I heard the 851 couple of times at my dealer showroom and love it.It really capable to deliver great performance much above its price tag.You won’t find better CDP in this price level.
Cambridge Azur 851C Upsampling DAC, CD Player & Preamplifier
This is kind of a 'hybrid' topic discussion:
I'm interested in the CD player in the discussion title. I will be paring it with a Marantz 2270 receiver (fully restored and delivering about 85 wpc) and Hales Revelation One speakers. I'm looking for a great sounding CD player but also am interested in the Azur's digital hub capabilities. Aside from CD's, I frequently listen from other sources: iPhone (streaming and on board), streaming TV etc.
Can you help me better understand the advantages of the Azur's DAC and preamplifier in my scenario? One reviewer had this to say about the 815C's performance in a digitally sourced system:
“...The Cambridge 851C is a highly capable and versatile hub of a digitally-based audio system. In addition to playing CDs, the 851C has multiple digital inputs, source-switching, and a volume control, obviating the need for a preamp in systems with all-digital sources. It’s also well built, nicely finished, and a pleasure to use...” http://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/cambridge-audio-azur-851c-cd-playerdac/
Thanks!
I'm interested in the CD player in the discussion title. I will be paring it with a Marantz 2270 receiver (fully restored and delivering about 85 wpc) and Hales Revelation One speakers. I'm looking for a great sounding CD player but also am interested in the Azur's digital hub capabilities. Aside from CD's, I frequently listen from other sources: iPhone (streaming and on board), streaming TV etc.
Can you help me better understand the advantages of the Azur's DAC and preamplifier in my scenario? One reviewer had this to say about the 815C's performance in a digitally sourced system:
“...The Cambridge 851C is a highly capable and versatile hub of a digitally-based audio system. In addition to playing CDs, the 851C has multiple digital inputs, source-switching, and a volume control, obviating the need for a preamp in systems with all-digital sources. It’s also well built, nicely finished, and a pleasure to use...” http://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/cambridge-audio-azur-851c-cd-playerdac/
Thanks!