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| Cambridge Audio 540P-B Phono Preamp - Black |
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| Manufacturer: Cambridge Audio |
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| Sale Price: $99.00 |
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Extending the functionality of Cambridge Audio's critically acclaimed integrated stereo Azur amplifiers and AV receivers is the 540P phono preamp. Employing state of the art circuitry and high grade components the 540P is a high quality Moving Magnet (MM) phono stage.
This model features single ended "class A" gain stages and use discrete transistors instead of the more common integrated circuits. This gives less crosstalk and interference across the signal path, with both designs delivering high gain and linearity. The 540P employs an active RIAA equalization circuit.
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Cambridge Audio 540P-B Phono Preamp - Black Details |
- Moving Magnet Phono Preamp
- Active RIAA Equalization
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Customer Reviews For Cambridge Audio 540P-B Phono Preamp - Black |
 A sweet sounding preamp. |
| Review Date: May 12, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Mike, Georgia United States |
If you're looking at this product you obviously have a need for it.
Like me, you probably have a sizable LP collection, a nice turntable and cartridge and some audio gear as old as some of the albums ...if not older. Do yourself a favor and get this preamp. If you've been listening to your collection through your 30-40 year old preamp ...and I don't care how state of the art it was back in 1972, like the rest of us, she ain't what she used to be ...hooking your turntable into this little gem *will* bring new life to your records. If you're planning on digitally transferring your LPs then this is an excellent preamp for that purpose.
I was amazed.
My once highly regarded Hafler preamp's phono section has gotten dull over the years ..lost that sparkle, sizzle and pizazz ...it's what happens as the components (capacitors, resistors, et.al.)age and there's not much you can do about it. Except get a new phono preamp ...this one. The Cambridge Audio 540p is well-made and simple in it's design and packs quite a heft for such a small package. There are no controls on it and unless you connect its "wall-wart" power supply to a switched outlet the unit remains on all the time ...a single, tiny blue LED in the center of the face plate your only indication of its power status. The 540p is for moving magnet cartridges only (which is what the great majority of phono cartridges are). If you do have a moving coil cartridge then you'll need the 540p's bigger brother, the 640p, which handles both MM and MC cartridges.
Best bang for the buck.
My vinyl came back to life with shimmering highs, renewed presence and exceptional imaging. It's incredible how good vinyl can sound when you upgrade your equipment. I got my preamp from Spearit Audio through Amazon: best 99 bucks I've spent on audio gear in a long time ...with free shipping to boot. Is it the best preamp out there? No, but you'd have to spend gobs more money to get any major improvements over what the 540p brings to the table. The only thing that would have made the deal even better was to read "Made in the USA" ...or even Japan ...on the little sticker on the back instead of that Communist third-world country.
This little preamp has been highly regarded in reviews from both the print media and consumers ....and don't take my word, check it out yourself online. Add me to the list of satisfied customers. If you're looking for a great replacement phono preamp for your system or for use in digital transfers that sounds beautiful and won't break the piggy bank, then this is the one to get. |
Well Built as expected
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| Review Date: January 23, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Atomic Hammer, milkyway |
Great pice.
Discreet channels.
Needs to burn in for best sonics. Use a burn in disc if you have one. |
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