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Cambridge Audio AZUR 840C

 

CAMBRIDGE AUDIOAZUR 840CSilver Upsampling CD Player

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"One of the most involving and rewarding music replay machines we've come across at such a sensible price and an excellent partner to the fine 840A amplifier. There simply isn't a CD player at the price that offers anywhere near as much!" - Hi-Fi Choice magazine.

Welcome to the most eagerly anticipated CD player of 2006! The Cambridge Azur 840C has been a long time in the making, but it's time that has been extremely well spent. In short, the 840C is the most technically advanced CD player in its class - with sound quality to match.

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.

What this equates to for the listener is an exceptionally unforced, natural sound quality. Instruments and vocals "breath" with emotion and depth. Rather than sounding grey and mechanical, the Azur 840C uses colour, texture and fluidity of sound to create a sense of realism usually lost on players of this price.

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.

As you'd expect from the Cambridge Audio Azur range, the 840C is also superbly built. The aluminium front panel is 7mm thick. The anti-vibration casing features a 2mm steel base. All told, this CD player weighs in at 8.5KG - more than many amplifiers of this price! Included with the player is Cambridge Audio's renowned navigator remote control which will also control an Azur amplifier. Finally, a Control Bus, IR emitter and RS232 connection make the Azur 840C easy to link up to a multi-room system, such as the Cambridge Audio Incognito.

If you're serious about music, and love your CD collection, then Cambridge Audio's Azur 840C will reveal nuances you've never even heard before! Serious hi-fi.

  

PRINT FEATURES

CD MemoryDoes it have a programable track memory?Yes
Remote ControlIs Infra-red remote control included?Yes
CD TextIs CD text included? Will show text on display with suitable discsNo
CD Number of DiscsNumber of discs the player holds1
CDRW Playback CompatibleWill it playback re-writable copied CDs?Yes
Optical OutputsDoes it have an optical output? Optical digital output for digital recording onto MP3, MiniDisc, CDR or hard drive.Yes
Coaxial OutputsDoes it have a coaxial digital output? Coaxial digital output for digital recording onto MP3, MiniDisc, CDR or hard drive.Yes
MP3 PlaybackWill it playback MP3 music files?No
DimensionsSize of unit (W x D x H) mm430 x 360 x 115
WeightWeight of unit,unboxed, in Kg8.5
SACD PlaybackDoes it play SACDs? SACD stands for Super Audio Compact Disc. SACD improves upon the 16 bit/44.1kHz resolution of CD by using Direct Stream Digital (DSD) technology. This 1 bit technology has a sampling frequency of 2822.4 (64 times higher than CD), giving similarly high resolution to 24 bit formats such as DVD-Audio. Special SACD discs are required.No
Eco FriendlyDoes this product conform to energy efficient standards? These standards include the American "Energy Star", the European "Energy Flower" or "EcoLabel" and the UK EST (Energy Saving Trust) certification.No
DELIVERY CHARGES

  1. Interconnects/speaker cable/Blank Media
    FREE

  2. Single units and speakers
    FREE per item : Mon - Fri 8.30 - 18.00 (4-6 working days)
    £6.99 per item : Mon - Fri 8.30 - 18.00 (1-3 working days)
    £15.99 per item : Saturday by 12pm (order before 11.30am Friday)

  3. Batteries
    £1 per pack

  4. Headphones and other accessories
    FREE per item : Mon - Fri 8.30 - 18.00 (4-6 working days)
    £6.99 per item : Mon - Fri 8.30 - 18.00 (1-3 working days)
    £15.99 per item : Saturday by 12pm (order before 11.30am Friday)

  5. Speaker stands and remote controls
    FREE per item : Mon - Fri 8.30 - 18.00 (4-6 working days)
    £6.99 per item : Mon - Fri 8.30 - 18.00 (1-3 working days)
    £15.99 per item : Saturday by 12pm (order before 11.30am Friday)

  6. Racks
    FREE per item : Mon - Fri 8.30 - 18.00 (4-6 working days)
    £6.99 per item : Mon - Fri 8.30 - 18.00 (1-3 working days)
    £15.99 per item : Saturday by 12pm (order before 11.30am Friday)

  7. LCD/Plasma Screens up to 37"
    FREE per item : Mon - Fri 8.30 - 18.00 (4-6 working days)
    £6.99 per item : Mon - Fri 8.30 - 18.00 (1-3 working days)
    £18.99 per item : Saturday by 12pm (order before 11.30am Friday)

  8. LCD/Plasma Screens 38" and above **
    FREE per item (Mon - Fri between 8.30am and 18.00)
    £69.99 per item : Saturday by 12pm (order before 12pm Thursday)

    ** SENT BY SPECIALIST COURIER

Delivery time within 6 working days.

 
DELIVERY INFORMATION

All orders are shipped via our friends at DPD, except high value desirable items such as plasma and LCD TVs over 37 inches, which are sent fully insured with a specialist carrier.

If this is your first order with us, please ensure that the only address you enter is the credit card billing address, as this is the only address to which we can deliver. If you have previously placed an order on our website, you will be offered an alternative delivery address if your order value is
less than £500. Also, ensure you only click the submit order button once, as it will take a minute or so to process.

Delivery occurs within 6 working days (unless ordered on a 1-3 working days service). If after this time you have still to take receipt of your order email webaftersales@richersounds.com providing your order number, name, address, and brief details of what you ordered. We strive to answer all queries within a working day, although at busy times we do ask that you bear with us. Please submit your query only once, as repeated emails/telephone calls only serves to slow down our response time and can result in further delays to your order.

All deliveries must be signed for. They will NOT be left in garages, sheds, outside loos, porches etc. You must examine the goods before signing for them to ensure they are in good condition - if packaging is damaged please do not accept goods. Instead notify us as soon as possible. If there is no-one in to sign for the goods, they will be taken back to the courier depot and a card left.

If we are out of stock of an item or there is a problem, we will contact you as soon as is possible.

 
DELIVERY TRACKING

Once you have placed an order and the order has been dispatched, you will receive an e-mail (usually the day before delivery) from DPD containing your tracking information. Please note that this does not apply to plasma screens or accessories such as remote controls, cables, leads etc.

 

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