Azur 740A

About the Azur 740A

The Cambridge Audio Azur 740A is a stereo integrated amplifier manufactured in England around 2008-2009. It delivers 100 watts per channel into 8 Ohms and 150 watts per channel into 4 Ohms, making it suitable for a wide range of speakers. The amplifier features six analog inputs and two analog outputs including pre-out and tape input, with an input impedance of 47 kOhm. It includes tone controls for bass (+/-10 dB at 10 Hz) and treble (+/-7.5 dB at 20 kHz), mute function, and direct/line-straight mode. The unit supports multi-room control via Cambridge Audio's Incognito system and has a customizable front panel display for naming inputs. It uses a high precision silicon gate volume/balance control with 1 dB steps for precise adjustment. The chassis is acoustically dampened with a solid aluminum front panel. Power consumption is up to 750W max, with 45W minimum active and 6W standby. The amplifier weighs 10.7 kg and measures 115 x 430 x 350 mm (H x W x D). Reviews praise its clear treble, solid bass, excellent imaging, and dynamic control, though some note it has a slightly lean sound and less slam compared to higher-end models. It lacks a built-in phono stage. The Azur 740A is regarded as a strong performer in its price class with outstanding price/performance ratio and multi-room capabilities.