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When I lifted Cambridge Audiotrs"s Azur 540R from its box, I was pleasantly surprised to find the compact-looking AVR weighs almost 35 pounds, indicating substantial components withinomdash; exactly what you would expect from a firm that has been producing quality audio products for more than 35 years. Almost as hefty as the receiver is its 242 page usernrs"s manual, which has a decent thud factor going for it.
You might think the Azur 540R must be a complicated piece of gear to require a 200-pages-plus manual, but the opposite is true. The receiver is simple, and its manual is clearly written, straightforward, and briefcmdash;perhaps too brief. Beyond the bare basics, the document does little to explain surround-sound technologies and decoding concepts. (The manual is large only because Cambridge incorporates translations for more than seven different languages.).
Conclusion Cambridge Audio's Azur 540R (Version 3) is an ideal entry-level receiver that offers excellent usability and performance for an affordable price. It's missing several features, such as integrated video up-conversion and an automatic calibration system, both of which can be afforded without spending too much more in today's market.
The Cambridge Audio Azur 540R is sold exclusively through Richer Sounds retail stores and online. Despite the affordable price it's good looking and solidly built, and delivers 80W to each of its six channels. The 540R's slim front panel looks smart. The brushed-metal fascia has a neat arrangement of buttons and basic controls, and there's a handy analogue audio and video input for connection to occasional sources.
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