Save 10% on this Quad Artera Solus and S2 speaker bundle. A complete, high quality system from Quad. We even include 2 x 3m of Audioquest speaker cable, free of charge, to get you up and running.
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 Description | CD Player, DAC, Pre-Amp
with Integrated amplifier |
| Key Technology & Features | DSD (up to DSD256 Compatible) BI uetooth (aptX) |
| Audio File Formats | ALAC, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, WMA, MP3, MC, MCHE, AAC+, DSD64, DSD128, DSD256 |
| D/A Converter | ESS ES9018 32bit DAC |
| USB Input | USB B (PC / MAC) |
| Digital Audio Inputs | 2 x Optical TOSI ink, 2 x RCA(DIG1, DIG2) |
| Digital Audio Outputs | 1 x Optical TOSI ink, 1 x RCA (DIG) |
| Analogue Inputs | 2 x RCA (AUX1, AUX2) |
| Analogue Outputs | 2 x RCA, 2 x Balanced XLR, 6.3mm Headphone Jack |
| Speaker Outputs | 2 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 |
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| Pre-Amplifier Section | |
| Output Level (1 kHz) Variable Output | 0 - 4 Vrms (Pre Outputs)
0 - 8 Vrms (Balanced Outputs) |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz-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) |
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| Power Amplifier Section | |
| Rated Power Output | 2 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-wtd | 98dB |
| Power Requirement | 230V-50-60Hz
115V-50-60Hz
100V-50-60Hz |
| Dimensions | 320 x 320 x 105mm |
| Net Weight | 11.84kg |
The Quad S2 is the bigger bookshelf speaker in the range. Perfect on stands or on a bookshelf, they offer the same detail from the Quad Ribbon tweeter with a larger cabinet and mid/bass driver. More weight and scale at the lower end, the S2 is a well balanced spaeker. Beautifully finished in a classic design.
Quad has always prided itself as providing the complete solution to music lovers. Each Quad component marries perfectly to other parts of the hi-fi system and is designed with one target – to be ‘The Closest Approach To The Original Sound’.
Quad S Series loudspeakers fulfil that objective admirably. Sporting a new ribbon treble unit aligned, through sophisticated crossover networks, to Quad’s advanced bass-midrange drivers, each and every loudspeaker in the range delivers all the nuances and passion of the original performance.
Specifications
| General description | 2-way bookshelf speaker |
| Enclosure type | vented box loudspeaker |
| Transducer complement | 2-way |
| Bass / Midrange Driver | 5"(125mm)woven Kevlar cone |
| Treble driver | 12 x 45 mm True Ribbon |
| AV shield | No |
| Sensitivity (2.83V @ 1m) | 87dB |
| Recommended amplifier power | 25-100W |
| Peak SPL | 98dB |
| Nominal impedance | 8Ω Compatible |
| Minimum impedance | 4.5Ω |
| Frequency response (+/-3dB) | 48Hz ~ 22kHz |
| Bass extension (-6dB) | 37Hz |
| Crossover frequency | 3kHz |
| Cabinet Volume (in litres) | 8.15L |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 330 x 180 x (260+30)mm |
| Weight | 6.1kg |
Furniture Quality Woodwork
Beautifully presented with rounded top edges at the front and rear, each speaker cabinet uses a sandwich construction of alternate layers of MDF and high-density particleboard to reduce panel resonance to below the level of audibility.
Aesthetically, the look is classically Quad, yet subtly updated, available initially in black or sapele mahogany wood veneers. These will be joined in the autumn by premium, hand-laquered piano white and piano black finish options.
Delicate Sound, Powerful Delivery
All S Series models sport a bespoke ribbon treble unit, delivering effortlessly extended high frequencies that are audibly superior to those supplied by typical dome tweeters.
While many ribbon drivers are delicate, easily prone to burning out if overpowered, the new ribbon unit developed for the S Series is a thoroughly modern affair, utilising the latest techniques and materials. The ribbon itself is a sandwich construction, making it robust enough to handle high-powered amplifiers, and is fully immersed in a powerful magnetic field so that it accomplishes its dual role of being both the voice coil and sound radiator.
As well as delivering excellent transient response and superb musical detail, the sound from this ribbon unit is smooth right up to the highest musical overtones beyond the limits of human hearing. Controlled directivity maintains this sound quality over a wide horizontal arc to cover all listeners whilst vertical dispersion is tailored to avoid floor and ceiling reflections, resulting in the purest high frequency performance at the listening seat.
