If you’re looking for an unreal receiver

jayman_1975

Try out the Cambridge Audio 751a or 651a. I just bought a used 651a to use while my Onkyo TXNR5008 is getting repaired. Wow. This thing is amazing. I have had quite a few different receivers including the very highly acclaimed Arcam AVR 300 as well as some really good pre amp and amp combos as well as processor/amp combos and I can honestly say that this 651a has me wanting nothing more for two channel or. H/T. I do have some external amps I have tried using for front left and right and centre duty along with the 651a and to be honest I don’t need them at all anymore. This thing is that good. Do yourself a favour and seriously consider one if you can find a decent deal on a used one. You will be blown away.

jayman_1975

Ok so after some more listening and swapping back and forth from the 651a internal amps to my PS Audio 200CX, I indeed can hear some better depth with the 200cx. It’s close but noticeable. But anyone who’s looking for a total one box solution you will not better the Cambridge 651a or 751a.

Clipdat

I think @DSkip has some experience with these.

jayman_1975

jayman_1975 wrote: »

Ok so after some more listening and swapping back and forth from the 651a internal amps to my PS Audio 200CX, I indeed can hear some better depth with the 200cx. It’s close but noticeable. But anyone who’s looking for a total one box solution you will not better the Cambridge 651a or 751a.

jayman_1975 wrote: »

Ok so after some more listening and swapping back and forth from the 651a internal amps to my PS Audio 200CX, I indeed can hear some better depth with the 200cx. It’s close but noticeable. But anyone who’s looking for a total one box solution you will not better the Cambridge 651a or 751a.

Well it seems I poured my drink a little too stiff before posting this. The receiver model is 651r. Not 651a. That’s a different unit all together lol. Oops. I’m still amazed at what it does in two channel.