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Arcam Solo Any thoughts

Was not sure where to post this question but thought I would start in misc. Im trying to put together a fairly low cost second system and thought the Arcam Solo might be a good place to start. Anyone have experience with this piece? i really like the idea of CD, amp and pre all in one. I am limited on space. Also what speakers and speaker cable are good match? Trying to put together whole system for around $2,500.00

Thanks
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drew_w
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I heard it at the Montreal show and was less than impressed. Especially for its steep price tag, I'd absolutely look elsewhere. You can do an awful lot better for the same $.
i_hear_music
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I purchased the Arcam Solo approximately 5 weeks ago on the recommendation of my audio store. Its arrival resulted in great excitement and I was absolutely impressed by the form factor and the usability aspect of it. I connected my Linn Kans and let it run for weeks on end. I now consider it a wonderful unit that performs beautifully. I use it as a bedroom stereo in a room that is approximately 10 x 11 feet. It sounds great, with good detail and imaging, and it has increased my music listening enjoyment immensely. The Linn Kans are not tops on bass, and I think future improvement could be gained by using larger speakers, or perhaps a sub such as the Quad L or perhaps something from REL.

The point of all this is simply to encourage you to take the time to audition the Solo. Depending on your needs, it could be a perfect fit.
suits_me
121 posts
 
The Solo is the tuner, CD, amp and pre for about 1500, isn't it? Even if it's not great audio, I think it would be difficult to do better for the money as people are claiming. Unless they'd like to make suggestions.

Now, saying you can go to audiogon/used is kind of a cheat, comparing new to used. Maybe you could wait a bit and get a used Solo to even out the equation. Or maybe you could buy a used Magnelab receiver and compare that to the new Solo....
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