I have a cheapo phono stage now, and it does deliver a better sound than using the built in phono input of the denon. Savor the soothing warmth of vinyl and fine analog detail with cambridge audios azur 651p phono preamp, compatible with both movingmagnet and movingcoil cartridges. Their range features 2 phono stages the 551p, a basic moving magnet stage, and the 651p, an mmmc phono stage with subsonic filter and low noise, audiophile circuitry designed to get the best from your vinyl. I emailed cambridge audio and the cxuhd is still coming off the assembly lines.
On show at ces 09 this year was cambridge audios latest offering to the bluray player market, the azur 640bd. Let us introduce you to our new screen sensation the multitalented cambridge audio azur 651 bluray player. I must say that the switching of the filter modes does not affect the sound dramatically. Cambridge audio s azur 640 bluray player and version 2 av. Its that time of the year again when dells virtualization software giant sheds staff. Jan 19, 2009 on show at ces 09 this year was cambridge audio s latest offering to the bluray player market, the azur 640bd. A highgrade film type volume potentiometer is fitted, and cambridge audios cap5 protection system saves your speakers should overloads, faults andor clipping occur. A command set is available on the spdif coaxial and toslink optical sockets. Whatever the source, youll be astounded at how good your music can sound.
I have recently purchased the 651bd and having put it through its warm up i must say its a fantastic blu ray player. As avrs go, cambridge audios azur 651r is an excellent receiver for music, although, not surprisingly, its no substitute for the best twochannel gear for twochannel recordings. Cambridge audio azur 651a integrated amplifier audiostream. Interestingly, though this is a lesser model, this is in the descriptive text. Discussion in audio hardware started by ben adams, may 10.
As this was cambridge s first bluray offering theyve released a version 2. Cambridge audio website at the rs232 interface can also be used by cambridge audio service personnel for for each input you can use whichever is most convenient, but not both software updates. But because the company itself is a classic hifi firm, audio must have followed right behind where. Or you could connect to a second display a projector, say though only one hdmi benefits from the fine qdeo upscaling.
Cambridge audio azur 851c vs musical fidelity m6cd. Product manager sam ellenby says its for, a pretty sizeable market of those who desire to know they are essentially hearing an uncoloured, unhindered reproduction of their source material. Advanced firmware allows audio to be deembedded without the need to connect to an hdmi display no syncend. Cambridge audio azur 651a user manual pdf download. Cambridge audio is usually interesting because it punches above its weight in any given price bracket. Weve added a preout for connecting to a subwoofer or power amp, while two sets of speaker terminals allow for biwiring or running additional speakers in a second location.
As a devoted music listener, you know theres something unique about listening to vinyl, something digital media cant reproduce in quite the same way. The better your problem and question is described, the easier it is for other cambridge audio azur 651r owners to provide you with a good answer. Firmware updates are a joint activity with oppo and we share. Where the azur 651r excels, however, is in its ability to incorporate legacy formats, media, and devices. Cambridge audio azur 340c cd player series sign in to comment. New hi fi marantz pm5005 or cambridge audio for the amp. Cambridge said tidal is coming by software update between april 4 and 18, 2018, but il believe it when.
Cambridge audio azur 651bd manual bluray disc player. Cambridge audio azur 851c user manual pdf download. Azur 651c boasts one dac per channel for excellent stereo separation. Cambridge audios azur 640 bluray player and version 2 av.
The cambridge audio units progressive scan output on the video essentials test disc was impressive without noticeable noise, highfrequency rolloff, or softening on black and white or color test patterns. Cambridge audio azur 651c player has decent dynamic qualities and, most importantly, developed microdynamics. Switch to the airable internet radio stations list. This release ensures that these products will still have access to internet radio stations after the reciva radio service is terminated.
Cambridge audios azur 751r receiver is a true highend audiovideo receiver. This new version can be used on the following operating systems in both 32bit and 64bit. Meiner hat heute morgen hangt auch am netzwerk neue software bekommen. Cambridge audio azur 751bd 3d bluray player mit oppo. Cambridge audio azur 851a integrated amplifier black. To evaluate the azur 540ds video performance, i connected its component video outputs to a large sony rptv. Cambridge audio azur 550a manual stereo integrated.
Looking at it from the manufactures side the case seems simple the azur 751bd is foremost a bluray and dvd video deck. Five years is a while, though technology seldom stands still. Cambridge audio seem to be obsessed with constantly updating their products while providing no major upgrades to performance. Among them is britains cambridge audio, which offers four choices of azur av receivers. I am considering buying a new cambridge audio azur 651p which replaced the ca 640p. These enhancements, in addition to completely retuned audio circuits, make for a purer, more. Mar 20, 2010 cambridge audio wants to put an end to your multiple boxextravagant power consumption misery with the azur 650bd. I am looking to do bring music from sacds, dvdas, and bd music discs into my windows 7 machine via a tascam us366 audio interface conne. Cambridge was determined not to launch this midmarket receiver until it was deemed perfect.
Many fans of the 340540640 azur integrated amps have reported that the subsequent updates have not been worth the extra money and, in some cases, sound worse than their predecessors. Nevertheless, we present to you here the cambridge audio azur 640r av receiver, from the country that brought us lucas electrics threeposition headlight switch. January 2016 read about the new cambridge cxu player. Jun 18, 2014 any thoughts on the cambridge cd player. This website is not affiliated with or sponsored by cambridge audio. External differences are minimum between the models player is offered in the same recognizable corporate style. Discussion in audio hardware started by gellie, dec 25. Cambridge audio azur 651a amplifier around forty years back, every single integrated amp subsequently made aspired to be like this one. Cambridge audio azur 651c cd player shop music direct. Offering highend musical reproduction at a more affordable price, the cambridge audio azur 651c cd player features an allnew twin digital to analog conversion system dac with the same selectable filter arrangement used in the companys dacmagic. Cambridge audio azur 340c cd player series specs cnet.
Cambridge audio azur 851n audiogon discussion forum. Cambridge audio azur 540d dvdav player the absolute sound. Therefore, to complain about the lack of detail is not necessary at all. Whichever model you choose, you can be sure it will feature all the latest technology and offer the ultimate performance. To purchase azur 550a spares or accessories, please contact the company via their website or visit an authorised retailer. Circuits and software are meticulously designed, and s3 dynamically adjusts focusing.
It seems to be the law of the land when it comes to hifi, too. View and download cambridge audio azur 651a user manual online. Netnet, dont sell your oppocambridgepioneer players and add to this list if. Cambridge audio registered in england gallery court. Many fans of the 340540640 azur integrated amps have reported that the subsequent updates have not been worth the extra money. To beat the success of the predecessor, 650c, is not an easy task, but cambridge audio engineers are confident that the new azur 651c can do it. Opinions on the cambridge audio azur 751bd page 5 avs. Ive decided to updrade my dac and also enjoy listening to an extensive cd collection and need a new cd playeri feel either of these units give me the best of both worlds. Weve all heard that from some glintingwhite salesmans mouth at one point in our lives or another. Hide sidebar show sidebar thread starter ematthews. Gilded with umpteen different fascia knobs and styled, blessed with a significant quantity of electricity, buttons and switches, this can be the kind of thing that might have captured the interest. Never owned any cambridge parts but have listen to there integrated amps many times.
Finally, control bus inputs allow the linking of compatible cambridge audio. Fair enough, but the flagship azur 851d is an expensive box of tricks, and cambridge audio has been linked with apparel that is more affordable. Cambridge audio azur 651c audioholics home theater forums. Ever since 1968 cambridge audio has set new standards in the development and manufacture of hifi and home cinema components. I have read many great things on the sound of these and can pick a used one up for cheap. The new azur 540a v2 stereo integrated amplifier and 540c v2 cd player from englands cambridge audio are perfect examples of highperformance at moderate cost. Cambridge audio azur 651bd cambridge audio azur 751bd denon dbp1611ud 88. Okay, enough with the brit jokes admittedly funnier if youre.
I have an oppo bdp93 that i am trying to use to to bring highres audio into my computer. The one caveat being the dac in the azur 651a integrated amplifier will pass up to 16bit48khz and no more. To purchase azur 651bd spares or accessories, please contact the company via their website or visit an. They also confirmed they are not bluray mr, and say they know no way of making them so well they would, wouldnt they.
Cambridge audio azur 651p mmmc phono preamp shop music. Ask the question you have about the cambridge audio azur 651r here simply to other product owners. Dec 25, 20 i know this is an old thread but hoping i can get a couple answers if i bump it up. The 351r lacks a video scaler it accepts video signals only via hdmi. Yet again, cambridge audio comes to the rescue of the budget conscious audiophile. To purchase azur 651bd spares or accessories, please contact the company via their website or visit an authorised retailer. We delete comments that violate our policy, which we. Cambridge should spend more of its licensing budget for a better version of audyssey. Cambridge audio 640a integrated amplifier audiogon. May 10, 2012 cambridge audio seem to be obsessed with constantly updating their products while providing no major upgrades to performance. May 01, 2010 its that time of the year again when dells virtualization software giant sheds staff. Azur 851n information about the latest firmware update here at cambridge audio, weve been working hard to make your 851n experience even better.
As this was cambridges first bluray offering theyve released a. Im thinking of getting cambridge azur 851n vs oppo 105d for audio streaming and hooked it to my audio research reference 5se and arc ds450 amp. Cambridge 4k uhd bluray player page 2 bluray forum. Provide a clear and comprehensive description of the problem and your question. If sound is as important to you as experiencing the ultimate in image definition, the all new 651bd is the 3d bluray universal player youve been waiting for.
Because they havent figured out how to make them leak oil yet. Azur 851n information about the latest firmware update. However, the marantz is heavily discounted at the moment so that levels the playing field somewhat. All about the new cambridge 651bd bluray, dvd and cd player. As well as all the formats, the 650bd will handle eightchannel decoding of all highdefinition audio, and packs 1gb of memory for bdlive access, and two usb 2. The 651bd751bd both features almost universal disc compatibility and can play back. Ive noted what features it has and doesnt have because thats part of my job but the only serious shortcoming is audyssey 2eqs lack of subwooferchannel correction. For five years, cambridge audios cx range of two integrated amplifiers, a network audio streamer and a cd transport, has been wildly successful and widely acclaimed. Cambridge audios azur 650bd player may well be the answer. For that reason, companies such as cambridge audio offer phono stages for modern electronics. Nudge up the volume a notch or two and the azur gets into its. Cambridge audio azur 640c cd player overview and full product specs on cnet. Few, including myself, will argue that money doesnt buy great sound.
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