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Original remote NOT INCLUDED, compatible remote included.The Cambridge Audio Azur 752BD is a high-end universal 3D Blu-ray and media player featuring advanced Marvell Qdeo video processing and dedicated Wolfson DACs.Key SpecificationsDisc Formats: 3D Blu-ray, BD-ROM/R/RE, DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, SACD, CD, HDCD, AVCHD, and Kodak Picture CDAudio Processing: Five separate Wolfson WM8740 24-bit/192kHz digital-to-analog converters with Anagram Q5 up-sampling technologyVideo Processing: Marvell DE2750 Qdeo video processor supporting 1080p upscaling, 4K upscaling, and 2D-to-3D video conversionA/V Core Chipset: MediaTek MTK8580Outputs: Twin HDMI 1.4a (both with ARC), 7.1-channel analog audio output, digital coaxial, and digital optical outputsInputs: Two HDMI 1.4a (front input with MHL support), 3 x USB ports, digital coaxial, and digital optical inputs
At US$757, this sits above the usual used asking range I’d expect for a Cambridge Audio 752BD, with recent second-hand examples commonly clustering around roughly US$520–US$710 equivalent, so it reads a bit ambitious rather than a clear buy. Against today’s alternative at this money—a newer universal player or a solid lower-tier disc deck—it needs to justify itself on condition and completeness more than on price alone.
That said, it’s still a very capable universal player: fast, well-built, and respected for strong analog output, especially if you want SACD, DVD-A, and Blu-ray playback in one box. The included cables and accessories help, and if the unit is clean, fully working, and ideally comes with remote and original box, the premium is easier to swallow. At this ask, though, you’d want proof it’s been carefully tested, because age and parts availability matter more here than on a simpler transport.
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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