Arcam Solo Mini Expert Reviews

The Arcam Solo Mini is proof that bigger is not necessarily better, and neither are separates when it comes to creating an excellent hi-fi system. With remarkably good quality for such a small system, it plays CDs, connects to your iPod with an extra ...

Price ; terrific performance ; as good as most separates for the same price ; compact design

If there's something not to like, we can't find it

If a better combination of value for money and performance exists, we've never seen it. Arcam has crafted a truly admirable all-in-one system, bursting with features and oozing true hi-fi qualities

SUPRERIOR build and great sound quality make Arcam'¿s Solo Mini is a great all-in-one CD and radio playback unit when teamed up with some efficient, high quality speakers.

Quality internal amplification, fast and quiet CD player

Expensive

For an all-in-one music, radio and digital audio receiver, the Solo Mini functions admirably. In all modes it is easy to navigate and control music, and sound quality is fantastic whatever the volume level.

Quality internal amplification, fast and quiet CD player

Expensive

For an all-in-one music, radio and digital audio receiver, the Solo Mini functions admirably. In all modes it is easy to navigate and control music, and sound quality is fantastic whatever the volume level.

If you want high quality sound with a touch of iPod convenience, Arcam's Solo Mini is a great choice.

The Solo Mini may look expensive on paper, but the features on offer and the quality it demonstrates are, in fact, well beyond its humble price tag. -770 for such a high-quality amp, CD player and one of the best iPod dock systems around is an ...

"That sounds great," I said, as soon as the music started

My expectations for the Solo Mini weren't high. Experience has taught me not to expect that much from a small, single box trying to do everything. Sure, a mini-system like the Denon DM33 can offer a surprising performance compared to many other minis. ...

The trim silver form of Arcam's Solo Mini, claims to be serious hi-fi, only smaller

Superb with music; Compact

Well, it's not cheap

Solo Mini really does live up to Arcam's "serious hi-fi" claims, delivering in all audio areas: CD, DAB and even MP3

The Arcam Solo Mini is one of the nicest and most exciting hi-fi products we've come across in a very long time

Outrageously good sound from both the source components and the amplifier ; An implausibly small and nicely turned-out box, which is friendly to use

Doesn’t turn into a beef sandwich at midnight ; Joking apart, at this price, we’d be churlish to criticise, so no significant complaints

There's a fixed-level output, quaintly labelled 'tape', and a preamp output so that remote amps can be driven (the same output allowing the Mini to be upgraded by the addition of an external power amp). If you hanker after more, or more refined power, ...

The Mini version of Arcam's Solo all-in-one is half the size, half as powerful and half the price. Let's hope it's not half as good

Smart-looking. Small. Accomplished audio performance

Not the most detailed sound out there

Separates might outgun the Solo Mini sonically, but it's still great considering the convenience and style factors

Very smart looks; small size; accomplished performance

Not the very last word in detail and insight

The Solo Mini is small. Yet it contains a stereo amplifier, a CD player and AM / FM tuner. This tuner is of good quality. There may be 60 preset stations (30 AM, 30 FM) are stored in memory. The necessary antennae are supplied .

This ARCAM work was a special experience. The Solo Mini and Muso speakers are a beautiful set that, despite the modest size one knows how to produce great sound. The system is made with care and quality of the CD player to play the possibility of USB stic...