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Cambridge Audio Azur 540R
$799.00
Released January, 2008
The Pros:Plays DVDs and CDs promptly, no loading delay. Front panel design looks clean, has a look of a piece of "professional" equipment. Dolby audio decoding is excellent, doesn't lose any of the detail.
The Cons:Button labels are hard to read unless you're right up to it. Music rendering is "hard" and forward sounding, tends to lose a lot of warmth. Blue LED lighting has a green tint to it, ruins the effect somewhat.
The Cambridge Audio Azur 540R is a 6.1-channel, home cinema A/V receiver featuring an on-board CS493263 multi-channel DAC capable of decoding Dolby Digital Surround 6.1 EX and DTS ES 6.1, as well as processing Dolby Digital, DTS 5.1, Dolby Pro-Logic, and Pro-Logic II.
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The Azur 540R is built for use as a 6.1-channel system, and also includes an extra center-rear channel for a more realistic surround sound performance. Additionally, the Azur 540R is outfitted with Control Bus inputs/outputs for multi-room compatibility, not to mention an extra co-axial digital input. The Cambridge Audio Azur 540R retails for $799.00 and comes with a limited warranty, per which the terms are based on the country of purchase.
Features
- 6.1-Channel, Home Cinema A/V Receiver
- CS493263 Multi-Channel DAC
- Dolby Digital Decoding
- Extra Rear-Channel
- Control Bus Inputs/Outputs
- Extra Co-Axial Digitan IN
- Limited Warranty
Audio Inputs/Outputs
- 6 Line Level + Tuner In
- 6.1 Direct Input In
- 6 Amplified Speaker Outs
- 6.1 Preamp Out
- 1 Tape Record Out
Video Inputs/Outputs (+Audio)
- Component In x1
- Component Out x2
- Composite In x4
- Composite Out x1
- S-Video In x2
- S-Video Out x3
- Digital Coaxial In x2
- Digital Coaxial Out x1
- Digital Optical In x3
- Digital Optical Out x1
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plays DVDs and CDs promptly, no loading delay
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front panel design looks clean, has a look of a piece of "professional" equipment
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Dolby audio decoding is excellent, doesn't lose any of the detail
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oversized control knob is comfortable to work with
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button labels are hard to read unless you're right up to it
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music rendering is "hard" and forward sounding, tends to lose a lot of warmth
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blue LED lighting has a green tint to it, ruins the effect somewhat
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