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.

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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4th Apr
Where is this one standing comparison to wiim pro plus?
5th Apr
As has been mentioned the Arcam Solo Uno Streamer has a built-in amplifier, whilst the wiimamp pro plus is just a streamer, so in many ways the Wiim Amp streamer would be a better comparison.

Now, 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.
4th Apr
bad reviews of the musiclife app required to control this rendering this almost unusable
4th Apr
I have one of these and like you say the musiclife app needed to control it is totally useless.
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.
5th Apr
For anyone who owns this unit, can you cast via AirPlay without having to use the Musiclife app?
5th Apr
I don't own the Solo Uno, but with the Arcam CDS50 you can use mconnect, and BubbleUPnP (which I don't particularly like). Through mconnect (and musiclife app) you can use Tidal connect and Spotify connect. A lot of the stability issues with musiclife app have been fixed. It still isn't my favourite app but I do find that it works.
4th Apr
Without a good controlling app, is a waste of money !
4th Apr
Pretty good if you use Roon though, as this is Roon Ready.
20th Apr
Musiclife was recently updated so Is compatible with modern Android.

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.
5th Apr
The Chinese based brands are now very good with excellent features. British brands struggling to sell at their prices. Take Cambridge audio cxn100 new streamer. Alot more expensive than a eversolo DMP-A6. But hey you get guarantee and excellent workmanship people should decide but the competition is great for us. I still believe in separates for everything you can get great DAC, amp and Wiim pro separately however not at this price. Amd over its lifetime update each component.
5th Apr
This thread at least let me discover the Wiim Pro range. Looks like a good replacement for a CC audio that I presently have connected to my stack.
5th Apr
Better of getting a WIIM streamer. I have the Wiim mini currently and it's excellent. Finally moved on from the Logitech touch.
5th Apr
What do like about the WIIM over the Touch? Just interested to know for future refernce.
5th Apr
I've not used one of these but if it has Chromecast built in then I assume it could be used with LMS with chromecast bridge installed? I've done it with a CCA and it worked but no idea if this would differ.