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Argon Audio Argon Solo Music Streamer (Black) + Argon Audio Forte A4 MK2 Bluetooth Active Speakers - Pair (Black)

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Argon Audio Argon Solo Music Streamer (Black) + Argon Audio Forte A4 MK2 Bluetooth Active Speakers - Pair (Black)

 

 

Argon Audio Argon Solo Music Streamer - Black

 

SOLO is an easy-to-use network streamer built with audiophile components. Upgrade any amplifier or active speaker to a true powerhouse of streaming. Packed with AirPlay2, Chromecast, Spotify Connect, Bluetooth, and Roon Ready. Featuring analog, optical, and coaxial outputs, it easily connects to a wide range of devices. SOLO is the ultimate all-in-one streamer for your audio needs!


AWARD-WINNING AUDIOPHILE STREAMER WITH EXCEPTIONAL SOUND AND PERFORMANCE!

  • Chromecast, AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect and Roon Ready
  • Audiophile sound quality
  • Analogue, Optical and Coaxial outputs
  • ESS Sabre ES9018 DAC and Burr Brown Opamps
  • 8 separate power supplies internally
  • Supports up to 24-bit/192 kHz

 

DON'T MISS A THING

We’ve packed SOLO full of features so you’ll never need another streamer. Nice, right? With SOLO you get AirPlay2, Chromecast, Spotify Connect, Bluetooth and Roon Ready. We’ll continue to update SOLO with new features as well, so if anything new and exciting comes along, we’ll be sure to add it in a future update – completely free of course. With analogue, optical and coaxial outputs, connection SOLO to anything should be a breeze.

 

AUDIOPHILE SOUND QUALITY

In designing the SOLO, we made sure to make a product that would make audiophiles happy, but at a price where everyone can get in on the fun. With a signal-to-noise ratio of over 120 dBA, 64 bit volume control and high end components where they really make a difference (but not where they don’t), you can be sure you’ll hear every detail of your favorite songs. Having separate low noise power supplies with two stage (active/passive) filtering might sound like mumbo jumbo but have a listen to SOLO and we promise you can hear the difference.

 

ROCK SOLID WIRELESS CONNECTION

Making a product without an Ethernet connection is a bold move. To make sure you don’t get drop outs, we’ve designed the wireless connection on SOLO with powerful dual band AC Wi-Fi using diversity antennas. You should have no problem with 24 bit/192 kHz lossless playback over Wi-Fi if your own network is up to the task. The internal Wi-Fi antennas have been placed so that the area with analogue circuits is completely radio-dead, while at the same time covering 360 degrees around the product.

 

 

Specifications:

 

Supported Streaming Options

Spotify Connect, Bluetooth 5.0 incl. AAC, Roon Ready, AirPlay 2, Chromecast

WiFi

  • Yes

Ethernet

  • ESS Sabre ES9018

Remote Control

  • Optical Digital, Stereo Line-in (Analog RCA), Coaxial

DAC

  • 16-bit/44.1 kHz via AirPlay 2 (CD Quality), 24-bit/96 kHz via Chromecast, 24-bit/192 kHz via Roon

Outputs

  • Dual Core ARM Cortex A7 CPU

Maximum Resolution

  • ARM Cortex M33

Supported Streaming Formats

  • Multiroom via AirPlay 2 and Chromecast

Additional Features

  • Power Supply (USB 5V/1A), Power Cable

Dimensions (WxHxD)

  • 14.7 x 3.6 x 15.0 cm

Weight

  • 0.6 kg

Standby Power Consumption

  • <0.5 watt

 

 

Argon Audio Forte A4 MK2 Bluetooth Active Speakers - Pair - Black

 

Elegant yet powerful – True hi-fi!

  • HDMI ARC for plug-and-play TV sound
  • Bluetooth 5.0 with aptX HD and AAC support
  • Digital inputs supporting High-Res audio up to 24-bit/96kHz
  • Turntable (MM) input
  • Audiophile and fully digital 4 x 80 watt Class D amplifier utilizing advanced DSP with active crossover for pristine sound
  • Custom-designed woofers with a special 2-layer cone and ultra-low distortion motor system

 

Digital precision

FORTE MK2 utilizes a fully digital amplifier with digital modulation. Digital sources are kept fully digital from input to output stage, ensuring there is no noise or loss in the signal path. All low-res sources are upsampled to 32-bit/96 kHz – and high-res sources up to 96 kHz are not downsampled.

The amplifier also includes a high-performance digital sound processing (DSP) with active crossover, the mid/bass woofers and tweeters have their own dedicated amplifier. A custom-engineered bass driver delivers class-leading performance with ultra-low distortion in the critical midrange. All of this is housed in a stylish cabinet that has been designed using advanced computer models, featuring an acoustic flow resistor between the two woofers, which eliminates standing wave resonances. Combined with careful tuning and consideration the result is an open and crisp soundstage with well-defined bass that delivers punch no matter the volume.

 

A stereo system built into your speaker

FORTE MK2 sports an HDMI ARC input, which means you can finally throw away that cheap plastic soundbar underneath your TV and get some real stereo sound, without compromising on ease of use. Just connect your FORTE MK2 speakers with an HDMI cable to your TVs HDMI ARC output, and you’re good to go! Now you get real hi-fi sound losslessly transferred from your TV, the speakers will automatically turn on and off with the TV, and you can even use your TV remote to control the volume of the speakers – it’s that easy.

Of course, there’s also the Bluetooth connection if you just want to listen to some sweet tunes. Just pair your phone, your tablet, or any other device, and you’re good to go. The high-quality Bluetooth aptX HD connection gives you impressive clarity; it’s basically as good as CD quality. There are also a couple of plug-and-play ports for your record player, an external streamer, or whatever you want. Speaker- and power cables are included in the box – all you need to do is find a power outlet.

 

Designed in Denmark

If you’re in the market for new speakers, you’ve probably noticed how most of them look very... speakerish. And that’s not a compliment. The FORTE MK2’s on the other hand, are real lookers. Just like everything else Argon Audio makes, the FORTE-series is designed and engineered in Denmark with careful attention to detail. The aluminum detailing and the high-end finish make these speakers just as easy on the eyes as on the ears. The front fabric is magnetically attached, giving it a beautiful look when the grilles are removed. These are living room friendly, not only hi-fi showroom friendly.

 

Our Active Speakers Crush the Competition – Here’s Why

Many active speakers in this price range aren’t truly active as far as we’re concerned. This is because they use outdated passive crossovers, similar to those found in standard passive speakers. Both our FORTE and FENRIS speakers, on the other hand, feature active crossovers. These are built directly into our custom amplifiers, with separate channels of amplification for the tweeter and woofer.

What does that mean? Well, to put it simply, a passive crossover is triggered after the amplifier, while an active crossover is triggered before. The active crossover eliminates any unwanted frequencies before they reach the amplifier, allowing the amplifier to focus solely on the desired frequencies. This results in a more dynamic and powerful output, even from smaller speakers. Active crossovers also offer greater precision and allow us to fine-tune the sound more effectively. Always look for this feature when choosing your next active speakers!

 

Specifications:

Treble

1" Softdome with Neodymium Magnet

Bass/Midrange

4" Custom 2-layer Cone

Frequency Range

50-20.000 Hz ± 3 dB

Output Power

4 x 80 Watts

Amplifier Technology

Class D with Fully Digital Signal Path

Wireless Connectivity

Bluetooth 5.0 with aptX HD and AAC

Inputs

TV HDMI ARC, Optical Digital (24-bit/96 kHz), Stereo Line-in (Analog RCA), Turntable (MM), Bluetooth 5.0 with aptX HD and AAC

Outputs

Subwoofer Output

Tone Control

No

Additional Features

Auto power up on all inputs except Phono, Auto switch inputs, Dimmable LED

Included

Speaker Cable (3 meters), Remote Control, Front Covers (Magnet Mount), Power Cable, Adhesive Felt Protector Pads

Finish

White, Black (Matt Lacquer), Walnut (PVC)

Dimensions (WxHxD)

14.3 x 24.0 x 19 cm (incl. front cover and terminals)

Weight

6.7 kg (set)

Standby Power Consumption

<0.5 watt