Arcam Solo Mini Integrated System

Here we have a Solo Mini system from British based company Arcam. This all in one – just add speakers – unit features a built in compact disc player, DAB/FM tuner, USB input, amplifier, and headphone output. It is in good condition noting a few small marks and will be supplied suitably packaged along with remote control unit, mains cable, reprinted manual plus our normal three month warranty.
Arcam Said….
The Solo mini provides the perfect answer for those who crave high quality reproduction but reject the traditional “pile of boxes” HiFi system. Solo mini delivers delightfully engaging sound from a single stylish, compact and easy to use unit. Integrating an audiophile quality amplifier, CD player and radio tuner plus MP3 and WMA playback from USB or CD-R, the Solo mini is a revelation in sound quality for small systems.
Arcam’s Solo music and movie systems have redefined the accepted limitations of all-in-one HiFi systems, delivering audiophile music performance that has wowed customers and reviewers the world over. The Solo family provides the right answer for customers who crave high quality reproduction but reject the traditional “pile of boxes” high performance HiFi system. Arcam has kept the audiophile promise we have made for thirty years but can now deliver delightfully engaging sound from a single stylish and easy to use unit.
Building on the original Solo music system but in a smaller form factor, the Solo mini provides premium performance in a discrete and stylish unit. An ideal partner with the Muso speakers, the Solo Mini system features a CD player, radio tuner (FM/DAB or FM/AM) and iPod interface using the rDock or rLead. In addition a front panel USB input allows USB memory devices to be played (MP3 and WMA files supported).
Using sophisticated circuitry taken from higher priced Arcam components, the sound quality available from the Solo mini system is without equal at the price. A Toroid based power supply ensures even demanding bass lines are delivered without compromise to other instruments or voices. Using the DACs and high precision clock from the company’s award winning CD73, digital sources are processed with extremely high precision allowing fine detail to be reproduced with breathtaking clarity. The Solo mini uses the same high current power amplifiers as the full size Solo music system ensuring a truly dynamic experience even at louder volume levels.
Offering full Infra-Red and RS232 control the Solo mini is equally at home in stand-alone systems or full custom installations.
Features & Specifications:
CD player –
CD text, CD-R and CDRW transport
low jitter crystal clock
MP3 compatible
DAC: Wolfson 24-bit multilevel Delta-Sigma DAC
Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz (± 0.5 dB)
DAB Receiver –
RF Tuning Range: 174 – 240 MHz (Band III); 1452 – 1490 MHz (L-band)
Number of DAB Presets: 10
Sensitivity (typical): – 98 dB m (VHF measurement to EN50248)
Input Impedance: 50 Ω
Audio Data Rate (maximum): 256 kbits/s MPEG layer II, protection level 3
FM Receiver –
RF tuning range: 87.5 – 108 MHz
Number of FM Presets: 30
Sensitivity (typical): 2 µV
Signal/Noise Ratio (at 200 mV): 58 dB
Distortion (THD at 200 mV): 0.5%
AM Receiver –
RF Tuning Range: 522 – 1710 kHz, in steps of 9 kHz
Number of AM Presets: 30
Signal/Noise Ratio (at 200 mV): 40 dB
Distortion (THD at 30% modulation): 1.5%
Preamplifier –
Five line level inputs plus record output
Preamplifier output for external power amps
Front panel mini jack input for MP3 players or games consoles
Front panel headphones mini jack
iPod interface with control via rDock or rLead
Infrared jack input
Full bass and treble controls
Front panel USB input
Maximum Input Level: 2.5 Vrms
Input Impedance: 47 kΩ
Signal/Noise Ratio: 105 dB
Maximum Output Level: 2.5 Vrms
Output Impedance: 500 Ω
Power amplifiers –
passive fanless cooling system
Full size speaker binding posts
Oversize toroidal transformer
Independently regulated power supplies
Continuous Power Output: 25 W per channel, 8 Ω, 1 kHz
Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.036%, 8 Ω, 80% power, 1 kHz
General –
Audiophile grade sound quality
All metal casework
Full dot matrix display with easy-to-read text
Simple set up and operation
Full remote control from supplied remote
Supply voltage: 230 V AC,
Power consumption: Standby mode 1W; Operational 80W (typical), 250W (maximum)
Dimensions: 230 (W) x 350 (D) x 90 (H) mm
Weight: 5.3 kg

To read a review from Hi-Fi Choice magazine please click here