T+A SOLITAIRE T

T+A Solitaire T – High-End Closed-Back Wireless Headphones with Hybrid ANC

T+A Solitaire T is a high-end headphone designed to bridge the gap between a true audiophile listening system and a premium wireless travel companion. Developed with the aim of combining uncompromising sound quality, sophisticated materials and everyday versatility, the Solitaire T can operate as a fully passive audiophile headphone, an active analogue headphone with ANC, or as a high-quality wireless headphone via Bluetooth.

Its completely new transducer system uses carefully selected, low-tolerance dynamic drivers with a 42 mm cellulose diaphragm. The acoustic design is optimised for extremely fast transient response, precise bass reproduction and highly transparent sound. In passive mode, the headphones require no battery power or signal processing to deliver their full acoustic performance. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

42 mm Audiophile Dynamic Drivers

The Solitaire T employs specially selected 42 mm dynamic drivers with very tight production tolerances.

The diaphragm is made from cellulose, chosen for its low mass and high stiffness. T+A uses precisely positioned damping around the driver to suppress unwanted coil reflections and prevent them from influencing the frequency response.

The resulting design is intended to provide excellent agility, dynamics and transient accuracy while maintaining a highly controlled low-frequency response.

Exceptional Performance in Passive Mode

One of the defining characteristics of the Solitaire T is that it does not rely on its electronics to achieve its fundamental sound quality.

In passive mode, the analogue signal is transferred directly to the transducers without requiring battery power or digital processing. The headphones offer a 64-ohm impedance and can be connected through 3.5 mm, 6.3 mm or balanced Pentaconn connections.

This makes the Solitaire T suitable not only for mobile listening, but also for use with dedicated headphone amplifiers and high-end home audio systems. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Active Analogue Mode

T+A has also developed an Active Analog operating mode, which combines the analogue signal path with the headphones' active electronics.

This allows the analogue inputs to benefit from features such as the integrated volume control and active noise cancellation, providing an additional level of flexibility while retaining the advantages of a wired connection.

USB-C Digital Audio

The Solitaire T can also be used as a fully digital headphone via USB-C.

In this configuration, the digital signal is transferred without Bluetooth compression and processed internally by the integrated ESS Sabre ES9218 DAC.

This makes the Solitaire T particularly versatile when connected directly to a computer, smartphone or other compatible digital source. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

High-Quality Bluetooth with aptX HD

Wireless operation is handled by a Qualcomm QCC 5127 Bluetooth chipset, selected by T+A for its combination of high-quality audio processing and low power consumption.

Bluetooth 5.1 Class 2 connectivity supports SBC, AAC, aptX and aptX HD codecs, providing considerably more flexibility than a conventional wireless headphone.

The Solitaire T therefore combines wireless convenience with a sound quality designed to approach that of high-quality wired systems. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}

Hybrid Active Noise Cancellation

The Solitaire T features a hybrid active noise-cancelling system designed to complement its already effective passive isolation.

The closed-back earcups naturally attenuate a significant amount of unwanted midrange and treble noise, while the active system focuses particularly on the low-frequency noise that is more difficult to eliminate through passive isolation alone.

The result is an effective combination of passive and active noise reduction, particularly useful during flights, train journeys and other noisy environments. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}

Transparency Mode

When you need to hear what is happening around you, the Solitaire T provides a dedicated Transparency Mode.

This allows external sounds to be fed back through the microphones without removing the headphones, making it easier to communicate or remain aware of your surroundings.

Premium Aluminium Construction

T+A has paid particular attention to the mechanical construction of the Solitaire T.

The aluminium components are machined from solid material, pearl-blasted and anodised. The precision-machined metal couplings allow the earcups to rotate through 90 degrees and fold inward.

This combination of solid aluminium construction and compact folding geometry gives the headphones a distinctly premium character while making them considerably easier to transport.

Designed for Long Listening Sessions

The ear pads and headband padding use a high-quality anti-allergenic synthetic leather, designed to remain comfortable during extended listening sessions and long flights.

The closed circumaural design completely surrounds the ears, combining comfort with useful passive isolation.

Long Battery Life

The integrated 1200 mAh lithium-ion battery provides up to 70 hours of battery life, or up to 35 hours in High Quality mode.

Charging takes approximately 2 hours through USB-C.

Importantly, passive operation remains available without battery power, meaning the headphones can continue to function as a conventional wired audiophile headphone even when the battery is depleted.

Intuitive Controls

T+A has designed the control system around physical switches and buttons machined from solid material, combined with an interactive touchpad.

Multisensory feedback, including spoken voice confirmations, provides immediate feedback when changing functions or operating the headphones.

Key Features

• High-end closed-back circumaural headphones.
• Wireless, active analogue, passive analogue and USB-C digital operation.
• Selected low-tolerance 42 mm dynamic drivers.
• Cellulose diaphragm.
• Optimised low-bass system for precise transient response.
• Passive audiophile operation without battery power.
• 64-ohm passive impedance.
• Symmetrical balanced signal path in passive mode.
• 3.5 mm, 6.3 mm and Pentaconn connections.
• Active Analog mode.
• USB-C digital audio without Bluetooth compression.
• ESS Sabre ES9218 DAC.
• Qualcomm QCC 5127 Bluetooth chipset.
• Bluetooth 5.1 Class 2.
• SBC, AAC, aptX and aptX HD codec support.
• Hybrid active noise cancellation.
• Effective passive noise isolation.
• Transparency Mode.
• Premium aluminium components machined from solid.
• Pearl-blasted and anodised aluminium finish.
• 90-degree rotating and inward-folding earcups.
• Anti-allergenic synthetic leather ear and head pads.
• 1200 mAh lithium-ion battery.
• Up to 70 hours of battery life.
• Up to 35 hours in High Quality mode.
• Approximately 2-hour charging time.
• USB-C charging.
• Integrated touchpad and physical controls.
• T+A Solitaire Companion app.

Why Choose T+A Solitaire T

T+A Solitaire T is unusual because it is not simply a premium Bluetooth headphone with ANC. Its architecture has been designed around the concept of combining several different listening systems in one product.

It can function as a high-end passive wired headphone with a balanced signal path, as an active analogue headphone with ANC, as a USB-C digital headphone with an integrated ESS Sabre DAC, or as a high-quality Bluetooth headphone with aptX HD.

This flexibility is supported by genuinely high-end construction, including solid-machined aluminium components and carefully developed 42 mm cellulose dynamic drivers. The combination makes the Solitaire T particularly attractive to listeners who want a headphone capable of moving seamlessly between a dedicated home Hi-Fi system and everyday wireless use. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}

Technical Specifications

Technical specifications are based on the manufacturer's current information. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}