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3

Name: Quad 3
Brand: Quad

Quad

3 Series Series2024 – Present

AmplifiersIntegrated AmplifiersDACsPhono Pre-Amps

Estimated price (community-sourced)

$2,799

About the 3

The Quad 3 Integrated Amplifier from Quad blends 1960s-inspired two-tone aesthetics with contemporary hi-fi performance. Featuring 65W per channel into 8Ω (100W into 4Ω) Class-AB amplification using Complementary Feedback topology, it drives a wide range of speakers with control and authority. At its core is an ESS9038Q2M 32-bit Sabre DAC supporting PCM up to 768kHz/32-bit, DSD512 via USB, full MQA decoding, and upsampling to 352.8/384kHz with five selectable digital filters. Connectivity includes 2x RCA line, MM phono (47dB gain), USB-B, coaxial/optical SPDIF (up to 192kHz), HDMI ARC, Bluetooth 5.1 aptX HD, pre-out, 6.3mm headphone output, and 12V triggers. Unique analog tone controls offer ±3dB bass and Tilt control around 700Hz. Powered by a 235VA toroidal transformer and 30,000µF capacitance, it delivers THD <0.003% and SNR >110dB. Compact at 300x101x332mm and 8kg, it's ideal for multi-source systems including TV audio and vinyl.

Specifications

Key Specifications

Power: 65W

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