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Key Features
The Quad Vena II System Pack pairs the feature packed Vena II amplifier in Quad's classic Lancaster Grey with the S-1 Bookshelf Speakers in Black Oak to make a Hi-Fi system that performs with authority, adding in an MM phono stage, Bluetooth connectivity and an outstanding DAC.
Vena II Grey Integrated Amplifier
The Vena II builds upon the strengths of its predecessor – compact design, a useful range of facilities and thoroughly engaging sound – by adding new features and enhancing sonic performance to form the beating heart of an affordable, high-performance audio system. This Quad Amplifier 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.
S Series S1 Bookshelf Speakers
It was way back in the mono days of 1949 that Quad launched its first loudspeaker, the Corner Ribbon. This was, indeed, a prestige product, but it offered something special, a particularly clear and detailed upper mid-range to treble performance from a large and delicate ribbon driver. The naturalness and fidelity of sound reproduction of the original corner ribbon was championed by the hi-fi press. Both the new S Series and flagship Z Series both have bought influence from this classic speaker, in two new modern speaker ranges taking the delicate and beautiful sound in a more powerful and modern loudspeaker.
Product Ref: 208574
The Quad Vena II System Pack pairs the feature packed Vena II amplifier in Quad's classic Lancaster Grey with the S-1 Bookshelf Speakers in Black Oak to make a Hi-Fi system that performs with authority, adding in an MM phono stage, Bluetooth connectivity and an outstanding DAC.
Vena II Integrated Amplifier
The Vena II builds upon the strengths of its predecessor – compact design, a useful range of facilities and thoroughly engaging sound – by adding new features and enhancing sonic performance to form the beating heart of an affordable, high-performance audio system. This Quad Amplifier 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.
S Series S1 Bookshelf Speakers
It was way back in the mono days of 1949 that Quad launched its first loudspeaker, the Corner Ribbon. This was, indeed, a prestige product, but it offered something special, a particularly clear and detailed upper mid-range to treble performance from a large and delicate ribbon driver. The naturalness and fidelity of sound reproduction of the original corner ribbon was championed by the hi-fi press. Both the new S Series and flagship Z Series both have bought influence from this classic speaker, in two new modern speaker ranges taking the delicate and beautiful sound in a more powerful and modern loudspeaker.
Beneath the hood, the Vena II sports significant upgrades. The digital audio circuitry has been improved, the Cirrus Logic DAC chip found in the original Vena replaced by an ES9018K2M from the Sabre32 Reference family. This enables the Vena II to benefit from ESS Technology’s 32-bit HyperStream architecture and Time Domain Jitter Eliminator to deliver ultra-low noise and high dynamic range.
Quad, the distinguished British audio brand, is launching a new version of one of its most popular products of recent years – the Vena integrated amplifier. The new Vena II builds upon the strengths of its predecessor – compact design, a useful range of facilities and thoroughly engaging sound – by adding new features and enhancing sonic performance to form the beating heart of an affordable, high-performance audio system.
While many ribbon drivers are delicate, easily prone to burning out if overpowered, the new ribbon unit developed for the S Series is a thoroughly modern affair, utilising the latest techniques and materials. The ribbon itself is a sandwich construction, making it robust enough to handle high-powered amplifiers, and is fully immersed in a powerful magnetic field so that it accomplishes its dual role of being both the voice coil and sound radiator.
Beautifully presented with rounded top edges at the front and rear, each speaker cabinet uses a sandwich construction of alternate layers of MDF and high-density particleboard to reduce panel resonance to below the level of audibility. Aesthetically, the look is classically Quad, yet subtly updated, available initially in black or sapele mahogany wood veneers. These will be joined in the autumn by premium, hand-laquered piano white and piano black finish options.
Analogue Inputs | 2x Line-Level RCA 1x MM Phono |
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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 |
Total Harmonic Distorion (THD) | < 0.002% |
Signal-To-Noise | > 110dB (A-Weighted) |
Power Output | 2x 45W RMS (8Ω) 2x 65W RMS (4Ω) |
Frequency Response | 20Hz-20kHz |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | < 0.005% (30W, 8Ω) |
Signal-to-Noise | > 108dB (A-Weighted) |
DAC Chip | ESS Sabre32 ES9018K2M |
Digital Inputs | 2x Optical 1x Coaxial 1x USB Type A Bluetooth |
Max Sampling Frequency – USB | PCM 384kHz DSD256 |
Max Sampling Frequency – Optical/Coaxial | PCM 192kHz |
Digital Outputs | 1x Coaxial 1x Optical |
Dimensions (W x H x D) | 301mm x 96mm x 313mm |
Weight | 6 kg |
Enclosure type | Vented box loudspeaker |
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Transducer complement | 2-way |
Bass / Mid driver | 4"(100mm)woven Kevlar cone |
Treble driver | 12 x 45 mm True Ribbon |
AV shield | No |
Sensitivity | (2.83V @ 1m)84dB |
Recommended amplifier power | 25-150W |
Peak SPL | 96dB |
Nominal impedance | 8Ω Compatible |
Frequency response (+/-3dB) | 58Hz ~ 20kHz |
Bass extension (-6dB) | 55Hz |
Crossover frequency | 3.2kHz |
Cabinet Volume (in litres) | 10.7L |
Dimensions (H x W D) | 285 x 156 x (240 + 30) mm |
Weight | 5.2kg |