Arcam Solo Mini - Head-Fi: Covering Headphones, Earphones and Portable Audio

Voltron · #1 (**permalink**) 09-01-2008, 12:17 AM

I have been thinking about the Arcam Solo as an easy family system that doesn't suck and has a small footprint. The new Mini takes that one or two steps further with the smaller form factor, USB connector on the front and the optional rDock for charging/playing/remote controlling the iPod. So, has anybody heard these yet, and does Todd have them in his Arcam line-up? Curious if Todd has heard the Solo with his Epos mini-monitors, but anybody else with similar Solo experience, please share.

majid · #2 (**permalink**) 09-01-2008, 06:06 AM

I listened to it at Audiovision SF (Pine @ Van Ness). It's a nice little system, surprisingly capable for the size. I would have bought one if it weren't for its lack of SACD playback capability (I opted instead for a Nuforce IA7v2). Don't just take my word for it, stop by there since you live in SF.

tyrion · #3 (**permalink**) 09-01-2008, 08:11 PM

I'm pretty sure I've heard the mini at Oz's shop. It's been a while but I recall it being a very capable unit. I considered one for my office. If Todd doesn't carry it, let me know and I will see what Oz will do in terms of price.

Voltron · #4 (**permalink**) 09-02-2008, 04:38 AM

I left Todd a message and will follow up tomorrow. I have heard the Solo before at Audio Visions, majid, but I have not heard the Mini version yet.

burnspbesq · #5 (**permalink**) 01-18-2009, 09:15 PM

I have a Solo and a pair of Triangle Cometes in the family room, and I am deliriously happy with the combination.

If you are thinking Solo Mini, NAD and Cambridge Audio have alternatives. Check them all out.

Voltron · #6 (**permalink**) 01-19-2009, 04:55 AM

I got the Solo Mini and Epos speakers from Todd. Great little combo.

mrarroyo · #7 (**permalink**) 01-19-2009, 04:04 PM

Voltron, how about posting a couple of pictures!

Voltron · #8 (**permalink**) 02-08-2009, 02:42 AM

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Originally Posted by mrarroyo

Voltron, how about posting a couple of pictures!

Well, Miguel, it only took me a month, but here are a couple lame pics of my rustic Arcam Solo Mini setup. I will see if I can take a couple more but being in front of a window doesn't help.

It is so easy that everyone in the family can use it, and I highly recommend it for anyplace you need a small footprint but good sound (office, bedroom, family room, etc.). We can play CDs, radio, plug an iPod into the front or with a doc into the back, internet radio and Rhapsody through the SB3, and any music on any of the computers in the house, also through the SB3. Good stuff!

mrarroyo · #9 (**permalink**) 02-08-2009, 03:55 PM

Very nice! One of these days I will get me an SB3, but first I need to set up a wireless network.

mnemonix · #10 (**permalink**) 02-08-2009, 04:27 PM

Another mini owner here, paired with some Quad 11l speakers, truly outstanding sound for an all in one box.