Cambridge Audio's Azur 740A 100-watt stereo integrated amp offers true hi-fi quality but at a fraction of the cost. The technology found in the 740A is normally only used in products costing many times more. The 740A is the latest in Cambridge Audio's Azur series of integrated amplifiers. Using technology from both the top-of-the-line 840A powerhouse and a new evolution of the highly regarded amplifier circuitry used in the 540A / 640A V2, the 740A delivers outstanding performance for a mid-price integrated. The amp puts out an impressive 100W RMS into 8 Ohms, and with two pairs of output transistors per channel, it has enough peak current capability to get the best from even 'difficult' speakers. The 740A uses a further development of Cambridge Audio's trusted amplifier topology. Two pairs of extremely high current output transistors per channel allow the 740A to drive almost any speaker with ease and ensure excellent bass response and dynamic control. Other features include the use of a high precision silicon gate volume / balance control rather than the more common potentiometer. Volume is controllable in 1 dB steps over most of the range, giving precise control and superbly matched channel balance. Software control of all functions allows gain trim to be applied to any input and other operations. One of the 740A's most attractive and user-friendly features is the customized front panel display.