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Azur 740C Upsampling CD Player

Azur 740C specifications

Features

Adaptive Time Filtering (ATF) 

Asynchronous upsampling

technology converting 16-bit 44.1 kHz CD data to 24-bit 384kHz

32-bit Analog Devices “Black Fin’ DSP

Dual differential DAC’s 

Wolfson WM8740 24 Bit DACs

running at 384kHz

Four Pole Dual Differential double virtual earth
balanced topology,

maintains channel separation and

eliminates distortion

Digital inputs

2 co-axial, 2 optical allowing upsampling and

playback of other sources

Digital outputs 

1 co-axial, 1 optical allows recording 

of raw or up-sampled audio (192kHz maximum)

Audio outputs 

1 unbalanced

Other connections 

Control bus input/output, 1 IR emitter in,

1 IEC type mains inlet

Extruded aluminium side panels and solid aluminium
front panel

Low resonance, ultra rigid, acoustically dampened
chassis improves sonic performance

Full function aluminium face azur navigator remote

Available in silver/black

Performance

Frequency response

20Hz to 20kHz (+/-0.1dB)

THD 

@ 1Khz 0dBFs

<0.0008%

@ 1Khz - 10dBFs

<0.0005%

@ 20Khz 0dBFs

<0.0001%

IMD

(19/20kHz) 0dBFs

<0.0006%

Linearity @ -90dBFs

+/-0.5dB

Stopband rejection (>24kHz)

> 115dB

S/N ratio, A weighted

> 113dB

Total correlated jitter

> 130pS

Crosstalk 

@ 1kHz

> -130dB

@ 20kHz

> -110dB

Output impedance

> 50 ohms

Digital input word widths supported

16 - 24 bit

Digital output word widths supported

16, 20, 24 bit

Digital input sampling frequencies supported 

32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz

Digital output sampling frequencies supported 

32kHz - 192kHz pass through (including 44.1kHz for CD)

Audio output upsampling  

Fixed 24 bit, 384kHz

Dimensions hxwxd

115 x 430 x 315mm (4.5 x 16.9 x 12.7")

Weight

6.4kg (14.1lbs)

Cambridge Audio’s policy is one of continuous improvement. Design and
specifications are therefore subject to change without prior notice.

Cambridge Audio 

Hankey Place, London, SE1 4BB, England

© 2006 Cambridge Audio Ltd

Issued: November 2006

ATF™ is a trademark of Analog Devices

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