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Cambridge Audio has a rich history of developing innovative home entertainment products designed to capture every last drop of detail from your favourite music and movies.

Every product bearing our name is created at our London research and development centre by a team of passionate, zealous and committed engineers who share a wealth of live music and sound production experience.

And whilst the way we enjoy home entertainment has changed dramatically over the years, neither time nor new technology can dampen the emotional power of a perfectly-reproduced song or favourite movie soundtrack.

Fuelled by your passion for music and movies, Cambridge Audio products are developed by people who get genuinely excited at the prospect of achieving the most captivating entertainment experience for the very best value possible.

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Cambridge Audio Azur 840C up-sampling CD player

The 840C marks the zenith of Cambridge Audio’s critically acclaimed Azur line up. Like all Azur products, the 840C promises unseen levels of performance and engineering excellence to the price points in question. But rather than redefining expectations in the entry-level market, the arena most often associated with Cambridge Audio, the company will reinvigorate the mid-end price sector.

The 840C embraces a raft of proprietary technologies including ATF™ (Adaptive Time Filtering) asynchronous up-sampling technology which has been developed in conjunction with Anagram Technologies of Switzerland. This system intelligently interpolates 16-bit/44.1kHz CD data to 24-bit/384kHz data, through the use of a 32-bit Analog Devices Black Fin DSP (digital signal processor). This in turn feeds two 24-bit/384kHz DACs from the same company in dual differential formation.

Each DAC handles just one channel for excellent stereo imaging, operating fully in differential mode for exceptionally low distortion and noise.
 
Both unbalanced RCA and balanced XLR outputs are fitted. Two digital inputs are also provided which even allow the up-sampling and playback of other sources such as a DVD player via the Azur 840C. In addition, a recording digital output can even allow bit-for-bit data or upsampled data at 48, 96 or 192 kHz to be recorded by a suitable device.

A Control Bus In/Out, an IR emitter in connection and an RS232 port are provided for easy multi-room connectivity. The RS232 protocol enables a two-way interface with third party home automation touchscreens.

As with all Azur products, the foundation of the 840C’s excellence is a bespoke chassis. This comprises an incredibly thick 7mm front panel and extruded side panels, both fashioned from aluminium, which combines with a 2mm formed steel base plate and specially designed vibration absorbing feet. The result is an ultra rigid, low resonance, acoustically dampened platform for the electronics to sit in.

Features:

Adaptive Time Filtering (ATF) asynchronous up-sampling technology converting 16-bit 44.1 kHz CD data to 24-bit 384kHz

32-bit Analog Devices Black Fin DSP

Dual differential DAC configuration using high-end Analog Devices AD1955 DACs

Fully differential anti-aliasing topolopgy based on linear phase Bessel filters

DC servo circuitry with no capacitors in the signal path

Two digital inputs allowing up-sampling and playback of other sources

Digital outputs allow recording of up-sampled audio

Control Bus In/Out, IR emitter in and RS232 for easy multi-room compatibility

Extruded aluminium side panels and solid aluminium front panel plus an ultra rigid, acoustically dampened chassis

Navigator style Azur remote control which also controls Azur amplifiers

Available in silver or black

Specifications:

Frequency Response:

20Hz - 20kHz +/- 0.1dB

THD @ 1Khz 0dBFs:

<0.0008%

THD @ 1kHz -10dBFs:

<0.0004%

THD @ 20kHz 0dBFs:

<0.0007%

THD @ (19/20kHz) 0dBFs:

<0.0002%

Linearity @ -90dBFs:

+/-0.5dB

Stopband rejection (>24kHz):

> 120dB

Signal to Noise Ratio A-wtd:

> 113dB

Total correlated jitter:

> 130pS

Crosstalk @ 1kHz:

> -130dB

Crosstalk @ 20kHz:

> -114dB

Output Impedance:

< 50 ohms

Digital input word widths supported:

16 - 24 bit

Digital output word widths supported:

16, 20, 24 bit

Digital input sampling frequencies supported:

32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz

Digital output sampling frequencies supported:

32kHz - 192kHz pass through (including 44.1kHz for CD) 48kHz,
96kHz, 192kHz upsampled

Audio output up-sampling:

Fixed 24 bit, 384kHz

Dimensions (H x W x D):

115 x 430 x 360mm
4.5 x 16.9 x 14.7"

Weight:

8.5kg (18.7lbs)

 

12 months limited SSA warranty

Price incl. VAT (excl. shipping costs) € 1259,-

 

Cambridge Audio website: http://www.cambridgeaudio.com/
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Cambridge Audio Azur 751BD Audiophile Blu-ray Universal Player

With support for BD-3D, all the latest surround sound formats, QDEO video processing and Anagram Technologies audio up-sampling, the 751BD is a lightning-fast, easy to use player and is guaranteed to reproduce your movies and music with all the gusto of the original performance!

The only player you’ll ever need!
Featuring almost universal disc compatibility, the 751BD not only plays Blu-ray discs – including those with 3D content – but also CD, HDCD, DVD-Video, DVD-Audio and SACD.

Twin screen connection
With twin HDMI outputs, the 751BD can deliver 3D video to multiple displays (such as a your 3D TV and your projector) and both are fully compatible with the HDMI 1.4 standard for 3DTV and Deep Colour support.

The primary HDMI output also features a high quality Marvell QDEO video scaler with motion adaptive noise reduction for quiet and natural video, free from noise and artefacts.

As well as stunning performance with Blu-ray discs, the 751BD delivers unbeatable picture quality from existing DVDs, which can also be up-scaled to 1080p resolution.

Comprehensive format support...
The 751BD supports decoding of the very latest formats including Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio. And for the ultimate in user choice, these formats can be output as bitstreams over HDMI for an AV receiver to decode internally.

An audiophile extravaganza...
However it is the 751BD’s musical performance that really sets it apart from its peers with genuinely uncontested audiophile credentials. A mouth watering specification including five Wolfson WM8740 24/192kHz Digital to Analogue converters, Anagram Technologies Q5 192 kHz upsampling, a choice of digital filters and zealous attention to the design of audio circuits ensures the 751BD can reproduce the dynamics and scale required for the most elaborate movie soundtracks. The 751BD truly excels as an audio source supporting all high-resolution formats including DVD-A, SACD plus of course CD.
Designed for all the family...
With such a vast specification you might expect the 751BD to take some getting used to but you’ll be delighted to hear that’s not the case. Genuinely simple to use with essential operations available on the ergonomic front panel and more comprehensive control via a clear on-screen menu, the 751BD is as easy to operate as any ordinary player. In use it’s whisper quiet and lightning fast for delay-free access to your movies and music.

Aesthetics and premium build quality are further strengths and Cambridge Audio’s trademark wrap-around casework houses the 751BD’s proprietary engineering within a low resonance, acoustically damped chassis.

Supplied with a wireless dongle...
The 751BD is ready to connect to the internet via Ethernet or Wi-Fi and supports BD Profile 2.0 (BD-Live and BonusView) and other interactive features.

With an immense combination of multi-format capability, 3D video performance and spine-tingling audio capability, the 751BD is waiting to show you how Blu-ray can really perform!

Features:

Universal media support – Blu-ray discs (including those with 3D content),CD, HDCD, DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, Super Audio CD

Marvell QDEO video processor

Anagram Technologies Q5 192 kHZ upsampling – as featured in Cambridge Audio DacMagic

On-board decoding of lossless Dolby True HD, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-HD Master Audio and DTS-HD High Resolution Audio in Stereo, 5.1 or 7.1 CODECs.

7.1 multi channel and dedicated Stereo analogue outputs

5 x Wolfson WM8740 24bit/192kHz DACs for superior audio performance

Choice of digital filters – linear phase/minimum phase/steep filter

Pure Audio Mode prevents any audio signal interference or degradation

1GB internal storage plus 2 x USB 2.0 and 1 x eSATA sockets for external drive connection

New simple-to-operate colour OSD (On Screen Display) and set-up menus

Lightning quick power-up and loading speed

New, low energy standby circuit – consumes <0.5Watt in Standby

Supports Profile 2.0 – (BD-Live and BonusView) – Ethernet or wireless connection (supplied with 802.11 b/g/n wireless dongle)

Navigator style Azur remote which also controls:
• All current, forthcoming and most legacy Cambridge Audio AVRs and Amplifiers
• Discrete commands for custom install use

All metal wrap-around casework with substantially thicker front panel and an ultra rigid, acoustically dampened chassis

Fully controllable over RS232

Clear Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD)

Available in black

Specifications:

Disc Types: Blu-ray (BD) including BD-3D, DVD-Video,
DVD-Audio, AVCHD, SACD, CD, HDCD,
Kodak Picture CD, CD-R/RW, DVD±R/RW,
DVD±R DL, BD-R/RE
BD profile BD-ROM Version 2 Profile 2
(also compatible with Profile 1 Version 1.0 and 1.1)


Architecture
Decoder Mediatek MTK8530
Upsampler Analog Devices ADSP-21261 32 bit SHARC(R) DSP running Anagram Technologies(TM) Q5 up-sampling to 24 bit/192kHz (All 10 channels)
D/A Converters: 5 x Wolfson WM8740 24/192kHz Digital to Analog converters
Video Scaler Marvell DE2750 QDEO Video Scaler (on Primary output)



Internal memory 1GB (Actual available storage varies due to system usage)
External storage 2 x USB 2.0, 1 x e-Sata
Analogue audio outputs 7.1 RCA/Phono
Can be set for Stereo, 5.1 or 7.1 output
Dedicated stereo RCA/Phono
Analogue video outputs Composite Video (CVBS)
Component (YCbCr/YPbPr)
Video frame rates 24Hz/50Hz/60Hz
Video decoding MPEG2, MPEG2 HD, MPEG4, MPEG4 AVC,
VC-1, XviD, VCD, AVCHD, MPEG ISO, AVI, VOB, MKV (4.1), JPEG, JPEG HD
HDMI output (1.4a) x 2

Video
NTSC: 480i/p, 720p, 1080i/p, 1080p24,
PAL: 576i/p, 720p, 1080i/p, 1080p24

Audio
Stereo, up to 7.1ch high resolution PCM, up to 5.1ch DSD, bitstream or decoding to PCM of Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS, DTS-HD High
Resolution Audio, and DTS-HD Master
Audio.
Frequency Response: 20Hz-20KHz -0.2dB
THD+N @ 1kHz < 0.001%
THD+N 20Hz-20kHz < 0.003%
IMD 19/20KHz < 0.0002%
Signal to Noise Ratio: > -108dB
Crosstalk @ 1kHz: > -100dB
Total correlated jitter: < 50pS
Composite Video 1.0V p-p (75 Ω)
Component Video: Y: 1.0V p-p (75 Ω)
Cb/Cr: 0.7V p-p (75 Ω)
Pb/Pr: 0.7V p-p (75 Ω)
Ethernet 100BASE-T
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n via supplied dongle.
IR emitter in 3.5mm mini jack, isolated, modulated
PSU Universal switch-mode 100 – 240V AC, IEC inlet
Max. Power Consumption: 35W
Standby Power Consumption: <0.5W
Dimensions (H x W x D): 85 x 430 x 312mm
(3.3 x 16.9 x 12.3’’) with feet
Weight: 5.0kg (11.0lbs)

 

12 months limited SSA warranty

Price incl. VAT (excl. shipping costs) € 1099,-

 

Cambridge Audio website: http://www.cambridgeaudio.com/
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Cambridge Audio DacMagic, Digital to Analogue Converter

The multi award-winning DacMagic is the world’s most affordable and effective way to upgrade any PC, Mac, network music player, digital iPod dock, games console or any device with a Digital Audio out to truly high end sound quality.
Storing music digitally has enormous advantages in terms of capacity and instant access, but also requires the signal to be converted into the analogue domain before it can be amplified and delivered to your speakers. DacMagic adds value by directly drawing a digital audio signal from any supported device and employing a vastly superior analogue conversion process. DacMagic instantly adds clarity, vibrancy and dynamism to all digital music and with its ATF upsampling process, noticeably improves heavily compressed music.
With a variety of simple connections including S/PDIF, Toslink and USB inputs, DacMagic can be set-up in seconds. Hearing is believing!


Works with:
Any Mac or PC
Soundbridge Sonos Squeezebox Apple TV Airport Express
Games console
LCD or Plasma TV (Optical out)
Blu-ray/CD/DVD-A Player
Digital iPod dock


ATF™ upsampling explained...

Adapted Time Filtering (ATF) asynchronous upsampling technology might sound complicated but the benefits are instantly audible. Essentially it converts 16-24 bit audio to 24 bit/192kHz so you hear way more from compressed music. Meanwhile a 32-bit Digital Signal Processor (DSP) eradicates jitter – an insidious side effect of playing back music from hard-disk devices like PCs and laptops.
So, however your digital music collection is stored, the difference in audible quality is incredible!


Features:

Adaptive Time Filtering (ATF™) asynchronous upsampling technology converts 16-24 bit audio (at any standard sampling frequency between 32-96kHz) to 24 bit/192kHz

32 bit Texas Instruments Digital Signal Processor (DSP)

Dual Differential Virtual Earth balanced filter topology – low order two pole linear-phased Bessel filter takes advantage of high sampling rate achieved

Twin WM8740 high quality DACs in dual differential mode for excellent stereo imaging

Incoming sampling rate indicator 32/44.1/48/88.2/96kHz

Choice of filters – linear phase, minimum phase and steep filter can all be selected to suit an individual’s listening preferences

Phase select to invert or reinvert input, correcting possible recording problems

Two inputs with both SPDIF & Toslink sockets allow wide range of digital sources to be connected

USB input connects direct to PC without drivers to act as very high quality DAC/soundcard providing genuine hi-fi quality playback from desktop or media PC

Singled ended phono and XLR balanced audio outputs

Digital output (SPDIF and Toslink concurrently) passes through selected source for recording purposes

Substantial aluminium front panel plus an entirely new ultra rigid, acoustically dampened chassis

Can be used horizontally (using four rubber feet) or vertically (rubber foot)

Available in silver or black

 

Specifications:

D/A Converters: Dual Wolfson WM8740 24bit DACs
Digital filter: Texas Instruments TMS 320VC5501 DSP upsampling to 24bit 192kHz
Analogue filter: 2-Pole Dual Differential Bessel Double Virtual Earth Balanced
Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20kHz (±0.1dB) - steep filter disabled
THD @ 1Khz 0dBFs: <0,001% (24 bit)
THD @ 1kHz -10dBFs: <0.001%
THD @ 20kHz 0dBFs: <0.002%
Signal to Noise Ratio: -112dBr
Total correlated jitter: <130pS
Crosstalk @ 1kHz: < -100dB
Crosstalk @ 20kHz: < -90dB
Output Impedance: <50ohms
Output level (unbalanced): 2.1V rms
Output level (balanced): 4.2V rms (2.1V per phase)
Digital input word widths supported: 16-24bit (16 bit for USB)
Digital input sampling frequencies supported: 32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz (44.1kHz, 48kHz for USB)
Audio output up-sampling: Fixed 24bit 192kHz
Dimensions (H x W x D): 52 x 215 x 191mm
(2.0 x 8.6 x 7.6”)
Weight: 1.2kg/2.6lbs

 

 

12 months limited SSA warranty

Price incl. VAT (excl. shipping costs) € 359,-

 

Cambridge Audio website: http://www.cambridgeaudio.com/
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