{"product_id":"quad-platina-network-streamer","title":"Quad Platina Network Streamer","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"_overflowWrapper_wkt8k_1 cu-comment-viewer-content _overflowWrapper_kbr5l_359\" data-state=\"full\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_wrapper_j1nlk_1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cu-comment-viewer-content _quillHtmlRoot_x7rc8_401 _qlReducedLineHeight_x7rc8_773\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-test=\"quill-delta-to-html__comment\" class=\"cu-comment__text-content\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-block-id=\"block-b81c68ad-f216-4a83-844e-50d74c3b85fc\" data-collapsable-block=\"true\" data-collapse-state=\"expanded\" class=\"ql-heading\"\u003eQuad Platina Stream\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-block-id=\"block-99cf1382-3daf-4569-bc97-9c284f9cbc53\" data-collapsable-block=\"true\" data-collapse-state=\"expanded\" class=\"ql-heading\"\u003eA 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\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-block-id=\"block-e415de05-f9e4-4193-8871-d66ae13c7230\" data-collapsable-block=\"true\" data-collapse-state=\"expanded\" class=\"ql-heading\"\u003eStreaming Without Compromise\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-block-id=\"block-feba741d-29cf-4cbc-b1ca-1dbf45ef366b\" data-collapsable-block=\"true\" data-collapse-state=\"expanded\" class=\"ql-heading\"\u003eDAC and Clock Architecture\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuad 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-block-id=\"block-10dc3cc2-34f7-4b7b-bd71-8ba8e8050909\" data-collapsable-block=\"true\" data-collapse-state=\"expanded\" class=\"ql-heading\"\u003eFlexible System Integration\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBalanced 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-block-id=\"block-59df01aa-bbeb-430f-bab5-a18738ca6aaf\" data-collapsable-block=\"true\" data-collapse-state=\"expanded\" class=\"ql-heading\"\u003eClassic Design, Modern Execution\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-block-id=\"block-d9a8ed98-a9f8-4f0d-a443-ee8922f08371\" 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-471cbb68-671b-4002-ba53-a67cb9696cc5\" 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-122ad098-0de7-4966-b422-a132cc0686bb\" class=\"ql-rendered-bullet-list\"\u003eNetwork music streamer with built-in ESS Sabre ES9038PRO DAC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-test=\"rendered-list-item-bullet\" data-block-id=\"block-f08d8037-f057-4393-93fc-2b6679861cc5\" class=\"ql-rendered-bullet-list\"\u003eDual precision master clocks for low-jitter digital performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-test=\"rendered-list-item-bullet\" data-block-id=\"block-edb98a10-4e30-4eb0-86dd-329daa8f9003\" class=\"ql-rendered-bullet-list\"\u003eGigabit Ethernet connectivity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-test=\"rendered-list-item-bullet\" data-block-id=\"block-13b85ec9-b27a-4f7e-ba8f-3189d7e32e7d\" class=\"ql-rendered-bullet-list\"\u003eDual-band Wi-Fi support on 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz networks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-test=\"rendered-list-item-bullet\" data-block-id=\"block-90cabc0b-bbe9-473b-88cd-ee157113915d\" class=\"ql-rendered-bullet-list\"\u003eRoon Ready certification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-test=\"rendered-list-item-bullet\" data-block-id=\"block-af632d6d-53a5-4eef-a449-5acfd3f4347f\" class=\"ql-rendered-bullet-list\"\u003eSupports Spotify, TIDAL, Qobuz, and TuneIn Radio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-test=\"rendered-list-item-bullet\" data-block-id=\"block-ad4da0dc-5602-440f-885f-27c14a5542e7\" class=\"ql-rendered-bullet-list\"\u003eDedicated QUAD PLATINA control app for iOS and Android\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-test=\"rendered-list-item-bullet\" data-block-id=\"block-ddb48ab4-dfe7-49eb-95c9-79418c060783\" class=\"ql-rendered-bullet-list\"\u003e4.3-inch IPS display with album artwork support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-test=\"rendered-list-item-bullet\" data-block-id=\"block-4ddfb141-85ca-462e-aeef-aef88ef28572\" class=\"ql-rendered-bullet-list\"\u003eBalanced XLR and single-ended RCA analog outputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-test=\"rendered-list-item-bullet\" data-block-id=\"block-37423a33-637f-49b8-9f70-894cd961d0b7\" 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-0f8a9f8f-8049-42cd-9941-6295501ef061\" class=\"ql-rendered-bullet-list\"\u003ePC USB input\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-test=\"rendered-list-item-bullet\" data-block-id=\"block-70f8464b-2753-4691-9b21-5b12bb6ffbc5\" class=\"ql-rendered-bullet-list\"\u003e12 V trigger 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