Quad Artera Solus All-In-One Amplifier, CD Player & DAC

Quad Artera Solus All-In-One Amplifier, CD Player & DAC

Multi-talented Artera Solus goes it alone Quad expands its Artera line with the Artera Solus – a multi-tasking hi-fi system packed into a single sleek and sophisticated box Quad, the distinguished British audio brand, celebrates the start of its 83rd year by adding a one-box hi-fi system to the Artera Series, Quad’s primary solid-state component range.

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.

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.