QUAD Artera Solus - CD Player, DAC and Amplifier

 

QUAD Artera Solus - CD Player, DAC and Amplifier

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Quad Artera Solus one-box hi-fi system - Just add speakers.

The Artera Solus combines a CD transport, DAC, preamplifier and 75W 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.

Key Technology & Features: Quad Link App Compatible, DSD (up to DSD256 Compatible), Bluetooth, 
Audio File Formats: ALAC, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, WMA, MP3, AAC, AAC-HE, AAC +, DSD64, DSD128, DSD256 

D / A Converter: ESS ES9018 32bit DAC 
USB Input: USB B (PC / MAC), USB A (iOS) 
Digital Audio Inputs: 2x Optical TOSlink, 2x RCA (DIG1, ​​DIG2) 
Digital Audio Outputs: 1x Optical TOSlink, 1x RCA DIG) 
Analogue Inputs: 2x RCA (AUX1, AUX2)
Analogue Outputs: 2x RCA, 2x Balanced XLR, 6.3mm Headphone Jack 
Speaker Outputs: 2x Speaker Binding Post Terminals 
Sample Rate (USB B): 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz, 384kHz 
Sample Rate (USB A): 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz 
Sample Rate (Digital Inputs / Outputs): 44.1 - 192 kHz 
Standby Power Consumption: <0.5W Pre-Amplifier Section: Output Level (1kHz): 0 - 4 Vrms (Pre Outputs) Variable Output: 0 ?? 8 Vrms (Balanced Outputs) Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 1 kHz (± 0.2 dB) Total Harmonic Distortion: <0.002% (20 Hz - 20 kHz) Signal to Noise Ration (S / N):> 103 dB (1 kHz ),> 110 dB (A Weighted, 1 kHz) Channel Separation:> 100 dB (1 kHz)

Power Amplifier Section:

Rated Power Output: 2x 75W (8O) 
Frequency Response: ± 0.5dB (20Hz - 20kHz, 1kHz) 
Total Harmonic Distortion: <0.009% (10W 20Hz - 20kHz) 
Signal to Noise Ration (S / N):> 100dB (A Weighted, ref 75W) 
Channel Separation:> 82 dB (A Weighted, ref 1W) 
Dynamic Range (A-wtd):> 98 dB

 

Dimension 105mm (H) x 320mm (W) x 320mm (D) 
Weight 11.84kg