Quad Artera Solus

The Quad Artera Solus is the definitive compact hi-fi system for those who demand uncompromising sound quality without the complexity of a separate component chain. A complete, self-contained system requiring nothing more than a pair of loudspeakers, the Artera Solus unites CD playback, a fully specified DAC, preamplifier and powerful stereo amplification within a single, beautifully engineered aluminium chassis — a statement of what British audio engineering can achieve when every element of a system is designed to work in concert.

Current Dumping Amplification

The amplification at the heart of the Artera Solus draws on Quad's patented Current Dumping technology — the circuit innovation that first established Quad as a pioneer of genuinely distortion-free amplification. Current Dumping combines the purity of Class A operation with the efficiency of Class B in a patented error-correction topology, eliminating the fundamental compromise that has long defined power amplifier design. The result is an amplifier section of extraordinary resolution and dynamic authority — one that drives loudspeakers with the timing, control and low-level detail that Quad's engineering philosophy has always demanded.

CD Playback and DAC

The Artera Solus's CD transport and DAC are built to the same uncompromising standard. The disc mechanism handles the full range of CD-format media, while the DAC section manages digital sources from every connected input with equal facility — ensuring that the full resolution of every recording, whether physical or digital, is preserved from source to speaker terminals. Digital and analogue inputs accommodate a turntable, television or additional source component, extending the Artera Solus's versatility without complicating its essential simplicity.

Design and Build

The Artera Solus shares the distinctive aesthetic of the wider Artera family — compact 32×32cm footprint, textured aluminium front panel, thick glass top and CNC-routed heatsinks — and its touch-sensitive OLED display gives it a visual refinement that belies its all-in-one nature. A full-function remote control is included as standard.

System Compatibility

For those who stream music and wish to add wireless connectivity, the Quad Artera Solus Play adds DTS Play-Fi network streaming and multi-room capability to the same fundamental architecture. Those wishing to build a larger Artera system around separate components will find the Quad Artera Pre and Quad Artera Stereo a natural and musically coherent next step. The Quad Revela 1 loudspeaker is an outstanding partner, combining Quad's ribbon tweeter technology with a compact form factor ideally suited to the Artera Solus system concept.

Buying from Martins Hi-Fi

Martins Hi-Fi has been in Norwich since 1968. Elizabeth Gould runs the business today, and we stock only brands we have heard properly and stand behind. The Quad Artera Solus is available to hear in our Norwich showroom — speak to Dave or Chris to arrange a demonstration with the loudspeakers of your choice.

Contact us at info@martinshifi.co.uk, call 01603 627010, or WhatsApp on 07554 687137. You can read more about how we work on our Why Martins Hi-Fi page. We are at 85–91 Ber Street, Norwich, NR1 3EY.