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Argon Audio

Argon Audio Argon Solo + Yamaha A-S301 Amplifier + Wharfedale Diamond 12.3 Floorstanding Speakers (Black)

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Argon Audio Argon Solo + Yamaha A-S301 Amplifier + Wharfedale Diamond 12.3 Floorstanding Speakers (Black)

 

This Package Includes:

  • Argon Audio Argon Solo Music Streamer (Black)
  • Yamaha A-S301 Integrated Amplifier (Black)
  • Wharfedale Diamond 12.3 Floorstanding Speaker - 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

 


Yamaha A-S301 Integrated Amplifier (Black)

 

Product Information

 

Designed for excellent sound quality, with a beautiful appearance.An integrated amplifier with the advantage of digital input.

  • ToP-ART (Total Purity Audio Reproduction Technology) and high quality parts
  • - I/O (input to output) Direct Symmetrical Design
  • - ART (Anti-Resolution and Tough) Base
  • - Custom-made power transformer / 6,800uF block capacitors / Aluminum-extruded heat sinks
  • 95W x 2 (max), 60W x 2 (RMS) high power output
  • Pure Direct Mode for Greater Sound Purity
  • Continuous Variable Loudness Control
  • Digital audio inputs for TV or Blu-ray Player
  • Connection for YBA-11 Bluetooth Wireless Adapter
  • Simple yet sophisticated design (aluminium front panel and knobs)
  • Auto Power Standby

 

FEATURES:

 

High sound quality circuit design based on the ToP-ART (Total Purity Audio Reproduction Technology) concept


ToP-ART Design and ART Base Ensure Optimum Sound When processing and transmission of the audio signal is simple and direct there is less chance of it being affected by noise and distortion. Yamaha’s amplifier design technology called ToP-ART features an I/O (input to output) Direct Symmetrical Design, with left and right channels organised in a straight, symmetrical layout for highest signal purity. In addition, the ART (Anti-Resonance and Tough) Base bottom chassis and a solid centre bar provide high-rigidity support and vibration damping. These Yamaha design innovations contribute to this amplifiers’ rich audio reproduction with abundant musicality.

 

High Quality Parts for Outstanding Audio Performance


Custom-made power transformer, custom-made block capacitors, two direct signal path speaker relays, one-point grounding system, aluminium-extruded heat sinks and other top-quality parts effortlessly handle demanding audio signal conditions. The quality of each individual part, as well as how they work together, basically determines the sound quality of any component. Yamaha uses only very high quality parts, carefully selected and tested.

 

Created by Yamaha's Rich Experience and Tradition, and High Technological Expertise

 

Yamaha, with a long history of over 125 years as a musical instrument maker, also has a high reputation for HiFi components. The A-S301 is created by taking advantage of this rich experience and high technological expertise. Based on the concept of “Natural Sound”, for reproducing all music as it really sounds, and built with scrupulous care from circuit design to basic sound production, even though an entry model it reproduces high sound quality and musically rich sound.

 

Pure Direct Mode for Greater Sound Purity


The Pure Direct mode causes the music signals to travel the shortest possible circuit route, bypassing the buffer amp and the tone, loudness and balance controls to virtually eliminate any signal degradation for the purest sound quality.

 

Continuously Variable Loudness Control


The A-S301 also feature a new analogue loudness control on the front panel that uses electronic volume for higher sound quality, which lets you adjust the loudness effect as desired. Separate from the overall volume, this controls the balance of the low- and high- frequency sounds, providing full tonal range at any volume level, compensating for the natural loss in the human ear of high and low frequencies at soft levels.

 

Digital Audio Input for TV and/or Blu-ray Player


The A-S301 is equipped for digital audio input with both optical and coaxial terminals. The optical is for receiving audio from a TV, and the coaxial for receiving audio from a Blu-ray player. The audio stays in the digital domain, giving you pure, pristine dynamic sound for all your entertainment sources, from sports and other programmes to movies and concerts.

 

Connection for YBA-11 Bluetooth Wireless Adapter


With the YBA-11, you’ll be able to stream music wirelessly from a Bluetooth capable mobile phone or a PC to the Network receiver. Thanks to the digital connection and aptX® audio coding algorithm, you’ll enjoy wireless music streaming with optimum sound quality. You can also conveniently power the YBA-11 via the DC-out connection on the rear panel of the amplifier.

 

Speaker A, B or A+B Selection and Speaker Terminals for Two Systems


You can connect two separate speaker systems in different rooms and switch between them, or have them both playing at the same time. There are four terminals, so by just pushing a button, you can switch speakers to match the sound source.

 

Subwoofer Terminal

 

A terminal for connecting a subwoofer is provided, allowing you to increase the bass output of your system for a more powerful sound with better overall sound quality.

 

Phono MM Terminal

 

You can connect a turntable with an MM phono cartridge to play vinyl records. This lets you enjoy not only CDs, but also analogue record sound from an amp with the latest digital/analogue technology.

 

Simple yet Sophisticated Design


With a beautifully simple and unique design inherited directly from Yamaha’s HiFi audio components, this amplifier also boast an easy-to-operate button layout. The aluminium front panel has a richly textured silver hairline finish. The control knobs are also of the same luxurious construction as used on our top-end models.

 

Remote Control with Clean, Simple Design


The clean, simple design of the remote control provides easy-to-understand one-hand operation. The easy-to-use design makes it simple to adjust song volume and order. The unit has a sophisticated looking hairline finish that matches the design of the amplifiers. You can also use the remote to control a Yamaha CD player.

 

Rotary Encoder Input Selector with LEDs

 

The rotary encoder makes it quick and easy to select input sources. The luxury hairline finish material offers a nice tactile feeling. LEDs clearly show which source is selected, so you can easily switch sources even in a dark room.

 

Auto Power Standby Function


The amplifier has a power management function that detects when it hasn't been used for a long time (about 8 hours) even though the power is on, and automatically shifts it into standby mode. So even if you forget to turn it off, power consumption will be minimised.

 

 

A-S301
Minimum RMS Output Power (8 ohms, 20 Hz-20 kHz) 60 W + 60 W (0.019% THD)
Maximum Power (4 ohms, 1kHz, 0.7% THD, for Europe) 95 W + 95 W
High Dynamic Power/Channel (8/6/4/2 ohms) 100/120/140/150 W
Damping Factor 210
Frequency Response 10 Hz-100 kHz +/-1.0 dB
Total Harmonic Distortion (CD to Sp Out, 20 Hz-20 kHz) 0.019% (50 W/8 ohms)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (CD) 99dB (input shorted, 200 mV)
Audio In / Out 8 / 2
Digital Input Yes (optical / coaxial)
Subwoofer Out Yes
DC out Yes
Pure Direct Yes
ToP-ART Yes
Standby Power Consumption 0.5W
Power Management (Auto Power Standby) Yes
Dimensions (W x H x D) 435 x 151 x 387 mm; 17-1/8” x 6” x 15-1/4”
Weight 9.0 kg; 19.8 lbs.

 

 

 

Wharfedale Diamond 12.3 Floorstanding Speaker - Pair - Black

 

The more compact of the Wharfedale DIAMOND 12 series floorstanding options, the DIAMOND 12.3 loses none of the accuracy and musicality of the standmount (bookshelf) options. With enhanced presence and power, the DIAMOND 12.3 is refined and the perfect, affordable floorstanding speaker for 2-channel hi-fi systems, or as the front pair of a seriously impressive home theatre system.

Configured in a 2.5 way system with exception crossover technology, the DIAMOND 12.3 utilises dual 130mm (5”) KlarityTM drivers for impactful yet refined mid-range and bass frequencies, while the 25mm (1”) dome tweeter delivers open and smoothly extended high frequencies.

 

Klarity affords focus

NEW Klarity™ cone material, formulated from a blend of Polypropylene and mica adds stiffness to reduce flexing, enabling a lightweight cone with high rigidity, low colouration and lightning-fast response.


Low colour and expression

The Klarity™ cone is fitted with a low-damping surround, thereby achieving both low colouration and expressive dynamics. By simulating many different cone shapes and adding ribs to provide further stiffening, a flat response curve was achieved without resorting to a high-damping surround, thereby striking the ideal balance.


A magnet of forces

A precision-made magnet system with an aluminium compensation ring to minimise the effect of variations in inductance as the voice coil travels. This contributes to an absence of distortion and intermodulation generated by the ‘motor system’.


A voice coil beyond this class

The voice coil is wound on a high-power epoxy/glass fibre bobbin highly unusual in speakers at this price level. This has the advantage of not adding eddy currents and delivering greater power handling than an aluminium bobbin, whilst also being much stiffer than the Kapton type associated with this price-class.

 

DIAMOND highs

The 25mm dome is made from a woven polyester film with a high-loss coating to deliver open and smoothly extended high frequencies. The magnet system and the front plate have been optimised for wide dispersion and uncompressed behaviour. The front plate is flat and exposes the dome as much as possible; only a very short duct on the front plate balances the acoustic load and improves the SPL (sound pressure level) measurement.

 

A crossover of style

The crossover network uses an acoustic LKR 24dB topology. This includes air-core inductors of the type more commonly found in high-end speakers, selected because they produce the lowest distortion of all inductor types. As the resistance of the coil is higher than a standard laminated steel or ferrite core inductor, the magnetic structure of the mid/bass driver has been modified to compensate, resulting in fast, clean bass with no distortion from the inductor.


Firm and fair

The DIAMOND 12.1 ’s rear-ported enclosure is precisely sized so that the internal volume works in harmony with the drive unit system to deliver the desired sonic result. A multi-layered sandwich design subdues the identifiable characteristics of the cabinet’s ‘sound’. Even the resonant properties of the glue between the layers was measured to determine the optimum combination.

 

Brace yourself

Inside the cabinet, Intelligent Spot Bracing connects opposite walls with a specific form of the wood brace to achieve an optimal reduction of cabinet resonance. These braces are precisely modelled by computer simulation to improve upon the commonplace ‘figure of eight’ brace, which may simply transfer resonance from one wall to another.

 

 

Specifications

 

General description 2.5-way floorstanding speaker
Enclosure type bass reflex
Bass driver 5"(130mm) advanced PP Cone
Midrange driver 5"(130mm) advanced PP Cone
Treble driver 1"(25mm) Textile Dome
AV shield No
Sensitivity(2.83V @ 1m) 89dB
Recommended amplifier power 30-150W
Peak SPL 102dB
Nominal impedance 8Ω Compatible
Minimum impedance 5Ω
Frequency response(+/-3dB) 45Hz ~ 20kHz
Bass extension(-6dB) 40Hz
Crossover frequency 2.2kHz
Cabinet Volume (in litres) 26.6L
Dimensions ( H x W x D ) (925+50) x 180 x (320+28) mm
Net weight 19.5kg/pcs