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VENA II Sapele Mahogany
Building on the strengths of its predecessor, the Vena II is 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 – v...
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- Country (main office) Great Britain
- Type Integrated Amplifier
- DAC bitrate 32 bits
- Color Mahogany
- Gain channels 2
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Quad VENA II (Wood Enclosure) Integrated Amplifier Sapele Mahogany
Building on the strengths of its predecessor, the Vena II is 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.
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 Class AB power amp section now has an upgraded power supply, a new 200VA toroidal transformer lying at its heart. This is followed by 2x15000uF reservoir capacity (30000uF in total), helping the amp to maintain firm control of the music whilst enabling excellent dynamic range.
Vinyl lovers will appreciate the addition of a phono stage for moving magnet cartridges – a high-quality, low-noise, JFET-based circuit with precise RIAA equalisation.
Headphone users are also better catered for. The original Vena included a headphone output, but this was connected to the amp’s main output stage rather than to a specialised headphone amp circuit. The Vena II incorporates a dedicated headphone amp with current-feedback circuitry, its gain bandwidth and high slew rate delivering a more dynamic, detailed and engaging performance with all manner of headphone types.
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.
Copious cable connections enhance the amp’s flexibility. Inputs for digital sources comprise asynchronous USB and three S/PDIF sockets (one coaxial and two optical), while digital outputs are provided in optical and coaxial flavours. Analogue signals are catered for by three stereo RCA inputs – two line-level plus the MM phono input for turntables – while pre-out sockets permit the addition of an external power amplifier.
Specifications
Basic
Country (main office)
Great Britain
Type
Integrated Amplifier
DAC bitrate
32 bits
Color
Mahogany
Gain channels
2
Headphone output
yes
Maximum frequency, Hz
20000
Minimum frequency, Hz
20
Remote control
yes
Signal-to-noise ratio, dB
108
THD (Total Harmonic Distorsions), %
0.005
Number of USB connectors
yes
Features
Built-in USB player
no
Management as a part of the smart home
no
Phono stage
MM
Functions
Built-in DAC
yes
Control by Apple/Android
no
Direct Mode
no
Support RDS (FM radio)
no
Internet Radio
no
Inputs
Coaxial audio inputs
1
Ethernet (RJ-45) inputs
no
Mini-jack inputs
no
Number of analog inputs 2RCA
1 (MM phono)
Optical audio inputs
2
RCA line inputs
2
Outputs
Coaxial audio outputs
1
Connecting two pairs of speakers
no
Front panel headphone output
yes
Jack 6.3 Output
yes
Number of analog outputs 2RCA
1
Optical audio outputs
1
Preamplifier output
yes
Power
Power per channel (4 ohm), W
2 x 65
Power per channel (8 ohm), W
2 x 45
Wireless connection
Bluetooth
yes
AirPlay
no
Wi-Fi
no
Dimensions
Weight, kg
7.5
Height, mm
95
Depth, mm
313
Width, mm
313
Quad
The history of Quad is one of technical achievement in the field of sound reproduction. It is a story that began with the Quad 1 amplifier, which brought the benefits of 15 years knowledge and experience in professional audio and industrial products to the task of making the most accurate domestic audio amplifier of its age.A few years later, in 1953, the product which set the standard for amplifiers was the Quad II Power Amplifier, the time of Queen Elizabeth’s Coronation and the year in which Mount Everest was finally conquered. This amplifier pioneered the principle of cathode coupling through the output transformer to reduce harmonic distortion to almost negligible levels. Such was its clear superiority that this model remained in production for 18 years. Three years later, in 1956, Quad demonstrated the first true full-range electrostatic loudspeaker. This remarkable product (known later as the ESL 57) used a virtually mass-less plastic film as a moving diaphragm between two charged plates. Compared with moving coil loudspeakers, the ESL 57 was free of unwanted colourations and distortions. This landmark product remained in production, virtually unchanged, for 28 years.
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The history of Quad is one of technical achievement in the field of sound reproduction. It is a story that began with the Quad 1 amplifier, which brought the benefits of 15 years knowledge and experience in professional audio and industrial products to the task of making the most accurate domestic audio amplifier of its age.A few years later, in 1953, the product which set the standard for amplifiers was the Quad II Power Amplifier, the time of Queen Elizabeth’s Coronation and the year in which Mount Everest was finally conquered. This amplifier pioneered the principle of cathode coupling through the output transformer to reduce harmonic distortion to almost negligible levels. Such was its clear superiority that this model remained in production for 18 years. Three years later, in 1956, Quad demonstrated the first true full-range electrostatic loudspeaker. This remarkable product (known later as the ESL 57) used a virtually mass-less plastic film as a moving diaphragm between two charged plates. Compared with moving coil loudspeakers, the ESL 57 was free of unwanted colourations and distortions. This landmark product remained in production, virtually unchanged, for 28 years.
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