Cambridge Audio Azur 840a V2 Views
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Azur 840A was introduced it broke the mould by introducing an entirely class of amplifier design in the shape of Class XD and marked the zenith of Cambridge Audios critically acclaimed Azur line-up. The 840A V2 now embraces the second generation of Cambridge Audios patent pending proprietary technology and has employed some subtle but significant updates to improve upon this already outstanding design.
Cambridge Audio has built stacks of great-sounding budget-conscious kit, and its Azur range has set sky-high standards in the sub-3pound;300 stereo separates arena. The 840A represents the leading edge of an up-market Azur range that takes the firm into a whole new fight. Over 1pound;700 is a substantial price to consider spending on equipment from a company with negligible experience in this sector of the market; there are more than a few extremely effective amplifiers to be had for this kind of cash. So does Cambridge Audio have what it takes to move into a scrap with the big-hitting specialists?
When the original Cambridge Audio Azur 840A was introduced it broke the mould by introducing an entirely new class of amplifier design in the shape of Class XD