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Artera Solus

A one-box Artera system with CD transport, DAC, preamp, and speaker drive.

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Artera Solus

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Artera Solus combines CD playback, digital conversion, preamp control, and speaker drive in a compact chassis. It fits systems where disc playback and digital inputs need to stay together without adding separate boxes.

Specifications

ModelArtera Solus
General descriptionCD Player, DAC, Pre-Amp, Integrated amplifier and Bluetooth Connectivity
Key Technology & FeaturesDSD (up to DSD256 Compatible) BIuetooth (aptX)
Audio File FormatsALAC, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, WMA, MP3, AAC, AAC_HE, AAC+, DSD64, DSD128, DSD256
D/A converterESS ES9018 32bit DAC
USB InputUSB B (PC / MAC)
Digital Audio Inputs2 x Optical TOSI ink, 2 x RCA(DIG1, DIG2)
Digital Audio Outputs1 x Optical TOSI ink, 1 x RCA (DIG)
Analogue Inputs2 x RCA (AUX1, AUX2)
Analogue Outputs2 x RCA, 2 x Balanced XLR, 6.3mm Headphone Jack
Speaker OutputsStereo Pair Binding Posts
Max. sample rates384kHz (USB), 192kHz (S/PDIF)
Sample Rate (Digital Inputs / Outputs)44.1 -192kHz
Standby power consumption<0.5W
Output Level (1 kHz) Variable Output0 - 4 Vrms (Pre Outputs)
Frequency response± 0.5dB (20Hz-20kHz, 1 kHz)
Total harmonic distortion<0.009% (1 OW 20Hz-20kHz)
Signal-to-noise ratio (S/N)>110dB A-weighted (ref: 75W)
Channel Separation>82dB A-weighted (ref: 1W)
Rated power output75Wpc (8ohms)
Dynamic range (A-weighted)98dB
Dimensions320 x 320 x 105mm
Net weight11.84kg
Product typecd / dac / preamp / amplifier
SeriesArtera
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