and easy to integrate into a contemporary hi-fi setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-block-id=\"block-1f4d1d75-662e-4eb1-8e48-f704371ee82b\" data-collapsable-block=\"true\" data-collapse-state=\"expanded\" class=\"ql-heading\"\u003eFocused on Digital Retrieval\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a true CD transport, the Platina CDT leaves digital-to-analog conversion to the component best suited to that job. That separation keeps the player focused on stable disc reading, clock accuracy, and clean digital output, which is exactly what you want when building a better digital front end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-block-id=\"block-4ffa4461-f48c-4b5e-917e-331fb839a649\" data-collapsable-block=\"true\" data-collapse-state=\"expanded\" class=\"ql-heading\"\u003eCustom Mechanism and Clock Architecture\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuad’s custom transport mechanism is designed for smooth operation and dependable tracking, while the TCXO clock helps keep timing precise and jitter low. Those engineering choices matter because timing stability and accurate data retrieval directly affect how confidently an external DAC can do its work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-block-id=\"block-c40eb1ad-c471-4120-888a-ca5857b7ce2a\" data-collapsable-block=\"true\" data-collapse-state=\"expanded\" class=\"ql-heading\"\u003eBeyond Standard CD Playback\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to CD, CD-R, CD-RW, and data disc compatibility, the Platina CDT can play music files from USB HDD storage. That adds welcome versatility for listeners with locally stored digital libraries who still want the tactile appeal and system integration of a dedicated transport.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-block-id=\"block-6e984e91-72ad-4f50-ad90-8748da4ce47f\" data-collapsable-block=\"true\" data-collapse-state=\"expanded\" class=\"ql-heading\"\u003ePlatina System Synergy\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Platina CDT is designed to sit naturally alongside the Platina Integrated and Platina Stream, sharing the same visual language, display architecture, and understated industrial design. The result is a transport that feels like part of a coherent system rather than a generic digital source.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-block-id=\"block-bfd402b0-ab08-4794-9b79-25656243df12\" data-collapsable-block=\"true\" data-collapse-state=\"expanded\" class=\"ql-heading\"\u003eAbout Quad\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in London in 1936 by Peter Walker, Quad has built its reputation on disciplined engineering, practical design, and the enduring goal Walker described as “the closest approach to the original sound.” Originally focused on amplifiers and public-address equipment, the company moved to Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, in 1941, where Quad’s British engineering, service, and development remain centered today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuad’s history includes some of the most important products in British hi-fi, from the Quad II amplifier and the 33\/303 preamp and power amplifier combination to the 405 current-dumping amplifier. In 1957, Quad introduced the world’s first production full-range electrostatic loudspeaker, establishing a loudspeaker lineage that continues through generations of ESL designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, Quad continues to balance heritage and renewal, developing electronics and loudspeakers that respect the company’s classic design values while addressing modern listening habits. Across its amplifiers, digital components, and loudspeakers, Quad remains defined by clarity, restraint, and engineering purpose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-block-id=\"block-b7444cd0-1b25-46f8-a1d6-b94ff5a2fef6\" data-collapsable-block=\"true\" data-collapse-state=\"expanded\" class=\"ql-heading\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ql-rendered-list-container\" data-test=\"rendered-list-container\" data-is-root=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-test=\"rendered-list-item-bullet\" data-block-id=\"block-c30d59f8-21ee-42fb-b9d4-72522233409e\" class=\"ql-rendered-bullet-list\"\u003eDedicated CD transport for use with an external DAC or DAC-equipped amplifier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-test=\"rendered-list-item-bullet\" data-block-id=\"block-cdb36c35-e247-43c0-aee4-6e24bd47b0d3\" class=\"ql-rendered-bullet-list\"\u003eCustom-developed transport mechanism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-test=\"rendered-list-item-bullet\" data-block-id=\"block-4a7ed850-d31d-4d62-9031-48b96ba1fd5e\" class=\"ql-rendered-bullet-list\"\u003eTemperature-compensated crystal oscillator for precise clocking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-test=\"rendered-list-item-bullet\" data-block-id=\"block-9c05ce8e-51fe-4b40-990b-938c7a01e4c0\" class=\"ql-rendered-bullet-list\"\u003eDesigned for stable tracking and consistent error correction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-test=\"rendered-list-item-bullet\" data-block-id=\"block-08e66c43-caeb-4047-a6c8-f530598c6bd0\" class=\"ql-rendered-bullet-list\"\u003eCoaxial and optical digital outputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-test=\"rendered-list-item-bullet\" data-block-id=\"block-50466437-802e-4510-8ac0-b80d484ffd61\" class=\"ql-rendered-bullet-list\"\u003eUSB HDD playback support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-test=\"rendered-list-item-bullet\" data-block-id=\"block-775a3964-67a8-4e94-8cdb-74bd1cdbf28d\" class=\"ql-rendered-bullet-list\"\u003eCompatible with CD, CD-R, CD-RW, and data CDs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-test=\"rendered-list-item-bullet\" data-block-id=\"block-b8e04169-b637-459f-bf3c-7d8da4e09f40\" class=\"ql-rendered-bullet-list\"\u003eSupports WAV, MP3, WMA, AAC, FLAC, and APE files from USB storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-test=\"rendered-list-item-bullet\" data-block-id=\"block-462b30b3-4295-46f4-85e2-61c4d98300d6\" class=\"ql-rendered-bullet-list\"\u003e4.3\" 800 x 480 full-view IPS LCD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-test=\"rendered-list-item-bullet\" data-block-id=\"block-54ee84f6-32e6-4213-9f04-6f0fe5ed97f8\" class=\"ql-rendered-bullet-list\"\u003eDisplays CD text information\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-test=\"rendered-list-item-bullet\" data-block-id=\"block-db8a95b3-39a5-4862-b8aa-298e751e87e3\" class=\"ql-rendered-bullet-list\"\u003eFully functional remote control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-test=\"rendered-list-item-bullet\" data-block-id=\"block-1bfcaf2b-ecc4-4656-98ac-1ee88f423e96\" class=\"ql-rendered-bullet-list\"\u003ePlatina-series industrial design for visual matching with Quad components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-block-id=\"block-f7bb7203-72b1-4d76-b8db-2d552267e5ec\" data-collapsable-block=\"true\" data-collapse-state=\"expanded\" class=\"ql-heading\"\u003eIncluded Accessories\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ql-rendered-list-container\" data-test=\"rendered-list-container\" data-is-root=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-test=\"rendered-list-item-bullet\" data-block-id=\"block-21a4a759-b63e-46f6-8a70-20c3e0a1326c\" class=\"ql-rendered-bullet-list\"\u003eRemote control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-block-id=\"block-c78043c4-7b97-4b09-835f-6f6400a11b59\" data-collapsable-block=\"true\" data-collapse-state=\"expanded\" class=\"ql-heading\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClocking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Temperature-compensated crystal oscillator\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible Disc Types:\u003c\/strong\u003e CD, CD-R, CD-RW, data CD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSB Playback:\u003c\/strong\u003e USB HDD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupported File Formats:\u003c\/strong\u003e WAV, MP3, WMA, AAC, FLAC, APE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisplay:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.3\" 800 x 480 full-view IPS LCD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDigital Outputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 coaxial, 1 optical\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (HLW):\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.31\" x 12.2\" x 17.52\" (135 mm x 310 mm x 445 mm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24 lb. 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