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CAMBRIDGE AUDIO AZUR 550ABlack Stereo Amplifier
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Cambridge Audio AZUR 550A
 

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    Visit your local store to listen to Tubular Bells on the new 550 and 650 ranges. 'Do your ears a favour and play Tubular Bells through a Cambridge Audio system' - Mike Oldfield, Composer

    The Cambridge Audio Azur 550a amplifier follows on from the award-winning 540a with an upgraded technical spec and a sleek new look.

    As before, the Azur 550a features bespoke, audiophile engineering to provide class-leading sound quality. Given their price, the 5-series amps have always been beautifully engineered with oversize toroidal power transformers and high quality components. The 550a takes this one stage further with a revised output stage featuring Sanken transistors - a brand renowned for their quality. A new ALPS volume control also enhances the sound. It may seem like a small component, but a quality volume control is essential for a balanced, even sound. Perhaps most importantly of all, Cambridge Audio have up-rated and re-tuned the CAP5 protection system. Whilst it offers the same unwavering speaker protection as before, the new system is more transparent and has a positive effect upon the sound quality. The results of this extensive upgrade give the 550a a dynamic yet refined sound quality that's happy with a wide range of musical genres.

    When it comes to connecting the 550a up, you'll find it an accommodating choice. A front-mounted socket is on hand for your MP3 player whilst the rear of the amp houses six inputs with two tape loops. Two, optional, stand alone phono pre-amplifiers (the 540P and 640P) cater for vinyl lovers. Two sets of switchable speaker sockets allow you to use a second set of speakers in another room.

    The Cambridge Audio 540a was always one of the best built and looking amplifiers at its price range and little has changed here. New to the Cambridge 550a are high contrast buttons and a sleeker, flush-fitting aluminium front panel. Finally, whether you choose black or silver, the 550a is one green amplifier! With a standby power consumption of less than 1W, the 550a is EnergyStar approved for its frugal use of power.

    Smooth new looks wrapped around smart new technology; the Cambridge Azur 550a is back at the top!

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    Speaker SetsNumber of pairs of speakers the amp will run?2
    Phono StageDoes it have a phono stage? Essential if connecting a turntable.Optional - 540p/640p
    Tone ControlsDoes it have tone controls? Bass & Treble controls to alter the brightness and warmth of sound. Can be a single tone control or seperate controls.Yes
    Output Wattage (Wpc)Maximum power output, RMS, per channel, into 8ohms60 w
    Remote ControlIs an infra-red remote control included?Yes
    InputsNumber of inputs excluding recording loops4
    Recording LoopsNumber of recording in/outputs. This is in addition to the other line inputs.2
    Pre OutputDoes it have a pre output? This allows the output of a pre-amp signal, via phono sockets, to a larger power amplifier or subwoofer.Yes
    Headphone SocketDoes it have a headphone socket?Yes
    DimensionsSize of unit (W x D x H) in mmNA
    WeightWeight of unit,unboxed, in Kg8
    Microphone InputDoes it have an input for a microphone? This is usually mounted on the front of the unit.No
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