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Cambridge Audio 650BD Blu Ray Universal Disc Player
Cambridge Audio is thrilled to unveil the all-new Cambridge Audio 650BD Blu Ray Universal Disc Player. With support for all the latest surround sound formats and audiophile grade sonic performance, this lightning-fast, easy to use player will reproduce movies and music with all the passion their creators intended.
Featuring almost universal disc compatibility, the Cambridge Audio 650BD is equipped to handle CD, HDCD, DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, SACD and of course Blu-Ray discs.
Delivering stunning video reproduction is just half the story and the 650BD also excels in audio performance. 24/192kHz Digital to Analogue Converters and meticulous attention to audio circuitry design ensure that the 650BD can reproduce the dynamics and scale required for modern movie soundtracks whilst also being able to deliver a genuinely musical performance with either stereo or multi-channel music discs.
Meanwhile the latest surround-sound formats are supported including decoding of Dolby True HD, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-HD Master Audio and DTS-HD High Resolution Audio in Stereo, 5.1 or 7.1 variants. In particular support for the true lossless Dolby True HD and DTS-HD Master Audio formats provides unprecedented audio fidelity from Blu-ray discs.
It's lightening fast!
For complete user convenience, the 650BD boasts power-up and loading speeds which are amongst the most impressive of any Blu-ray player currently available. And naturally, the widest possible array of HDMI, digital and analogue outputs are fitted for connection to screens and home cinema receivers of all types.
A fresh new look
The Cambridge Audio 650BD Blu Ray Universal Disc player benefits from the highly regarded new Azur wrap-around casework design and its proprietary engineering is housed within a new low resonance, acoustically damped chassis. The Azur Navigator remote which also controls the matching Cambridge Audio 650R home cinema receiver completes the package.
Cambridge Audio 650BD Blu Ray Universal Disc Player Performance Features
- Universal disc playback including SACD, DVD-A and HDCD
- Profile 2.0 supporting BD Live and Bonus View
- HDMI 1.3c supporting 10 bit and 12 bit deep colour and x.v.colour
- Pure Audio mode and 24/192kHz DACs for superior audio performance
- Onboard decoding of lossless Dolby and DTS HD audio CODECs
- 7.1 multi-channel analogue audio outputs to allow connection to older non-HDMI AVRs
- Ultra fast disc loading times and power on time
- Azur Navigator remote control with Azur AVR/Amp control
- Standard definition DVDs scaled to 1080p HDMI output
- 2 USB 2.0 inputs, front and rear
- Energy Star certified ultra low power (<1W) standby circuits
- Brand new wrap-around casework design with thick brushed aluminium front panel and damped feet, giving enhanced resonance control
Performance Specifications
- Disc playback BD, DVD, CD, DVD-A, SACD, HDCD
- BD profile Profile 2.0 BD Live and Bonus View
- Full media list BD-Rom, BD-R, BD-Re
- DVD-Rom, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW
- CDDA, CD-Rom, CD-R, CD-RW
- Architecture Mediatek MTK8520/MTK8575
- DACs Crystal CS4345/CS4361 24 bit/192kHz
- Video frame rates 24Hz50Hz60Hz
- Video decoding MPEG2, MPEG2 HD, MPEG4, MPEG4 AVC, VC-1, XviD,
- WMV, WMV HD, VCD, AVCHD, MPEG ISO
- JPEG, JPEG HD
- Audio decoding DTS HD Master Audio, DTS HD High Resolution, DTS
- Dolby True HD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital
- LPCM, WMA, WMA Pro, MP3
- Internal memory 1Gb (available storage varies due to system usage)
- External storage 2 x USB 2.0
- HDMI output HDMI 1.3c
- Analogue video outputs Component, S-Video, Composite
- Digital audio outputs HDMI, SPDIF coaxial and Toslink Optical
- Analogue audio outputs 7.1 multichannel analogue
- Ethernet 100BASE-T
- IR emitter in 3.5mm mini jack, isolated modulated
- THD: <0.008% THD @ 1kHz
- S/N >100dB
- PSU Universal switch-mode 100 – 240V AC, IEC inlet
- Standby Power Consumption: <1W
- Black or Silver Finishes
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 85 x 430 x 312mm (3.3 x 16.9 x 12.3’’) with feet
- Weight (unboxed) 4.1kg (9.04lbs)
Cambridge Audio Company History
Cambridge Audio has been at the forefront of British hi-fi for more than thirty five years. Since its inception in 1968, Cambridge Audio has brought some of the most innovative and technologically advanced products to market.
During the ‘70s, the P40, P50 and P110 amplifiers established the international reputation of the Cambridge Audio brand. The ‘80s saw Cambridge Audio launch the world’s first two-box CD player. In the ‘90s, the DacMagic was the first product in the company’s history to win an esteemed What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision Best Buy award. The new Millennium saw Cambridge Audio continue to innovate with its award winning DAB digital tuners and of course the highly-acclaimed Azur range.
Cambridge Audio has a philosophy of using only the finest quality components, all models are developed using state-of-the-art test and measurement equipment and feature the latest technology. This commitment to engineering excellence, combined with state of the art manufacturing facilities, means every Cambridge Audio product offers the best possible performance. Prior to launch, all designs undergo rigorous evaluation involving meticulous listening and fine tuning.
But the main reason for Cambridge Audio's success... their people. They employ nearly 80 colleagues, the majority at their London headquarters, including over 20 engineers in a dedicated research and development facility. Every member of the Cambridge Audio team shares the same passion for hi-fi and home cinema as you – our customers. That’s why they always go the extra mile to make sure theyonly produce products their proud enough to take home – and trust us they really do!
Cambridge Audio products are distributed in over 45 countries and the company turns over in excess of $40 million.
