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Site last published: 05/21/10


Azur 650BD Blu-ray Universal Player $749
With support for all the latest surround sound formats as well as audiophile grade sonic performance, this lightning fast (power up and loading speeds are impressive), easy to use player will reproduce movies and music with amazing fidelity. This player will handle CD, HDCD, DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, SACD and of course Blu-ray discs. Video performance is stunning. Likewise audio. 24/192kHz Digital to Analog Converters (DAC’s) and Cambridge’s legendary audio circuitry design ensure that the 650BD can reproduce the dynamics and scale required for modern movie soundtracks as well as music discs. Bonus, the supplied remote also controls the 650R home cinema receiver. HDMI 1.3c supporting 10 and 12 bit deep colour and x.v. colour. 7.1 multi-channel analog audio outputs to allow connection to older non-HDMI AVR’s. SD DVD’s scale to 1080p HDMI output. 2 USB 2.0 inputs, front and rear. Energy Star Certified. Wrap-around casework with thick brushed aluminum front panel and damped feet gives enhanced resonance control. Can you tell we’re pumped?

DacMagic $479
The highly acclaimed DacMagic improves PC, Mac, CD, DVD and X-Box sound. It’s USB input has a dramatic effect on digital conversion. This is the future for digital sound.

Azur 340A Integrated Amplifier $395
The 340A puts all of the experience Cambridge Audio gained creating previous, highly acclaimed Azur amplifiers and into an value-priced component that can successfully compete far above its weight class. It brings a lot to the table for a very modest buy-in: solid build quality, refined musical details and enough power (40 watts per channel) to get excitement from your speakers.

Azur 540A (Version 2) Integrated Amplifier $495
The 540A is back and better than ever with redesigned preamp circuitry, power amplifier circuitry layout, a low resonance, acoustically damped chassis and the ability to integrate with multi-room entertainment systems. The 540A now has 60 watts per channel of cool-running power and sounds better than before.

Azur 640A (Version 2) Integrated Amplifier $695
Cambridge Audio introduces a number of upgrades that give Azur 640A added dynamics and muscle while increasing transparency and low level detail. It features a new higher specification toroidal transformer, a more efficient heat sink and improved preamplifier circuits. The 640A delivers great imaging characteristics and 75 watts per channel for driving real world speaker loads.

Azur 740A Integrated Amplifier $1195
The Azur 740A offers true hi-fi quality but at a fraction of the cost of competing products. The amp delivers 100 watts per channel and enough peak current capability to get the best even from difficult speakers. A large, customizable front panel allows for naming of inputs and provides convenient access to all features.

Azur 840A Integrated Amplifier $1795
The Azur 840A is the pinnacle of the highly acclaimed Azur amplifier line-up. At the core of the 840A is Cambridge Audio’s Class XD technology which gives pure Class A operation at low levels, moving smoothly into an enhanced version of Class B at higher levels. A gorgeous chassis and faceplate with well-thought out controls put 120 watts per channel and eight inputs at your command.

Azur 340C CD Player $395
The 340C is all about delivering the most performance for the least amount of money. It uses high quality Sony laser optics and the same Cambridge Audio servo circuitry as found in the award-winning 540C and 640C players to ensure a level of musicality you wouldn’t expect from a budget priced player.

Azur 540C (Version 2) CD Player $495
The Azur 540C rivals the performance, build quality and sound quality of many CD players costing twice the price. It uses a high performance toroidal transformer for low distortion and excellent signal to noise ratio, plus the latest generation Wolfson digital-to-analog converters to provide incredible musical detail.

Azur 640C (Version 2) CD Player $695
Also known as “the world’s best budget CD player,” the award-winning 640C gets one rave review after another from leading hi-fi publications around the world. Improved with dual Wolfson DACs and enhanced power supplies, it offers even more refinement, lower distortion and enormous dynamic range for wonderfully clean and clear sound. It also uses an acoustically damped chassis and a gorgeous solid aluminium front panel with ergonomically designed controls.

Azur 740C Upsampling CD Player $1195
The 740C sets itself apart from its peers by adding high performance technology that takes standard 16-bit/44kHz CD audio and intelligently upsamples it to full 24-bit/384kHz, filling in data for the best possible sound. This allows the 740C to buffer and re-clock data to eliminate jitter and other time domain issues commonly found in digital audio. The result? Fantastic communication of timing in music, coupled to pinpoint sound-staging and stereo imaging properties. Upgrade the sound of your other digital sources by plugging them into one of the two digital inputs.

Azur 840C Upsampling CD Player $1795
Even at the top end of the Azur line-up, there’s still plenty of room to deliver unbelievable performance for the money. The 840C embodies engineering excellence and redefines expectations for CD players in its price range. It offers upsampling technology dual differential Analog Devices DACs to recreate the best possible sound quality from a 24-bit/384kHz data stream. This configuration provides excellent stereo imaging and exceptionally low distortion. Upgrade the sound of your other digital sources by plugging them into one of the two digital inputs.

Azur 340R 5.1 HDMI AV Receiver $695
The Azur 340R is provides excellent multi channel surround-sound performance without compromising on music reproduction. It offers 5.1 multi-channel output through five fully discrete audiophile grade amplifiers, a full range of surround-sound decoding options and HDMI pass through (2 inputs and 1 output) for the latest in home theatre convenience. The 340R makes it all easy to use by providing an attractive on screen display (OSD) for the simplest set-up imaginable

Azur 540R 6.1 HDMI AV Receiver $895
The new 540R features 6.1 multi-channel output via five discrete audiophile grade amplifiers and HDMI pass through (2 inputs and 1 output) for high end AV connection options. A large power supply and careful design of the audio stages ensure the 540R can reproduce the dynamics and scale required for modern movie soundtracks and also be able to reproduce a genuinely musical performance with either stereo or multi-channel music sources. Access all the set-up and controls via convenient on screen menus.
Azur 640R 7.1 HDMI AV Receiver $1495
The 640R contains seven 100W audiophile grade, fully discrete amplifiers which are kept isolated from the processing and input stages to minimize crosstalk and signal interference. It produces an exceptional multi-channel surround sound experience while maintaining Cambridge Audio’s renowned musical reproduction. HDMI pass through allows HDMI DVD players and set-top boxes to be routed to a TV or monitor for the very best high definition picture quality.

Azur 540D (Version 2) HDMI DVD Player $299
This new version of the Azur 540D is a ground-up redesign that embraces HDMI technology for outstanding picture quality and simplicity. Uncommon attention to detail ensures faithful reproduction of superb sound and images from music or video discs. The 540D performs like a true audiophile CD player while and is capable of upscaling DVDs to 720p or 1080i.

Azur 340T AM/FM RDS Tuner $375
For radio broadcast listeners, the 340T is the perfect complement to other Azur components. It builds on the success of the award-winning Azur range as a highly impressive, entry level tuner.

Azur 540P Phono Preamplifier $120
If you love analog, you can easily add a turntable to Azur amplifiers and AV receivers with the 540P phono preamplifier. It is a high quality MM design that features single-ended 'Class A' gain stages and discrete transistors instead of the more common integrated circuits.

Azur 640P Phono Preamplifier $209
The 640P phono preamplifier uses superior amplification circuitry that achieves lower distortion and a hugely dynamic, involving and open sound. The 640P works with either MM or MC cartridges and employs a defeatable subsonic filter.

S30 Loudspeaker $249
The S30 marks the return of speakers from Cambridge Audio. Stylish, powerful and revealing are just a few words that describe the S30. Keeping things simple, using intelligent design principles and incorporating quality components are the keys to making a speaker this affordable sound so good.