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Arcam SOLO MINI

 

ARCAMSOLO MINI Mini System EXC speakers

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"Brilliant blend of fine design and superb sound" - The Sunday Times

As one of the most respected UK hi-fi companies, you'd expect top quality sound from the Arcam Solo Mini. What may come as a surprise, however, is the slick styling and compact dimensions.

Within its tiny casing, the Solo Mini manages to pack in a quality 25 watt amplifier, MP3 compatible CD player, DAB/FM/AM tuner, alarm clock, USB socket, rDock input and six further analogue input sockets. In short, whether you plan to use the Solo as your main hi-fi or as a second system, you'll find everything you need from a 21st century hi-fi system.

Being an Arcam, the Solo Mini doesn't just look good, it sounds it too - and then some! Essentially, Arcam have taken components from their acclaimed separates range and shoe-horned them into the Solo Mini. The CD player's DAC and precision clock, for example, come from the CD73 CD player. A quality power supply gives a current supply that's unrivalled amongst competing mini hi-fi systems. The power may only be rated at 25 watts but you'd swear it was at least twice that upon listening.

Although conventional in offering a CD player and analogue tuner, the Solo Mini embraces modern media. The USB socket allows you to playback sound stored on USB media. An input for an Arcam R dock not only allows for iPod connection but will also display the track and artist information on the front panel. Finally, a DAB radio keeps you in tune with all the latest digital radio stations.

For a no compromise mini hi-fi, the Arcam Solo Mini leads the field.

  

PRINT FEATURES

Built-in AmplifierDoes the system feature a built-in amplifier?Yes
Power OutputMaximum power output per channel - RMS into 8 ohms25 x 2
SpeakersAre speakers included with the system?No
CD PlayerIs a CD player fitted?Yes
DVD PlayerIs a DVD player fitted?No
Cassette DeckIs a cassette deck fitted?No
MiniDiscIs a MiniDisc player fitted?No
HDDIs a HDD (Hard Disc Drive) fitted?No
TunerIs a tuner fitted? If so, which frequencies does it receive?DAB/FM/AM
USB SocketIs a USB socket fitted? This allows for the connection of a memory storage device.Yes
MP3/iPod ConnectionIs the system fitted with a dedicated MP3/iPod connection?Optional R dock
HDMIIs the system fitted with an HDMI interface?NA
DimensionsDimensions of main unit (W x H x D) in mm230 x 90 x 350
WeightWeight of unit,unboxed, in Kg, excluding speakers5.3
Speaker WeightWeight of each speaker in KGNA
iPod Dock IncludedIs a dedicated iPod/iPhone dock included?No

"Separates will always offer a little more, but for an all-in-one, the Arcam is near-perfect.

The high quality of materials used, minimalist fascia, large, detailed display, and compact dimensions leave you in no doubt that this is a premium system.

There's superb precision to the timing, ensuring notes start and stop at precisely the right moments, but without making the presentation sound cold or clinical.

In fact, this is a presentation with plenty of organic richness and enticing dynamic fluidity. The track ebbs and flows dramatically, but always remains playful and sweet.

- What Hi-Fi? Sound & Vision magazine 		What HiFi? Sound & Vision magazine

"Arcam's new Solo Mini one-box hi-fi system blows us away

The Arcam Solo Mini is one of the nicest and most exciting hi-fi products we've come across in a very long time.

We really can't think of anything Arcam's left off - you can even use the Mini as an alarm clock!

To our great delight, the Solo Mini proved to be everything we'd hoped for.

- www.techradar.com 		techradar.com - Deep into technology
DELIVERY CHARGES

  1. Interconnects/speaker cable/Blank Media
    FREE

  2. Single units and speakers
    FREE per item : Mon - Fri 8.30 - 18.00 (4-6 working days)
    £6.99 per item : Mon - Fri 8.30 - 18.00 (1-3 working days)
    £15.99 per item : Saturday by 12pm (order before 11.30am Friday)

  3. Batteries
    £1 per pack

  4. Headphones and other accessories
    FREE per item : Mon - Fri 8.30 - 18.00 (4-6 working days)
    £6.99 per item : Mon - Fri 8.30 - 18.00 (1-3 working days)
    £15.99 per item : Saturday by 12pm (order before 11.30am Friday)

  5. Speaker stands and remote controls
    FREE per item : Mon - Fri 8.30 - 18.00 (4-6 working days)
    £6.99 per item : Mon - Fri 8.30 - 18.00 (1-3 working days)
    £15.99 per item : Saturday by 12pm (order before 11.30am Friday)

  6. Racks
    FREE per item : Mon - Fri 8.30 - 18.00 (4-6 working days)
    £6.99 per item : Mon - Fri 8.30 - 18.00 (1-3 working days)
    £15.99 per item : Saturday by 12pm (order before 11.30am Friday)

  7. LCD/Plasma Screens up to 37"
    FREE per item : Mon - Fri 8.30 - 18.00 (4-6 working days)
    £6.99 per item : Mon - Fri 8.30 - 18.00 (1-3 working days)
    £18.99 per item : Saturday by 12pm (order before 11.30am Friday)

  8. LCD/Plasma Screens 38" and above **
    FREE per item (Mon - Fri between 8.30am and 18.00)
    £69.99 per item : Saturday by 12pm (order before 12pm Thursday)

    ** SENT BY SPECIALIST COURIER

Delivery time within 6 working days.

 
DELIVERY INFORMATION

All orders are shipped via our friends at DPD, except high value desirable items such as plasma and LCD TVs over 37 inches, which are sent fully insured with a specialist carrier.

If this is your first order with us, please ensure that the only address you enter is the credit card billing address, as this is the only address to which we can deliver. If you have previously placed an order on our website, you will be offered an alternative delivery address if your order value is
less than £500. Also, ensure you only click the submit order button once, as it will take a minute or so to process.

Delivery occurs within 6 working days (unless ordered on a 1-3 working days service). If after this time you have still to take receipt of your order email webaftersales@richersounds.com providing your order number, name, address, and brief details of what you ordered. We strive to answer all queries within a working day, although at busy times we do ask that you bear with us. Please submit your query only once, as repeated emails/telephone calls only serves to slow down our response time and can result in further delays to your order.

All deliveries must be signed for. They will NOT be left in garages, sheds, outside loos, porches etc. You must examine the goods before signing for them to ensure they are in good condition - if packaging is damaged please do not accept goods. Instead notify us as soon as possible. If there is no-one in to sign for the goods, they will be taken back to the courier depot and a card left.

If we are out of stock of an item or there is a problem, we will contact you as soon as is possible.

 
DELIVERY TRACKING

Once you have placed an order and the order has been dispatched, you will receive an e-mail (usually the day before delivery) from DPD containing your tracking information. Please note that this does not apply to plasma screens or accessories such as remote controls, cables, leads etc.

 

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