"... a smart looking piece of kit... sounds good, too, whether with DVD movie soundtracks or CDs."
What Hi-Fi? Sound & Vision Ultimate Home Cinema Guide November 2006
"The 540D offers equal strengths for both music and film playback... a relaxed, assured sound that is surprisingly three-dimensional and reveals the cushion of air around instruments."
The Absolute Sound (USA) October 2006
"Demands an audition",
What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision, March 2005, five stars in conjunction with Cambridge Audio Azur 540R
Gramophone audio editor's choice 2004.
Gramophone, January 2005
“The Azur 540D is an absolute stunner”
Essential Home Cinema Issue 31
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“Does a magnificent job in adding audiophile qualities to a low-priced player. Astonishing value… the answer to your prayers”
What Video, June 2004
“It really does the lot...the attention to detail is impeccable”
T3, May 2004
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“the 540D is impressive – handsome, well specified and it makes your movies look a treat”
What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision, April 2004
"An unfeasibly good DVD player"
Hi-Fi Choice, Sept 04
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