Azur 650A amplifier

"It's the sound though that really shocks, in a good way. It's an incredibly exciting performance, packed with energy and drama and a great deal of grip... Surprisingly dynamic, surprisingly bubbly, surprisingly musical sounding, were the tasting notes."

Hi-Fi Plus November 2009.

System of the year 2009

(Reviewed with 650C)


"Partner this combination with a large pair of sensitive floorstanding loudspeakers and your friends would never dream that such good sound can be achieved for less than the price of many high-end cables."

Hi-Fi News November 2009

(Reviewed with 650C)


"This amp and CD player set the standard in this class and should be on the "must listen" list for anyone planning an affordable system or upgrading from elderly components".

Gramophone October 2009

(Reviewed with 650C)


"The new Cambridge Audio 650A integrated is anything but shy, as a performer and as an artefact."

Hi-Fi World September 2009


"This budget belter offers sizzling delivery, powering through any genre of music with gusto. Build quality is superb, and has dozens of technical tweaks over older Cambridge Audio gear, including a completely redesigned output to boost bass and the sonic 'range' of your hi-fi. Pair it with the company's great Audio Azur 650C CD player for a value package."

The Mail on Sunday, UK September 2009

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"Warm, precise, dynamic, elegant, what else can I say about that Cambridge Combo... invest a little bit more to obtain an exceptional quality of build and sound."

"Chaleur, précision, dynamisme, élégance, que dire de plus de ce duo Cambridge... à investir un peu plus pour obtenir une qualité de construction et sonore exceptionnelles."

Audio Video, Quebec September 2009

(Reviewed with 650C)


“The 650A takes Cambridge back to the forefront of performance at this price level…. Its wrap-around lid and thicker front panel make the amp look far smarter…It’s a fine buy.

What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision August 2009