Introducing Quad's Stunning, Futuristic Amplifier - The Quad 3
Amp from Quad with a retro-futuristic 70s sci-fi aesthetic design revealed.
The Quad 3 amp, priced at £1,249 (around $1,691 / €1,465 / AU$2,608), is a remarkable piece of technology that combines the charm of the past with the power of the future. With its high-spec DAC, low noise phono stage, Class AB amplification, and a headphone amp, it's a must-have for any audiophile.
A Space-Age Aesthetic in a Time-Traveling Design
The Quad 3's design harks back to the 70s, reminiscent of a sound system for a far-off galaxy, while keeping its design DNA rooted even deeper. The 22 pre-amp's layout and color scheme serve as the foundation, with a more modern interpretation of the 1967's 33's two-tone design. The result is a gorgeous mix of old-world charm and modern sophistication.
Top-Tier Performance Meets Modern Connectivity
Under the captivating exterior, the Quad 3 boasts a Class AB output stage fed by an ultra-low noise toroidal transformer, delivering 65W per channel into 8 ohms or 100W per channel into 4 ohms. But that's not all; this amplifier steps into the digital age with a built-in ES9038Q2M DAC, enabling you to use digital sources. With USB, HDMI 2.1 ARC/eARC, and Bluetooth with aptX HD on board, it offers a multitude of options in a compact, 30cm width package.
Advanced Controls for Customized Audio
Flush-mounted, retro-looking rotary controls hide digital wonders within. These compact buttons offer various functions, such as source selection, bass, balance, and tilt. The tilt function adjusts both ends of the frequency spectrum together, for example by reducing bass and boosting treble. Despite their digital appearance, the controls adjust analog settings - no digital signal processing here.
Hi-Res Audio Support and More
The DAC means there's outstanding Hi-Res Audio support here. It offers PCM at up to 32-bit/768kHz and DSD to 22.5792MHz (DSD512) via USB. It also features full MQA decoding and is Roon Tested.
Availability: The Quad 3 is available now for £1,249 (around $1,691 / €1,465 / AU$2,608). So why wait? Step into the future with a touch of the past. Get ready to experience sound like never before with the Quad 3 amp!
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The Quad 3 amp, with its sleek home-and-garden design inspired by the 70s yet modernized, will elevate your lifestyle with its combination of old-world charm and contemporary sophistication. Incorporating technology such as a built-in ES9038Q2M DAC, digital sources connectivity, and advanced controls, this amp allows you to enjoy top-tier performance in a compact device that supports Hi-Res Audio.
