Cambridge Audio Azur 540Rv3

Superb performance from an attractive amp

The 540R v3 is capable of lighting a fire under any film or music you care to play

Cambridge Audio's latest Azur 540R receiver is ideal for an entry-level buyer who is more concerned with performance than the latest features.

The Azur 540C CD player (Version 2) and the Azur 540A integrated amplifier (Version 2) present an affordable option to audio enthusiasts looking to build an entry-level two channel music component system. Each component is attractively priced at $499.

When I lifted Cambridge Audio's Azur 540R from its box, I was pleasantly surprised to find the compact-looking AVR weighs almost 35 pounds, indicating substantial components within— exactly what you would expect from a firm that has been producing...

This is the second revision in the Azur 540R's short lifespan and demonstrates Cambridge Audio's speedy response to the competitive home entertainment market. Externally, version three looks no different from its predecessors

Cambridge Audio is largely responsible for revitalising the budget hi-fi market with its Azur range of CD players and amplifiers setting new standards at affordable prices. And, the latest version offers the same impressive sound quality with an...

The last Cambridge Audio CD/amp pairing I reviewed - consisting of the Azur 640C and 640A - knocked my socks off so fast I got friction burns. This time, we match up the little brothers of both units, the Azur 540C and 540A, and keep both feet well...

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Cambridge Audio Azur 540R is simple but heavy duty machine. I like its bass which is great. And one more thing is its very cheap.