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Quad Artera Solus Play - All-In-One Streaming Amplifier & CD Player
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Quad Artera Solus Play All-In-One Streaming Amplifier & CD Player
The Artera Solus is a combination of a CD Transport, DAC, Pre-Amplifier and Power Amplifier in a single compact chassis. To ensure the highest quality in a single unit, both the Solus's Pre and Power amplifier sections feature short and direct signal paths to preserve the sonic purity. The Class AB power amplifier section is capable of delivering 75 Watts per channel at 8 Ohms.
There is a range of both inputs and outputs on the rear of the unit both analogue and digital. The analogue and digital inputs include two optical, two coaxial and one USB B connection and one pair of RCA phono inputs. With the option to output via RCA phono or a balanced XLR, you can match up to existing equipment easily and conveniently.
What makes this one so special? Play-Fi DTS has been integrated into the Solus. You can now stream in high resolution using the Play-Fi app. This now opens the door to multiroom capabilities, perfect for you Audiophiles. The Artera Solus is already a solid performer, so there's no doubt that this will be a success.
Who is Quad?
Quad is a highly renowned manufacturer of quality hifi electronics and loudspeakers, having developed award-winning audiophile-standard products standard for over 80 years, their highly acclaimed reputation is well-earned. The company originally built speakers for public address, moving onto domestic hifi following the end of the war. The first commercially available products were the Quad 22 Pre-amp and Quad II Monoblock Power Amplifiers, both of which were on the market for ten years to great success.
Quad now develop a wide range of hifi products at varying price points, such as the S Series, Z Series, Electrostatic Series of loudspeakers and accompanying amplifier ranges the Vena and QII Series. Quad also build a range of Active Loudspeakers. Quad continue to win the hearts of critics and consumers alike with each release and each product bears the same original design philosophy set out by founder Peter J. Walker; to design and engineer a product that offers 'the most accurate' sound response for the best price.
Key Technology & Features | Quad Link App Compatible DSD (up to DSD256 Compatible) Bluetooth |
Audio File Formats | ALAC, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, WMA, MP3, AAC, AAC-HE, AAC +, DSD64, DSD128, DSD256 |
D / A Converter | ESS ES9018 32bit DAC |
USB Input | USB B (PC / MAC), USB A (iOS) |
Digital Audio Inputs | 2x Optical TOSlink, 2x RCA (DIG1, DIG2) |
Digital Audio Outputs | 1x Optical TOSlink, 1x RCA DIG) |
Analogue Inputs | 2x RCA (AUX1, AUX2) |
Analogue Outputs | 2x RCA, 2x Balanced XLR, 6.3mm Headphone Jack |
Speaker Outputs | 2x Speaker Binding Post Terminals |
Sample Rate (USB B) | 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz, 384kHz |
Sample Rate (USB A) | 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz |
Sample Rate (Digital Inputs / Outputs) | 44.1 - 192 kHz |
Standby Power Consumption | <0.5W |
Pre-Amplifier Section | - |
Output Level (1kHz) | 0 - 4 Vrms (Pre Outputs) |
Variable Output | 8 Vrms (Balanced Outputs) |
Frequency Response | 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 1 kHz (± 0.2 dB) |
Total Harmonic Distortion | <0.002% (20 Hz - 20 kHz) |
Signal to Noise Ration (S / N) | > 103 dB (1 kHz ) > 110 dB (A Weighted, 1 kHz) |
Channel Separation | > 100 dB (1 kHz) |
Power Amplifier Section | - |
Rated Power Output | 2x 75W (8O) |
Frequency Response | ± 0.5dB (20Hz - 20kHz, 1kHz) |
Total Harmonic Distortion | <0.009% (10W 20Hz - 20kHz) |
Signal to Noise Ration (S / N) | > 100dB (A Weighted, ref 75W) |
Channel Separation | > 82 dB (A Weighted, ref 1W) |
Dynamic Range (A-wtd) | > 98 dB |
Dimensions | 105mm (H) x 320mm (W) x 320mm (D) |
Weight | 11.84kg |
UK Delivery
Providing your item is in stock, the order is usually dispatched within 24 hours. Postage and packing is completely free for orders over £99*. Out of stock items will be dispatched as soon as they become available, which can take between 4 to 21 days
UK Delivery orders are sent via our couriers' DPD Local on a next-day-delivery service and usually take between 1 and 3 days.
Local Delivery
Certain manufacturers disallow mail order for their products, however a local delivery may be possible.
We offer a local delivery service for a large number of our products. After your order has been placed, a member of the Hifi Gear team will contact you to arrange a convenient date and time for your local, personal delivery.
Click & Collect
We offer a free ‘Click & Collect’ service on all items. As soon as your order has been completed and is ready for collection a member of our team will be in contact with you. Orders can be collected from our store at 11 King Street, Hereford, HR4 9BW.
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