QUAD 90 Collection
QUAD 90 COLLECTION MARKS 90 YEARS IN BLACK AND GREEN
QUAD is celebrating its 90th anniversary in 2026 with the QUAD 90 Collection, a new black and green finish for its heritage-inspired 3 Series components.
The QUAD 90 Collection replaces the familiar grey finish and orange illumination with satin black and green accents.
FROM GREY AND ORANGE TO BLACK AND GREEN
QUAD’s original grey and orange styling dates back to 1967, when it was introduced on the 33 preamplifier and FM3 radio tuner. The colour scheme returned in 2024 with the updated 33 preamplifier and 303 power amplifier, followed by the QUAD 3 integrated amplifier and 3CDT CD transport in 2025.
The new finish retains the same component designs but changes the illuminated LCD displays and front-mounted buttons from orange to green. The illumination can be dimmed or switched off completely.
QUAD 90 COLLECTION
The new finish will be available across four components: the QUAD 33 preamplifier, QUAD 303 power amplifier, QUAD 3 integrated amplifier and QUAD 3CDT CD transport.
QUAD 33 PREAMPLIFIER
The QUAD 33 features an analogue signal path, three RCA line inputs, balanced XLR connectivity and an MM/MC phono stage. It also includes QUAD’s Tilt and bass controls and a dedicated headphone amplifier.
Read the HiFi PiG Review of the QUAD 33 Preamp And 303 Power Amp here
QUAD 303 POWER AMPLIFIER
The QUAD 303 power amplifier uses a fully complementary Class AB output stage, delivering 50W per channel into 8 ohms and 70W into 4 ohms. It has balanced XLR and RCA inputs and can also be configured for bridged mono operation, delivering 140W into 8 ohms.
QUAD 3 INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER
The QUAD 3 integrated amplifier provides 65W per channel into 8 ohms and incorporates an ES9038Q2M-based DAC. Digital connections include USB, optical, coaxial, HDMI ARC and Bluetooth, while analogue facilities include two line-level inputs and an MM phono stage. Tilt and adjustable bass controls and a headphone amplifier are also included.
Read the HiFi PiG Review of the QUAD 3 Amplifier here
QUAD 3CDT CD TRANSPORT
Completing the collection, the QUAD 3CDT is a dedicated CD transport with coaxial and optical digital outputs. It supports standard CDs, CD-R and CD-RW discs, as well as data CDs containing FLAC, WAV, WMA, MP3 and APE files.
A NEW QUAD NETWORK STREAMER FOR 2027
QUAD has also confirmed that a new network streamer is planned for early 2027. Designed to complement the 33 and 303 amplification system, its styling will take inspiration from the classic FM3 radio tuner. It will be available in both the new black and green finish and the original grey and orange colourway, with further details expected in January.
QUAD 90 COLLECTION PRICE AND AVAILABILITY
The new black and green QUAD 90 Collection will be available from late November 2026. It is not a limited edition and will be sold alongside the original grey and orange finish for as long as the components remain in production. Pricing is unchanged between the two finishes:
QUAD 33 preamplifier: £1,199
QUAD 303 power amplifier: £1,199
QUAD 3 integrated amplifier: £1,249
QUAD 3CDT CD transport: £599
HiFi PiG says: QUAD’s new black and green finish offers an alternative to its familiar grey and orange styling, while keeping the same components and pricing. The forthcoming network streamer also gives the 33 and 303 system another component to look forward to in 2027.
