In the January issue of What Hi Fi (British press), they reviewed the combination of the CA Azur 640C cd player and the matching 640A Azur integrated amplifier. The verdict was that the 2 CA units, along with the Monitor Audio Bronze 2 speakers, at GBP 700 (approximately USD 1200) represented the best system value under GBP 1000 (approximately USD 1700).
Audio Advisor carries the Azur 640C cd player for $500 and felt that the 640 was worth the extra $150 over the 540C, because the ... "640C is distinguished by a premium Wolfson WM8740 DAC which gives the 640C a leading edge in bringing out the subtlest musical details from an exceptionally quiet background."
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http://www.audioadvisor.com/store/productdetail.asp?sku=CAMB640C&product_name=Azur%20640C%20CD%20Player.
I was tempted to take a look, but quite frankly I am pretty happy with my Music Hall CD 25, and I reasoned that their performances are probably pretty equal overall.
Regards, Rich
Audio Advisor carries the Azur 640C cd player for $500 and felt that the 640 was worth the extra $150 over the 540C, because the ... "640C is distinguished by a premium Wolfson WM8740 DAC which gives the 640C a leading edge in bringing out the subtlest musical details from an exceptionally quiet background."
Check out ...
http://www.audioadvisor.com/store/productdetail.asp?sku=CAMB640C&product_name=Azur%20640C%20CD%20Player.
I was tempted to take a look, but quite frankly I am pretty happy with my Music Hall CD 25, and I reasoned that their performances are probably pretty equal overall.
Regards, Rich