Price range: £1,050.00
What is it: High-end CD/DAB system with integrated amp
What we think: If you thought it was essential to use separates for creating a hi-fi experience, it's time to stand up and be corrected
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 12 September 2008
Tags: Arcam, Arcam Solo Mini, Blu-ray, speakers, CD player
We like:
Price; terrific performance; as good as most separates for the same price; compact design
We don't like:
If there's something not to like, we can't find it
You might also need:
Arcam rDock; iPod; speakers and speaker wire
CNET UK judgement:
If a better combination of value for money and performance exists, we've never seen it. Arcam has crafted a truly admirable all-in-one system, bursting with features and oozing true hi-fi qualities
Full review:
The general audiophile consensus is that iPods killed the world's love for hi-fi, and that for every pitiful 128Kbps iTunes download sold, Apple kills a kitten. But now, with better DACs, Apple Lossless encoding and the iPod classic (160GB discontinuation notwithstanding), iPods are appealing more to audiophiles. Continue Reading...
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September 12, 2008
Posted by: andydandy
"Pricey but worth every penny"
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