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See picture, got some scratch...Caractéristiques principalesPuissance : 7 canaux de 100 W sous 8 ohms, avec une forte réserve dynamique mesurée en laboratoire.Connectivité vidéo : 3 entrées et 1 sortie HDMI (version 1.0, uniquement pour la commutation de signal sans décodage audio par HDMI).Formats audio : Décodage Dolby Digital, DTS, et Dolby Pro-Logic II/IIx.Refroidissement : Technologie thermique X-Tract pour limiter le bruit du ventilateur.
The Azur 640R has a solid reputation as one of Cambridge Audio’s more serious late-era AV receivers, and at US$261 this sits below the US$261 25th percentile only by a hair but still reads as a strong buy against a US$343 median and US$406 upper quartile. In other words, this is priced in the bargain zone for a model that still has real enthusiast appeal.
What makes it worthwhile is the combination of robust amplification, straightforward setup, and Cambridge’s typically clean, controlled sound, which can still make it a very satisfying home-theater hub if the core functions are healthy. For a clean unit with a working remote and no HDMI or DSP surprises, this is the kind of listing a buyer should move on quickly; just make sure all channels, inputs, and display functions check out since older AV receivers can be fussy when neglected.
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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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