QUAD

ARTERA PLAY+

The Quad Artera Play combines a sleek user interface with the latest HD audio technology. The Quad Artera Play combines a CD player and DAC and, as a preamplifier, is the perfect complement to the high-performance power amplifier Quad Artera Stereo.

Enjoy your music with ultra-high-resolution playback of up to 32-bit/384kHz and additional DSD64/128/256 files via the USB input

CD, DAC, preamp
The complete range of Artera series consists of 3 models: Artera Stereo (power amplifier), Artera Play (CD player / DAC / preamp) and Artera Solus (CD player / DAC / preamp / power amplifier / Bluetooth connectivity). Each model in the Artera series combines modern digital connectivity with classic quad amplification technologies. Each Quad Artera system has been designed to offer classic Quad aesthetics with a modern twist. The perfect combination of eye candy and music reproduction with lifelike detail in every track. The Artera Play+ is the latest addition to the Artera range. The Artera Play + combines the elegant user interface with the latest high-resolution audio technology. The CD player and DAC pair perfectly with the Artera Stereo's high-performance drive. At the heart of the Artera Play is an ESS Sabre32 9018 converter chip. The eight-channel delta-sigma converter resolves in 32-bit steps and records high-resolution audio files up to 32-bit / 384 kilohertz and the SACD formats DSD 64 / 128 / 256 via a USB connection. In addition to the USB connection, the preamplifier with Class A output stage also has two optical, coaxial and analog inputs. On the output side there are TOSLINK, coax, RCA and XLR outputs. More than enough to connect other hi-fi components such as external D/A converters, active loudspeakers or the matching two-channel Quad Artera Stereo amplifier. Enjoy your music with high-resolution playback. With the Artera Play+… The eight-channel delta-sigma converter resolves in 32-bit steps and records high-resolution audio files up to 32-bit / 384 kilohertz and the SACD formats DSD 64 / 128 / 256 via a USB connection. In addition to the USB connection, the preamplifier with Class A output stage also has two optical, coaxial and analog inputs. On the output side there are TOSLINK, coax, RCA and XLR outputs. More than enough to connect other hi-fi components such as external D/A converters, active loudspeakers or the matching two-channel Quad Artera Stereo amplifier. Enjoy your music with high-resolution playback. With the Artera Play+… The eight-channel delta-sigma converter resolves in 32-bit steps and records high-resolution audio files up to 32-bit / 384 kilohertz and the SACD formats DSD 64 / 128 / 256 via a USB connection. In addition to the USB connection, the preamplifier with Class A output stage also has two optical, coaxial and analog inputs. On the output side there are TOSLINK, coax, RCA and XLR outputs. More than enough to connect other hi-fi components such as external D/A converters, active loudspeakers or the matching two-channel Quad Artera Stereo amplifier. Enjoy your music with high-resolution playback. With the Artera Play+… coaxial and analog inputs with. On the output side there are TOSLINK, coax, RCA and XLR outputs. More than enough to connect other hi-fi components such as external D/A converters, active loudspeakers or the matching two-channel Quad Artera Stereo amplifier. Enjoy your music with high-resolution playback. With the Artera Play+… coaxial and analog inputs with. On the output side there are TOSLINK, coax, RCA and XLR outputs. More than enough to connect other hi-fi components such as external D/A converters, active loudspeakers or the matching two-channel Quad Artera Stereo amplifier. Enjoy your music with high-resolution playback with the Artera Play+.

“The CD player is dead. Actually. But this clever combination of preamp plus open converter gives things even more momentum. The Quad Artera Play+ accepts the CDs but also a stream from the subscription platforms or the NAS. A successful balancing act from 16 to 32 bits. But this combination device not only embodies high-class hi-fi - it is also attractive on the outside. A pleasantly small, beautifully designed audio center that will also look good in modern living rooms. And it's the same with it as with most components from the IAG cosmos: its price has been more than modestly clocked." + Full, transparent, pleasantly mature sound + Clever combination of preamp, DAC and CD player + XLR output + Good Value for money LowBeats, June 2020
"... All in all, with the Artera Play, you get the wishlessly happy package: high resolution paired with excellent coarse and fine dynamic qualities, very good timing and a tonal tuning that brings out the tones wonderfully. The whole thing is available
together with the latest technical equipment, high operating comfort and a chic design. For the money, this is almost the ultimate center for a high-quality and smart system. ...” - Fairaudio


General Description CD Player & DAC
D/A Converter ESS ES9018 32bit DAC
Output Level (1kHz) 0 - 2.5 Vrms (PRE Outputs)
0 - 5 Vrms (Balanced Outputs)
L/R Channel Difference ±0.02dB (1kHz)
Frequency Response -0.2dB (20Hz-20kHz, 1kHz)
Total Harmonic Distortion <0.001% (20Hz-20kHz)
Linearity ±0.01dB (20Hz-20kHz)
Signal to Noise Ratio (S/N) >110dB (1kHz)
>118dB (Weighted, 1kHz)
Channel Separation >100dB (1kHz)
USB Input 1 _ USB (Support HID)
USB Input Sampling Rates 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz, 384kHz
USB DSD DSD64, DSD128, DSD256
Digital Audio Inputs 2 _ Optical TOSlink
2 _ RCA (DIG1, DIG2)
Digital Audio Outputs 1 _ Optical TOSlink
1 _RCA (DIG)
Digital Inputs & outputs Sampling Rates 44.1 - 192kHz
Analogue Inputs 2 _ RCA(AUX1, AUX2)
Analogue Outputs 2 x XLR, RCA (PRE)
Dimension (W x D x H) 320 x 320 x 105mm
Weight 8.5 kg