High end audio electronics brand Cambridge Audio is renowned for embracing new technology and making it available to a wider audience at a remarkable price. This is the case with HDMI and the Azur 340R 5.1 HDMI AV Receiver – the latest in a growing Azur range of AV receivers.
The 340R features 5.1 multi-channel output and 2-in-1 out HDMI pass through so that, for instance, an HDMI DVD player and Sky HD set-top box can be connected with just one cable to the screen. A high quality Crystal CS42518 multi DAC also provides crystal clear sound reproduction for music or movie use. After critical research with the help of user panels, it was concluded that a large proportion required a high performance 5.1 receiver rather than a compromised 6.1/7.1 product. The 340R then is the ultimate entry level home cinema receiver, perfect for users who only want to run a 5.1 speaker setup but don’t wish to trade-off against audio or video quality.
Key features:
• 50W per channel @ 8 Ohms all channels driven/80W per channel @ 8 Ohms 2 channel
• High current transistors used in discrete output stages for optimized audio performance
• Crystal CS42518 multi DAC and CS493263 DSP
• Audio inputs: 6 line level in + tuner/5.1 direct
• Audio outputs: 5 amplified speaker/1 subwoofer/1 tape record
• Video inputs: 3 composite/2 S-video/2 component video/2 HDMI
• Video outputs: 1 composite/1 S-video/1 component video/1 HDMI
• Digital inputs: 1 coaxial/4 optical
• Digital outputs: 1 coaxial/1 optical/1 HDMI
• Fully freely assignable video inputs for ease of use and total flexibility
• Processes Dolby Digital/DTS 5.1/Dolby PLII
• Advanced Bass Management allows separate crossovers and trims for PLII/DD/DTS and Stereo + Sub modes
• On Screen Display (OSD)
• FM/AM tuner with RDS and 30 presets
• RS232 control for custom install use and software updating plus IR emitter In
• Solid aluminium front panel plus an ultra rigid, acoustically dampened chassis
• Ergonomic remote control
• Available in silver or black
Cambridge audio is distributed in India by Soundsmiths-info@thesoundsmiths.com. Indian pricing is not confirmed yet.
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