740C – Premium CD Spieler

"Der Azur 740A gab sich als Feingeist mit schier grenzenloser Leistung zu erkennen, der 740C ist ein schlackenfreier CD-Player, der als Wandler auch DVB-Tunern zu deutlich mehr Wohlklang verhilft."

"The 740A has almost boundless energy and benefits from multi-room compatibility while the 740C is sensationally jitter free with fine sound."

Stereoplay (Germany) June 2008

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"An impressive selection of quality kit for the money, features aplenty and well timed, wide band sound... a definite winner."

Hi-Fi Choice February 2008

(Reviewed with Azur 740A amplifier)

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Smarthouse Best of the Best 2008 (Australia)

Named best CD player



"Wer 1000 Euro pro Komponente ausgibt, verlangt schon etwas Besonderes. Und das bekommt er garantiert bei Cambridge Audio."

"If you're spending €1000 per component, you expect something special. This is guaranteed with Cambridge Audio."

Stereo (Germany) December 2007

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"The overall result is stunning sound quality at a new price point. A tough act to follow."

Hi-Fi Choice Awards 2007

Winner of Gold award


"Pour: La souplesse des phrases, l’énergie, la justesse des timbres"

"For: Flexibility of the phrasing, energy, tonal accuracy"

Le Monde de la Musique (France) November 2007



"... close to the best CD player I've heard to date."

Stereophile (USA) October 2007


"Genuino High End del máximo número possible de aficionados…"

"Genuine High End for all..."

OnOff (Spain) No 182


The designers have pulled out all the stops to give the 740C a clear technology advantage over its rivals…our July 2007 group test gave it exemplary lab results and it also shone in listening comparisons.

Hi-Fi News Awards October 2007


"Cambridge Audio have clearly done very well with this player. It is a joy to use and can also be utilised as a DAC for two extra sources. The sound quality is excellent for the price, especially if you're looking for an energetic and lively player. Highly recommended"

TNT Audio (October 2007


"Well judged balance of timing, dynamics and bass weight combine with fine build and plentiful features."

AV Review October 2007

"There was a hell of a lot to like about the Azur 740s, but probably the best aspect of their sound quality was their ability to convey the emotion of each performer I listened to. This allows the listener to experience music in a way that touches the senses... I'm very impressed. Yet another success for Cambridge, for whom everything audio seems to turn to gold."

Tone (New Zealand) September 2007

(Reviewed with Azur 740A amplifier)

"The Azur 740C is close to the best CD player I've heard to date."

Stereophile (USA) September 2007


"... (the) Azur 740C proved you can have sound that's lively and super-detailed, while offering a transparency and spaciousness that none of the other players here matched."

Hi-Fi News (July 2007)

(Winner of CD player group test)

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"Dit is een combinatie van elektronica die ik graag aanbeveel."

"This is a combination of electronics that I would gladly recommend."

Music Emotion (Netherlands) June 2007

(Reviewed with Azur 740A integrated amplifier)

"큰 돈을 들이지 않고 편안한 마음으로 음악이 안겨주는 즐거움을 얻고자 하는 애호가를 위한 시스템이 아주르 740A와 740C라고 하면 좋을 것 같다."

"The Azur 740A and 740C system is for audiophiles who take pleasure in listening to music at a reasonable price"

Audio (Korea) June 2007



"I found it an education to discover so much more about tracks I’d started to think had revealed all their secrets... Everything is controlled and precise, bass is firm and well contoured, and treble, thanks to upsampling, is detailed and does not fatigue... the 740C is a marvel."

Audio Enz (New Zealand) June 2007

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"... this is a very neutral player that combines weight, treble extension and an absence of midrange coloration... one of the most self-recommending bits of kit we've enjoyed lately."

Hi-Fi Choice May 2007

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"Smooth, coherent soundstage; lively, presentation; good specification. If your system is dynamically potent, the 740C will bring clarity to the mix."

What Hi-Fi? Sound & Vision May 2007


"A vividly revealing player with rock-solid lower bass... Great value."

Hi-Fi World May 2007