!±8± Cambridge Audio Azur 550A Integrated Amplifier, Silver

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Cambridge Audio Azur 550A Integrated Amplifier, Silver

Cambridge Audio's highly-respected amplifier topology goes to new levels of performance and refinement with the introduction of the 550A. A completely redesigned output stage helps improve bass response and dynamics even further while enabling control of virtually any speaker with aplomb. Making the 550A a true benchmark in its category was of course a key requirement to Cambridge Audio's design team. One area which has received considerable attention is the company's proprietary CAP5 protection system. Maintaining the original design's raison d'être - constantly monitoring for overloads, faults and clipping whilst guaranteeing no sound degradation - this new iteration now allows for even greater dynamics and more powerful real-world performance. And like its highly respected predecessors, the 550A features an oversize toroidal transformer for excellent efficiency and extremely low noise. But power is nothing without control and it's not just at high volumes where this amplifier offer peak performance. A completely new high specification Alps volume pot control ensures perfect channel balance at low levels and is complemented with new tone controls offering equally intricate level setting. Other important improvements include new audiophile grade polypropylene signal capacitors, gold-plated speaker outputs, custom-made electrolytic capacitors in critical positions and several new carefully calculated circuit tweaks. With so much shoehorned inside, it's astonishing how the new Azur 550A looks so elegant. In addition to a raft of sonic and environmental benefits, the new Azur range has a completely fresh contoured look with razor sharp displays and velvety smooth controls. A substantial brushed aluminium front panel, a seamless wrap-over lid assembly and dual-layer damped feet all adhere to Cambridge Audio's rock-solid design standards and also help improve performance through superb resonance control.