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| Brand Name: | Cambridge Audio |
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- This gives less cross-talk and interference across the signal path.
- The 540P employs an active RIAA equalization system.
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The entry-level Cambridge Audio 540P is a high quality Moving Magnet design featuring single-ended 'Class A' gain stages and discrete transistors instead of the more common integrated circuits. This gives less cross-talk and interference across the signal path. The 540P employs an active RIAA equalization system. The rear panel benefits from gold plated input connectors to minimize signal path interference and reduce surface degradation. An external power supply comes as standard.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Accurate and detailed sound,
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This review is from: Cambridge Audio 540P Phono Pre-Amplifier Silver (Electronics)
I bought this preamplifier based on the recommendations it has garnered from other reviewers. It is hooked up to a Technics DD turntable with a Stanton cartridge and the sound quality is well above my expectations. Through my studio monitors I can hear instruments imaging where they should, and the RIAA equalization seems accurate compared to recordings I have on CD. Noise floor is fairly low and the grounding circuit is excellent. No hum and wonderful, detailed sound. This is an excellent value for the money!
5.0 out of 5 stars
Revived my Ortofon 2m Blue!,
This review is from: Cambridge Audio 540P Phono Pre-Amplifier Silver (Electronics)
I must say this piece of equipment works extremely well. I used to plug the technicks mk2 1200 with ortofon 2mblue cartridge directly into the integrated phono input in my technics amplifier, and find that there was no huge difference between this cartridge and the stanton 600. I must say that what makes the real difference now is this 540p phono stage, everything sounds more compact, unbeatable bass, good high frequency response.
I think this is the best option in terms of quality/price ratio
5.0 out of 5 stars
An excellent MM phono preamp; unbelivable bargain,
By Desert Rat (Tucson, AZ USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Cambridge Audio 540P Phono Pre-Amplifier Silver (Electronics)
I bought this unit as a companion to the Cambridge Azur 350A integrated amplifier. I've not heard a better one. At first I had considered the Rolls Bellari tube preamp (about $250.) but I'm glad I tried this one first. The combination of discreet class A input transistors and passive RIAA equalization really works (additional gain and buffering appears to be via ICs). The unit is dead quiet and the input impedance and capacitive loading are a perfect match for my Ortophon OM20 super cartridge. Fantastic sound quality, open, clear and sweet with excellent sound stage. Pair this with a higher end moving magnet nude square-shank diamond elliptical stylus (bonded tips need not apply) on the right tonearm and you will not be disappointed.
This is such a huge step up from stand alone phono preamps in the $50. range, I'd recommend it as worth the extra money (when used with a good quality outboard A/D USB interface, like Eiderol, M-Audio or Tascam) for transcribing vinyl to CD.
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