Cambridge Audio has launched their new Azur 640BD Blu-ray Disc player at CEDIA Expo 2008 in Denver.
The new machine will have bitstream output of all the latest HD Dolby and DTS surround-sound systems plus internal decoding of Dolby Digital EX, DTS ES, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby True HD and DTS HR surround-sound.
Outputs run to HDMI 1.3 video/audio, Ethernet, coaxial/electrical and optical digital, and separate dedicated 7.1 and stereo analogue outputs.
Supporting Dolby True HD means the Azur 640BD provides audio that matches the original studio master. While natively supporting up to 1080p from Blu-Ray discs the 640BD is also able to upscale DVD discs to 1080p video resolution taking the viewer to the heart of movie action. Meanwhile, 24 frames per second (fps) progressive scan True Cinema allows films to be watched as the director intended at their original frame rate without conversion for the most natural jog free panning and motion possible.
The Azur 640BD will be available in both silver or black and is due out early next year.