QUAD 3 Integrated Amplifier

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QUAD 3 Integrated Amplifier at Vinyl Sound Toronto, Canada

The QUAD 3 is a compact Class AB integrated amplifier from QUAD, available at Vinyl Sound in Toronto, Canada. Inspired by the iconic QUAD 22 preamplifier and styled to match the new QUAD 33 and 303, it blends timeless QUAD design with modern technology for both analogue enthusiasts and digital listeners. The QUAD 3 delivers 2 x 65W into 8 ohms (2 x 100W into 4 ohms) and combines an ES9038Q2M DAC supporting PCM up to 768 kHz and DSD512, a high-definition MM phono stage, HDMI ARC, Bluetooth 5.1 with aptX HD, a dedicated headphone amplifier, and QUAD's signature Tilt control, all operated from a signature orange-lit display and a full-function remote.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the QUAD 3?
A: The QUAD 3 is a compact integrated amplifier rated at 2 x 65W into 8 ohms and 2 x 100W into 4 ohms. It combines a Class AB power amplifier with a 235VA toroidal transformer, an ES9038Q2M DAC, an MM phono stage, HDMI ARC, Bluetooth 5.1 with aptX HD, a current-feedback headphone amplifier, and QUAD's bass and Tilt tone controls. Its design is inspired by the classic QUAD 22 and matches the new QUAD 33 and 303.

Q: What digital sources can I connect to the QUAD 3?
A: The QUAD 3 has a PC USB (Type-B) input supporting PCM up to 768 kHz and DSD64 to DSD512, coaxial and optical S/PDIF inputs up to 192 kHz, and an HDMI ARC input that brings TV sound into your system and lets you use your TV remote for volume and power. Bluetooth 5.1 with aptX and aptX HD supports wireless streaming from phones and tablets. Upsampling to 352.8 kHz or 384 kHz can be applied to S/PDIF and USB sources.

Q: Can I connect a turntable to the QUAD 3?
A: Yes. The QUAD 3 includes a built-in Moving Magnet (MM) phono stage with 47 dB of gain, 47 kohm / 100 pF input impedance, and a signal-to-noise ratio above 78 dB (A-weighted). It also has two line-level RCA inputs for other analogue sources.

Q: What is the QUAD Tilt control?
A: The Tilt control adjusts both ends of the frequency spectrum together in 1 dB steps, pivoting on a 700 Hz axis. It lifts the bass while attenuating the treble, or the reverse, to make the overall balance warmer or cooler to suit the recording or the room. The QUAD 3 also offers a bass control of +/-3 dB and a balance control.

Q: Does the QUAD 3 have a headphone output?
A: Yes. The QUAD 3 includes a separate current-feedback headphone amplifier circuit, so you can listen privately without connecting an external headphone amplifier.

Q: Where can I buy the QUAD 3 in Toronto or Canada?
A: The QUAD 3 is available at Vinyl Sound in Toronto, Canada. Online checkout is not available for QUAD products, so please call or email us to place your order or to discuss a complete QUAD system.