Quad Artera Solus

A multi-tasking hi-fi system packed into a single sleek and sophisticated box
Manufacturer: Quad
Availability: In stock
Manufacturer part number: Artera Solus
GTIN: 5025941179887
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£1,599.00

The Artera Solus - a multi-tasking hi-fi system packed into a single sleek and sophisticated box, combining a CD transport, DAC, preamplifier and power amplifier in a single compact chassis, with extensive connectivity options including Bluetooth wireless streaming.

Alongside the conventional CD playback, the Solus has 2 analogue inputs and five digital inputs, capable of handling PCM data up to 32-bit/384kHz, as well as DSD64/128/256.

Specifications

General DescriptionCD Player, DAC, Pre-Amp 
with Integrated amplifier
Key Technology & FeaturesDSD (up to DSD256 Compatible) BI uetooth (aptX)
Audio File FormatsALAC, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, WMA, MP3, MC, MC­HE, AAC+, DSD64, DSD128, DSD256
D/A ConverterESS ES9018 32bit DAC
USB InputUSB B (PC / MAC)
Digital Audio Inputs2 x Optical TOSI ink, 2 x RCA(DIG1, DIG2)
Digital Audio Outputs1 x Optical TOSI ink, 1 x RCA (DIG)
Analogue Inputs2 x RCA (AUX1, AUX2)
Analogue Outputs2 x RCA, 2 x Balanced XLR, 6.3mm Headphone Jack
Speaker Outputs2 x Speaker Binding Post Terminals
Sample Rate (USB B)44.1 kHz, 48kHz, 88.2 kHz, %kHz, 1 76.4kHz, 192kHz, 384kHz
Sample Rate (Digital Inputs / Outputs)44.1 -192kHz
Standby Power Consumption<0.5W
  
Pre-Amplifier Section 
Output Level (1 kHz) Variable Output0 - 4 Vrms (Pre Outputs)
0 - 8 Vrms (Balanced Outputs)
Frequency Response20Hz-20kHz, 1 kHz (± 0.2dB)
Total Harmonic Distortion<0.002% (20Hz-20kHz)
Signal to Noise Ration(S/N)> 103dB (1 kHz) 
> 11 0dB (A Weighted, 1 kHz)
Channel Separation> 1 00dB (1 kHz)
  
Power Amplifier Section 
Rated Power Output2 x 75W (8(2)
Frequency Response± 0.5dB (20Hz-20kHz, 1 kHz)
Total Harmonic Distortion<0.009% (1 OW 20Hz-20kHz)
Signal to Noise Ration(S/N)> 100dB (A Weighted,ref.75W)
Channel Separation>82dB (A Weighted,ref.1 W)
Dynamic Range A-wtd98dB
Power Requirement230V-50-60Hz
115V-50-60Hz
100V-50-60Hz
Dimensions320 x 320 x 105mm
Net Weight11.84kg