QUAD Vena-II Remote Integrated with ESS DAC, USB, APT-X Bluetooth and MM Phono
$1,895.00 $1,425.00
The 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 Vena II’s aluminium housing in veneered or lacquered wood.
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 |
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Description
Vena II Series Modern Integrated Amplifier with ESS DAC, USB, APT-X Bluetooth and MM Phono
Building on the strengths of the original Vena, the Vena II and Vena II Play are 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.
Simplicity is key to the Vena II’s outward design. Quad’s design team selected Bluetooth wireless streaming, with support for the aptX codec, to
ensure easy pairing with all manner of smartphones, tablets, PCs and Macs – expertly implemented to deliver an adroit balance of quality and
convenience. The Vena II feels like a traditional hi-fi amplifier, with its uncomplicated front-mounted controls and simple remote, yet its specification
is state-of-the-art.