{"product_id":"the-trail-1","title":"The Trail","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a beautifully balanced, modern-meets-classic Hi-Fi setup. By pairing the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eSilent Angel Munich M1T\u003c\/b\u003e, the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuad 3 integrated amplifier\u003c\/b\u003e, and the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eMonitor Audio Bronze 300 7G\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efloorstanders, you are creating a digital streaming system that punches well above its price tag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eComponent Breakdown \u0026amp; Synergy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e1. The Source: Silent Angel Munich M1T\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_c0f8ddef01efb306-27\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-35\"\u003eThe M1T is a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-35\"\u003estreaming transport (or bridge)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-35 citation-end-35\"\u003e, meaning it does not have an internal DAC (Digital-to-Analog Converter).\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIts sole job is to pull pristine digital audio from your network, Tidal, Qobuz, or local storage, strip out noise and jitter, and pass it along.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Fit:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBecause the M1T is purely digital, you will want to connect it to the Quad 3 using a high-quality\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eUSB\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eor\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eCoaxial\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecable. This allows the M1T to hand over a remarkably clean signal to the Quad’s internal DAC.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2. The Hub: Quad 3 Integrated Amplifier\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_c0f8ddef01efb306-28\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-34 citation-end-34\"\u003eThe Quad 3 handles both the digital decoding and power.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-33\"\u003eIt features an excellent\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-33\"\u003eESS Sabre ES9038Q2M DAC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-33\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003echip and outputs\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-33\"\u003e2 x 65W into 8 ohms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-33 citation-end-33\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(and 100W into 4 ohms) of Class AB power.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-33 citation-end-33\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Fit:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eQuad amplifiers are legendary for their organic, smooth, and slightly warm musicality, but the modern Quad 3 adds a sense of rhythm and propulsion through its digital board.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-32 citation-end-32\"\u003eCrucially, its 65W output is backed by a robust 235VA toroidal transformer, giving it plenty of current to grip and control floorstanding speakers.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e3. The Voice: Monitor Audio Bronze 300 7G\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_c0f8ddef01efb306-30\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-31 citation-end-31\"\u003eThe Bronze 300 7G is the flagship floorstander of Monitor Audio’s accessible Bronze lineup.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIt features their signature C-CAM gold dome tweeter and dual 6-inch drivers in a 2.5-way configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Fit:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThese speakers are known for being incredibly clean, detailed, and fast, with an expansive soundstage. With an 88dB sensitivity, they are moderately easy to drive. The Quad 3 sits right in the \"sweet spot\" of their recommended 40–150W power handling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SolAudio","offers":[{"title":"Walnut","offer_id":47413012496546,"sku":null,"price":5804.25,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black","offer_id":47413012529314,"sku":null,"price":5804.25,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White","offer_id":47413012562082,"sku":null,"price":5804.25,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/5351\/2866\/files\/TheTrail_87d4d6fe-cf90-47b0-b9e7-6e7f8fba1ab1.webp?v=1783512848","url":"https:\/\/www.solaudio.ca\/products\/the-trail-1","provider":"SolAudio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}