QUAD PLATINA STREAM
Bring your digital music collection to life with the QUAD PLATINA STREAM, a high performance network music streamer designed for listeners who want exceptional sound quality, extensive streaming options and premium build quality. Combining QUAD’s long standing focus on musical accuracy with modern streaming technology, the PLATINA STREAM is built to become the digital heart of a high fidelity stereo system.
With support for high resolution music, Qobuz, Tidal, Spotify, TuneIn Radio, AirPlay 2, UPnP and Roon, this versatile music streamer gives you multiple ways to enjoy your favourite music. Its high quality ESS Sabre DAC, balanced XLR outputs, RCA outputs and digital connections also make it suitable for everything from a traditional stereo system to a sophisticated audiophile setup.
Premium Design and Build Quality
The QUAD PLATINA STREAM follows the substantial and sophisticated design language of the PLATINA series. Its rigid metal chassis, side mounted heatsinks, anti resonance feet and anodised front panel provide both excellent durability and a premium appearance.
A large 4.3 inch IPS display provides clear information about your music, while the machined aluminium control knob and physical buttons make everyday operation simple and intuitive.
The result is a network streamer that looks every bit as premium as it sounds.
Key Features and Benefits of the QUAD PLATINA STREAM
- High performance network music streamer for high fidelity systems
- ESS Sabre ES9038PRO eight channel DAC
- Supports PCM audio up to 768 kHz
- Native DSD512 playback support
- Dual precision master clocks for extremely low jitter
- Gigabit Ethernet and dual band Wi Fi connectivity
- Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect and Qobuz Connect support
- AirPlay 2 and UPnP compatibility
- Roon Ready certified network player
- USB music playback from compatible storage devices
- Balanced XLR and RCA analogue outputs
- Optical and coaxial digital outputs
- 4.3 inch 800 × 480 IPS colour display
- Dedicated QUAD PLATINA app for iOS and Android
- High resolution album artwork display
- Full remote control included
- Front panel control knob and function buttons
High Resolution Music Streaming
The QUAD PLATINA STREAM is designed for listeners who want to experience their music in high resolution. Its ESS Sabre ES9038PRO DAC supports PCM audio up to 768 kHz and native DSD512, providing the capability required for demanding high resolution music collections.
Whether you are listening to a carefully recorded classical performance, a detailed jazz recording or a modern studio production, the PLATINA STREAM is engineered to preserve the detail, dynamics and character of the original recording.
Its dual precision master clock design helps maintain excellent timing accuracy and extremely low jitter for a clean and precise digital signal.
Stream Music Your Way
The PLATINA STREAM gives you the freedom to choose how you access your music. Use the dedicated QUAD PLATINA app, your preferred streaming application or a compatible music server.
It supports popular platforms and technologies including:
- Qobuz Connect
- Tidal Connect
- Spotify Connect
- AirPlay 2
- UPnP
- Roon
- TuneIn Radio
You can also connect USB storage devices and enjoy music from your own digital library.
With Gigabit Ethernet and dual band 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Wi Fi, the PLATINA STREAM provides flexible network connectivity for different home audio systems.
Dedicated QUAD PLATINA App
The dedicated QUAD PLATINA app provides an intuitive way to control your music library and streaming services from an iOS or Android smartphone or tablet.
The app can combine music from network shares, USB storage and supported streaming services into an organised library. Search by artist, album, song, composer, genre, year or label to quickly find what you want to hear.
You can also create playlists, manage queues and organise large music collections for easier browsing.
For Qobuz and Tidal users, the app can identify higher tier and high resolution content, making it easier to find the best available version of a recording.
Roon Ready for Advanced Music Systems
For enthusiasts who use Roon, the QUAD PLATINA STREAM is Roon Ready. It can operate as a certified network endpoint and integrate into sophisticated multi room and high resolution audio systems.
This makes the PLATINA STREAM particularly attractive to listeners who want to combine the flexibility of network streaming with a premium audiophile music management platform.
Premium ESS Sabre DAC
At the heart of the PLATINA STREAM is the ESS Sabre ES9038PRO DAC. This high performance digital to analogue converter is designed to deliver excellent resolution, low distortion and accurate musical reproduction.
The DAC section supports extremely high resolution formats while maintaining the flexibility to use either the streamer’s internal analogue output stage or an external DAC.
This means the PLATINA STREAM can remain at the centre of your system even if you decide to upgrade other components in the future.
Flexible Analogue and Digital Connections
The PLATINA STREAM can be integrated into almost any modern stereo system thanks to its wide range of outputs.
Its balanced XLR and RCA analogue outputs allow direct connection to an integrated amplifier, preamplifier or power amplifier. Optical and coaxial digital outputs provide the option of connecting an external DAC or compatible digital audio component.
This flexibility makes the PLATINA STREAM suitable for both new systems and existing hi fi setups.
Large Colour Display and Easy Operation
The 4.3 inch IPS display features an 800 × 480 resolution and provides detailed information about your music and system settings.
You can choose from different display modes, including artwork focused views, information rich layouts and VU meter displays. The screen can also be dimmed for comfortable listening during evening sessions.
The supplied remote control and front panel controls provide convenient operation without always needing to use a smartphone or tablet.
Why Choose the QUAD PLATINA STREAM?
The QUAD PLATINA STREAM is an excellent choice for anyone looking for a premium network streamer that combines advanced digital technology with serious hi fi engineering.
- Excellent high resolution audio capability
- Premium ESS Sabre ES9038PRO DAC technology
- Extensive streaming service compatibility
- Roon Ready functionality
- High quality analogue and digital outputs
- Wired and wireless network connectivity
- Dedicated smartphone and tablet control
- Premium metal construction
- Large, easy to read colour display
Whether you are upgrading an existing stereo system or building a new high end digital audio setup, the PLATINA STREAM provides the connectivity, performance and flexibility needed for modern music listening.
Frequently Asked Questions of the QUAD PLATINA STREAM
What is the QUAD PLATINA STREAM?
The QUAD PLATINA STREAM is a high performance network music streamer and digital to analogue converter designed for high fidelity stereo systems. It can stream music from online services, network storage and USB devices.
Does the QUAD PLATINA STREAM support Qobuz?
Yes. The PLATINA STREAM supports Qobuz and Qobuz Connect, allowing users to stream high resolution music directly to the player.
Does it support Tidal and Spotify?
Yes. It supports both Tidal Connect and Spotify Connect, allowing convenient control from the respective streaming applications.
Is the QUAD PLATINA STREAM Roon Ready?
Yes. The PLATINA STREAM is Roon Ready and can be used as a network endpoint within a Roon based audio system.
What DAC does the PLATINA STREAM use?
It uses the ESS Sabre ES9038PRO eight channel DAC, with support for PCM up to 768 kHz and native DSD512.
Can I connect the PLATINA STREAM to an amplifier?
Yes. It can be connected using its balanced XLR or RCA analogue outputs. You can also use the optical or coaxial digital outputs with an external DAC or compatible component.
Does it support Wi Fi?
Yes. The PLATINA STREAM supports dual band 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Wi Fi as well as Gigabit Ethernet.
Can I play music from a USB drive?
Yes. The PLATINA STREAM supports playback from compatible USB HDD storage devices, making it possible to enjoy your own digital music collection.
Is there a remote control?
Yes. A dedicated remote control is supplied, and the front panel also features physical controls for convenient operation.
Specifications of the QUAD PLATINA STREAM
| Specification | QUAD PLATINA STREAM |
|---|---|
| General Description | Network Player |
| Design Philosophy and Core Technology | ES9038Pro 32-bit DAC 4.3″ (800 × 480 px) large size full view, full colour IPS LCD screen QUAD Platina Stream streaming technology (IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) Native support for Roon Ready, Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect, Qobuz Connect, TuneIn Radio and Plex Gapless Playback USB storage, flash drive and USB hard disk support (single-partition FAT32, exFAT and NTFS only) Android/iOS App Control Ethernet 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet, Auto-Negotiation |
| Inputs | 1 × Network Streaming 1 × PC USB (USB B) 1 × 12V Trigger |
| Outputs | 1 × RCA 1 × XLR 1 × 12V Trigger |
| Supported File Formats | DSD Lossless: DSF (DSD), DIFF (DSD), DoP (DSD) PCM Lossless: FLAC, Apple Lossless (ALAC), WAV, AIFF Compressed (Lossy) Audio: MP3 |
| Sampling Frequency | PCM: 44.1 kHz – 768 kHz Supports 705.6 kHz / 768 kHz fixed-point via streaming function DSD: DSD64, DSD128, DSD256, DSD512 (Native) |
| Digital Section | |
| Digital Output Intensity | 500 ± 50 mVpp |
| Digital Output Impedance | 75 ohm |
| Digital Frequency Response | -0.01 dB (20 Hz – 20 kHz, ref. 1 kHz) |
| Digital Max. Sampling Frequency | 192 kHz / 24 bit |
| Digital Output | 1 × Coaxial, 1 × Optical |
| D to A Converter | |
| Variable Output Voltage | 0 – 2.05 Vrms |
| DAC | ES9038Pro |
| Analogue Frequency Response | ±0.5 dB (20 Hz – 20 kHz, ref. 1 kHz) |
| Total Harmonic Distortion | <0.001% (1 kHz @ 2.05 Vrms) |
| DAC Max. Sampling Frequency | 768 kHz / 32 bit |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-weighted) | >116 dB (RCA), >120 dB (XLR) |
| Analogue Output Impedance | 120 ohm |
| Standby Power Consumption | <0.5 W |
| Net Weight | 11.8 kg |
| Gross Weight | 13.6 kg |
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | 445 × 134.5 × 348 mm |
| Carton Size (W × H × D) | 500 × 225 × 450 mm |
| Finish | Silver |
| Power Requirements | 220–240 V ~ 50/60 Hz 100–120 V ~ 50/60 Hz |
| Safety Regulation Conformity | Compliant with applicable regional safety regulations |
| Standard Accessories | Power Cord, Remote Control, User Manual |
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