Typical price: £800
What is it: A high-end mini system
What we think: The Arcam solo made us question everything we'd come to believe about hi-fi mini systems. It's powerful, dynamic and detailed -- not what you'd expect from an integrated unit
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Arcam solo compared to other DAB mini systems
 Arcam solo |
 Revo Blik RadioStation |
 PURE Digital DMX-50 |
 PURE Digital Legato II |
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| Review date | 5 Jul 06 | 13 Mar 08 | 15 Mar 06 | 24 May 07 |
| Editor's rating |
8.7
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8.8
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8.7
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8.7
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| Price range | £800 |
£84.95 - £84.95
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| Review summary | Arcam has a well-earned reputation for quality ear candy, so we're not surprised to find that in evidence here. If you're pushed for space but can't face giving up the finesse of your hand-picked hi-fi separates, this is the logical solution Read full review |
Managing to combine DAB, FM and Internet radio in an attractive, compact and above all affordable package is no mean feat, but Revo has pulled it off with the Blik RadioStation. While the sound quality might not match the finest systems DAB has to offer, we feel most people will be more than happy with it Read full review |
PURE has dealt up one of the smartest DAB hi-fis we've seen so far. Rich, clear tone and a credible CD player will please any DAB listener. If you're a radio fan this is by far the best way to listen to DAB. The currently low bit rates of digital broadcast mean anything more is overkill, and anything less won't sound quite as good Read full review |
A superb mini hi-fi with loads of DAB features, including the useful pause and rewind live radio ability, great SD card support and decent sound quality. We'd love to see network support and a lower price, but that apart it's a killer system Read full review |
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