Just like our class-leading hi-fi systems, Cambridge Audio’s Sonata provides an explosive experience whatever music you’re into. But now, for the very first time, you can benefit from premium sound and legendary Cambridge Audio value from a new compact format.

At the heart of the Sonata system is a new noise-cancelling iPod dock. Specially developed to reveal nuances you’ve never before heard from your iPod, you’ll be blown away by 40 watts of roaring yet refined hi-fi power. Of course power is nothing without control and once again Sonata sets itself apart with its ability to connect and control virtually any iPod, iPhone or iPod touch.

And what’s more, you can also choose to add a matching 1080p upscaling DVD player for the crispest pictures and captivating soundtracks or opt for the Sonata CD player and revel in soul-warming hi-fi bliss.

For those wishing to make the most of their DVD library without resorting to the complexity of a full multi-channel set-up, the accompanying DV30 DVD player is hard to beat.

With a high specification chipset upscaling to 1080p over HDMI, it produces extremely crisp pictures with faithfully rendered tones and the deepest blacks.

A subwoofer output allows the DV30’s LFE channel to be routed via the receiver for true 2.1 performance from movies, whilst the receiver can also create a subwoofer channel from stereo inputs if desired.

Smart Buy Review
The Sonata system has immense potential, making small devices sound huge.

Gramophone Review
These 'seperates made smaller' components have much to commend them to a wide range of potential buyers. If space is tight, or you simply want a neat system with a winning performance, the Cambridge Audio Sonata system is worthy of very serious consideration.

Features:

Upscaling HDMI DVD player to 1080p with high specification chipset for premium video reproduction

Automatically switches on when source selected on Sonata receiver

Disc types supported: CD(CD- DA), DVD-V, CD-R/RW, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, DivX, MP4

Wolfson Microelectronics WM8746 24-Bit/192kHz DAC

Easy to read attractive Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD)

Stylish custom designed metal chassis - only 270mm wide - offers stunning looks and build quality

Available in silver and black

Technical Data:

D/A Converters: Wolfson Microelectronics WM8746 24-Bit/192kHz capable

Audio Outputs: 2.1: Stereo + Subwoofer

Stereo LPCM or downmix from Dolby PLII/IIx, Dolby Digital 5.1/EX 6.1

Video Outputs: Component Video (CVBS), S-Video (SVHS), SCART (RGB, Stereo Audio and Composite Video), Component (YCbCr or YPbPr)

HDMI output: Scaling/Deinterlacing to 480p, 576p, 720i, 720p, 1080i, 1080p

S-Video Output Amplitude: Y: 1.0V pk-pk (75 ohms), C: 0.286V pk-pk (75 ohms)

Component Video: Y: 1.0V pk-pk (75 ohms), Cb/Cr : 0.75V pk-pk (75 ohms), Pb/Pr: 0.75V pk-pk (75 ohms

Frequency Response: 5Hz – 20kHz ±0.3dB

Signal to Noise Ratio: <-90dB

THD: <0.003% @ 1kHz, <0.008% 20Hz – 20kHz

Max. Power Consumption: 12W

Dimensions (W x D x H): 270 x 285 x 67mm

Weight: 2.3kg (5.0lbs)