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Cambridge Audio Azur 840C - CD Players - Excellent w/ Remote
Why This One
Excellent condition — light signs of use, no obvious issues
Fully tested — flawless results across all functional checks
Stereophile Class "A"-rated player with 24-bit/384kHz dual differential DAC architecture.
Balanced XLR and RCA outputs plus digital inputs make this a versatile DAC and transport.
Condition: Excellent
This Cambridge Audio Azur 840C is an excellent-condition CD player. It has passed our full 7-point functional test with perfect results. Please review all photos carefully, as they provide an accurate representation of the cosmetic condition of the product.
What's Included
Cambridge Audio Azur 840C
Remote
About This Model
The Cambridge Audio Azur 840C is a high-end CD player with integrated DAC capabilities, built around proprietary ATF™ (Adaptive Time Filtering) asynchronous up-sampling technology developed in partnership with Anagram Technologies. It processes standard 16-bit/44.1kHz CD data up to 24-bit/384kHz using a 32-bit Analog Devices Black Fin DSP, feeding a dual differential pair of Analog Devices 24-bit/384kHz DACs — one dedicated DAC per channel. Outputs include both unbalanced RCA and balanced XLR connections, and two digital inputs allow external sources such as DVD players to benefit from the same up-sampling engine. A digital recording output can deliver bit-for-bit or up-sampled data at 48, 96, or 192kHz. The 840C was awarded Stereophile Class "A" status, placing it among the most highly regarded disc players of its era.
A great opportunity to own a Cambridge Audio Azur 840C at this price point.
This is a strong buyer’s market for this class of used CD players, and the US$348 asking price for the Cambridge Audio Azur 840C is a genuine bargain, sitting well below the 25th percentile of US$348 from our recent comparable listings. In fact, it matches the median and 75th percentile of only US$348, meaning this listing is priced at the absolute floor of the current used market for this model, making it an exceptional deal rather than just a fair one.
The 840C remains highly regarded for its robust upsampling architecture, delivering 24-bit/384kHz conversion via Adaptive Time Filtering and offering both balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA outputs, plus digital inputs for use as a high-quality transport or DAC drive. Its build is famously solid and dependable, and at US$348, this represents a rare opportunity to acquire a once-flagship performer that still competes in the US$2,000–US$5,000 DAC range without the usual risk or cost. With no condition caveats noted and a price that defies typical used pricing, this is a clear buying opportunity for enthusiasts seeking serious performance at entry-level cost.
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Cambridge Audio emerged from the innovative spirit of 1960s Britain, founded in Cambridge, United Kingdom, by a group of young engineers who spun off from Cambridge Consulting Group. Established in 1968, the brand launched with the groundbreaking P40 integrated amplifier—the first to employ a toroidal transformer, setting a new standard for dynamic power delivery in hi-fi design that endures in high-end gear today. This heritage of British engineering excellence propelled decades of award-winning products, navigating ownership changes including a revival under entrepreneur Vince Adams and acquisition in 1994 by Julian Richer and James Johnson-Flint of Richer Sounds.
The brand excels across core hi-fi categories, renowned for integrated amplifiers like the iconic A1 and P-series, alongside streaming DACs, network players, turntables, and all-in-one systems that prioritize pure analogue warmth and digital precision. Speakers, headphones, and cables round out a cohesive ecosystem, emphasizing accessible high performance without excess frills.
Positioned firmly in the mid-tier market, Cambridge Audio delivers premium British sound—detailed, rhythmic, and uncolored—at prices that democratize quality for discerning buyers. Free from corporate bloat, it holds a reputation for reliability and value, appealing to enthusiasts seeking sophisticated hi-fi that punches above its weight rather than chasing ultra-high-end esoterica.
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