Cambridge Audio
has produced extremely cost effective audio products since last three years and
most of them were vere popular . Let us see what Cambridge has offered in Azure
751R
First look
Surprisingly This product is not bulky as expected it is
slim yet sturdy. Though the front and back panels are full of switches and
ports but they will not scare you.
Technical Aspects
To keep this gadget slim Cambridge has
introduced a technology called X Tract, which combines radiator and fan to cool
its massive transformer. Being small it has not reduced its connectivity. It
has six HDMI inputs and two outputs (both ARC compliant). It is also equipped
with three high definition Capable
component video ins and one out, one for second zone use. The regular
connections like S-video and composite video also find their space surprisingly.
There is also a set of 7.1 outputs (with
the option to run twin subs) to feed a separate amp. Though it has no Ethernet
connection, but it is compensated by a back panel USB Type B port. It allows
you to connect a Windows computer or Mac and play audio files with resolution
of up to 24bits and 96kHz with the help of an onboard digital to-analogue converter (up
to 192kHz with a downloadable driver).
751R is capable of delivering at 120watts
into 8Q with all seven channels, 170 into 8Q with two channels, and 200watts
into 6Q with two channels driven.
Bottom line:
Cambridge Audio always prioritize its top quality for audio performance over
everything else and same trend is reflected in the Cambridge Audio 751R. While it lacks a
bit on the auto calibration front (bass correction) and also Ethernet connectivity,
it more than compensate with its fabulous audio performance in this
price-range. So if your priority is sound and you can live with without certain
modern day features, then the 751R is definitely a good buy for you.
