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Cambridge Audio CXA81 Silver

Intgr stro Amplifier - 2 x 80 W - 32 bit/384 kHz DAC - Bluetooth aptX HD

Last price 989€00
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Overview

High fidelity sound with Cambridge

TheCambridge Audio CXA81 stereo amplifier invites you on a high quality musical journey. This model delivers 80 watts per channel, supports 32-bit/384 kHz files and features Bluetooth 4.2 aptX HD wireless connectivity. A wide range of connectivity is also available to make the CXA81 easy to integrate into your hi-fi environment. Let your musical emotions guide you and enjoy the show offered to your ears.

High fidelity audio experience

Designed with performance in mind, the Cambridge Audio CXA81 amplifier is packed with quality components. Enjoy 2 x 80 Watts of power and ultra-low distortion thanks to the audiophile grade toroidal transformer. The left and right channels are separate and symmetrical to ensure a beautiful sound image.

Enjoy pure music for a complete music-loving experience! In addition, digital sources are welcomed with open arms with the integrated ESS Sabre ES9016 K2M DAC. The latter allows for 256 and 32-bit/384 kHz DSD file playback!

Music at its best

Connected, your Cambridge Audio CXA81 amp enables high-quality audio streaming thanks to the on-board Bluetooth aptX HD wireless technology. Behind its elegant and sturdy metal design, this model boasts a full range of connectivity with analogue and digital audio inputs, a balanced XLR input, a USB audio output and a subwoofer output. On the front, a headphone output will complete the possibilities offered.

Main features :

  • AClass AB integrated amplifier
  • Power: 2 x 80 Watts (into 8 Ohms) / 2 x 120 Watts (into 4 Ohms)
  • Exceptional stereo separation
  • ESS Sabre ES9016 DAC: 32-bit/384 kHz and DSD 256 filesupport
  • Audiophile-grade toroidal transformer
  • S/PDIF and TOSLINK coaxial digital inputs
  • Analogue inputs: RCA, 3.5 mm jack, balanced XLR
  • USB audio input and subwoofer output
  • Bluetooth 4.2 with SBC, aptX and aptX HDsupport
  • ROON compatible
  • Metal construction
Specifications
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General information

Product name

Cambridge Audio CXA81 Silver

Brand

Cambridge Audio

Model

CXA81 LUNAR GREY

Technical specifications

Amplifier type

Integrated amplifier

Tube amplification

No

Number of amplification channels

2

Power per channel

80 W

Signal-to-noise ratio

93 dB

Bandwidth (Min frequency)

5 Hz

Bandwidth (Max frequency)

60 kHz

D/A converter

32 bits / 384 kHz

Tuner type

None

Connectivity

Front panel connectors

Headphone (3.5mm Jack Female)

Audio input

4 X Audio stereo (2x RCA Female)
1 X Coaxial S/PDIF digital audio
Audio Stereo (2x XLR Female symmetrical)
2 X Toslink Female

Audio outputs

1 X Subwoofer (1x RCA)
1 X PRE OUT (2x RCA Female)

Additional connectors

Serial (RS-232)
USB Type B Female

Connectivity

Bluetooth

Yes

Wi-Fi

No

DLNA certification

No

Physical characteristics

Color

Silver

Remote control

Yes

Width

430 mm

Height

115 mm

Depth

341 mm

Weight

8.7 kg

Power supply

Consumption

750 W

Standby consumption

0.5 W

Warranties

Commercial warranty

Seller 3 years

Legal warranty

See terms & conditions

Product referenced on 9 Apr 2020

Customer reviews
Global rating
10/10
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  • by ChristopheC
    Posted on 1 Sep 2023
    Bought on 18 Aug 2023 from LDLC
    Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 10

    Cambridge CXA81 amplifier

    Excellent sound, both aesthetically and musically, from the first time I listened to it I heard almost nothing but positive comments and this is confirmed and to say that it will be even better after the break-in is super.
    A big thank you to all the team for their professionalism who responded to all my messages quickly. The delivery was very fast 4 days after payment.
    Good luck and see you soon for your next order.

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  • by MichelF
    Posted on 3 Jan 2021
    Bought on 4 Dec 2020 from LDLC
    Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 10

    Fast and accurate delivery

    The delivery (less than 3 working days) was very fast (despite the holiday season) and the package was very well packed!
    The product worked perfectly.

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