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Home Theater => Sources => Audio Only Sources => Topic started by: alexg on Aug 18, 2006 at 09:18 AM
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Do anybody owns this CD player? How is it?
I wonder how it compares to the Rotel RCD 06 player?
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Check out Cambridge Audio at the ALABANG AUDIO FAIR 2006.
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didnt want to restart a thread since this is here.
are there any members who have tried this?
(http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh140/jakedavid_2004/azur540c.jpg)
review naman sirs.
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overall, its a good cd player at par with the rcd06, and the nad 542c. the downside is that, if used with a system with enough resolution, it starts to show treble harshness in some passages...same goes for the rcd06 and the nad 542c.
compared with the rotel, the azur has more forward vocals and emphasized mids. the nad c542 has a more relaxed character.
i would still go for the rotel rcd06 at this price point :)
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i believe the rotel rcd06 is priced at around 27k, and nad542 is around 21k and cam azur540 is around 17k.
the 540 is more comparable with the 525bee, they have diff sound characteristic, well actually they have opposite. i would go for nad as they are more relaxed and has more weight(sonically).
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thanks for the feed, would tend to agree that the 540c have forward vocals and pronounced mids. btw are those prices based on the net or are those philippine market?
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thanks for the feed, would tend to agree that the 540c have forward vocals and pronounced mids. btw are those prices based on the net or are those philippine market?
Cambridge audio are being distributed by 5th AVE(shang/SM malls), check out their prices.
NAD distributors are audio amplified,hi-fi lounge,many more.
check out Rotel cdp prices at sound dimension in parksquare and architectural audio in greenbelt 1.
audition them.
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mga sir, im luking forward to buy a cdp...
my choices are:
- azur 540 v2
- nad 525bee
to match with my hk340..
any feedback about this 2 cdp??
thanks!!
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saw that CD player yesterday at 5th ave SM north,17,9++ price less 5% daw,but unfortunately i din not audition it,ung 340 ung naka hook and ganda ng tunog mas lalo na cguro ung 540.
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cambridge, nad, rotel, they are all good cdps at this price point. the final analysis will depend on the associated equipment and personal taste & sonic preference of the listener.
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mga sir, im luking forward to buy a cdp...
my choices are:
- azur 540 v2
- nad 525bee
to match with my hk340..
any feedback about this 2 cdp??
thanks!!
i'd go for cambridge with this configuration.
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saw that CD player yesterday at 5th ave SM north,17,9++ price less 5% daw,but unfortunately i din not audition it,ung 340 ung naka hook and ganda ng tunog mas lalo na cguro ung 540.
sir rodel, is this price for the azur or the nad?
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sir rodel, is this price for the azur or the nad?
probably the azur 540c...ask for 10% discount on cash basis bibigay sila dun, pero syempre go muna for 15%. ;)
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sir rodel, is this price for the azur or the nad?
Cambridge azur 540c,340c is 13,9++
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salamat sirs
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I got my 540C at Avesco Cubao at a discount of 15% on the SRP price last December. I enjoy and have no regrets in purchasing the unit. Its a great sounding player paired with 640A and a Radia x3 speakers.
;D
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I'm comparing between the Cambridge 540 and the Rotel RCD-06 - any user comments & suggestions?
I'll be pairing them with a Rotel Integrated amp & B&W speakers.
TIA :)
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why not buy a rotel para same brand na gamit mo.
i auditioned some cd players earlier and im inclined to get the NAD. they put me to sleep faster... plus the cambridge is too sensitive.
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I'm comparing between the Cambridge 540 and the Rotel RCD-06 - any user comments & suggestions?
I'll be pairing them with a Rotel Integrated amp & B&W speakers.
TIA :)
i suggest you go with the rotel, it's a better match with your amp.
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Yup, leaning to get the Rotel cdp nga - the pre-owned price given to me sounds reasonable naman compared to its 28k msrp.
But if you'll permit me to think out loud - just how big a difference kaya would this Rotel cdp sound compared to a Pioneed dv600 kaya which they say has better DACs than previous?
While I do know that dedicated cdp players are better sounding than dvd players - di ko lang alam kung gaano kalaki? Sabi kasi ng ibang peeps sa Wiredstate na konti lang daw - that is if you could even hear the diff ::)
The only reason I'm looking at a DVD player also as an alternative is because I share my audio setup here in our bdrm with my wife's TV/DVD watching :P
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Yup, leaning to get the Rotel cdp nga - the pre-owned price given to me sounds reasonable naman compared to its 28k msrp.
But if you'll permit me to think out loud - just how big a difference kaya would this Rotel cdp sound compared to a Pioneed dv600 kaya which they say has better DACs than previous?
While I do know that dedicated cdp players are better sounding than dvd players - di ko lang alam kung gaano kalaki? Sabi kasi ng ibang peeps sa Wiredstate na konti lang daw - that is if you could even hear the diff ::)
The only reason I'm looking at a DVD player also as an alternative is because I share my audio setup here in our bdrm with my wife's TV/DVD watching :P
The best thing to do is home audition them both. Have an arrangement with the seller of the rcd06 and look for someone you know who owns a pio dv600, take them both home, hook it up in your system and have a listen. If you think the dv600 sounds ok to you basing on the ratio of the price difference and the sound quality then congratulations, you hit two birds with one stone...nakatipid ka! ;D
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The best thing to do is home audition them both. Have an arrangement with the seller of the rcd06 and look for someone you know who owns a pio dv600, take them both home, hook it up in your system and have a listen. If you think the dv600 sounds ok to you basing on the ratio of the price difference and the sound quality then congratulations, you hit two birds with one stone...nakatipid ka! ;D
Yup, thought of that as well - I guess its the only and best solution. As for the seller of the Rotel, he's from QC and I'm in the south - matagal na maibabalik yan if ever :D
I just told my dad to get a DV600 for his setup, which he did last night - will borrow muna ;)
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that's really the best thing to do sir mac, audition both transport on the same amp and speakers... let your ears decide for you... good luck!
sorry for OT where in the south do you reside???
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that's really the best thing to do sir mac, audition both transport on the same amp and speakers... let your ears decide for you... good luck!
sorry for OT where in the south do you reside???
BF Homes P'que sir :)
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that's really the best thing to do sir mac, audition both transport on the same amp and speakers... let your ears decide for you... good luck!
sorry for OT where in the south do you reside???
marami pala tayo from the southern part of metro manila. ;D
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marami pala tayo from the southern part of metro manila. ;D
Aba, eh mag EB na tayo, diba? ;D Wala bang ganyan dito sa PDVD?
I know si John admin ng Pinoybazaar resides in Alabang & si Andrew (gunblade) is from Las Pinas.
Ay sori sa OT :P
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ito siguro di naman OT, for those willing to hit two birds with one stone...
you are welcome to audition the azur and,
EB at my place... dito lang nga sa sta rosa laguna ;D malapit lang naman from alabang or bf pque. just let me know. holiday naman sa lunes haha.
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ito siguro di naman OT, for those willing to hit two birds with one stone...
you are welcome to audition the azur and,
EB at my place... dito lang nga sa sta rosa laguna ;D malapit lang naman from alabang or bf pque. just let me know. holiday naman sa lunes haha.
Uyy, pwede ito ah ;D
Kahit walang PioDV600 or Rotel basta makakilala lang ng mga kapatid natin sa PDVD, oks na ;D
Sir jake, text me lang the details chief - 0919-6226222
Thanks!
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Uyy, pwede ito ah ;D
Kahit walang PioDV600 or Rotel basta makakilala lang ng mga kapatid natin sa PDVD, oks na ;D
Sir jake, text me lang the details chief - 0919-6226222
Thanks!
am free till lunch monday, if you wish my fellow pdvd colleagues - text me name if you'll come so i can advise the gate.
my number 0917-852-8554
see you guys!
btw sir mac, you can bring your gears to audition with the 540c meron naman ditong Philips DVP 5986K to compare it with.
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am free till lunch monday, if you wish my fellow pdvd colleagues - text me name if you'll come so i can advise the gate.
my number 0917-852-8554
see you guys!
btw sir mac, you can bring your gears to audition with the 540c meron naman ditong Philips DVP 5986K to compare it with.
Bossing Jake,
Sorry po as I had errands pa last Monday - hoping the invitation extends pa in the near future :)
I did finally test a DV600 to try out for audio - my comments to that I posted here:
http://pinoydvd.com/board/index.php?topic=75176.0
When my bro finally gives his price list for his gear and you might happen to visit the items for auditioning - pwede mo kaya madala si Azur mo para ma-audi ko rin? That is of course if I still dont have a cdp by then ;D
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Heads up lang:
To those planning to get an Azur 540c in 5th ave., dont forget to also ask the price of the 640c - you might be pleasantly surprised to find out that the price between these 2 are almost negligible ;D
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Do anybody owns this CD player? How is it?
I wonder how it compares to the Rotel RCD 06 player?
have you purchased yours bro? you might want to consider the 640 combo. as macdon have said the price diff is negligible.
just sharing ;D
(http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj298/blackd70s/DSC_1605-01.jpg)
(http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj298/blackd70s/DSC_1578-01.jpg)
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gwapo...
been seriously considering a separate audio set up but budget constraints have limited my choice to NAD 325 and 525cdp...
cambridge seem to be within the price range...can you share which model/series i should consider?
will initially pair it with diamond 9.1 or 9.2 but with the intention possibly upgrading speakers to a B&W 601 s3 maybe...similar to what was posted above hehehe! thanks!
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I just got word from my contact in 5th ave shang that they have a price drop on both the 540c & 640c on cash purchases:
540c.......15k cash
640c........16.9 cash
5th Ave shang - 633-8315 and look for Francis.
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I just got word from my contact in 5th ave shang that they have a price drop on both the 540c & 640c on cash purchases:
540c.......15k cash
640c........16.9 cash
5th Ave shang - 633-8315 and look for Francis.
Bro Mac, ano mas ok, Rotel 1072 or Azur 640C?
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Bro Mac, ano mas ok, Rotel 1072 or Azur 640C?
Hmmm......mahirap-hirap na tanong yan sir ;D I thought that both were up to par, however I went with the Rotel 1072 as my amp is also a Rotel - may synergy talaga sila. Plus, the 1072 is HDCD - that is if you find that feature useful.
If I didnt have a Rotel amp in the first place - I wouldnt mind a 640c lalo na mababa na presyo nila ngayon compared to before ;)
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Hmmm......mahirap-hirap na tanong yan sir ;D I thought that both were up to par, however I went with the Rotel 1072 as my amp is also a Rotel - may synergy talaga sila. Plus, the 1072 is HDCD - that is if you find that feature useful.
If I didnt have a Rotel amp in the first place - I wouldnt mind a 640c lalo na mababa na presyo nila ngayon compared to before ;)
If I may share mga boss cause I do have an Azur combo and recently acquired a Rotel pre/amp/cdp set-up. I am very happy with the 640c. Actually started out as being a too bright for me, but somehow mellowed-down after a couple of hours more run time. What's amazing though is the versatility of how it negotiates various genres of music - you can jump from crystal clear vocals to rapid and boomy R&B and it will still do a fine job transitioning. Tone controls of the 640A would likewise help you control the sonic output effectively to suit your preference (albeit being contrary to audiopurists' stance).
Now I haven't spent that much time with the 'Tels yet but offhand performance-wise - it does sound more forward. Details do come out more clearly IMO and I feel it has so much clarity and depth that results in a wide soundstage. Well for the added $ in Rotel's srp, one would naturally expect to get more bang their buck anyway. Well worth it IMHO.
Design wise and aesthetics - you won't go wrong with both. For me both are clear winners - very stylish / minimalist, fresh and uncluttered. I love the metal feel of the Cambridge remote though - very premium looking - solid build.
Just my 10cents mga sir. Thanks for indulging.
Cheers!
Marl_1
(http://hifi4me.de/img/cambridge%20audio-azur%20640a640c-0_big_1154112119.jpg)
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If I may share mga boss cause I do have an Azur combo and recently acquired a Rotel pre/amp/cdp set-up. I am very happy with the 640c. Actually started out as being a too bright for me, but somehow mellowed-down after a couple of hours more run time. What's amazing though is the versatility of how it negotiates various genres of music - you can jump from crystal clear vocals to rapid and boomy R&B and it will still do a fine job transitioning. Tone controls of the 640A would likewise help you control the sonic output effectively to suit your preference (albeit being contrary to audiopurists' stance).
Now I haven't spent that much time with the 'Tels yet but offhand performance-wise - it does sound more forward. Details do come out more clearly IMO and I feel it has so much clarity and depth that results in a wide soundstage. Well for the added $ in Rotel's srp, one would naturally expect to get more bang their buck anyway. Well worth it IMHO.
Design wise and aesthetics - you won't go wrong with both. For me both are clear winners - very stylish / minimalist, fresh and uncluttered. I love the metal feel of the Cambridge remote though - very premium looking - solid build.
Just my 10cents mga sir. Thanks for indulging.
Cheers!
Marl_1
(http://hifi4me.de/img/cambridge%20audio-azur%20640a640c-0_big_1154112119.jpg)
Mukang naikabit na sa itaas ah ;D Congrats sir & nice to finally meet you ;D
Hope na hindi naman ako napahiya for reco the 1072 :D
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Mukang naikabit na sa itaas ah ;D Congrats sir & nice to finally meet you ;D
Hope na hindi naman ako napahiya for reco the 1072 :D
Nice meeting you to bro - really appreciate your inputs on the 'tels. Btw, hope your mymitsu event panned out well.
Cheers buddy! ;)
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does the 540c compliment well with altec lansing amps?
i tested the cdp last weekend sa 5th ave pero yung setup nila dun is using cambridge amp and MS speakers. i cant bring my amp naman to 5th ave kasi medyo mabigat ang amp ko.
from my audition session i can say na maganda naman ang tunog ng 540c, even the 640c. i also compared it with the 340c and a marantz na i cant recall the model #.
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does the 540c compliment well with altec lansing amps?
i tested the cdp last weekend sa 5th ave pero yung setup nila dun is using cambridge amp and MS speakers. i cant bring my amp naman to 5th ave kasi medyo mabigat ang amp ko.
from my audition session i can say na maganda naman ang tunog ng 540c, even the 640c. i also compared it with the 340c and a marantz na i cant recall the model #.
Between the 540c & 640c, better get the 640c......lalo na malapit nalang price nilang dalawa ;)
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Between the 540c & 640c, better get the 640c......lalo na malapit nalang price nilang dalawa ;)
yup actually yan din nasa isip ko na gawin. nagulat nga rin ako at ganun kalapit ang price nila.
my worry lang din kasi talaga is how it will sound with my audio setup. pag weekdays my folks will be using it mostly for classical music and mga herb alpert and the tijuana brass mga ganyang types of music ang listen namin. tapos ako naman sa gabi if maaga nakauwi from work and pag weekends naman.
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yup actually yan din nasa isip ko na gawin. nagulat nga rin ako at ganun kalapit ang price nila.
my worry lang din kasi talaga is how it will sound with my audio setup. pag weekdays my folks will be using it mostly for classical music and mga herb alpert and the tijuana brass mga ganyang types of music ang listen namin. tapos ako naman sa gabi if maaga nakauwi from work and pag weekends naman.
IMHO, yakang yaka ng Azur yan. Aside from the nice & clean aesthetics - I find it's versatility quite amazing to cross music genres. Tad on the bright side though ;)
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yup actually yan din nasa isip ko na gawin. nagulat nga rin ako at ganun kalapit ang price nila.
my worry lang din kasi talaga is how it will sound with my audio setup. pag weekdays my folks will be using it mostly for classical music and mga herb alpert and the tijuana brass mga ganyang types of music ang listen namin. tapos ako naman sa gabi if maaga nakauwi from work and pag weekends naman.
The Azur 640c would do wonders for you - in fact, when we auditioned both the 640c & Rotel flagship RCD-1072 they sounded similar - but then we were also using a Cambridge amp during the audition.
Cambridge & Rotel cdps are forward sounding - unless of course if you dont like that presentation.
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I just got word from my contact in 5th ave shang that they have a price drop on both the 540c & 640c on cash purchases:
540c.......15k cash
640c........16.9 cash
5th Ave shang - 633-8315 and look for Francis.
wow tha 640C is now within my reach...
will use it muna with my H/K 330...will sell my H/K amp...
tapos palitan ko na lang ng Azur 540A or 640A...
8)
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thanks Marl_1 and macdon sa inputs!
my observation lang din based dun sa audition na ginawa ko, medyo kulang talaga sa bass ang cdp or dahil sa amp and speakers na gamit nila when i auditioned it?
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thanks Marl_1 and macdon sa inputs!
my observation lang din based dun sa audition na ginawa ko, medyo kulang talaga sa bass ang cdp or dahil sa amp and speakers na gamit nila when i auditioned it?
Brader Ivann - the best route to take is to really bring your amp in 5th ave to audition the cdp. However, last I heard - 5th ave can give you 24hours to return the item with your money back - so in a way, parang na home audi mo narin yung cdp.
While I'm sure it would be preferred to have it longer, but atleast you have that option compared to none at all.
If you'll be visiting 5th ave Shang - just look for Francis & tell him I sent ya ;)
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i see. okay pala yun lalo na if bibigay nila ang option na 24hours na home test ko and if hindi ako satisfied eh i can return it agad and ill get my money back.
okay sir macdon, thanks for the information. pag naka buy na ako ng cdp eh post ko na sa gallery ang audio setup ko. sa ngayon kasi cd/dvd player na jvc ang nakakabit. :)
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ok kaya mag ka interface ang 640C sa amx tube amps ???
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ok kaya mag ka interface ang 640C sa amx tube amps ???
just got 640C from 5th Ave. Shangrila paired with AMX Duetto. No reviews yet bago pa lang and bihira ko pa rin ma play as im always out ng bahay.
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just got 640C from 5th Ave. Shangrila paired with AMX Duetto. No reviews yet bago pa lang and bihira ko pa rin ma play as im always out ng bahay.
Congratz! That should be a good match ;D
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just got 640C from 5th Ave. Shangrila paired with AMX Duetto. No reviews yet bago pa lang and bihira ko pa rin ma play as im always out ng bahay.
feedback ka agad amigo ha... ;)
baka next year itutuloy ko na ang balak kong bedroom tube setup :o
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just got a cambridge 540c kanina :) bukas ko siya gagamitin. hehe feeling ko ill be up all night sa sobrang excited to try it out. hehehe!
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just got a cambridge 540c kanina :) bukas ko siya gagamitin. hehe feeling ko ill be up all night sa sobrang excited to try it out. hehehe!
Congrats Sir
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I just got word from my contact in 5th ave shang that they have a price drop on both the 540c & 640c on cash purchases:
540c.......15k cash
640c........16.9 cash
5th Ave shang - 633-8315 and look for Francis.
i had the pleasure of auditioning some cambridge cdp's earlier as i have realized that auditioning i really the key. i did'nt really want to ask how much the cdps are before auditioning but i had my wife with me ;D so i asked the prices first before pointing what cdps to tests.
i was surprised that the price of the cd 640c went back up to 20,500. i also inquired at both 5th ave branch at shang and trinoma but the price is back to 20,500.
it was my first time to audition a cdp so for my virgin ears all of them sounded good! ;D i auditioned the
CD 340c
CD 540c
CD30 sonota
btw it's only the CD30 and the 640c that has the black color. the cdps we driven by the mini fatman amp (dared mp-5 equivalent) if they had the same specs then it would be a 13watter amp paired with a mordaunt short mini floorstander, i was amazed with what that little amp can do...but thats a different story ;D
the CD 340c went first. it started a bit weak and missing some of the details but when i asked if it was an audiophile cd they were using, the sales rep said that that was only a cdr. over all it sounded well. i can't recall the price but i think i goes for 11,800.
the CD30 went next. the rep said that this is the new mini line of cambridge which just arrived last month. it is the same size as the dared/fatman amp.
(http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh282/juric_0404/Cambridge_sonata_CD30_cd.jpg)
oh boy this sounded really well. i thought the 340c sounded well but his was musical and detailed compared to the the 340c. it looked well built with its black aluminum finish and the easy to read attractive vacuum fluorescent display (VFD) the letter kinda looks blue on the lcd ;D cool!
upon research i found these on the net
Technical Data | Features:
• D/A Converters: Wolfson Microelectronics WM8716 (24-Bit/192kHz capable) for incredible detail and stereo imaging
• plays CD, CD-R, CD-RW, WMA and MP3 :o
• CD-Text support
• Slim-line navigator style Azur remote control
• Stylish custom designed metal chassis - only 270mm wide - offers stunning looks and build quality
• S/PDIF coaxial and Toslink digital outputs
• Automatically switches on when source is selected on receiver
• Frequency Response: 20Hz – 20kHz (+/-0.5dB)
• THD: <0.003% @ 1kHz 0dBFs <0.005% 20Hz – 20kHz 0dBFs
• Max. Power Consumption: 7W
• Dimensions (W x D x H): 270 x 285 x 67mm
• Weight: 2.3kg (5.0lbs)
and did i say it comes in black ;D i forgot the price again but if i can recall correctly its around 13k less the discounted price making it a little less than 13...12+ if you card 0% interest but no discount.
this cd player impressed me but what i did'nt like was it's size but hey it's cambridge mini line!
the 540c priced at 15,500. i did'nt really noticed that much sound difference compared to the cd30.
Cambridge Azur 540C V2 CD Player Specification
Frequency Response: 10Hz to 20KHz (+/- 1dB)
Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.003%
Digital to Audio Conversion: Single Wolfson WM8740 24-bit/192kHz DAC
Dynamic Range: > 95dB
Channel Separation: > 80dB
Correlated Jitter: < 260ps
Digital Outputs: Coaxial,Optical
Power Consumption: 17 Watts
Dimensions (WxDxH):43 x 31 x 7 cm
Weight: 4.6 kg
no black color available.
all cdps were very sturdy and did'nt notice any noise coming from it. it was a pleasurable experience but am still on a hunt for a new cdp ;D
if i wwere to pick one id pick the cd30 sonota.
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i had the pleasure of auditioning some cambridge cdp's earlier as i have realized that auditioning i really the key. i did'nt really want to ask how much the cdps are before auditioning but i had my wife with me ;D so i asked the prices first before pointing what cdps to tests.
i was surprised that the price of the cd 640c went back up to 20,500. i also inquired at both 5th ave branch at shang and trinoma but the price is back to 20,500.
it was my first time to audition a cdp so for my virgin ears all of them sounded good! ;D i auditioned the
CD 340c
CD 540c
CD30 sonota
btw it's only the CD30 and the 640c that has the black color. the cdps we driven by the mini fatman amp (dared mp-5 equivalent) if they had the same specs then it would be a 13watter amp paired with a mordaunt short mini floorstander, i was amazed with what that little amp can do...but thats a different story ;D
the CD 340c went first. it started a bit weak and missing some of the details but when i asked if it was an audiophile cd they were using, the sales rep said that that was only a cdr. over all it sounded well. i can't recall the price but i think i goes for 11,800.
the CD30 went next. the rep said that this is the new mini line of cambridge which just arrived last month. it is the same size as the dared/fatman amp.
(http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh282/juric_0404/Cambridge_sonata_CD30_cd.jpg)
oh boy this sounded really well. i thought the 340c sounded well but his was musical and detailed compared to the the 340c. it looked well built with its black aluminum finish and the easy to read attractive vacuum fluorescent display (VFD) the letter kinda looks blue on the lcd ;D cool!
upon research i found these on the net
Technical Data | Features:
• D/A Converters: Wolfson Microelectronics WM8716 (24-Bit/192kHz capable) for incredible detail and stereo imaging
• plays CD, CD-R, CD-RW, WMA and MP3 :o
• CD-Text support
• Slim-line navigator style Azur remote control
• Stylish custom designed metal chassis - only 270mm wide - offers stunning looks and build quality
• S/PDIF coaxial and Toslink digital outputs
• Automatically switches on when source is selected on receiver
• Frequency Response: 20Hz – 20kHz (+/-0.5dB)
• THD: <0.003% @ 1kHz 0dBFs <0.005% 20Hz – 20kHz 0dBFs
• Max. Power Consumption: 7W
• Dimensions (W x D x H): 270 x 285 x 67mm
• Weight: 2.3kg (5.0lbs)
and did i say it comes in black ;D i forgot the price again but if i can recall correctly its around 13k less the discounted price making it a little less than 13...12+ if you card 0% interest but no discount.
this cd player impressed me but what i did'nt like was it's size but hey it's cambridge mini line!
the 540c priced at 15,500. i did'nt really noticed that much sound different compared to the cd30.
Cambridge Azur 540C V2 CD Player Specification
Frequency Response: 10Hz to 20KHz (+/- 1dB)
Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.003%
Digital to Audio Conversion: Single Wolfson WM8740 24-bit/192kHz DAC
Dynamic Range: > 95dB
Channel Separation: > 80dB
Correlated Jitter: < 260ps
Digital Outputs: Coaxial,Optical
Power Consumption: 17 Watts
Dimensions (WxDxH):43 x 31 x 7 cm
Weight: 4.6 kg
no black color available.
all cdps were very sturdy and did'nt notice any noise coming from it. it was a pleasurable experience but am still on a hunt for a new cdp ;D
if i wwere to pick one id pick the cd30 sonota.
Great review brader John ;)
Sayang, at tumaas na ang presyo ng 640c - 3.6k din ang tinaas. However, sale kasi sila dati kaya nasa 16.9k before.
Kumusta yung sale sa Robinsons - akala ko kumuha kana ng Marantz at 7k?
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Great review brader John ;)
Sayang, at tumaas na ang presyo ng 640c - 3.6k din ang tinaas. However, sale kasi sila dati kaya nasa 16.9k before.
Kumusta yung sale sa Robinsons - akala ko kumuha kana ng Marantz at 7k?
eiy brader mac ;D thanks! im taking my time with purchasing a cdp...isip isip muna para sars proof. maganda yung cambridge cdps lalo na yung 640c. sayang lang at tumaas ang presyo like the dali speakers. sabagay maraming good audiophile brands na nag tataasan ang presyo.
first time audio hobbiest eh. i did'nt want to commit the same mistakes i did when i was starting with ht ;D pansin mo panay audition bago vanat :D hehehe. hirap din kasi papalit palit ng gears or stucked with a gear you cannot sell dahil masyado lugi.
im still contemplating on the marantz cd 5001 good brand and good net reviews. hindi ko lang talaga type yung gold.
but the cd30 sonota is on my shortlist...yun nga lang minis ;D
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eiy brader mac ;D thanks! im taking my time with purchasing a cdp...isip isip muna para sars proof. maganda yung cambridge cdps lalo na yung 640c. sayang lang at tumaas ang presyo like the dali speakers. sabagay maraming good audiophile brands na nag tataasan ang presyo.
first time audio hobbiest eh. i did'nt want to commit the same mistakes i did when i was starting with ht ;D pansin mo panay audition bago vanat :D hehehe. hirap din kasi papalit palit ng gears or stucked with a gear you cannot sell dahil masyado lugi.
im still contemplating on the marantz cd 5001 good brand and good net reviews. hindi ko lang talaga type yung gold.
but the cd30 sonota is on my shortlist...yun nga lang minis ;D
both the marantz and the CA makes good cdps bro. with the F2 as the speakers, may i suggest though that you go for more laid back sounding gears than both brands could offer. arcam, consonance, njoe tjoeb, nad, exposure, could be some of your very good options if youd stick with the F2 for audio....exposure would be the most laid-back sounding among the bunch ive mentioned btw.
goodluck in your digital source hunt.
i forgot to mention pl, the bel canto DAC would sound excellent with speakers such as the F2 :). if u could find this in the market, go and audition.
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both the marantz and the CA makes good cdps bro. with the F2 as the speakers, may i suggest though that you go for more laid back sounding gears than both brands could offer. arcam, consonance, njoe tjoeb, nad, exposure, could be some of your very good options if youd stick with the F2 for audio....exposure would be the most laid-back sounding among the bunch ive mentioned btw.
goodluck in your digital source hunt.
i forgot to mention pl, the bel canto DAC would sound excellent with speakers such as the F2 :). if u could find this in the market, go and audition.
thank you for the tips sir! coming from an experienced audiophile like you sir it's highly appreciated ;D
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thank you for the tips sir! coming from an experienced audiophile like you sir it's highly appreciated ;D
it is what this forum is all about...we are supposed to help. enjoy.
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am planning to upgrade my cdp, what to choose?
a brand new 640c v2
or Cambridge's latest dac?
how much do these items cost?
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am planning to upgrade my cdp, what to choose?
a brand new 640c v2
or Cambridge's latest dac?
how much do these items cost?
what are the speakers and amps to go with it?
if you are strictly considering CA brand only and ur still not having any transport problems with your current cdp, go for the DAC.
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The 640c v2 sounds very good to my ears. Excellent imaging and detail when matched in a good system. :) I'm actually tempted to get this. :D I think they sound more expensive than they are.
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gentlemen;
how much is the selling price of a new 640v2 nowadays?
tnx
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gentlemen;
how much is the selling price of a new 640v2 nowadays?
tnx
hi sir lakambini pareho pa rin pala tayo ng concern :D cdp...not working lahat ng posted tel# ng image video.
last time i checked a couple of weeks ago ata at 5th ave. shang and trinoma the cd 640c (not sure if ver.2) was at 20,500.
pag nadaan ka HP balitaan mo ako sir ha kung andun pa yung black 5003 ;D
thanks!
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The external DAC is 22k ata. I'm sure maganda rin ang tunog nito.
The 740C is oh so lovely. 59k pero sarap sa pandinig for me hehehe. Detailed and refined... supposedly halos pareho lang sila ng 840C, nagkatalo lang sa features.
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Sir JohnE noted
20k for CA and 11k for Marantz hmmmm
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Anong Marantz yan sir? External Dac? Mura ah. :)
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hi sir lakambini pareho pa rin pala tayo ng concern :D cdp...not working lahat ng posted tel# ng image video.
last time i checked a couple of weeks ago ata at 5th ave. shang and trinoma the cd 640c (not sure if ver.2) was at 20,500.
pag nadaan ka HP balitaan mo ako sir ha kung andun pa yung black 5003 ;D
thanks!
checked 5th ave. sm annex branch walang 540c and 640c sa trinoma meron nito.
wala na rin sa price list nila yung marantz cdps :'(
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checked 5th ave. sm annex branch walang 540c and 640c sa trinoma meron nito.
wala na rin sa price list nila yung marantz cdps :'(
Try mo tawagan yung Audible Illusions for Marantz. They have the newer units. Kaya din kumuha ng 5th avenue as per the sales agent, wala na lang sila sa price list dahil siguro iba na yung distributor.
Meron din yata nung 540 and 640 sa Shangrila Branch.
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5th Ave. Marquee Mall Sale Before P17,900 on sale , now 25% off the srp = P13,425
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Ok nga yang 540C sir. Buti may stock pa sila diyan sa Marquee (or display unit ba?). It's a very revealing player for the price.
Personally though, parang sulit ang improvements ng 550C over it kung di masyado malayo ang presyo. I think the 550C is at the cost/performance sweet spot, since it actually outperforms the 640C in many aspects (except with outright detail and separation)... at least to my ears.
To me, the 550C and the 650C get dangerously close to the 740C in musical capability. The 740C just gets a win because of its technical superiority and features.
The 550C and the 650C are less forward-sounding (against the 740C), and have a bit more body on each note. However, the 740C can present the stage with convincing depth and layering, and can build very defined images of each instrument.
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right sir, i still have the 640c v2. at it's price there is no way you could go wrong with this player. i just acquired the 740c @ 5th ave park square, detail lang tinalo ung 640 v2 plus it is a DAC (740c). ordinary looks lang cambrudge audio but sound and quality is exceptional for the price.
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i still plan to get the kandy k2 cd player to partner my k2 amp though.
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Maganda naman talaga yan Roksan. Very dynamic sounding. :)
The 640C V2 is a very detailed player, in fact parang negligible yung outright detail advantage nung 740C for me. On the other hand, organization and layering had improved sa 740C, together with stage depth.
Very convenient nga yung DAC feature nung 740C and 840C. I personally use that function more than the CD tray. :D