What is Platinum quad?
What is Platinum quad?
The Platinum Stereo is a stereo power amp that delivers 150W per channel into eight ohms. Quad amplifiers have been widely acclaimed since the 1950s and the brands new flagship solid-state power amps have a peerless reputation to uphold.
What is a quad amplifier?
The first stage ‘error’ amplifier is low powered but very high quality. The name “QUAD” is an acronym for “Quality Unit Amplifier Domestic”, used to describe the QUAD I amplifier. In 1983, when having become known for their QUAD range of products, the Acoustical Manufacturing Co.
Where are quad amplifiers made?
Shenzhen, China
As it is, like Audiolab, Mission, Quad and Wharfedale, the Castle brand will go on – and having visited the massive complex where all these brands are produced, in Shenzhen, China, I know those involved in the design and engineering are fully aware of the heritages they are dealing with.
Why choose quad platinum amplifiers?
The engineers of Quad had to spend more than 7 years to develop amplification components of Platinum line. The purpose was the creation of quite a powerful amplifier which could able to groove any speaker system and at the same time have low noise level and high dynamics.
What is a platinum stereo amplifier?
The purpose was the creation of quite a powerful amplifier which could able to groove any speaker system and at the same time have low noise level and high dynamics. According to the words of the manufacturer, Platinum Stereo amplifier turned out to be precisely this.
What is the difference between Quad 99 and platinum?
Quad’s new Platinum series of solid-state electronics come above the current 99 series (which will remain in the line), and includes a CD player, preamp, integrated amp, 150Wpc stereo amp, and 170W monoblock amps. The components use balanced connections, and feature standard 12V triggers.
Should I upgrade to a quad pre-amp?
Switching to Quad’s matching Elite pre-amp brings a deal more solidity and certainty to bass, but much of the thrilling clarity and expression of the midrange goes missing at the same time. This, then, is a power amp that demands a good deal of system-matching.
