Quad Vena ii Play amp/dac/streamer

[ianlenco]

For sale my Quad Vena ii Play bought brand new from Doug Brady HiFi in December 2023 so just over a month old and in as new condition.

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In many ways it is an excellent amplifier/DAC/streamer, plenty of power and a surprisingly good phono stage in a compact enclosure.
I have been totally happy with the sound quality of this amp whether through streaming or playing vinyl but I miss the superior (in my opirion) interface of the Auralic Lightning DS which I have been used to. There's nothing wrong with the Vena's Play-Fi interface but I find it a little less intuitive and feature rich when compared to the Lighning DS
Possibly a rather shallow reason for selling but I've had the chance to buy an Auralic Polaris at a lot more money but recent sales means I have a clear conscience :)

Here's a typical review: https://www.hifichoice.com/content/quad-vena-ii-play

Yours for £715 including UK mainland postage. Postage elsewhere possible, contact me for a quote.

[ianlenco]

I should have said, comes with all original packing for posting.

[ianlenco]

Would consider a part x for a decent phono stage.

[ianlenco]

Now have phonostage. Open to offers.

[ianlenco]

Easily good enough for your main system including your turntable but could make a super compact second system, just add speakers.:)

[struth]

Had a Vena 2 but without the play bit. Was a nice little amp

[ianlenco]

Price reduction to £675 for a nearly new amp.

[ianlenco]

A comprehensive review here:

https://www.hifinews.com/content/quad-vena-ii-play-integrated-ampdac

[ianlenco]

Now £625, a real bargain!

[ianlenco]

I must admit I'm surprised this has not attracted any interest. *This is a virtually new amplifier with a very good phono stage in a compact and subtly attractive case. *Then it has the bonus of a built in DAC streamer which sounds very good indeed. *I tend to stream for background music or when I want to check out new artists/new releases which may or may not result in a vinyl purchase.

It cost me £764 new and has been used for less than a month.

[Lawrence001]

I guess a potential buyer would be interested to know if the warranty is transferable as that would have significant value in itself.

[ianlenco]

Good point Lawrence. I've just checked and the warranty is not transferrable. Given you need a receipt from an authorised dealer I can't even pass on the amp and let the new buyer register it. What I can do is register it myself which gives me 3 years warranty and agree with any potential buyer that should repair under warranty be required I would take it back and sort out the repairs with Quad.

[Lawrence001]

In that case it would seem to be a bargain for anyone thinking about buying a new one. I was looking myself a couple of years ago but sadly the small lounge system idea got dropped in favour of a Bluetooth speaker the kids can play YouTube on when I'm not playing the main system.

[ianlenco]

It is a bargain Lawrence, thanks. Even more of a bargain now - make me an offer. This really is a very good, very flexible amp.

[ianlenco]

I have a replacement on its way so now even more of a bargain at £580 including mainland postage.

[ianlenco]

Now sold