Cambridge Audio Azur 740C Reviews

Cambridge Audio surely has the most technologically equipped player in its class

Great value, Well made

Sound not to all tastes

One even felt as if a 'loudness button' had been pressed somewhere, accentuating the top and bottom at the expense of the midrange. Later, during the classical selections, he withdrew or at least qualified that statement, but he still didn't entirely care...

Twice now, we've had the pleasure of reviewing Cambridge Audio's superb Azur 840C CD player. At £750, it offers superb value. Now we've got our hands on the 740C, which appears to match its bigger brother feature for feature, but at a full £250 cheaper

Very good performance in areas of detail, imaging and bass extension, Excellent midband neutrality, Great flexibility from digital inputs

Slightly naff display, More mechanical noise from the transport than we'd like

Even if you've no use for the digital inputs, this is still a must-hear option in the admittedly busy £500 market