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For sale: a Cambridge Audio Azur 540A integrated stereo amplifier, designed as the central component of a high-quality home hi-fi system.
The Azur 540A offers a clean, understated design and can be used with a variety of compatible audio sources and passive speakers. It is a suitable choice for both dedicated music systems and complete Cambridge Audio setups.
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Cosmetic condition:
The amplifier is in mint condition.
Exceptionally clean overall appearance
Little to no visible signs of previous use
Front panel, controls, and housing are very well preserved
No notable cosmetic damage
Please review the photos for the exact condition
Specs:
Power output: 50 watts per channel into 8Ω (stereo)
Frequency response: 5Hz to 50kHz
Total harmonic distortion: 0.09%
Signal to noise ratio: 92dB (line)
Speaker load impedance: 4Ω to 8Ω
Dimensions (LxWxH): 430 x 310 x 100mmWeight: 9 KgVolts: 115-230v (If it’s 200V or higher, you’ll need an adapter in the USA)
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Collection is possible from our location in Alkmaar, the Netherlands.
In some cases, personal delivery by us may also be possible. Please contact us for more information and availability.
Items listed as “For Parts or Not Working” are sold as-is and cannot be returned.
When we offer our products with the notice ''Serviced'' or ''Fully serviced'' that means the device is either ''serviced'' with a new belt, and cleaned the pots, Or ''Fully serviced'' recapped, Quiescent current adjusted etc as expected from a full service.
At US$263, this is well above the recent used-market median of US$120 and even above the US$146 75th percentile, so it reads ambitious rather than fair for a Cambridge Audio Azur 540A. I’d only bite at this level if the unit is unusually clean, fully tested, and comes with extras that matter; otherwise it’s priced like a premium example in a market where most comparables land much lower.
That said, the 540A is a solid, well-liked integrated: clean, punchy, easy to live with, and a good match for modestly sensitive speakers that benefit from decent current and a neutral-ish presentation. If this one is genuinely original-owner, quiet on switch-on, and cosmetically sharp, it could still be worth considering for a buyer who specifically wants a dependable older Cambridge piece—but the price leaves very little room for the usual age-related servicing risk.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
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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