Flickering Display on Cambridge Audio

[zombiemusic]

Ok people I need your knowledge once again. Less than a month ago I bought a Cambrige Audio CD player Azur 640c Version 2 from Decibel Audio in Chicago, and today I noticed that the display was dim. I tried changing the brightness, but instead of three steps it did only two, dim and off. The display flickers from time to time, just as flourescent (I know I spelled that wrong) light bulbs do as they are dieing. Now I am going to return the player because for the money and time everything should be perfect.

My question has anyone had a similar expierience with Cambrige Audio equipment? I just want to know, because I love the sonic performance it gives me. But if they are prone to technical trouble I think I will go with another brand.

Thanks again, you help to make my life sonically better!

[dkg999]

I've had a few pieces of CA gear, and it's all been rock-solid. My dealer did notify me that there was a potential problem with the drives in the last CA DVD 540v2 I bought, and they sent it in and it was repaired very quickly. I would give Decibel a chance to make it right.

[okiepolkie]

I've been a Cambridge dealer for 3 years now, and have had very few problems with the equipment I've sold and installed. Definitely try the original dealer to see if they can help.

[zombiemusic]

Thank you, thats what I thought, from the other reviews they CA always seemed to be well thought of, I just wanted the forums view. Although, a couple of hours of being off, I tried it again, and now it apears to be working fine. Any thoughts?

[BlueFox]

Thank you, thats what I thought, from the other reviews they CA always seemed to be well thought of, I just wanted the forums view. Although, a couple of hours of being off, I tried it again, and now it apears to be working fine. Any thoughts?


Don't worry. If there is a problem it will come back. Sometimes the electronic gremlins like to tease you into thinking the problem went away, but it always comes back.

[venomclan]

My experience with Cambridge Audio has not been that great. I tried 4 units and they all failed in one way or antoher, some died completely. I know that Cambridge had a lot of growing pains when they moved production to China a few years ago. Perhaps they worked them out by now. Your call.
Venom

[okiepolkie]

My experience with Cambridge Audio has not been that great. I tried 4 units and they all failed in one way or antoher, some died completely. I know that Cambridge had a lot of growing pains when they moved production to China a few years ago. Perhaps they worked them out by now. Your call.
Venom

I'll agree with you on the 640H ;) Other than that, I can't say I've had many problems with them.

[venomclan]

I'll agree with you on the 640H ;) Other than that, I can't say I've had many problems with them.

I give the 640H some slack since it is a complex machine. My opinion of them would be fine, if not for 2 of my 640C Ver,. 1 and SE500 failures also.

[Emlyn]

My question has anyone had a similar expierience with Cambrige Audio equipment? I just want to know, because I love the sonic performance it gives me. But if they are prone to technical trouble I think I will go with another brand.

Had something similar happen with my 840C. Shortly after I bought mine (new), the characters in the display would fade in and out. The dimmer levels were not affected. I left mine in standby mode most of the time. Tried to turn it on after not using it for a few days and found it was totally dead. Toggling the power switch on the back didn't help. Sent it in to Audio Plus services (Canada) and they diagnosed a blown internal fuse. Got it back, it worked for a few days, then same thing happened again. They repaired it again and let it burn in for a week. No problems with it in the last six months.

Would I buy another product from them? Probably not, even though I'm happy with the performance of the player. There are other alternatives.