Quad 3
- Estimated delivery: Sep 01 - Sep 05
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The Quad 3 blends retro aesthetics with cutting-edge digital and analog performance. Operating as a comprehensive hi-fi hub, it houses a Class-AB amplifier, high-resolution 32-bit DAC, MM phono stage, Bluetooth aptX streaming, and a dedicated headphone amp. Whether you're spinning vinyl, streaming wirelessly, or connecting digital inputs—including HDMI ARC—the Quad 3 delivers rich, detailed sound and seamless versatility in a compact footprint.
Highlights
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Powerful Amplification: Built-in Class-AB section drives a wide variety of speakers.
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High-Res Audio: 32-bit DAC supporting PCM, DSD, and MQA decoding.
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Vinyl-Ready: Integrated Moving Magnet (MM) phono stage.
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Versatile Connectivity: USB, coaxial, optical, HDMI ARC, analog, and Bluetooth aptX.
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System Flexibility: Dedicated headphone output and pre-out options.
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Custom Sound: Features classic Quad "Tilt" and bass tone adjustments.
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Classic Style: Modern features packaged in a timeless design.
| PRODUCT | Quad 3 Integrated Amplifier |
| Amplifier Topology | Class-AB integrated amplifier |
| Power Output | 2 × 65 W @ 8 Ω ; 2 × 100 W @ 4 Ω |
| Maximum Output Current | 10 A |
| Frequency Response (Power Amp) | 20 Hz – 20 kHz (±0.3 dB) |
| THD (Power Amp) | < 0.003% @ 30 W / 8 Ω |
| Gain (Power Amp) | +29 dB |
| DAC Section | 32-bit Sabre ES9038Q2M DAC |
| Digital Input Sampling | USB up to 768 kHz PCM / DSD512 ; Coaxial/Optical up to 192 kHz |
| DAC THD | < 0.001% (1 kHz @ 0 dBFS) |
| DAC Output Level | ~2.05 Vrms |
| DAC Signal-to-Noise Ratio | > 116 dB (A-weighted) |
| – Input Sensitivity (Line) | 800 mVrms |
| – Input Sensitivity (MM Phono) | 3.6 mVrms |
| – Input Impedance (Line) | 10 kΩ |
| – Input Impedance (MM Phono) | 47 kΩ / 100 pF |
| – Max Gain (Phono MM) | +47 dB |
| – THD (Preamp) | < 0.001% (1 kHz @ 2 V, Volume 0 dB) |
| – Frequency Response (Preamp) | 20 Hz – 20 kHz (±0.1 dB) |
| – Output Voltage (Preout) | up to 2.3 V |
| – Output Impedance (Preout) | 120 Ω |
| – SNR (Line) | > 110 dB (A-weighted) |
| – SNR (Phono MM) | > 78 dB (A-weighted) |
| – Output Impedance | 2.35 Ω |
| – Load Impedance Range | 20 – 600 Ω |
| – THD (1 kHz, 50 mW) | < 0.01% |
| – Standby Power Consumption | < 0.5 W |
| – Mains Input | Region dependent (e.g. 220–240 V or 100–120 V AC) |
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | 300 × 101 × 332 mm |
| Net Weight | 8 kg |
