Quad Platina Stream Music Streamer

Quad Platina Stream

The Quad Platina Stream redefines what a high-end network player can be. Designed for the discerning listener, it unites decades of Quad’s engineering mastery with a bold, contemporary design. This flagship digital streamer isn’t just about playback—it’s about preserving musical truth in its purest form.

Crafted with a rigid metal chassis, precision-machined aluminium knob, and anti-resonance feet, the Quad Platina Stream exudes both strength and refinement. Its crisp 4.3-inch IPS display and minimalist controls transform it into a stunning centrepiece of any modern hi-fi system.

Audiophile-Grade Design and Build Quality

Every element of the Quad Platina Stream reflects the brand’s commitment to build excellence. From the side-mounted heat sinks to the anodised fascia and sculpted system remote, the entire design radiates purpose and precision. Quad’s legendary industrial aesthetic meets cutting-edge digital functionality in perfect harmony.

Next-Generation Wireless Music Streaming

The Quad Platina Stream marks Quad’s leap into the high-end wireless streaming domain. Whether connected via Gigabit Ethernet or dual-band Wi-Fi (2.4/5GHz), the device ensures lightning-fast, stable network performance for uninterrupted, bit-perfect playback.

The intuitive Quad Platina app puts total control in your hands—browse, search, and play from top-tier services like Spotify, Tidal, Qobuz, and TuneIn Radio, all with high-resolution album artwork and fluid interface design.

Seamless App Control and Smart Library Management

With the dedicated Quad Platina app, your iOS or Android device becomes a powerful command centre. The app intelligently indexes USB drives, NAS shares, and cloud libraries into a unified collection. Search by artist, album, genre, or even year—and receive instant, accurate results.

Users can create and save on-the-fly playlists, organise extensive libraries, and merge box sets or compilations into cohesive folders. Native Qobuz Studio/Sublime+ and Tidal Masters tier indicators ensure you always enjoy studio-grade audio at a glance.

Universal Streaming Integration

Prefer your own streaming interface? The Quad Platina Stream supports Qobuz Connect, Tidal Connect, Spotify Connect, AirPlay 2, and UPnP systems. It also plays directly from USB HDDs, ensuring total flexibility for any setup.

This level of integration delivers both ultimate convenience and audiophile-grade fidelity, blending Quad’s legendary sound signature with the best of modern digital ecosystems.

Roon Ready and Reference-Level Performance

Fully Roon Ready, the Quad Platina Stream integrates effortlessly into multi-room or reference systems. As a certified endpoint, it guarantees bit-perfect, high-resolution playback with no configuration required—just pure, stable performance.

Flagship DAC Architecture

At its heart lies the ESS Sabre ES9038PRO eight-channel DAC—one of the most advanced chips available. Paired with dual precision master clocks, it delivers ultra-low jitter, incredible linearity, and full support for PCM up to 768kHz and native DSD512. Powered by a Quad ARM® Cortex-A53 multi-core processor, it ensures fast response, fluid app control, and flawless playback.

The DAC matches the performance of the Quad Platina Integrated, while offering wider system compatibility via balanced XLR, RCA, coaxial, and optical outputs.

Connectivity and Control

The Quad Platina Stream offers a complete range of digital and analogue outputs for integration into any audiophile system. Its 4.3-inch 800×480 IPS display provides intuitive navigation, multilingual menus, and detailed playback data.

Choose from artwork, data-rich, or VU-meter display modes, or dim the screen entirely for focused late-night listening. A matching handset mirrors the Platina design language, offering unified control across the entire Platina range.

Quad Platina Stream — The Ultimate Network Player

Combining heritage, innovation, and precision engineering, the Quad Platina Stream represents the future of high-fidelity digital streaming. With its blend of audiophile-grade hardware, seamless app control, and stunning design, it stands as the definitive hi-fi network player for modern enthusiasts.

Quad Platina Stream Music Streamer Specification:

• Model: Platina Stream
• Design Philosophy and Core Technology: ES9038Pro 32-bit DAC
• DAC: ES9038Pro
• Total Harmonic Distortion: <0.001% (1kHz @ 2.05Vrms)
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-weighted): >116dB (RCA), >120dB (XLR)
• Frequency Response (DAC): ±0.5dB (20Hz–20kHz, ref. 1kHz)
• Variable Output Voltage: 0–2.05Vrms
• Output Impedance: 120 ohm
• Sampling Frequency (DAC): Max. 768kHz / 32bit
• Supported File Formats: DSD Lossless: DSF (DSD), DIFF (DSD), DoP (DSD); PCM Lossless: FLAC, Apple Lossless (ALAC), WAV, AIFF; Compressed (Lossy): MP3
• Sampling Frequency: PCM: 44.1kHz–768kHz (supports 705.6kHz/768kHz via streaming); DSD: DSD64, DSD128, DSD256, DSD512 (Native)
• Gapless Playback: Yes
• Streaming Platform: QUAD Platina Stream technology (IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi)
• Native Support For: Roon Ready, Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect, Qobuz Connect, TuneIn Radio, Plex
• Ethernet: 10/100/1000 Base-T with Auto-Negotiation
• App Control: Android/iOS via Quad Platina App
• Digital Outputs: 1 × Coaxial, 1 × Optical
• Max Sampling Frequency (Digital Out): 192kHz / 24bit
• Frequency Response (Digital Out): –0.01dB (20Hz–20kHz, ref. 1kHz)
• Digital Output Intensity: 500 ± 50mVpp
• Output Impedance (Digital): 75 ohm
• Inputs: 1 × Network Streaming, 1 × PC USB (USB-B), 1 × 12V Trigger
• Outputs: 1 × RCA, 1 × XLR, 1 × 12V Trigger
• Display: 4.3" (800 × 480 px) full-colour IPS LCD
• Control: Front panel knob, remote handset, and app
• Finish: Black / Silver
• Dimensions (W × H × D): 445 × 134.5 × 348 mm
• Net Weight: 11.8 kg
• Gross Weight: 13.6 kg
• Carton Size: 500 × 225 × 450 mm
• Power Requirements: 220–240V ~ 50/60Hz, 100–120V ~ 50/60Hz
• Standby Power Consumption: <0.5W
• Safety Regulation Conformity: CE / regional compliance
• Standard Accessories: Power Cord, Remote Control, User Manual