Hi Vik's
sorry, no pictures as my home PC is not working and the works PC has run out of elastic bands. All I can add is that there are a lot of 'Cambridge Audio' badged chips.
Hi Goose
I will try to copy some stuff off the (very thin) instruction manual.
I can confirm there is a 6.1 analalog bypass, a 'bypass' mode which seems to send everything full range to all five (or six) main speakers bit like a 'party' mode.
There is also an unfettled stereo mode which allegedly gives 100W into 8 Ohms
Digital inputs are fixed.
Even in the manual, there are no real figures given, I cant find the overall s/n ratio.
Regarding availability, Richer Sounds has exlusive distribution of most Cambridge Audio products as the two companies are closely tied. Incidently, I get much better service from Richer shops than I have from many other stores.
The 540R is a budget reciever and at £249, I have no complaints despite some of the obvious shortcuts. It has far more options than my first surround processor could ever dream of at a price that is easily attainable for most.
It would be unfair to compare it directly with other manufacturer's more expensive products. Think of it as a stepping stone from an all in one system to separates and you cant go wrong.
(Please note: this is a second system and it is (somewhat unafairly) compared to a certain DVD32R, AV32R DP and 100x5R.)
I freely admit - I BOUGHT ON LOOKS ALONE - Ha ha ha ha!!!
My other half wouldnt have it any other way!