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Posted 4 April 2024
Arcam Solo Uno Streamer with built-in amplifier ( Airplay 2 / Chromecast / MQA / Roon )
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This is back in stock! Launched at £600 and £500 to £600 at other retailers.Ninetronics has a large showroom in Welwyn Garden City:
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Free delivery and a two year warranty.
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Free delivery and a two year warranty.
Key Features
- Class leading super-efficient amplifier design
- Stylish cast aluminium case
- A simple system that only requires two speakers, the Solo Uno and an app
- Google Cast, AirPlay 2, Roon Ready, UPnP Streamer
- MQA supported - The Solo Uno features a full MQA decoder, which enables you to play back MQA audio files and streams, delivering the sound of the original master recording in the highest possible sound quality. At this level of playback you are hearing what was created in the studio – with precise file and platform-specific DAC compensation and management.
- Optimised for low noise and minimum distortion
- High-end audio circuitry
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sorted byNow, I cannot say I have heard either but from going from reviews of the Wiim Amp the Wiim app is going to be far superior to the Arcams Musiclife app. Most reviews of the musiclife app are very negative, but these mainly go back to 2019/2020. I have the Arcam CDS50, which uses Musiclife and the app is stable now, and Arcam have added Tidal connect and Spotify connect through the app. It should also be possible to use mconnect app with the Solo Uno (though I have not tried).
I wouldn't say the Solo Uno is a powerhouse of a amp with 25 watts per channel at 8om, compared to 60 watts at 8om with the Wiim Amp. That being said. the Solo Uno should be OK with an average set of speaker.
I did look to see what dac the Arcam uses in the Solo uno and I couldn't see anythng. If I had to guess I would say it is the ESS Technology ESS9038Q2M, which is pretty standard for Arcam, with the CDS50, SA30 and ST60. If this is the case, then I would expect the Arcam to sound pretty good and very neutral, but a lot is down to how it is implemented into the system.
Unfortunately, when it comes to sound it is complete guess work, though I do have experience with Arcam products and I wouldn't expect a dramatic difference in sound.
If I was just looking for a steamer I would not go with the Arcam. Wiim has very good reviews and whilst it isn't perfect, I think the app is going to be better. The Arcam is going to be well build, and I think it looks pretty nice, and the price is pretty good, but it does have limitations.
The only way I can get it to work is with Google by Chromecasting to it.
But doing it this way you don't get the benefit of hi Def sound.
It works pretty much flawlessly on my SA30 Arcam amp. Does Tidal connect, radio streaming, can stream audible / podcasts.
I like having the album art etc on the screen in front of my eyes not in the streamer, which is why I bought SA30, it looks like an old school amp which I like.