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QUAD Platina CDT CD Transport
QUAD Platina CDT CD Transport
$2,895.00
Product Details
QUAD Platina CDT CD Transport at Vinyl Sound Toronto, Canada
The QUAD Platina CDT is a dedicated CD transport from QUAD's Platina series, available at Vinyl Sound in Toronto, Canada. The Platina series marks a considered evolution in design, application, and performance, and the Platina CDT brings together heritage, precision engineering, and a contemporary understanding of system integration. Built without an onboard DAC so it can focus entirely on accurate data retrieval, it combines a custom transport mechanism, a temperature-compensated crystal oscillator (TCXO) clock, and USB HDD playback. Designed to sit alongside the Platina Integrated and Platina Stream, it completes the Platina system with clarity of purpose and consistency of execution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the QUAD Platina CDT?
A: The Platina CDT is a dedicated CD transport from QUAD's Platina series. It reads and transmits digital audio from CDs and USB HDD files to an external DAC or the Platina Integrated amplifier, using a custom transport mechanism and a TCXO clock for low jitter and stable, precise playback.
Q: Does the Platina CDT have a built-in DAC?
A: No. The Platina CDT is a pure CD transport with no onboard DAC, which lets it focus entirely on accurate data retrieval. Connect it via its coaxial or optical digital output to the Platina Integrated amplifier or any high-performance external DAC.
Q: Can the Platina CDT play music files as well as CDs?
A: Yes. In addition to CD, CD-R, CD-RW, and data CDs, the Platina CDT supports USB HDD playback of FLAC, WAV, MP3, AAC, WMA, and APE files from FAT16, FAT32, or exFAT devices, at sample rates up to 96 kHz.
Q: What is a TCXO and why does it matter?
A: A temperature-compensated crystal oscillator keeps the system clock stable as the unit warms up. Conventional oscillators can drift with temperature, introducing timing errors and jitter. The TCXO compensates for temperature changes in real time, keeping the clock stable and preserving the integrity of the audio data sent to the partnering DAC.
Q: What should I pair the Platina CDT with?
A: It is designed to partner the QUAD Platina Integrated amplifier and Platina Stream for a complete system, or any high-quality external DAC via its coaxial or optical output. Vinyl Sound can help you build a matched Platina system.
Q: Where can I buy the QUAD Platina CDT in Canada?
A: The QUAD Platina CDT is available at Vinyl Sound in Toronto, Canada, with Canada-wide shipping. Contact us for system matching advice, or explore more QUAD, CD players and transports, and amplifiers.
Key Tech Specs
The Platina CDT is a dedicated CD transport with a custom mechanism and TCXO clock, built to feed the Platina Integrated or any high-quality external DAC.
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In Depth
A Dedicated CD Transport
The Platina CDT is a dedicated CD transport developed without onboard DAC circuitry, allowing it to focus entirely on the accurate retrieval and transmission of digital audio data. Partnered with the Platina Integrated amplifier or an external high-performance DAC via coaxial or optical output, it delivers playback with precision, stability, and composure.
Engineering Precision
At the heart of the Platina CDT is a custom-developed transport mechanism engineered for smooth operation, stable tracking, and consistent error correction. A temperature-compensated crystal oscillator (TCXO) governs the system clock, compensating for temperature changes in real time so the clock does not drift as the unit warms up. This keeps jitter low and maintains the integrity of the audio data sent to the partnering DAC, for a presentation with focus, control, spatial definition, and natural tonal balance.
Beyond CD, and Built to Integrate
The Platina CDT also plays files stored on USB drives through its digital output stage, supporting FLAC, WAV, MP3, AAC, WMA, and APE. A centrally positioned 4.3-inch IPS display shows clear feedback including CD text, while machined aluminium controls and an included remote offer precise, tactile operation. Together with the Platina Integrated and Platina Stream, it forms a cohesive platform uniting physical media, streaming, and amplification.
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