Feb 28, 2020
The new amplifier of the Japanese company Marantz was the HD-AMP1 model with a high-level layout and a catchy retro design. More of these Marantz HD-AMP1 specs you’ll find in this Marantz HD-AM...
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How do you choose between Marantz HD-AMP1 vs Cambridge Audio Azur 851A? With our head-to-head comparison, that's how. Based on our rating, HD-AMP1 has a total rating of 6 out of 10 vs 8 out of 10 for Azur 851A.
Advantages Marantz HD-AMP1 over Cambridge Audio Azur 851A
- Better signal-to-noise ratio: 105dB vs 98dB
- Built-in optical digital in/out: 2/0
- Subwoofer output lets you connect an optional powered sub
- USB port
Advantages Cambridge Audio Azur 851A over Marantz HD-AMP1
- Better Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) in stereo: 0.02% vs 0.05%
- Has speaker A and speaker B switch
- Can be pure amplifier without any sound processing with Pure direct mode
- Bass control
- Treble control
Common strengths
- Supporting speakers impedances: 8, 4Ohm
- Coaxial digital inputs
- Built-in displays
Marantz HD-AMP1 vs Cambridge Audio Azur 851A
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Common
Product
Marantz HD-AMP1
Cambridge Audio Azur 851A
Model
HD-AMP1
Azur 851A
Brand
Marantz
Cambridge Audio
Reviews
34
16
Amplifier
Channels
2
2
Power output (RMS), W/Ohm
40/8, 70/4
120/8, 200/4
Power output per channel, W/Ohm
20/8, 35/4
60/8, 105/4
Output Impedance, Ohm
8, 4
8, 4
Frequency response
20Hz-50KHz
20Hz-20KHz
THD in stereo, %
0.05
0.02
Signal-to-noise ratio, dB
105
98
Audio features
Digital to analog converter (DAC)
ES9010K2M 384 KHz/32-bit
Wolfson WM8740 192 KHz/24-bit
Speaker A/B switching
Pure direct mode
Connectivity
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
Ethernet (RJ45)
Control
Bass
Treble
Balance
Remote control
Extensive connection
Optical digital input/output
2/0
0/0
Coaxial digital input/output
1/0
1/1
Phono (MM) input
0
0
Subwoofer output
1
0
Headphone outputs
1
1
USB
1
0
Preamplifier outputs (pair)
0
1
Main inputs (pair)
0
0
Line level inputs (pair)
2
8
XLR inputs (pair)
0
2
Record outputs (pair)
0
1
DC trigger output (12V)
0
0
Remote control input/output (IR)
1/1
1/0
RS-232
0
1
Additional features
Auto power off
Built-in display
Power
Power consumption, W
55
800
Power consumption standby, W
0.3
0.5
Dimensions
Size W x H x D, cm/inches
30.4 x 10.6 x 35.3/12 x 4.2 x 13.9
43 x 11.5 x 38.5/16.9 x 4.5 x 15.1
Weight, kg/lbs
5.4/10
15/33
Other
Release year
2016
2012
Integrated amplifiers CHooseratoR comparison rating
- 6Marantz HD-AMP1
- 8Cambridge Audio Azur 851A
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