Feb 28, 2020
A large number of manufactured amplifiers for high-level speakers boasts the British manufacturer Cambridge Audio. One of them is featured in this Cambridge Audio Topaz AM10 review. Follow it for all...
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What are the main differences between the Cambridge Audio Azur 851A vs Cambridge Audio Topaz AM10 and which integrated amp is better for you considering specs and features? Based on our rating, Azur 851A has a total rating of 8 out of 10 vs 4 out of 10 for Topaz AM10.
Advantages Cambridge Audio Azur 851A over Cambridge Audio Topaz AM10
- Supporting speakers impedances: 8, 4Ohm vs only 8Ohm
- Better signal-to-noise ratio: 98dB vs 82dB
- Has speaker A and speaker B switch
- Can be pure amplifier without any sound processing with Pure direct mode
- Bass control
- Treble control
- Built-in coaxial digital in/out: 1/1
Advantages Cambridge Audio Topaz AM10 over Cambridge Audio Azur 851A
- Built-in Phono (MM) stage
Common strengths
- Equal Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) in stereo: 0.02%
- Built-in displays
Cambridge Audio Azur 851A vs Cambridge Audio Topaz AM10
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Product
Cambridge Audio Azur 851A
Cambridge Audio Topaz AM10
Model
Azur 851A
Topaz AM10
Brand
Cambridge Audio
Cambridge Audio
Reviews
16
31
Amplifier
Channels
2
2
Power output (RMS), W/Ohm
120/8, 200/4
70/8
Power output per channel, W/Ohm
60/8, 105/4
35/8
Output Impedance, Ohm
8, 4
8
Frequency response
20Hz-20KHz
5Hz-50KHz
THD in stereo, %
0.02
0.02
Signal-to-noise ratio, dB
98
82
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
0/0
Coaxial digital input/output
1/1
0/0
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
6
XLR inputs (pair)
2
0
Record outputs (pair)
1
1
DC trigger output (12V)
0
0
Remote control input/output (IR)
1/0
0/0
RS-232
1
0
Additional features
Auto power off
Built-in display
Power
Power consumption, W
800
260
Power consumption standby, W
0.5
0.5
Dimensions
Size W x H x D, cm/inches
43 x 11.5 x 38.5/16.9 x 4.5 x 15.1
43 x 7.6 x 34/17 x 3 x 13.4
Weight, kg/lbs
15/33
5.6/15.85
Other
Release year
2012
2010
Integrated amplifiers CHooseratoR comparison rating
- 8Cambridge Audio Azur 851A
- 4Cambridge Audio Topaz AM10
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