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 Cambridge
Gets SeparatedCambridge Audio adds pre/power amps A separate preamplifier and stereo power amplifier have been announced to join Cambridge Audio’s Azur series. Inside the 840E preamp is the company’s latest amplifier module, named Terrapin, used to replace op-amp ICs in critical stages of the amp’s circuitry. Eight line-level inputs are avaiIable, two with balanced XLR connections, and any input can be renamed as required for display on the £750 unit’s large LCD panel. A resistor ladder/relay volume control allows adjustment in 1dB steps. Specified at 200W into 8ohm, the 840W at £1000 can also be bridged to mono to produce 500W. It also includes balanced inputs for connection to the 840E’s balanced outputs. Cambridge Audio, 0845 090 2288 www.cambridgeaudio.com |
 Cyrus
Masters AVIntegrating surround-sound with stereo systems To allow an existing high-quality stereo system to be used for AV and surround-sound, Cyrus Audio has made the AV Master 8.0. It’s a 7.1-channel surround processor/preamp, which also includes three channels of onboard amplification. Under the lid can be found a 32-bit DSP engine, which also allows PCM sources to be 2x upsampled. For home cinema use, the AV Master will decode Dolby Digital, including EX encoded discs, as well as DTS, DTS 96/24 and DTS-ES Matrix. Other formats include MPEG audio up to 5.1, and various matrix surround modes such as DTS Neo:6 and Dolby Pro Logic IIx. The power amplifiers comprise a single 70W channel, designed for a centre speaker, as well as 2 x 30W amplifiers which can be configured for rear or surround channel use. A stereo bypass mode allows the output from, say, a CD player to be sent directly to connected power amps. It includes two coax and two optical digital inputs, as well as two analogue stereo inputs. The Cyrus AV Master 8.0 is priced at £800. Cyrus Audio, 01480 410900 www.cyrus.co.uk |
 NAD’s
New Budget CDPromises to be breakthrough in value Said to be a perfect match to the budget reference C315BB integrated amplifier, the NAD C515BB is the company’s new budget CD player at £165. It uses a 24-bit/192kHz D/A converter, along with carefully chosen capacitors and other passive components in critical areas. It is capable of playing MP3 files that have been copied onto a CD-R, allowing around ten hours of playback from a single disc. Coax and optical digital outputs are also included. Armour Home Electronics, 01279 501111 www.nadelectronics.com |
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 Marantz
SR7002Two HDMI outs expand display options Marantz's latest AV receiver includes twin HDMI outputs, facilitating the use of, for example, a video projector alongside an everyday display screen. The SR7002 is a 7.1-channel receiver, specified at 110W per channel. It includes support for new lossless cinema audio formats Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD via its four HDMI 1.3a inputs, with 32-bit digital signal processing for THX Surround EX, DTS-ES and Dolby Pro Logic IIx. Room calibration is also available courtesy of the Audyssey MultiEQ system. Price is £1000. Marantz, 01753 680868 www.marantz.com |
 Harbeth
ups the M40British brand unveils M40.1 upgrade Harbeth’s M40 loudspeaker, a drop-in replacement for the BBC LS5/8, has been upgraded with a new bass driver to M40.1 status. Designed by Harbeth itself, the driver has been given an LF response more suited to ‘lively’ environments, since the original was tuned for the drier acoustic favoured by broadcasters. The new Harbeth Audio M40.1 is priced at £7999. Harbeth Audio, 0870 803 4788 www.harbeth.co.uk
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