Topic: CAMBRIDGE AUDIO - INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER

[BigBert-2]

Anyone here who's using DacMagic? I'm planning to use this for my my htpc together with Azur 550A but I've read a lot of bad reviews about it (DacMagic) that's why I'm looking for a better alternative.

Slightly OT:
I'm torn between NAD C326BEE and Azur 550A. Who do you pick between the two?

Thanks.  

Cambridge for me.

[dukesociety]

Anyone here who's using DacMagic? I'm planning to use this for my my htpc together with Azur 550A but I've read a lot of bad reviews about it (DacMagic) that's why I'm looking for a better alternative.


Thanks.  

try beresford caiman.

link

[Nelson de Leon]

Anyone here who's using DacMagic? I'm planning to use this for my my htpc together with Azur 550A but I've read a lot of bad reviews about it (DacMagic) that's why I'm looking for a better alternative.

Slightly OT:
I'm torn between NAD C326BEE and Azur 550A. Who do you pick between the two?

Thanks.  

I'm also using my CA 740c as external DAC. So far i'm very satisfied. I get the best of both worlds. A very good CDP and i can also utilize the internal DAC as well via digital inputs of the 740c.

[boyet0173]

I'm torn between NAD C326BEE and Azur 550A. Who do you pick between the two?

Thanks.  
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go for Azur 550A.

[Stagea]

Slightly OT:
I'm torn between NAD C326BEE and Azur 550A. Who do you pick between the two?

You're in a Cambridge thread, so Cambridge. 

Honestly, the 550A is a great amp. I find the build quality exceptional for the price. It has significantly more headroom than the 540A (despite the same ratings), and carries a more pleasant tonal balance. It also fixed both of the 540A's known quirks (the aggressive CAP5 intervention and the tendency for channel imbalance at lower volumes). Cambridge amps are a bit harder to partner than NAD amps (because of the fast and relatively cool sound), but the results can be quite rewarding in the end.

NAD amps are also excellent options (and they're often very conservatively-rated), but the BEE models seem to have marked emphasis on certain frequencies (the first three octaves and the last two octaves) when coupled with some common speakers. I think they match perfectly with PSB speakers though (they belong to the same group afterall). I don't find the C326BEE as ultimately-revealing as the 550A, but it does throw a plump sound with a wide sound stage (and I know a lot of people like this).

I suggest listening to both before deciding. Good luck.

[Stagea]

Anyone here who's using DacMagic? I'm planning to use this for my my htpc together with Azur 550A but I've read a lot of bad reviews about it (DacMagic) that's why I'm looking for a better alternative.

Which bad reviews are you talking about? The power brick issue? I understand that they have rectified that problem.

Instead of the 550C + Dacmagic, you can check out the 740C or the 840C. Both can be used as DACs, as they have SPDIF inputs.

If you're going the NAD route, the C565BEE CD player has the same functionality.

[Zitr0]

Anyone here who's using DacMagic? I'm planning to use this for my my htpc together with Azur 550A but I've read a lot of bad reviews about it (DacMagic) that's why I'm looking for a better alternative.

Slightly OT:
I'm torn between NAD C326BEE and Azur 550A. Who do you pick between the two?

Thanks.  

as for external DAC, besides the DACMagic, you also have the Tube Magic from maveric Audio...

just a thought...

[beginner]

Slightly OT:
I'm torn between NAD C326BEE and Azur 550A. Who do you pick between the two?

Thanks. 

I'll go for 550A. CAs are known for their clinical sound which is one of the characteristics I was looking for. The details are top notch. The Azur x50 series produce clear highs but at the same time has that tonal balance which you will not find tiring to listen to, of course, when matched with a good pair of speakers.

Of course, this is just me. [Love your own]

[dyerds]

Thanks for the all the inputs.

Actually, I am considering getting  nad 326 but because I posted in the wrong thread, I might go with 550a instead. 

Which bad reviews are you talking about? The power brick issue? I understand that they have rectified that problem.

Instead of the 550C + Dacmagic, you can check out the 740C or the 840C. Both can be used as DACs, as they have SPDIF inputs.

Yes, the hums and the overheating of the power brick.

740c and 840c are good options but because of limited budget they are not in my list right now. Maybe...just maybe...if my budget permits. Just a follow up question, which dac is better between DacMagic and 740c/840c?

Thanks.

[Nelson de Leon]

Thanks for the all the inputs.

Actually, I am considering getting  nad 326 but because I posted in the wrong thread, I might go with 550a instead. 

Yes, the hums and the overheating of the power brick.

740c and 840c are good options but because of limited budget they are not in my list right now. Maybe...just maybe...if my budget permits. Just a follow up question, which dac is better between DacMagic and 740c/840c?

Thanks.

My choice:

Of course, this is just me. [Love your own]
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740c.  Mahal na kasi ang 840c. 

[Stagea]

740c and 840c are good options but because of limited budget they are not in my list right now. Maybe...just maybe...if my budget permits. Just a follow up question, which dac is better between DacMagic and 740c/840c?

The 740C uses the same DAC chips as the DACMagic. However, the 740C has a better resampler, power supply, and output stage. Transport-wise, the 740C's jitter levels are truly very very low (I can't say the same about external transports).

The 840C has everything the 740C has, but it has dual AD1955 DACs (instead of dual WM8740 DACs), true balanced outputs, and a capacitorless signal path on top.

If you factor everything, the DACMagic ends up as a standalone DAC that is more comparable to the 640C / 650C players.

[Stagea]

Update ko lang ang thread, si Master Parker eh nakabili na ng CA phono stage. 

Yoohooo, Joey. 

[beginner]

Yahoo! Teka... anong TT gamit mo Sir Joey pala?

[beginner]

OT: Napansin ko lang na nagiging "LEET" ang nakadisplay sa "Posts" ng isang member once na mareach nya ang 1337 posts.

[Stagea]

OT: Napansin ko lang na nagiging "LEET" ang nakadisplay sa "Posts" ng isang member once na mareach nya ang 1337 posts.

Whehehe. |33+ y0!

Leet = ang father ng mga jejemon. 

Mag turntable ka na din ba Master Razel?

[beginner]

Pwede rin. Dali lang naman gumawa nun di ba? "Turn table" Nyahahah!

[Nelson de Leon]

Pwede rin. Dali lang naman gumawa nun di ba? "Turn table" Nyahahah!

Ay sus. Gagawa ka pa. Eh punta ka lang sa handaan sa chinese restaurant, bawat mesa may turntable sa gitna pang lauriat!

[beginner]

Ganung klaseng "turn table" nga naisip ko. Hehe

[Stagea]

Ganung klaseng "turn table" nga naisip ko. Hehe

Malufet yun... disc carousel yun. Iba ibang klaseng plato pwede ipatong.

Masarap pang gamitin, nakakataba ng puso at nakakapuno ng sikmura. 

[Nelson de Leon]

OT: Napansin ko lang na nagiging "LEET" ang nakadisplay sa "Posts" ng isang member once na mareach nya ang 1337 posts.

Yun signature ba? Napansin ko din. Sa sig ko, wala kang napansin? Master idol ko kasi talaga eh.

[Hammerheart]

I'm also using my CA 740c as external DAC. So far i'm very satisfied. I get the best of both worlds. A very good CDP and i can also utilize the internal DAC as well via digital inputs of the 740c.

same here sir. with 740c me free DAC ka na.. 

[Hammerheart]

Thanks for the all the inputs.

Actually, I am considering getting  nad 326 but because I posted in the wrong thread, I might go with 550a instead. 

Yes, the hums and the overheating of the power brick.

740c and 840c are good options but because of limited budget they are not in my list right now. Maybe...just maybe...if my budget permits. Just a follow up question, which dac is better between DacMagic and 740c/840c?

Thanks.

i think they're the same as they are from the same company. somebody told me na 25% off ung cambridge audio products last month sa 5th ave, laki sana ng natipid mo. if you could extend your budget a little further go for the 740c you will enjoy it for years...

[Hammerheart]

The 740C uses the same DAC chips as the DACMagic. However, the 740C has a better resampler, power supply, and output stage. Transport-wise, the 740C's jitter levels are truly very very low (I can't say the same about external transports).

The 840C has everything the 740C has, but it has dual AD1955 DACs (instead of dual WM8740 DACs), true balanced outputs, and a capacitorless signal path on top.

If you factor everything, the DACMagic ends up as a standalone DAC that is more comparable to the 640C / 650C players.

Yan si Sir Stagea, busog tayo sa info. you really are very kind in giving advices/ideas to our fellow pdvd members. salamat ng marami sir. we're lucky we have you here...cheers!

[Stagea]

Yan si Sir Stagea, busog tayo sa info. you really are very kind in giving advices/ideas to our fellow pdvd members. salamat ng marami sir. we're lucky we have you here...cheers!

Salamat master Tormentor. Pareparehas lang po tayong naglalaro dito sa larangan ng A/V. Lahat po tayo ay nakakatulong sa isa't isa by virtue of each one's participation sa discussion.

Yun signature ba? Napansin ko din. Sa sig ko, wala kang napansin? Master idol ko kasi talaga eh.

Hoy Master Nelson, anong pakulo na naman yan. Isa lang ang sagot. Wala... wala... wala... 

[parker]

finally....my pc is working good day to stagea/beginner/nelson...all

yes i was able to get the ca phono stage.... beautiful.....enjoying my records(lps)!!!

ca phono stage available at 5th ave. trinoma...contact person ronnie mena.
sale on several items/amps/players/speakers...etc..up to 30% off on selected items.

they also have a fine turntable... rega planar, complete with cartridge/stylus/dust cover. less than 20 thou/K.

go for it guru nelson !!!

the ca 550a is a fantastic amp/bargain......together with the ca phono stage....excellent.

unbelievable..these clowns(ms carnival 6 speaks) are amazing, but my mezzy mind is darn set to up the ante.
yes guru...im sure you know what new toy will be next. thank you again...the more i hear, the more i want

gurus ivan/nelson/raz...drop by my place...missed you guys....im sure my clowns will entertain you again

[Nelson de Leon]

Waaa! TT is always in my heart, pero unfortunately, does not fit my pocket.  I'm still enjoying and maximizing my digital front end system. it's your turn to drop by our place. 

[parker]

will do guru nelson. 740c.....hmmm....yummy....your new toy guru nelson?

the ca azur 540p (phono stage/mm)- 3.4k
rega planar 1 - about 18k+- (complete & ready to race . dust cover,cartridge/stylus). i think the interconnects are built in without a ground wire.

good day to all

[Stagea]

Don Master Guru Nelson, maganda yan sinasabi ni Master Joey. It's time to grab that pair.

Master Joey,

Yes, Guru Nelson's been actively acquiring all the items available to him.

His new layout is the epitome of performance with ease. You can play any track by artist, song or genre with valve euphony at the touch of a finger.

[parker]

guru stagea, should i bring along the best audio upgrade highly recommended by don guru nelson?...cotton buds!!! or no need....the  guru nelson signature sound will melt whatever obstruction/dirt stuck inside the otic canal

 

ca540p/ca550a....oct.....nov.....dec....jan...mezzo 2...march....april....may.....550c...hibernation time



good day

[Nelson de Leon]

guru stagea, should i bring along the best audio upgrade highly recommended by don guru nelson?...cotton buds!!! or no need....the  guru nelson signature sound will melt whatever obstruction/dirt stuck inside the otic canal

It's just a simple system. No preamp yet. I'm just proud that a 3 watt amp could sound descent.

ca540p/ca550a....oct.....nov.....dec....jan...mezzo 2...march....april....may.....550c...hibernation time

Oct....Swipe it!....Nov...Dec....Jan... audio nirvana time.