Cambridge Audio 340A / 340C - Integrated Amp and CD Player Matching Combo
340A Integrated Amp Overview
The new Cambridge Audio 340A integrated amplifier brings unprecedented levels of refinement, build quality and incredibly low levels of distortion to the hotly-contested budget amplifier arena.
A custom designed, oversized low-flux toroidal transformer enables the 340A to deliver an impressive 40 watts per channel into 8 Ohms. An exceptionally low-noise preamp stage with sophisticated input switching technology complete the package and make the 340A the budget amplifier to beat.
The robust construction of the 340A is enhanced by a solid aluminium front panel and is available in black or silver. The 340A offers a full complement of functions including five line level inputs with one tape loop, by-passable bass and treble controls and a headphone output. A second set of speaker outputs completes the impressive feature count.
340C CD Player Overview
Like its bigger brothers, the Cambridge Audio 340C cd player delivers class leading performance but this time, at an even more competitive price point. The elegant design uses proven high quality Sony laser optics and the same Cambridge Audio servo circuitry as found in the award-winning 540C and 640C players.
These and a raft of other technologies guarantee a wonderful performance, whatever disc you spin.
The chassis of the 340C ensures minimal resonance to ensure ultimate sonic performance and is enhanced by a solid aluminium front panel. Like all Azur units, the 340C is available in black or silver.
And if sonic excellence alone isn't enough, the highly specified 340C offers both optical and electrical digital outputs.
Both the Cambridge Audio 340A and 340C comes complete with a stunning aluminium faced Azur remote control. This provides full function control of the 340A and 340C as well as other Cambridge Audio devices.
To ensure the 340A is equally suited to vinyl fans, the Cambridge Audio 540P and 640P (a budget pre-amplifier to complement the 340A) is also available optionally.
Cambridge Audio Azur 340A Integrated Amp Features
- Protection system against overload, overheating and DC offset
- 2 x sets of speaker outputs allowing bi-wiring / multi-room installation
- Headphone output
- Bypassable tone controls
- Slim-line Azur remote control with aluminium top panel
Cambridge Audio Azur 340C CD Player Features
- Proven Sony laser optics
- Custom Cambridge Audio transport
- Co-axial and optical digital outputs
- Stylish all-metal casework with a solid aluminium front panel
- Slim-line Azur remote control with aluminium top panel
Azur 340A Integrated Amplifier Specifications
- Power Output: 40 watts into 8 Ohms
- 50 watts into 4 Ohms
- Input Impedance: 40k Ohms
- Loudspeaker Impedance: 4 to 8 Ohms
- Line: 380mV
- Phono (using optional phono stage): 1.75mV
- Total Harmonic Distortion (into 8 Ohms 80% rated power): 0.01%THD @ 1kHz
- 0.09% THD @ 20kHz
- Frequency Response: 5Hz – 50 kHz @ < 1dB
- Bass: +/- 7dB @ 80Hz
- Treble: +/- 7dB @ 20kHz
- Signal to Noise Ratio (No weighting): 92dB
- Slew rate (into 8 ohms): +/- 20 V/uS
- Max. Power Consumption: 345 watts
- Detachable Power Cord
- 3 Year Limited Warranty
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 430 x 310 x 70mm, 16.9" x 12.2" x 2.8"
- Weight: 6.2 kg/15.4 lbs
Azur 340C CD Player Specifications
- Frequency Response: 10Hz to 20KHz
- THD: 0.006%
- D/A Conversion: 24-bit/96kHz
- Dynamic Range: > 92dB
- Correlated Jitter: < 300pS
- Digital Outputs: Optical and Co-axial
- Max. Power Consumption: 15 watts
- Detachable Power Cord
- 2 Year Limited Warranty
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 430 x 320 x 70mm,
16.9" x 12.6" x 2.8"
- Weight: 4.6 kg/10.1 lbs
Cambridge Audio 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. An all new and highly improved DacMagic is being released shortly. The new Millennium saw Cambridge Audio continue to innovate with its award winning DAB digital tuners and of course the highly-acclaimed Azur range and most recently most famous for it's now legendary award-winning 840c upsampling CD player.
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... is their people. Cambridge Audio employs nearly 80 colleagues, the majority at their London headquarters, including over 20 engineers in a dedicated research and development facility. Every member of Cambridges' team shares the same passion for hi-fi and home cinema as you – our customers. That’s why the Cambridge Audio team always go the extra mile to make sure that they only produce products their proud enough to take home – and trust us we all do!
