Cambridge 540C v2

As with previous Azur CD players, the 540C V2.0 make use of a custom Cambridge Audio servo solution and transport, at the heart of which is a VLSI (Very Large Scale Integration) circuit which dynamically adjusts in real time the focusing, tracking and output level of the laser for the maximum retrieval of digital information. To ensure the very best performance there are also multiple separate power supplies for the D/A converter circuitry, audio filters, clocks and other stages, as well as extensive use of low impedance film capacitors.

For the Version 2 models, we have significantly upgraded and improved the Digital to Analog stages as well as the anti-aliasing filters for even better sound quality and have added features that allow these products to be used in Custom Install applications. All this proprietary engineering is housed within our low resonance, acoustically damped chassis. An Azur Navigator remote control is also provided, giving full remote control of your CD player in an attractive and easy to use handset.

About the 540C V2.0

The 540C V2.0 now employs a WM8740 24 bit/192 kHz capable Digital to Analog converter from Wolfson Microelectronics. This very high quality part is coupled to a new three pole Double Virtual Earth Balanced filter design for very low noise and distortion. A new toroidal transformer is now fitted giving lower noise and less waveform distortion, for quieter PSU operation. Finally, to allow seamless integration with multi-room entertainment systems, a Control Bus input and output have been fitted, as has an IR emitter input.

Cambridge 540C v2 - five star CD player

The Azur 540 C boasts performance, build quality and a specification to embarrass not just its immediate rivals, but many CD players costing at least twice the price.

New features include an upgraded DAC abd Control Bus connections for easier multi-roomcontrol

Electronics sit on a low resonance, acoustically damped chassis and like all Azur products, the 540C is housed within a solid aluminium fronted case.

 Other Features:

Single Wolfson WM8740 DAC

CD-R/RW playback

Control Bus and IR emmiter in

Dimmable display

Azur navigator remote control

All metal construction and blac/silver finishes

Specifications:

D/A Converter:  Wolfson WM8740 24-Bit/192 kHz capable

Filter:  3 Pole Double Virtual Earth balanced

Frequency Response:  (±0.2 dB) 20 Hz to 20 kHz

Total Harmonic Distortion :

at 1 kHz (0 dBFs):  less than 0.0015%

at1 kHz  (-10 dBFs):  less than 0.0010%

at 20 kHz (0 dBFs):  less than 0.0080%

Intermodulation Distortionn (19/20 kHz) 0 dBFs:  less than 0.0015%

Linearity at -90 dBFs:   ±0.5 dB

Clock Deviation:  ± 10 p_pm

Stopband Rejection (>24kHz):  less than 90 dB

Signal-to-Noise  Ratio (A weighted):  less than  100 dB

Total Correlated Jitter:  better than 210 pS

Crosstalk at 1 kHz:  better than -100 dB

Crosstalk at 20 kHz:  better than -90 dB

Output Impedance:  better than 50 Ω

Dimensions ( H x W x D):  70 x 430 x 310 mm

Weight:  4.6 kg (10.1 lbs)

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