Integrated High Fidelity

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The magical world of music
delivered in a brilliant
solo performance
 A stunning fusion of Arcams
award-winning technology and
clean, contemporary good looks, now you
can enjoy Arcams renowned sound quality in one
sleek, easy-to-use system.

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Solo consists of an audiophile CD player, and a 75 watts per channel
amplifier combined with a DAB digital radio and a high quality FM tuner
included*. Listen to the exceptional performance of the Solo playing
your favourite CDs and youll agree that Arcams considerable
investment has been well spent.The amp complements the tuner and
CD, delivering real power with finesse, loud enough for parties yet
sensitive enough for more complex music.
* An FM / AM only module is available in countries that dont broadcast DAB

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Over the past 30 years, Arcam has earned a reputation as one of the
worlds finest manufacturers of hi-fi separates. As excellent music
reproduction has always been the driving force behind all we do,
we wanted to distil our audiophile expertise into a product that
would be available to people who would really prefer a streamlined
single unit. We set out to deliver a level of performance that satisfies
the Arcam design teams standards but in a single unit, making true
high fidelity more accessible than ever before.

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Solo has great style and presence. Slim and restrained, it is a
beautifully classic unit that is simple and easy to use and will
fit stylishly and effortlessly into your home.
Solo has won great praise from all who have
heard it. What Hi Fi? reviewers commented

Arcam has struck gold with the

Solo: if you want fuss-free hi-fi,
you must put this on your list
March 2005
Solo is flexible enough to use with other
entertainment devices that you may have from
your TV / satellite to your iPodor Playstation.
On the front of Solo there are two mini jacks, one for headphone
listening, the other an input for alternative devices, such as personal
MP3 players. Solo also has sophisticated multiple alarm settings. Arcam
can supply Alto speakers which are a fine accompaniment to Solo.
Solo can also drive most other brands of high-fidelity loudspeakers
more effectively than some separate components.

The computer control interface of Solo enables it to be a key

component of a multi-room system.

The remote echoes the sleek style

of the Solo unit, slim and easy-to-use,
enabling you to instantly control Solo
from wherever you are in a room.

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In the past you may have had to settle for style over performance now for the first time that
compromise does not need to be made. We understand how important it is that a system
complements your living space and Solos timeless, elegant design will fit into any interior.

Solos first-class performance is powerful enough to do justice

to Beethovens 9th, yet pure and clear enough for listening to
something a little quieter as you relax on your sofa.

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The Alto is a front ported two way design with a 100mm
glass loaded bass/midrange driver and a 25 mm cotton
dome carbon loaded tweeter. Suitable for use with an
amplifier rated from 20 to 100 watts.
alto loudspeakers are capable of conveying your
favourite music with great resolution and finesse.
They are accurate and precise and will delight music
lovers who want brilliant performance from speakers
that are small enough to fit in anywhere.
Arcam has a long history of making award-winning
loudspeakers. The Alto builds on this heritage and
is the perfect partner for Solo.
The Alto speakers are beautifully finished and use
audiophile grade components throughout.They are very
compact and discreet, but produce a sound that belies
their size. Used with Solos adjustable bass filter they can
play extremely loud without distortion.
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 invests a significant amount of time, effort and money
into developing the best quality products for you. Arcam creates
products that are long-term in their outlook, being firmly committed
to producing solutions that are useful for as long as possible, both in
terms of the quality of the components and their use of cutting-edge
technologies.These are not here today, superseded tomorrow
products. Solos classic technology delivers a command performance
that will see you through for years to come.

has been assembled using audiophile standard components

and design methods. CD playback is exceptional, radio performance
is first class, and the amplifier delivers real power with finesse.
 PRE-AMPLIFIER Signal / noise ratio (at 200mV) 58dB
Inputs Distortion (THD at 200mV) 0.5%
Maximum input level 2.5V rms
Input impedance 47k AM RECEIVER (where fitted)
Signal/noise ratio 105dB RF tuning range 522-1611kHz
Analogue outputs Signal / noise ratio (at 200mV) 40dB
Maximum output level 2.5V rms
Output impedance 500 GENERAL
Optical output (TOSLINK) Power consumption (maximum) 200VA
Sample rate 44.1kHz (with CD playback) Size W/D/H mm. Inc. feet 430x350x80
48kHz (with DAB receiver) Weight (net) 7.75kg
32kHz (with FM receiver)
otherwise muted A LTO
System design
AMPLIFIER Two-way dual-ported speaker, with 3.3 litres internal volume.
Continuous power output, per channel The cabinet is solidly constructed from 15mm MDF using internal
Both channels, 4, 1kHz 75W bracing, with a 21mm front baffle
Distortion, 4, 80% power, 1kHz 0.011% Drive units 100mm glass-fibre cone bass/mid-range unit
25mm neodymium cotton-domed tweeter
C D P L AY B AC K Both drivers are magnetically shielded
DAC Wolfson 24-bit multilevel Delta-Sigma DAC Crossover High-performance 6 element design, 2.5kHz,
Frequency response (+/-0.5dB) 20Hz 20kHz 12dB/octave
Connections Dual 4mm binding posts on the rear
DA B R E C E I V E R (where fitted) These speakers support bi-wiring and bi-amping
DAC 24-bit Delta-Sigma DAC Frequency range 60Hz to 20kHz
RF tuning range Band III 174-240 MHz Impedance 4 nominal
L Band 1452-1490 MHz Sensitivity 85dB / watt, measured at 1m
Sensitivity (typical) 98dBm(VHF measurement to EN50248) Amplifier compatibility 20 to 100 watts / 8 under normal
Input impedance 50 operating conditions
Audio data rate (max) 256kbit/s MPEG layer II, protection level 3 Finish Cherry or Maple real wood veneer
Number of stored services (maximum) 128 Dimensions (W x D x H) 141 x 236 x 260mm
Weight 4kg
FM RECEIVER All specifications shown above are typical, unless otherwise stated. Please note that
RF tuning range 87.5 108MHz Arcams policy is one of continuous improvement. We therefore reserve the right
to change the material,dimensions, specifications or design of our products shown
Sensitivity (typical) 2uV or referred to herein at any time and without prior notice. Illustrations used in our
leaflets are intended as a guide only. E&OE 05/05
 The infrared sockets Solos gold-plated The RS232 serial port can accept
allow Solo to control speaker terminals can commands from a computer-
other units in a multi- accept 4mm speaker
room system plugs / spade terminals controlled keypad as part of a fully
or bare wire automated installation

Alto speakers
are suitable for
single / bi-wiring
connection

The mini-jack input allows you to connect a portable audio source such as an
iPod or a mini-disc player with a minimum of fuss

The headphones socket is conveniently located for private listening

 The CD player is based on Arcams award-winning technology. Solo will play
back CDR and most CDRWs and is compatible with CD text

Solos radio section incorporates the latest technology to ensure high

sensitivity and low distortion.You can set up to 30 favourite stations that
can be accessed via the remote control

Solos amplifier section includes a large low noise toroidal transformer with
a high capacity power supply that uses audiophile grade reservoir capacitor
for peak performance

The result is a system that will drive most high quality loudspeakers with power and precision.
Solo incorporates an adjustable bass filter circuit that can improve the control of very low
frequencies.This means that small loudspeakers can play louder without distortion.
 Arcam, Pembroke Avenue, Waterbeach, Cambridge CB5 9QR, England.
www.arcam.co.uk fax: 44+(0) 1223 863384

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