Matching the bold design and substantial form of the flagship series, the QUAD PLATINA STREAM distils generations of QUAD engineering into a network player designed for the modern listener. PLATINA STREAM combines the brand’s renowned musical integrity with a clean, purposeful industrial aesthetic: a rigid metal chassis, side-mounted heat sinks, anti-resonance feet and an anodised fascia speak to QUAD’s obsession with build quality. A single machined-aluminium knob and discreet function keys flank the crisp 4.3-inch IPS display, creating a digital streaming centrepiece that is both tactile and unmistakably QUAD. Performance And Connectivity Representing QUAD’s foray into high-end wireless music streaming, the PLATINA STREAM merges audiophile-grade design with an ultra-stable, versatile streaming platform. Whether connected via Gigabit Ethernet or dual-band Wi-Fi (2.4/5 GHz), it delivers fast, reliable performance and bit-perfect playback. At its core lies the intelligent QUAD PLATINA app, enabling seamless access to music services such as Spotify, Tidal, Qobuz, and TuneIn Radio, all with high-resolution artwork and smooth browsing. The result is an elegant balance of fidelity and function. App And User Experience Controlled by the dedicated QUAD PLATINA app, the system transforms any iOS or Android device into a refined hub for local and cloud-based music libraries. With clean typography, intuitive navigation, and fluid gesture control, the experience is as polished as the hardware. A fast indexer collates network shares, USB drives and streaming services into one searchable library. Users can create and manage playlists, organise music folders, or group albums like box sets and remasters—all with context-based controls and long-press actions for quick access and customisation. Streaming Integration And Roon Support For those who prefer using native streaming interfaces, the PLATINA STREAM supports Qobuz Connect, Tidal Connect, Spotify Connect, AirPlay 2, UPnP, and USB HDD playback. It blends high-end sound quality with compatibility across modern ecosystems. Moreover, as a Roon Ready device, it integrates directly with Roon systems—appearing as a certified endpoint for multi-room or reference-grade setups. With no configuration required, it delivers stable, bit-perfect playback and high-resolution audio, governed by Roon’s celebrated interface. DAC And Processing Power At the heart of the PLATINA STREAM is the ESS Sabre ES9038PRO eight-channel DAC, driven by dual precision master clocks for low jitter and support for PCM up to 768kHz and native DSD512. A Quad Arm® Cortex-A53 multi-core processor running at 1.8GHz per core handles the demanding tasks of media indexing, album art caching, and system control. This DAC implementation mirrors the QUAD PLATINA INTEGRATED for sonic consistency, while offering more functionality through digital and analogue outputs—ready to integrate with any hi-fi system. Outputs And Display The PLATINA STREAM includes balanced XLR and RCA outputs alongside optical and coaxial digital outputs, ensuring seamless integration into audiophile systems. The 4.3-inch IPS screen supports full menu navigation, playback info, VU meter and artwork views, plus a screen dimming option. A sculpted remote control reflects the PLATINA design, while the front-panel knob offers tactile menu navigation. The PLATINA STREAM represents nearly nine decades of QUAD innovation, combining outstanding build, cutting-edge digital tech, and intuitive control in a single, refined streamer. Specifications Model: Platina Stream General Description: Network Player Design Philosophy And Core Technology: ES9038Pro 32-bit DAC 4.3" (800x480px) 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 PlexGapless playback USB storage, flash drive, USB hard disk (single-partition FAT32, exFAT, and NTFS only) Android/iOS app control Ethernet 10/100/1000 Base-T, auto-negotiation Inputs: 1 x Network streaming, 1 x PC USB (USB B), 1 x 12V trigger Outputs: 1 x RCA, 1 x XLR, 1 x 12V trigger Supported File Formats: DSD Lossless: DSF (DSD), DIFF (DSD), DoP (DSD) PCM Lossless: FLAC, Apple Lossless (ALAC), WAV, AIFFCompressed (Lossy) Audio: MP3 Sampling Frequency: PCM: 44.1kHz–768kHz (supports 705.6kHz/768kHz fixed-point via streaming) DSD: DSD64, DSD128, DSD256, DSD512 (Native) Digital Output Intensity: 500 ± 50mVpp Output Impedance (Digital): 75 ohm Frequency Response (Digital): –0.01dB (20Hz–20kHz, ref. 1kHz) Max. Sampling Frequency (Digital): 192kHz / 24bit Digital Outputs: 1 x Coaxial, 1 x Optical Variable Output Voltage: 0–2.05Vrms DAC: ES9038Pro Frequency Response (Analogue): ±0.5dB (20Hz–20kHz, ref. 1kHz) Total Harmonic Distortion: 116dB (RCA), >120dB (XLR) Output Impedance (Analogue): 120 ohm Standby Power Consumption:
