Azur 650C

About the Azur 650C

The Cambridge Audio Azur 650C CD player optimizes a pair of Wolfson WM8740 24-bit, 192 kHz-capable DACs implemented in a dual differential configuration, allowing separate and symmetrical analog filter circuitry for excellent imaging. It features a Four-Pole Dual Differential Double Virtual Earth Balanced filter with Bessel coefficients, resulting in an incredibly low noise floor and barely measurable distortion. The player includes a new in-house designed servo solution with an audiophile S3 Custom CD Servo controller for ultra-short signal paths and low jitter, enhancing digital information retrieval and reducing digital noise. It supports CD, CD-R, CD-RW, and MP3 playback, and includes a toroidal transformer power supply and a high-quality disc transport mechanism. The 650C offers a frequency response of 20Hz to 20kHz, a signal-to-noise ratio of 104 dB, and total harmonic distortion below 0.002%. It has a robust build with a wrap-around alloy fascia, weighs 4.8 kg, and measures 85 x 430 x 305 mm. The player comes with a remote control and displays CD Text. It is praised for its detailed, neutral mids, deep bass, and lively sound, though some find the treble slightly bright. The 650C remains a competitive choice in its price range, around £330 or offering excellent value for audiophiles seeking quality CD playback.