| Content | The Cambridge Topaz AM5 takes the excellent AM1 as its basis and adds desirable extras to make an even more impressive amp.
\'Sound first\' philosophy
Like the AM1, the Topaz AM5 has been designed from the ground-up to offer the best sound quality for the money without any unnecessary frills. So no fancy equalizers or flashing lights but you do get high quality, low-noise tone controls. These have been designed to work in a subtle way so as not to unduly affect the balance of the mid-range, yet still tweak the upper and lower frequencies.
Detailed, true-to-life sound
With 25W per channel, the Topaz AM5 is 25% more powerful than the AM1, which makes it the ideal choice for using in larger rooms or with power hungry speakers. As with other Topaz products, the sound is true-to-life, detailed and has far more depth than similarly priced low-fi. If you don\'t believe us, come in and hear the difference for yourself!
Front-mounted MP3 socket
The AM5 is also far better built than the class average. A full metal casing with brushed aluminium front panel gives the AM5 the look of an amp costing two or three times as much. There\'s also a front-mounted 3.5mm socket that\'s perfect for connecting your MP3 player or iPod.
For genuine hi-fi at a bargain price, the Topaz AM5 demands your attention.
Analogue RCA Inputs 4
Audio Outputs 1
Bluetooth No
Dimensions WxDxH 430 x 340 x 80
Dimensions WxHxD (mm) 240 x 980 x 338mm
DLNA Compliant No
Frequency Response 10 - 30,000
Headphone Output No
Internet Radio Services No
Loudness Control No
MP3 Front Input Yes
Optical Digital Inputs No
Phono Input No
Power Amp In No
Power Consumption- Normal Use 180
Power Output - Watts per CH 25 x 2
Pre Output No
Remote Control No
Speaker Sets 1
Sub Output No
Tone Controls Yes
Tuner Radio No
USB Input No
Weight (KG) 5.1
Wireless Connection No
XLR Inputs No
Brand Cambridge Audio
Colour Black
Customer Reviews
Topaz AM5 integrated amplifier
Power Output: 25 watts (into 8 Ohms)
Frequency Response: (-3dB) 10Hz - 30kHz
S/N: (ref 1W) >82dB (unweighted)
Min. Power Consumption: 180W
Bass/Treble controls: Shelving, ultimate boost/cut
+/- 5.5dB @ 20Hz and 20kHz
Dimensions (H x W x D): 80 x 430 x 340mm
Weight 5.1kg (11.2lbs) |
Technical Specifications
Continuous power output, per channel, 8Ω
- Both channels driven, 8Ω,20Hz-20kHz, 0.2% THD - 200W
- Single, 4Ω, at 1kHz - 400W
Inputs
- Nominal sensitivity for 200W / 8Ω - 1.15V (RCA), 2.3V (XLR)
- Input impedance - 10kΩ
- Frequency response 20Hz-20kHz +/- 0.05dB
- Signal/noise ratio (Awtd) 50W / 8Ω - 110dB
General
- Power consumption (standby) -
| Hi-Fi Receiver featuring the outstanding sound quality and clean design that Yamaha is famous for. Provides Bluetooth® compatibility and a DAB/DAB+ tuner for enjoying digital broadcasts
Yamaha, with a long history of 125 years as a musical instrument maker, also has a high reputation for HiFi components. The R-S202D was created by taking advantage of this rich experience and high technological expertise. Based on the concept of "Natural Sound”, for reproducing all music as it really sounds, and built with scrupulous care from circuit design to basic sound production, even though an entry model it reproduces high sound quality and musically rich sound.
Yamaha high sound quality, created by rich experience and tradition, and high technological expertise
Bluetooth® compatible for wireless music streaming
DAB/DAB+ and FM tuners both have 40 station preset memories
Simple and sophisticated design
Speaker selector and speaker terminals for two systems
Auto power standby function
Simple design remote control
Head phone terminal
Channels: 2
Output Power: 115 W + 115 W (4 ohms, 1kHz, 0.7% THD)
Dynamic Power/Channel (8/6/4/2 Ohms): 125 W / 150 W / 165 W / 180 W
AM/FM Tuner: Yes
Dimensions (W x H x D): 435 x 141 x 322 mm
Weight: 6.7 kg |
Toroidal Transformer
We mount the premium toroidal transformer centrally, to reduce flux or magnetic disturbance from the volume pot.
Dynamic Thermal Tracking transistors
The output power transistors used by the CXA60 are not your usual common or garden offerings. They come with an integrated Dynamic Thermal Tracking System. So what does this mean? Normally a Power Output transistor utilises a thermo-coupler attached directly to the heat sink of the amp; this informs the system so that it can re-bias when key temperatures are reached. However, using Integrated Dynamic Thermal tracking provides a far more accurate reading of the real temperature of a transistor, and relays it faster too because itʼs not a delayed heating effect. This enables us to bias the amplifier more accurately and in almost real time. Which means your CXA60 is always running at optimum performance.
Musical Subwoofer output
If you want to use a subwoofer as part of your speaker complement, the CXA60 doesnʼt penalise you for it. Because we want to ensure thereʼs no unnecessary high frequency noise affecting the subwoofer, weʼve put the output filter at 3kHz. This is high enough to prevent any phase shift associated with the low pass filter affecting what happens below 200Hz. The result is a phase linear subwoofer output signal which is clean and musical.
Fully balanced signal management
Thereʼs some revolutionary signal management happening beneath the lid of the CXA60. For the first time, our engineers decided to go fully balanced rather than single-ended all the way through. As a consequence, any noise that that might be picked up in the audio signal while routing through the amplifier is cancelled before itʼs output.
Reinventing the signal path
The CX range represents a step change in the way our engineers have approached signal path design, and the result is one of our most musical and entertaining amplifiers yet. Previously, we went to almost surgical lengths to minimise distortion in order to get the best results. This invariably meant 46 components sat in the signal path. For the CX Series, we wanted to dramatically reduce that component count. The CXA60 now has only 24 components in the signal path. The big difference is that there are now 500 support components as well.
Their job is to guarantee those 24 key components are absolutely optimal all the time, regardless of mains fluctuations and other influences. This has made a big difference when it comes to tuning. Previously, tweaking one of the 46 components only made a small difference and it was sometimes difficult to quantify exactly what difference any change made. With the CX series, those 24 components have now actually become quite critical. Changing just one affects the character of the amplifier. We can hear very clearly what each of those components is doing.
This revision has fundamentally changed the character of the amplifier. Listening to a CX series amplifier is fun, engaging and exciting.
Bespoke Bluetooth
If you want to use your CXA60 with a Bluetooth source, we offer an optional BT100 audio receiver. To ensure that this does not interfere with other components in the amplifier, itʼs isolated internally on the digital input board. From the ground up, this is an audiophile Bluetooth device. All the coding for the BT100 is done in-house. We even include an extension cable which enables you get the best Bluetooth range.
Embracing classic design
Sometimes thereʼs a good reason to keep things uncomplicated. The CXA60 features a high-quality damped metal chassis, designed to ensure that nothing rattles or interferes with the electronics. Weʼve also kept volume control simple. The CXA60 uses a logarithmic ALPS pot. And when it comes to switching inputs, the CXA60 uses relay switching with silver plated contacts. This classic approach is still the best way to move signals around, rather than with transistors or electronic switches.
- Power output:60W RMS into 8 Ohms, 90W RMS into 4 Ohms
- DAC:Wolfson WM8740
- Frequency Response:
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Class XD™ amplification designed to eliminate crossover distortion at low signal levels
New balanced volume topology controllable in 1dB steps, giving very fine control, and superbly accurate channel balance
Audiophile grade oversize toroidal transformer and substantial extruded heatsink allowing 2 x 120 Watts RMS into 8 Ohms or 2 x 200W into 4 ohms.
Separate transformer taps for left and right channels, twin rectifiers and separate PSUs for dual mono operation of the left and right power amplifiers
A separate toroidal transformer supplies the preamp making the 851A effectively a Pre and Power amp combination in one box
CAP5 protection technology for trouble free operation
Acoustically damped full metal chassis with thick brushed aluminium front panel
Customisable front panel display
Balanced and unbalanced analogue audio inputs for superior connectivity
RS232 controllable
Eco-friendly Available in black and silver finishes
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Ti 120 SIGN.
Special power and output transformer
from BHS uk and Mundof M-Cap
signal capasitors
Integrated tube amp.Four line inputs.
2X12AU7, 4x KT 88, 2x12AX7
2x6SN7 75 Wrms per chan.4-8 ohm.
Class AB push-pull.Remote control inc.
Negative feedback on/of switch.
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echnical specification
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Integrated Amplifier
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Frequency response:
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10 Hz - 50 kHz (± 0.5 dB)
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Total harmonic distortion (THD):
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1 % (1 kHz)
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Signal-to-noise ratio:
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92 dB
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Input Impedance:
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100 kOhm
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Vacuum tube:
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4x KT88/EL34, 2x 12AU7, 2x 12AX7, 2x 6SN7
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Dimensions W x H x D:
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440 x 220 x 390 mm
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Weight:
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28 kg
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Accessories:
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Remote Control
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Input Terminals:
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Tape, CD, AUX, Tuner
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Output terminals:
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Tape out
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Circiut:
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Class A/B P.P.
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Colour:
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Chassis chrome, transformer black
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Colour front:
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black, silver
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Sensitivity
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590 mV
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Output Impedance:
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4 Ohm, 8 Ohm
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Power Output:
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2 x 70 Watt @ 1 % THD
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Consumption:
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max. 380 Watt
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Highlights
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switchable reduction of feedback
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