Experience with CA Azur 651A

Hi All,

I have been looking for a decent stereo amp with a sub preout for the study for some time. I will be powering a set of Mission 8" Bookshelves (barely bookshelves lol) & a Isobaric 10" Peerless Subwoofer.

I have looked at the Response Precision 2x100 Stereo Amp then I came across this:

http://www.cambridgeaudio.com/summary.php?PID=893&Title=Summary

Who has actually used this amp before? I wonder how good the DAC is on it? I am fascinated about the built in DAC and dual mono amp and curious on the SQ.

 

I haven't used this particular amp before, but my experiences with CA gear has been incredible.

 

http://www.whathifi.com/review/cambridge-audio-azur-651a

Interesting idea putting a USB dac on the amp.

 

I have the 650A (ie model prior) and am very impressed by it. Drives my Wharfedale Diamond 10.2 very well, with a nice warm sound. Bass is solid but not overpowering.

 

I'm also tossing up between the Cambridge or this:

http://www.audioproducts.com.au/ProductInfo.aspx?pid=C356BEEG

NAD C356BEE, roughly same specs, a tad cheaper on shopbot.com.au but no DAC.

 

sooo bump again haha..

I still haven't bought this amp, however given it has been over a year.. is there something else that's decent in value & features?

I wish the jaycar amp had a DAC, instead it just has a USB slot for mp3 files