Quad Vena 2 Integrated Amplifier

Quad Vena 2 Integrated Amplifier

Building on the success of the original Vena, the MkII now features enhanced sonic performance, improved DAC Chipset and MM Phono Stage.

The Quad Vena II integrated amplifier has everything music lovers need to play back analog and digital music, stream files, listen through ‘phones, and enjoy it all in true high-fidelity sound. All you need to do is add a pair of speakers and optional source component, and you're good to go. Bolstered with a built-in MM phono preamplifier (hello, vinyl), 32-bit ESS SABRE DAC (hello, high-resolution files), aptX Bluetooth support (hello, optimal wireless streaming), and powerful headphone amplifier (hello, private listening sessions), Vena II dances around the competitive integrated field at its price point by way of a hefty toroidal transformer and Class A/B design. Two analog inputs, USB-A and USB-B inputs, two digital inputs, and a remote control further confirms its bang-on versatility. 

Outputting a beefier-than-it-seems 45Wpc, this British design touts compact dimensions that make it ideal for smaller environments and rooms where space is at a premium. As with all Quad products, Vena II's main draw – in addition to its fully loaded suite of connectivity and component features – relates to its emotional sonics. Staying true to the company's eight-decade-plus traditions, Vena II delivers robust, smooth, natural performance distinguished with incredible transparency and accuracy. Vena II's attractiveness stems to its clean aesthetics able to blend in and complement any decor. A single large volume control flanked by an array of geometrically even push buttons, and the choice of several stunning yet simple finishes, tell you you're in the presence of English royalty.

Technical Specifications:

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