{"product_id":"quad-platina-cdt","title":"Quad Platina CDT","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe PLATINA series marks a considered evolution in design, application and performance for QUAD.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Platina CDT continues this approach — a digital source component that brings together heritage, precision engineering and a contemporary understanding of system integration. Designed to sit alongside the Platina Integrated and Platina Stream, it completes the system with clarity of purpose and consistency of execution.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"image-with-text__heading inline-richtext h2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"image-with-text__heading inline-richtext h2\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"image-with-text__text rte body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBold in proportion yet restrained in expression, the QUAD Platina CDT reflects a design language characterised by balance, symmetry, and control. As with the entire Platina series, the CDT embodies purposeful restraint: clean geometry, refined materials, and an unmistakable QUAD presence. From its tactile machined aluminium controls to the minimalist fascia and disciplined rear panel, this is digital audio crafted with elegant precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt 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. When partnered with the Platina Integrated amplifier or an external high-performance DAC, the CDT delivers playback with precision, stability and composure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith the addition of USB HDD playback, the Platina CDT extends beyond compact disc media, offering a flexible digital source for contemporary listening.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"image-with-text__heading inline-richtext h2\"\u003eEngineering Precision\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"image-with-text__text rte body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of the Platina CDT is a custom-developed transport mechanism, engineered for smooth operation, stable tracking and consistent error correction.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA temperature-compensated crystal oscillator (TCXO) governs the system clock. Unlike conventional oscillators, which can drift with temperature changes, the TCXO maintains timing accuracy through continuous compensation, ensuring a stable, consistent digital signal.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is no technical footnote: traditional crystal oscillators drift as they warm up, causing subtle frequency shifts and timing errors. These changes degrade the precision of digital signal output and affect musical perception. The TCXO in the Platina CDT actively monitors and compensates for temperature changes in real time, preserving a rock-solid digital clock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis precision in timing underpins the CDT’s performance — preserving low jitter and maintaining the integrity of the audio data as it is transferred to the partnering DAC.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result is a presentation characterised by focus, control and clarity, with improved spatial definition and natural tonal balance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"image-with-text__heading inline-richtext h2\"\u003eBeyond CD\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"image-with-text__text rte body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Platina CDT also supports\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSB HDD playback\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing it to operate as a broader digital transport within the system.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAudio files stored on USB devices can be accessed and replayed through the CDT’s digital output stage, with support for a wide range of formats including FLAC, WAV, MP3, AAC, WMA and APE.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhether replaying optical media or digital files, all sources benefit from the same disciplined clocking and power architecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Quad","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":57842636292428,"sku":"QUADARTERASOLUSPLAYB","price":1249.17,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver","offer_id":57842636325196,"sku":"QUADARTERASOLUSPLAYS","price":1249.17,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1053\/6891\/2204\/files\/PlatinaCDTBlackStandard3_I.webp?v=1781799224","url":"https:\/\/www.stoneaudio.co.uk\/products\/quad-platina-cdt","provider":"Stone Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}