20 Most Recent Arcam Solo Mini Compact stereo receiver with AM/FM/CD - Page 2 Questions & Answers

The problem (Known to Arcam) is with the some diodes in the power supply to the DSP board. Over time they do not work properly and the power fluctuation makes the sound distort. They need replacing (only once to a higher spec) if you contact Arcam they can advise you.

Depending on the volume level and how many speakers you are driving factor into how the amp will react. Check the speaker wires for shorts, if okay! then we must look at the audio output stage, if the semiconductors are getting to hot, the satety circuits will cause a shutdown, if you run a pair of speakers the amp will run cooler, if you recently added more speakers that would explain the shutdown, if not! there is a problem in the audio output transistors and ic's that will need to be dealt with.

Buy a CD cleaning kit and follow instructions, if no change! the problem is in the laser pickup assembly, unfortuneately the cost to replace is far more than what the machine is worth.