Here is the list of awards that Arcam won:

Three Gold Medals

- Best Blu-ray Player: Arcam BDP-100

- Best CD Player: Arcam FMJCD17

- Best iPod Dock: Arcam RCube

Three Silver Medals

- Best Amplifier/Receiver: Arcam AVR600

- Best Radio: Arcam T32

- Best Bookshelf Speaker: Arcam Muso

The Arcam Company

Founded in 1972 by engineering students at the University of Cambridge, today this British company is known throughout the world. Arcam has adapted to new digital technology standards and now offers high-quality iPod docks and the famous Solo RDAC, a device that converts digital signal into an analog signal to recreate the quality and warmth of a by gone era.

The SVI Trade Awards

The SVI Trade Awards recognize manufacturers in the field of audiovideo entertainment. TVs, projectors, projection screens, Blu-ray players, amplifiers, wiring solutions, iPod docks, AV receivers, furniture and wall mounts, home automation, headphones, etc.

SVI Mag Official Website

Complete List of Winners

Arcam Official Website

Photo Source: Arcam (illustration shows the Muso speakers, silver medal winner of the SVI Trade Awards in the category for “Best Bookshelf Speakers”).

A rechargeable battery powers the rCube, providing from six to seven hours of playing time. Of course, you can also use the rCube plugged into a conventional outlet, which doubles as a battery recharger.

The rCube is a sealed block that traps low frequencies. As both low frequency speakers are placed back to back, vibration is reduced in the rCube. Result: you get natural bass that is well defined and pleasant to listen to. This is often where the problem lies, when manufacturers try to get good bass from a compact body. Arcam has done it.

The 30-pin socket for docking the iPod is located at the top. You can also send music wirelessly directly to rCube if you have the USB key or 30-pin transmitter, which are both optional. Finally, for more of a surround sound effect, you can synchronize more than one rCube. The iPod on the first will play on the second or third…

A detail to consider: rCube faithfully reproduces the music sent to it via the dock or a wireless connection. So, if you have poor quality MP3 files, you might want to consider updating your library.

This is often the case when CDs are transferred to a computer and to avoid taking up too much space, converting them diminishes quality. When you decide to pay $800 for the rCube, it’s nice to have good quality media.

The rCube from Arcam is available in black or white.

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With the growing popularity of Internet radio and the widespread use of portable media players, converting DAC (Digital to Analogue Conversion) is increasingly popular with even the most picky music lovers.

Arcam, who produced the BlackBox, a DAC converter designed for CD players, now offers the Solo rDAC, a more modern equivalent. With its coaxial, USB and optical SPDIF inputs, you can connect your computer, MP3 player, game console, etc. The RCA output, with gold-plated connectors, are the link between the digital source and the audio receiver that receives the analogue signal. Of course, a high-fidelity receiver is strongly recommended. Otherwise, the impact of the analogue conversion will be  much less perceptible to the ear.

For more information on the product:  Arcam Solo

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