Arcam Solo Mini & Muso speakers

[DistortedVision]

Hi,

I'm looking at getting an Arcam Solo Mini for my home office. I'm trying to chose some speakers. The most obvious choice would be the Arcam Muso but I haven't been able to demo a pair. Does anyone have an experience?

I liked the Monitor Audio RS1 when I heard them ages ago. They also look nice like most MA speakers. However, they have been discontinued for a while. I listened to a pair of RX1s which superceded them but didn't like them and I also don't think they look as nice as the RS1s. One good thing about the Muso's are they are nice and compact. Arcam also do a special wall bracket for them so I was going to mount them if I decided on them.

Does anyone have any suggestions? One thing is that they have to be nice looking speakers to fit with the rest of my office. I could always get a second hand pair of RS1s but I generally dislike buying speakers used.

Many thanks!

 

[plastic penguin]

Not had the pleasure of Musos, but did recently hear Q Acoustic 2010i - connected to a Marantz 603 - and they sounded really good for their diminutive dimensions.

 

[DistortedVision]

Thanks PP - these look promising as well. There is a wall bracket available for them. Think I need to come up with a shortlist and pop down to my local Superfi for a demo session.

 

[richardw42]

As its an office based system, is there any reason your PC could not be your hi-fi ?

If not, and whilst the Arcam is nice I can't help but feel that the alternatives from Denon and Maraantz offer more.

 

[Sizzers]

It’s a very long time since I’ve heard the Solo but an exceptional unit as I recall.

If you get a chance I would suggest having an audition of the Rega RS1’s. Beautifully detailed sound with great timing and they really are very unfussy about positioning and very suitable for wall mounting.

 

[DistortedVision]

I did consider the B&W MM-1 but I wanted a CD player and DAB radio. I will be getting an Arcam rPAC as well for p[laying MP3s and streaming from Spotify.

 

[DistortedVision]

Thanks but at over £400 they are outside of my budget.

It’s a very long time since I’ve heard the Solo but an exceptional unit as I recall.

If you get a chance I would suggest having an audition of the Rega RS1’s. Beautifully detailed sound with great timing and they really are very unfussy about positioning and very suitable for wall mounting.

 

[Sizzers]

I only suggested them as they are at a similar price point as the RX1's which you considered.

 

[DistortedVision]

I didn't actually like the RX1s. I may be able to get a deal as I'm buying everything together which may bring the speakers closer to within my total budget.

 

[richardw42]

Have you seen the Audioquest Dregonfly DAC ?

Your PC is an internet radio.

 

[DistortedVision]

Yeah I have. I prefer the Arcam rPAC though.

 

[jiggyjoe]

I would give the Dali Zensor 1 a try.

 

[kungula]

I owned the Arcam solo with Muso speakers+ sub. I was very disappointed as my room was too big for these small speakers.

Also I believe that Arcam is not very reliable, I had problems already after 12 months.

 

[DistortedVision]

Thanks - these look promising also.
Both Superfi and Richer Sounds stock them as well.

Wonder how they compare to the Muso.

I would give the Dali Zensor 1 a try.