SOLO

"The Argon Audio SOLO is a great little streaming box! It supports various streaming services and is easy and reliable to set up. The sound quality is really clean, even satisfying the needs of demanding listeners."

Grade: 1.3 | Class: Premium Class | Price/Performance: Very good

"When using the analogue output, you may notice that the music quality is slightly inferior compared to that of expensive high-end streamers, but given the price point, it's impossible to criticize the Argon Audio SOLO for anything. It works well, is easy to set up, and functions without any problems, without requiring any digital maintenance. If you want to maximize its potential, combine it with an external digital converter or connect it digitally to one of your amplifier's or receiver's digital inputs. Doing so will significantly improve the overall sound quality and exceed the value of the product for the price paid."

"The Argon Audio SOLO lives up to its promise of easy audio streaming without any fuss, which is still unfortunately uncommon in the world of streaming devices. The SOLO offers a particularly wide range of streaming options, including AirPlay 2, Chromecast, Spotify Connect, and Bluetooth, providing something for every music lover out there. With Roon Ready capability, even the most discerning audiophile will be satisfied."

"Argon Audio SOLO is a simple and well-functioning streaming device, that can upgrade an existing amplifier with wireless audio streaming in HD quality. It is easy and hassle-free to use – and neat and discreet enough to be accepted into even critically curated interiors. In terms of sound; it manages better than its price suggests."

"The Argon Audio SOLO does everything right! Its only minor shortcoming, the lack of an Ethernet socket, can be tolerated in most cases. The SOLO is a versatile upgrade option for existing hi-fi systems and active loudspeakers at an affordable price, and it performs its job seamlessly in the background. It is also Roon Ready and delivers great sound quality. In short, it's an amazing device!"

"The SOLO is a compact streamer that may not meet every user's expectations. It requires a stable Wi-Fi connection and lacks USB access. However, it has a lot to offer in terms of sound quality. At a price point of only 250 Euros for a Roon Ready streamer, the Solo is a real steal!"

SOUND RATING: 100 POINTS | PRICE/PERFORMANCE: OUTSTANDING

"It's amazing how much quality can be achieved these days for only 249 euros. To make this possible, Argon Audio had to streamline costs, and in our opinion, they've succeeded. If you're an old-fashioned audiophile who's still loyal to physical media, a solution like this could bring a breath of fresh air, or rather "audiophile liquidity," to your Hi-Fi system. In short, at this price point, the Argon Audio SOLO manages to offer excellent sound quality."

"The sound quality of the SOLO is at a level I wouldn't have believed possible for sub-€500 streamers until recently. It may not be the most dynamic or analytically detailed device, but it makes up for it with a mature, minimally distanced, and very pleasing sound that is both relaxed and authoritative, clean and undistorted, and spatially expansive. It features Bluetooth, AirPlay, and Roon Ready compatibility, making it quite versatile, if not fully maxed out. The optics, hands-on controls, and industrial design are all exceptional for the price point. The Argon Audio SOLO is not just an add-on or an upgrade path for existing models from the brand; it's a true price-to-performance sensation at this price."

"The Argon Audio Solo is a solid choice, and I think the Argon sounds just about perfect in our thousand-euro hi-fi system [...] it’s a great find, and it’s a great sort of plug-and-play type DAC that I tend to look for. Like, if I’m putting together a very affordable hi-fi system and I need a streaming DAC just to put on the front of it, this is an easy choice."