Cambridge - 540A /640A ver. 2 Integrated Amplifier


Hello,

I have an NAD C352 integrated in a little secondary system for my dining room. I am not really happy with the NAD, I find it's sound to be rather muddled-particularly in the bottom end.

I was eying two different Cambridge Audio integrateds, their 540A version 2 & 640A version 2 integrateds. I can get either of these without making any substantial additional investment (after selling the NAD). Might anyone have any opinions of these units? Would they be any upgrade over my current NAD unit??
craig_hoch
I have the 540V2 in a downstairs basement system driving some KRIX equinox bookshelf speakers. Sounds excellent. 60w per ch. Plenty of power. Save $ and get the 540v2. Seems to be very well built/very high quality. I'm not sure how it would stack up against your NAD. (My feeling is that it may be slighty a better amp, but a lareral move nonetheless.) They are on sale so you would have very little to lose. Good Luck!
I'm pretty happy with my 540, V2 in a second (video) system. In fact, I drive Merlin TSMs with it! It is not nearly as refined as my far more expensive electronics, but it is inexpensive, serves the purpose well, and gives me tone control flexibility I need in this particular system.

Good luck.
I recently picked up a 540A, 540C, and a pair of S30 bookshelf speakers for my girlfriend and I'm surprised how good it sounds.
From what I know, there is no comparison between the 540 and 640. Completely different components and build. Not to knock the 540 but I'll bet the 640 will crush it.