Never owned any cambridge parts but have listen to there integrated amps many times. Cambridge was determined not to launch this midmarket receiver until it was deemed perfect. Ever since 1968 cambridge audio has set new standards in the development and manufacture of hifi and home cinema components. Savor the soothing warmth of vinyl and fine analog detail with cambridge audios azur 651p phono preamp, compatible with both movingmagnet and movingcoil cartridges. 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 651c audioholics home theater forums. May 01, 2010 its that time of the year again when dells virtualization software giant sheds staff. 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. Discussion in audio hardware started by gellie, dec 25. I am considering buying a new cambridge audio azur 651p which replaced the ca 640p. Cambridge audio azur 851c vs musical fidelity m6cd. Five years is a while, though technology seldom stands still. Many fans of the 340540640 azur integrated amps have reported that the subsequent updates have not been worth the extra money. 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.
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. Cambridge audio azur 340c cd player series sign in to comment. It seems to be the law of the land when it comes to hifi, too. 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. Therefore, to complain about the lack of detail is not necessary at all. Netnet, dont sell your oppocambridgepioneer players and add to this list if. Azur 851n information about the latest firmware update. 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. The one caveat being the dac in the azur 651a integrated amplifier will pass up to 16bit48khz and no more. Discussion in audio hardware started by ben adams, may 10. As this was cambridge s first bluray offering theyve released a version 2.
The 351r lacks a video scaler it accepts video signals only via hdmi. Cambridge audio is usually interesting because it punches above its weight in any given price bracket. Cambridge audio registered in england gallery court. Cambridge audio azur 851c user manual pdf download. Cambridge audio seem to be obsessed with constantly updating their products while providing no major upgrades to performance. January 2016 read about the new cambridge cxu player. Few, including myself, will argue that money doesnt buy great sound. Cambridge audio azur 340c cd player series specs cnet. Cambridge said tidal is coming by software update between april 4 and 18, 2018, but il believe it when. Its that time of the year again when dells virtualization software giant sheds staff. Or you could connect to a second display a projector, say though only one hdmi benefits from the fine qdeo upscaling.
Cambridge audio azur 651p mmmc phono preamp shop music. This website is not affiliated with or sponsored by cambridge audio. Whichever model you choose, you can be sure it will feature all the latest technology and offer the ultimate performance. This new version can be used on the following operating systems in both 32bit and 64bit. Azur 651c boasts one dac per channel for excellent stereo separation.
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. Cambridge audio azur 851a integrated amplifier black. 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. Cambridge audio azur 651c player has decent dynamic qualities and, most importantly, developed microdynamics. Firmware updates are a joint activity with oppo and we share. To purchase azur 651bd spares or accessories, please contact the company via their website or visit an. We delete comments that violate our policy, which we. Azur 851n information about the latest firmware update here at cambridge audio, weve been working hard to make your 851n experience even better. A highgrade film type volume potentiometer is fitted, and cambridge audios cap5 protection system saves your speakers should overloads, faults andor clipping occur. Whatever the source, youll be astounded at how good your music can sound.
I have an oppo bdp93 that i am trying to use to to bring highres audio into my computer. Cambridge 4k uhd bluray player page 2 bluray forum. Looking at it from the manufactures side the case seems simple the azur 751bd is foremost a bluray and dvd video deck. Provide a clear and comprehensive description of the problem and your question. Cambridge audio azur 651a integrated amplifier audiostream.
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 651c cd player shop music direct. Cambridge audio azur 751bd 3d bluray player mit oppo. Ask the question you have about the cambridge audio azur 651r here simply to other product owners. 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. But because the company itself is a classic hifi firm, audio must have followed right behind where. Cambridge audio azur 651bd cambridge audio azur 751bd denon dbp1611ud 88. Nudge up the volume a notch or two and the azur gets into its. Cambridge audio azur 540d dvdav player the absolute sound. Circuits and software are meticulously designed, and s3 dynamically adjusts focusing. Interestingly, though this is a lesser model, this is in the descriptive text. 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. 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 851n audiogon discussion forum. 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. This release ensures that these products will still have access to internet radio stations after the reciva radio service is terminated. For that reason, companies such as cambridge audio offer phono stages for modern electronics. Switch to the airable internet radio stations list. I must say that the switching of the filter modes does not affect the sound dramatically. Opinions on the cambridge audio azur 751bd page 5 avs. Finally, control bus inputs allow the linking of compatible cambridge audio. Nevertheless, we present to you here the cambridge audio azur 640r av receiver, from the country that brought us lucas electrics threeposition headlight switch. Jan 19, 2009 on show at ces 09 this year was cambridge audio s latest offering to the bluray player market, the azur 640bd.
Among them is britains cambridge audio, which offers four choices of azur av receivers. These enhancements, in addition to completely retuned audio circuits, make for a purer, more. Cambridge audios azur 640 bluray player and version 2 av. Okay, enough with the brit jokes admittedly funnier if youre. Advanced firmware allows audio to be deembedded without the need to connect to an hdmi display no syncend. Hide sidebar show sidebar thread starter ematthews. Because they havent figured out how to make them leak oil yet. Cambridge audios azur 751r receiver is a true highend audiovideo receiver. 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.
Meiner hat heute morgen hangt auch am netzwerk neue software bekommen. A command set is available on the spdif coaxial and toslink optical sockets. Let us introduce you to our new screen sensation the multitalented cambridge audio azur 651 bluray player. New hi fi marantz pm5005 or cambridge audio for the amp. To evaluate the azur 540ds video performance, i connected its component video outputs to a large sony rptv. 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. All about the new cambridge 651bd bluray, dvd and cd player. 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 640c cd player overview and full product specs on cnet. 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 audio azur 550a manual stereo integrated. External differences are minimum between the models player is offered in the same recognizable corporate style.
Dec 25, 20 i know this is an old thread but hoping i can get a couple answers if i bump it up. Cambridge audio azur 651a amplifier around forty years back, every single integrated amp subsequently made aspired to be like this one. As this was cambridges first bluray offering theyve released a. 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. To purchase azur 550a spares or accessories, please contact the company via their website or visit an authorised retailer. 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. Mar 20, 2010 cambridge audio wants to put an end to your multiple boxextravagant power consumption misery with the azur 650bd. Cambridge audio azur 651a user manual pdf download. As a devoted music listener, you know theres something unique about listening to vinyl, something digital media cant reproduce in quite the same way. Cambridge audio 640a integrated amplifier audiogon. 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.
May 10, 2012 cambridge audio seem to be obsessed with constantly updating their products while providing no major upgrades to performance. 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. Where the azur 651r excels, however, is in its ability to incorporate legacy formats, media, and devices. To purchase azur 651bd spares or accessories, please contact the company via their website or visit an authorised retailer. I have read many great things on the sound of these and can pick a used one up for cheap. Cambridge should spend more of its licensing budget for a better version of audyssey. I have recently purchased the 651bd and having put it through its warm up i must say its a fantastic blu ray player. Cambridge audio s azur 640 bluray player and version 2 av. On show at ces 09 this year was cambridge audios latest offering to the bluray player market, the azur 640bd. However, the marantz is heavily discounted at the moment so that levels the playing field somewhat. Yet again, cambridge audio comes to the rescue of the budget conscious audiophile. The 651bd751bd both features almost universal disc compatibility and can play back. View and download cambridge audio azur 651a user manual online.
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