Quad Vena II Integrated Amplifier

Description

Building on the strengths of its predecessor, the Quad Vena II is an exceptionally neat and convenient way to bring true high-fidelity sound to the varied nature of modern music collections – from vinyl and CD to digital streaming and hi-res files – via all manner of playback devices.

Quad’s Vena II’s small footprint (compared to many amps in its class) allows flexible positioning and ensures the amp slips tidily into a range of environments. The amp‘s dapper design is enhanced by a choice of four finishes: Quad’s classic Lancaster Grey is the standard option, while three premium finishes – Sapele Mahogany, Gloss Black and Gloss White – wrap the Quad Vena II’s aluminium housing in veneered or lacquered wood.

Technical Specifications 

Preamplifier Section:
Analogue Inputs: 2x line-level RCA / 1x MM phono
Analogue Outputs: 1 x RCA (pre-out)
Analogue Input sensitivity: 450mV (line-level) / 4.1mV (MM phono)
Analogue Input impedance: 10kΩ (line-level); 47kΩ / 100pF (MM phono)
Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz (+/- 0.5dB)
Total Harmonic Distorion (THD): < 0.002%
Signal-to-Noise: > 110dB (A-weighted)
Power Amplifier Section:
Power Output: 2x 45W RMS (8Ω) / 2x 65W RMS (4Ω)
Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz (+/- 0.5dB)
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): < 0.005% (30W, 8Ω)
Signal-to-Noise: > 108dB (A-weighted)
Digital Section:
DAC Chip: ESS Sabre32 ES9018K2M
Digital Inputs: 2x optical; 1x coaxial; 1x USB Type A; aptX Bluetooth
Max Sampling Frequency: – USB 384kHz PCM; DSD256
Max Sampling Frequency: – Optical/Coaxial 192kHz PCM
Digital Outputs: 1x coaxial; 1x optical