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Cambridge Audio just announced today in Denver that they too will be joining the ever popular Blu-ray club by coming out with their version of Blu-ray technology, the 640BD, in Spring 2009.  The player is meant to complement the Azur range of AV receivers, and from the spec sheet/release, it looks like it isn’t too shabbily put together.

The 640BD will have a full set of analog video outputs, full HDMI 1.3 output (which will include bitstream output of all the latest Dolby/DTS tracks), S/PDIF, Ethernet, Toslink and a set of separate, dedicated 7.1/stereo analog outputs. And no…they haven’t put a price tag on this baby yet.

From their release: “Cambridge Audio prides itself on developing products that offer true value for money to discerning buyers and has embraced Blu-Ray technology with enthusiasm to wring out the best possible performance from this exciting new format.“  From the “discerning buyers” part which I can’t help but read in this hoity-toity voice while holding my pinky out, to the “wring out” which just makes me think of either chickens or old towels….even if it is a kind of goofy line, it seems as though Cambridge is serious about putting something out there that makes you sit up and say “ahhhhhh”.  Let’s see what they actually come up with come Spring.

But…as is almost always the case…they have fine print. “ Please note, due to Cambridge Audio’s policy of continuous improvement, specifications and appearance may change without notice.“  Again…let’s see whatcha got come Spring, Cambridge. (Said in my most non-hoity-toity voice).

Via [Engadget]

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