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Thread: SOLO ( new ARCAM's integrated/cdp ) |
    
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| Posted on Sunday, September 25, 2005 - 04:17 pm: |
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Hi ,
Anyone knows how this integrated sounds ( cdp is based on ARCAM's CD73 ).
If this amp is fine it's a bargain , IMO .
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Silver Member Username: Frank_abela
Berkshire
UK
Post Number: 903
Registered: Sep-04
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| Posted on Monday, September 26, 2005 - 10:27 am: |
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It's a good unit but needs to be matched to sympathetic speakers in my opinion. It works well with B&W DM600s, Totem Dreamcatchers and Mites, Naim n-Sats. It doesn't like heavy load speakers such as Dynaudio. It's not as good as an Arcam CD73T and amp.
Another unit well worth looking at for less money is the NAD L53.
Regards,
Frank. |
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| Posted on Monday, September 26, 2005 - 11:26 am: |
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Thanks , Frank
I knew the L53 ( NAD always has an answer  ) .But I'll consider your speakers suggestions to SOLO .
You guys here are always extremely helpful .
Regards ,
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| Posted on Monday, September 26, 2005 - 01:45 pm: |
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It's me again .
Look at the reviews I found about SOLO . It seems that the amplifier surpasses ARCAM A65 PLUS ,with more power and detail .As it includes the CD73 and a Tuner the price is not so bad .
http://www.audiophilesystems.com/arcam/ReviewsSOLO.htm
Regards ,
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Silver Member Username: Frank_abela
Berkshire
UK
Post Number: 907
Registered: Sep-04
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| Posted on Tuesday, September 27, 2005 - 12:38 pm: |
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Yes yes I know, but I have played with the unit quite a bit and it's OK as I said above, but you'd be surprised at how good the NAD unit is when you consider it's 40% of the price...your call.
Regards,
Frank. |
Silver Member Username: Brittho
Frisco,
TX
USA
Post Number: 102
Registered: May-05
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| Posted on Wednesday, September 28, 2005 - 01:30 am: |
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http://stereophile.com/cdplayers/307/
Another option to view and stew on. If you are looking to spend around 2 grand Linn should also be on your list to audition. The NAD Frank mentioned would be the best bargin. If you have 2 grand burning a hole then Linn would be my personal frontrunner. My wife loved the Solo until she found out how much they wanted for it. |
Silver Member Username: Frank_abela
Berkshire
UK
Post Number: 913
Registered: Sep-04
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| Posted on Wednesday, September 28, 2005 - 12:40 pm: |
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Indeed, the Linn is a good performer too. I haven't had the opportunity to do the direct A/B comparison, and I'm not sure which way the vote would go quite honestly...
Regards,
Frank. |
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