Name: Quad Artera Play+
Brand: Quad
SKU: Q-A-PLAY+-BL
Price: 3199.99 AUD
Availability: InStock

Same Day Shipping
Order before 12pm

Shop with Confidence
Your order is insured

Free Technical Support
Mon - Fri, 9am - 6pm

GATEWAY TO GREATNESS

Combining minimalist design with high-quality components, Artera’s elegant preamp topology ensures short, direct signal paths that preserve sonic integrity. So, no matter the input, Artera promises you the fastest gateway to audiophile-grade music expression.

Digital’s Original Medium

Diehard fans of the compact disc receive the red-carpet treatment thanks to Artera’s slot-loading mechanism and read-ahead buffering. Combined with an asynchronous DAC section offering four digital filter options, you can tailor Artera to your listening preference.

WELCOME TO A WORLD OF COLOUR

Hearing music through a high quality 32-bit DAC is like seeing colour for the first time. And with Artera’s ESS Sabre 32 DAC, you’ll experience a rich pallet of breath-taking sounds you didn’t know existed.

YOU’RE FUTURE PROOFED

Artera supports ALAC, WAV, FLAC, WMA, AIFF, MP3 and more. It’s inbuilt DAC is capable of resolution up to 32bit/384kHz and DSD64/128/256. If your high-fidelity future is digital, Artera guarantees that it’s also highly detailed.

PLUG IN. TUNE OUT.

Play+ incorporates a dedicated headphone amp for listeners who like to plug in and tune out. Plus, its high slew rate and gain bandwidth ensure a dynamic, detailed, and engaging audio experience to help you be alone with your music.

CONNECTING THROUGH MUSIC

Artera helps the whole family connect thanks to inbuilt aptX Bluetooth. Take the fuss out of high fidelity with easy-to-use, wireless high-resolution sound quality. And help make your passion for music their passion, too.

POWER TO PLAY

Want a wealth of entertainment options for all your music obsessions? With two optical and coaxial inputs a piece, PC USB, CD Playback, aptX Bluetooth, and two RCA inputs, Artera gives you the power to play.

PLAY + PERFORMANCE = STUNNING

Textured aluminium front panels, CNC-routed heat sinks, and thick glass tops embody both the raw power of Artera’s performance and the crisp, clean aesthetic of its modern listener. Sound quality won’t be the last statement Artera makes in your home.

BIRDS OF A FEATHER

Artera Stereo makes system-matching easy. With the same compact footprint, the same stunning aesthetic, and a whole stack of power, your first step into the world of separates can now be made with confidence.
<br><a href="/products/artera-stereo-862">Explore Artera Stereo</a>

prefer the in-store experience?

Audio Visual Revolution Pty Ltd is supported by an incredible network of Australian audio specialists retailing our product. For all in-store demonstrations or to support your local retailer, click below.

Find A Retailer

Your name

Your email

Mobile Number

Postcode

Colour

Product

Quad Artera Play+

Technical specifications

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