Platina vs Audiolab 9000A
The 9000A's power @ 8ω is 100W against the Platina's 200W. Both share bit depth (32-bit), max sample rate (768 kHz), and signal-to-noise (110 dB).
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About the Platina
The Quad Platina Integrated is a flagship high-performance integrated amplifier from Quad's premium Platina series, featuring a dual-mono Class AB design with a custom 630VA toroidal transformer and 44,000µF capacitance per channel for exceptional power delivery and musical integrity. It incorporates an advanced ES9038PRO 32-bit DAC supporting PCM up to 768kHz and DSD512, a JFET-based ultra-low-noise phono stage with adjustable gain (46/52/60dB) for MM/MC cartridges, a current-feedback headphone amplifier, and comprehensive connectivity including HDMI ARC, USB-C, optical/coaxial inputs, balanced XLR, and speaker binding posts. Housed in a precision-machined aluminum chassis with a 4.3-inch IPS LCD display, it delivers transparent, dynamic sound with vast headroom, making it ideal for driving demanding loudspeakers while honoring Quad's legacy of accurate music reproduction.
Specifications
Power Specifications
Amplification power output and characteristics
- Power @ 8Ω
- 200W @ 8Ω
- Power @ 4Ω
- 305W @ 4Ω
- Amplifier Class
- AB
- Minimum Impedance
- 2Ω
- Input Sensitivity
- 0.7V RMS
- Input Impedance
- 50000Ω
Digital Audio
DAC capabilities and digital audio processing
- Bit Depth
- 32-bit
- Max Sample Rate
- 768 kHz
- DSD Support
- DSD512
- MQA Support
- Yes
- DAC Chip
- ES9038PRO
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- THD
- 0.001%
- SNR
- 110 dB
- Output Impedance
- 120Ω
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- No
- Digital Inputs
- USB, Optical, Coaxial
- Analog Inputs
- RCA, XLR, Phono
- Digital Outputs
- Optical, Coaxial
- Analog Outputs
- RCA, XLR
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 445 × 134.5 × 348 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 17 kg (37 lbs)
- Available Colors
- Black, Silver
Key Specifications
Power: 200W
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