Prices of Cambridge Audio Amplifiers
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avidyarthy
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Cambridge Audio Azur 840a = An Average man who has to take care of a family household and a general all rounder
I generally prefer all rounder vs crazy control.
Both words do not exude 'excellence/confidence' ..... both fall in run-of-the-mill lexicon ... :indifferent14:
corElement
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What can I say, I'm someone who indirectly recognizes the existence of qualities far beyond my reach.
Unreasonable to expect forign innivation to be had for the same price in India. Why not look for indian manufactured products?
Hear the avr next week and your opinion might change. IMO, the 840a should trounce the AVR in every department.
BTW, How much does it cost?
corElement
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That's what I'm hoping, the amp's about 1 year old and only been played around a total of maybe 3 hours total, most likely lesser. Giving it the burn-in by running it around -40 to -20db since morning today. Cambridge audio's website says it needs to be run for a minimum of 40 hours for burn-in.
My observation so far is very much what the review websites say so I don't expect burn in to make a huge difference (Laid back lows, highly detailed midrange, gentle highs)
The only thing I can complain about is this
Imagine you have a frequency band of 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 and the jamo avr in stereo mode is around 75% across the board in each band but bands 1 2 are always under lock and key but when let loose are amazing. Band 7 is a little muddy.
Now with the 840a, break band 1 and 2's shackles, push all the bands except band number 6 up to 90% and move band 6 down to 50%.
So that band number 6, whatever frequency that is... is the only sole complaint I can think of so far. It's weakness is very apparant in songs which have content at that band.
Doubt burn in will make much difference, maybe 2% across all the bands.
As for pricing the 840a is now a discontinued model as of 2012 and replaced with the 851a.
851a = 1.15 lakhs
840a v2 (mine) = 70k if you can find one new. Mine isn't new so I got it cheaper from an acquaintance.
My observation so far is very much what the review websites say so I don't expect burn in to make a huge difference (Laid back lows, highly detailed midrange, gentle highs)
The only thing I can complain about is this
Imagine you have a frequency band of 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 and the jamo avr in stereo mode is around 75% across the board in each band but bands 1 2 are always under lock and key but when let loose are amazing. Band 7 is a little muddy.
Now with the 840a, break band 1 and 2's shackles, push all the bands except band number 6 up to 90% and move band 6 down to 50%.
So that band number 6, whatever frequency that is... is the only sole complaint I can think of so far. It's weakness is very apparant in songs which have content at that band.
Doubt burn in will make much difference, maybe 2% across all the bands.
As for pricing the 840a is now a discontinued model as of 2012 and replaced with the 851a.
851a = 1.15 lakhs
840a v2 (mine) = 70k if you can find one new. Mine isn't new so I got it cheaper from an acquaintance.
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S.P.KRISHNA
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Can answer any questions if anyone has said:
Core, Whats the CDP/DAC you are using? I think the CDP/DAC is not upto the mark. Try to borrow a CDP from someone and try out. A CA DAC magic can perform real magic in your setup I guess.
If you are using a generic bluray/DVD player, there is not much the amp can do.
If you are using a generic bluray/DVD player, there is not much the amp can do.
corElement
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congratulations on the purchase man!! the amp looks very tastyhyeah:
Lol thanks
Burr-Brown PCM1796 on asus xonar.
I've heard it on the cambridge audio azur 740 cd player with dual wolf's dacs too. The burr brown sounds better tbh but yes, I had the same thought, I guess the only solution is a proper DAC and not soundcard but my upgrade bug has been squashed for now
Maybe next round! heheGot a quote of 31500/- for 651A from Mumbai dealer over phone.
Bangalore dealer quotes 41 K for 651A.
Any ideas on who is near the real price since 10K difference made be doubt both ! ( less doubt for Mumbai guy ofcourse!!)
Bangalore dealer quotes 41 K for 651A.
Any ideas on who is near the real price since 10K difference made be doubt both ! ( less doubt for Mumbai guy
ofcourse!!)
Got a quote of 31500/- for 651A from Mumbai dealer over phone.
Bangalore dealer quotes 41 K for 651A.
Any ideas on who is near the real price since 10K difference made be doubt both ! ( less doubt for Mumbai guy
43K in MRP so the 41K price is realistic, but if you can confirm 31K for new item with bill and warranty, i will travel to mumbai and purchase it
still cheaper.
john_k_antony
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I heard CA 651 with MA RX8 recently. They sounded very neutral to my ears. It had good bass response as well.
Has anyone compared the sound signature of CA 650 A with CA 651 A? I think apart from per channel output, USB DAC and Sub out these two are almost same in specs. Personally for me the sub out is a big thumbs up but I think active sub level adjustment from within amp is not there like it is there in my Denon AVR. although my sub does have remote.
Btw found this link Cambridge Audio Azur 840a class XD Amplifier - Madurai - Electronics and came to know that he is selling his 3yr old amp for 39K INR, location Madurai (Tamilnadu).
I am looking for an amp to add to my receiver but am not in a hurry...but I want an amp to go with a pair of Klipsch RF-82s... so.. wana know if Cambridge would go well with my Floorstanders...
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