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    Been offered a V1 Cambridge Audio Azur 840

    guess at this price i couldnt have my entire cake and eat it. for some reason if i tip the balance totally to one side i can still hear a bit (but less loud) sound on the other speaker, and vice versa. also input 2 doesnt work. when the speakers are in balance the sound level is equal so there's...
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    Been offered a V1 Cambridge Audio Azur 840

    so been listening and I actually think the sound out performs my Yamaha AS701. Its more punchier and delivers a better sound stage in that vocals sound crisp and live (whathifi review said the V1 had questionable treble) and you can really hear the detail in tracks such as Royals and David...
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    Been offered a V1 Cambridge Audio Azur 840

    really? this amp is built like a tank, and weighs like one. has a solid quality feel i must say. i checked our the 851a at the local RS and they look and feel almosy identical.
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    Been offered a V1 Cambridge Audio Azur 840

    thanks, so the Diamond 9.1's ive trusted for years is no longer the darling of the hifi world? :)
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    Been offered a V1 Cambridge Audio Azur 840

    yeah i tested it at his and it has the punchy character of the classic cambridge audio we know and love. thing is he has barely used it in the 5-6 years he has had it so its literally as new. it makes wierd clicking nooises when you adjust the volume and MY GOD the thing is heavy!!!!! what...
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    Been offered a V1 Cambridge Audio Azur 840

    As title implies, a mate is offering to sell me his Cambridge AudioAzur 840A V1 for £100. Just wanted to ask whether, as this amp was released I think in 2008, its worth it? My current setup is a new Yamaha AS701 matched to a pair of Wharfedale Diamond 9.1's. This amp has a DAC and bluetooth...