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Arcam Launches Solo Movie 5.1 One-Box Home Cinema System (12/2/2007)

Arcam's best-selling Solo Stereo music system has brought audiophile sound to a whole new group of music lovers. With the Solo Movie 5.1, Arcam has achieved a world first: the advanced feature set and performance of an esoteric home cinema system, with world class sound and picture quality, in a stylish, neat and easy-to-use package. Based on Arcam's renowned high-end AV, DVD and Hi-Fi components, the new Solo Movie 5.1 changes the perception of what a one-box system is capable of and puts far more expensive products to shame.

Solo 5.1 boasts connectivity and playback abilities far beyond current 'one box' home cinema systems. Its internal 720p/1080i video scaler, 1080 HDMI switching and universal disc playback makes it the perfect partner for HDTV video displays. However, it is the unit's audio and video quality, stylish, understated good looks and ease of use that will capture the hearts of music and movie fans the world over.

- The most comprehensive and best performing all-in-one home cinema system ever made - Videophile-grade DVD Player combined with cutting-edge Video technology & AV processing throughout - Audiophile-grade Hi-Fi sound from CD, DVD-Audio, SACD, DAB Radio and FM Radio - 2 into 1 HDMI switching at 1080p to route Sky HDTV, X-Box 360 etc - full iPod integration and control with Arcam's optional rLead and rDock - 50 (real) watts rms x 5 channel amplifier with heavyweight current delivery and drive - the world's finest clock radio - full clock facilities - wake to Movies, CD or Radio - simple intuitive operating system - large clear dot-matrix display - elegant learning system handset - stylishly designed to be discreet no matter what the decor - multi-room audio facilities built-in

For years, home entertainment systems have grown more complex. An ever-growing number of surround formats and disc types have got in the way of the main purpose, the enjoyment of movies and of music. Current all-in-one systems fail to produce that elusive mix of features, simplicity and performance that discerning customers seek.

Solo Movie 5.1 meets this challenge head on - delivering the performance of a true high-end product, while enjoying the connectivity that modern systems require and looking stylish into the bargain. All this is achieved in a simple, easy-to-use package that will delight even the most hardened technophobe.

While many people will find Solo Movie 5.1 the perfect way to enjoy their movies and music, there are key target groups including professional city dwellers with space issues and people who already own a larger system and are looking for the perfect second system for their study, office, second home or even boat!

In addition, there are many customers who have tried all-in-one systems and been disappointed in the performance and / or the limited connectivity these systems offer. The Solo Movie 5.1 offers a truly unique combination of style, connectivity, features and performance and meets the needs of these markets like no other product.

Tetail availability - late March 2007. Price £2000.

www.arcam.co.uk