Quad Platina Stream

A network music streamer with an ESS Sabre ES9038PRO DAC, dual-band Wi-Fi and Gigabit Ethernet, balanced and single-ended outputs, and hi-res PCM and DSD support

The Quad Platina Stream is built for listeners who want modern streaming convenience without giving up the look, feel, and system integration of a serious hi-fi component. It combines Quad’s restrained industrial design with a full-featured network platform, giving you access to local libraries, cloud-based music services, and app-based control in a chassis that belongs in a real two-channel system.

At its core is an ESS Sabre ES9038PRO eight-channel DAC working with dual precision master clocks to keep jitter low and timing stable. That architecture is paired with balanced XLR and single-ended RCA analog outputs, plus coaxial and optical digital outputs, so the Platina Stream can serve as either a complete streaming front end or a flexible digital source in a broader system.

With Gigabit Ethernet, dual-band Wi-Fi, Roon Ready certification, and support for services including Spotify, TIDAL, Qobuz, and TuneIn Radio, the Platina Stream is designed to fit the way people actually listen now. The dedicated QUAD PLATINA app, 4.3-inch IPS display, and straightforward front-panel controls make daily use easy, while the solid chassis, anti-resonance feet, and carefully finished fascia keep the experience appropriately upscale.

Streaming Without Compromise

The Platina Stream is designed as a serious network player rather than a throwaway convenience source. Wired and wireless networking give you flexibility in system placement, while the platform supports both local and cloud-based music playback for listeners who move between stored libraries and subscription services.

DAC and Clock Architecture

Quad centers the digital stage around the ESS Sabre ES9038PRO DAC and dual precision master clocks. That matters because the converter and clocking scheme have a direct impact on noise, timing accuracy, and overall musical coherence, helping the Platina Stream deliver the kind of refinement and stability you want from a dedicated streamer in a high-performance system.

Flexible System Integration

Balanced XLR and RCA analog outputs make the Platina Stream easy to match with a wide range of integrated amplifiers and preamplifiers, while coaxial and optical digital outputs let you feed an external DAC if desired. A PC USB input and 12 V trigger connectivity add further flexibility for listeners building a more fully integrated digital playback setup.

Classic Design, Modern Execution

The Platina Stream carries Quad’s understated design language into the streaming era. A rigid metal chassis, anti-resonance feet, anodized fascia, machined-aluminum control knob, and 4.3-inch IPS display give it the right combination of tactile quality, visual restraint, and everyday usability.

About Quad

Founded 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.

Quad’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.

Today, 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.

Features

• Network music streamer with built-in ESS Sabre ES9038PRO DAC
• Dual precision master clocks for low-jitter digital performance
• Gigabit Ethernet connectivity
• Dual-band Wi-Fi support on 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz networks
• Roon Ready certification
• Supports Spotify, TIDAL, Qobuz, and TuneIn Radio
• Dedicated QUAD PLATINA control app for iOS and Android
• 4.3-inch IPS display with album artwork support
• Balanced XLR and single-ended RCA analog outputs
• Coaxial and optical digital outputs
• PC USB input
• 12 V trigger connectivity
• Rigid metal chassis with anti-resonance feet
• Anodized fascia with machined-aluminum control knob and front-panel function keys
• Supports high-resolution PCM and native DSD playback

Included Accessories

• Power cord
• Remote control
• User manual

Specifications

DAC: ESS Sabre ES9038PRO eight-channel DAC

Display: 4.3" IPS display

Network Connectivity: Gigabit Ethernet, dual-band Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)

Streaming Services: Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect, Qobuz Connect, TuneIn Radio

Control: QUAD PLATINA app for iOS and Android

Roon Ready: Yes

Analog Outputs: 1 RCA pair, 1 XLR pair

Digital Outputs: 1 coaxial, 1 optical

Inputs: Network streaming, PC USB (USB-B), 12 V trigger

Outputs: RCA, XLR, 12 V trigger

Supported DSD Formats: DSF, DIFF, DoP

Supported PCM Formats: FLAC, ALAC, WAV, AIFF

Supported Compressed Formats: MP3

Standby Power Consumption: < 0.5 W

Dimensions (HLW): 5.3" x 13.7" x 17.52" (134.5 mm x 348 mm x 445 mm)

Weight: 26 lb. (11.8 kg)