QUAD Artera Play+
€1,499.00
The Artera Play+ is the latest addition to the Artera range. The Artera Play+ Combines the sleek user interface with the latest high definition audio technology. The CD player and DAC is the perfect match for the high power drive of Artera Stereo, while you enjoy your music with ultra-high resolution playback up to 32bit/384kHz in addition to DSD64/128/256 files through the USB inpu
Description
This is Quad’s first series to utilise the ESS Sabre DAC, and external digital sources can benefit from its exceptional quality via a range of digital inputs. These include USB, with support for PCM data up to 32-bit/384kHz and also DSD64/128/256, ensuring the Artera Play+, and Artera Solus are fully equipped to make the most of today’s hi-res music formats, as well as future advances in ultra-
Current Dumping is essentially a method of marrying the superior sonic purity of Class A amplification with the greater efficiency of Class AB. An extremely high-quality, low-power Class A amplifier provides the signal quality, while a high-power current dumping section delivers the muscle to keep the speakers under control. These two amp circuits are combined via a precision network to perfectly impose the finesse of the Class A output onto the power of the current dumper. The result is a relatively compact and cool-running power amp capable of delivering a captivating combination of dynamic power, vice-like grip and sumptuous sonic detail.
For those seeking the huge connectivity options of Artera’s players in an all-in-one solution, the Artera Solus fills that niche, not only with a built in pre-amplifier but also housing a substantial power amplifier, CD player, DAC and bluetooth technology.
Specifications
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 |
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 |
Standby Power Consumption | <0.5W |