CAMBRIDGE - AZUR 651A (BLACK)

Cambridge Audio Azur 651A Integrated Amplifier Dynamic 75WPC Integrated Boasts Built-In USB Input: Azur 651A Allows You to Directly Connect Your Computer, Add Speakers, and Get Instantly Upgraded Sound Award-Winning Azur 651A Loaded With Sonic-Minded Design Features and Proprietary CAP5 Protection System Thanks to the explosion in digital music, personal computers have become as important as CDs. Aware of modern trends, Cambridge Audio developed a direct USB audio input on its Azur 651A amplifier instead of adopting the more common, simpler approach of including USB connectivity on a CD player. Now, you can simply plug your Mac or PC directly into the 651A amplifier and, with the addition of speakers, enjoy a whole world of digital music stored or streamed from your computer. "Excellent affordable integrated amplifier, with an endearing character... A true everyman's amplifier, this comes festooned with facilities." - Hi-Fi Choice We all know computers are a great addition to high-end systems, but they come with faults. Poor-quality soundcards and jitter translate to lousy audio performance. But plug your PC or Mac into Azur 651A, and you'll be amazed at the improvements. Cambridge Audio's in-house-developed USB audio processor extracts audio data directly from your hard drive (bypassing its soundcard) and takes care of the critical digital-to-analog conversion process, bringing dull and lifeless MP3 files to full-dimensional life. "The 651A is a confident performer, with excellent levels of clarity balanced by an impressive soundstage..." - Hi-Fi News, Highly Commended review In addition to a premium toroidal transformer, that Azur 651A comes loaded with separate transformer taps for left and right channels, twin rectifiers, and separate PSUs for dual-mono operation of the left and right power amplifiers. A high-grade film-type volume pot means Azur 651A also performs as well at low levels as at higher volumes. This