Cambridge Audio Azur 851A vs Denon PMA-800NE review
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Comparing Cambridge Audio Azur 851A vs Denon PMA-800NE? Our experts can help you find the best integrated amp. Based on our rating, Azur 851A has a total rating of 8 out of 10 vs 8.2 out of 10 for PMA-800NE.
Advantages Cambridge Audio Azur 851A over Denon PMA-800NE
- Supporting speakers impedances: 8, 4Ohm vs only 8,4Ohm
- Integrated amplifier with built-in display
Advantages Denon PMA-800NE over Cambridge Audio Azur 851A
- Better Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) in stereo: 0.01% vs 0.02%
- Better signal-to-noise ratio: 105dB vs 98dB
- Balance control
- Built-in optical digital in/out: 3/0
- Built-in Phono (MM) stage
Common strengths
- Have speaker A/B switching
- Pure direct mode available
- Bass control available
- Treble control available
- Coaxial digital inputs
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Product
Cambridge Audio Azur 851A
Denon PMA-800NE
Model
Azur 851A
PMA-800NE
Brand
Cambridge Audio
Denon
Reviews
16
38
Amplifier
Channels
2
2
Power output (RMS), W/Ohm
120/8, 200/4
100/8, 170/4
Power output per channel, W/Ohm
60/8, 105/4
50/8, 85/4
Output Impedance, Ohm
8, 4
8,4
Frequency response
20Hz-20KHz
20Hz-20KHz
THD in stereo, %
0.02
0.01
Signal-to-noise ratio, dB
98
105
Audio features
Digital to analog converter (DAC)
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
0/0
3/0
Coaxial digital input/output
1/1
1/0
Phono (MM) input
0
1
Subwoofer output
0
0
Headphone outputs
1
1
USB
0
0
Preamplifier outputs (pair)
1
0
Main inputs (pair)
0
0
Line level inputs (pair)
8
5
XLR inputs (pair)
2
0
Record outputs (pair)
1
1
DC trigger output (12V)
0
0
Remote control input/output (IR)
1/0
1/1
RS-232
1
0
Additional features
Auto power off
Built-in display
Power
Power consumption, W
800
200
Power consumption standby, W
0.5
0.3
Dimensions
Size W x H x D, cm/inches
43 x 11.5 x 38.5/16.9 x 4.5 x 15.1
34.5 x 12.1 x 26.6/13.6 x 4.3 x 10.5
Weight, kg/lbs
15/33
7.5/16.5
Other
Release year
2012
2018
Integrated amplifiers CHooseratoR comparison rating
- 8Cambridge Audio Azur 851A
- 8.2Denon PMA-800NE
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