CXA61

Integrated Stereo Amplifier

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$599.00
  • 60 watts per channel –  for detailed & powerful audio performance 
  • Class AB Amplification – for balanced & efficient reproduction 
  • ESS Sabre ES9010 DAC – get the most from digital sources 
  • Digital inputs – TOSLINK, Coaxial & USB Audio Input (up to 24-bit/384kHz & DSD256 digital files from Mac/PC) 
  • Analogue inputs – 4 pairs of RCA connectors 
  • Bluetooth aptX HD – hi-res wireless connection to Alva ST etc. 
  • A/B Speaker Zones – add speakers to another room 
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  • CXA61 What HiFi? Awards 2022

    Rewarding Performance

    CXA61 builds on the foundations laid by the original CX Series, and over 50 years’ experience of designing amplifiers. It provides a fresh perspective, with 60 watts per channel of pure excitement. It’s a punchy and upfront listen, without giving away detail or precision – whether you want to recreate the atmosphere of the mosh pit or the concert hall. 

    CXA61 Black Edition

    CX Black Edition

    We present a 1000-piece limited edition of each CX Series 2 model in a minimalist matt black finish, with discreet gloss black branding. The same award-winning sound as CX, only in black. Why? Because we thought they’d look dead cool. If you want some, please don’t delay – CX Black Edition won’t be here for long. 

    Man enjoying CXA61 setup in living room

    Lost in Your Music

    Designed to bring you closer to the music you love, CXA61 places you right at the heart of your favourite recordings – revealing every note in the most natural, effortless, and detailed way imaginable. Analogue or digital, lo-fi or hi-res, CXA61 lets the music take you wherever you want to go. 

    Engineer working on Cambridge Audio product

    Return on Investment

    Our engineering team in London invested hours researching, developing, experimenting and, above all, listening to ensure that CXA61 was right. Their goal: to deliver a thrilling, focused and detailed musical performance. Every component selected, and decision made, based on the desire to make the CXA61 a very accomplished integrated amplifier.

    Close up of CXA61

    Effortlessly Musical

    At the heart of CXA61 beats a Class AB power amplifier stage with optimised capacitor values. It takes the musicality of Class A and blends it with the efficiency of Class B. The amp’s short signal path leaves little opportunity for interference. The resulting sound is detailed, while delivering the emotional impact the artist intended.

    Man using CXA61

    Power with Control

    Thanks to its toroidal transformer, CXA61 delivers 60 watts of pure power per channel. With a special volume pot designed to minimise crosstalk, the result is an amplifier with reserves of power – ready to exploit the dynamic potential of your speakers and deliver volume without stress or distortion.

    Man using StreamMagic and CXA61

    All of the Music

    To deliver the maximum musical experience, no matter the source, CXA61 has a digital board featuring the acclaimed ESS Sabre ES9010 K2M digital-to-analogue convertor (DAC). CXA61 can bring digital audio files, up to high resolution 32-bit/384kHz and DSD256, vividly to life – combining convenience with a performance unimagined at this price.

    Cables at back of CXA61

    Get Connected

    CXA61 is a well-connected amp. As well as digital optical and coaxial connections, it features plenty of stereo analogue inputs alongside wireless hi-res connectivity via Bluetooth aptX HD – perfect for sources like an Alva ST turntable. You can even connect a second pair of speakers, to share your music with another room.

    Close up of CXA61

    Designed for Life

    Thanks to the relentless dedication of our team in London, CXA61 is a complete solution. Its combination of versatility and high performance, means it can form the centre of your musical system for many years to come. Its elegant, minimalistic lines, crafted from aluminium and steel, will endure both physically and aesthetically.

  • CXA61 Reviews

    4.9

    27 Reviews

    Brilliant buy!

    You just can’t go wrong with this piece. The sound is full and lush with detail and great imagining. No listener fatigue. Build quality is excellent. Currently using with an old pair of Heybrook Point Fives. Opened them up like I’ve never heard. Can only dream what this amp would do with a really good bookshelf/stand mount speaker. Five stars all the way.

    Response from

    Dear Customer

    Thank you for taking the time to leave us a 5-star rating and more importantly thanks for your trust in choosing Cambridge Audio as CXA61 Amplifier.We hope that they continue to bring you many hours of listening happiness.Kind Regards

    Cambridge Audio Customer Support

    First top rated amp.

    Absolutely love this amp, it sounds amazing! Clean and enough power to drive my Elac 2.0 6.2’s. The buying experience was great.

    Response from

    Dear Customer

    Thank you for such a positive review.

    We are glad to hear that you have enjoyed the detailing of the sound on the CXA61.

    We hope that you continue to enjoy your musical voyage with them for years to come.Kind Regards

    Cambridge Audio Customer Support

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    Excellent sound and ease of use. Only wish the menu were easier to read when off.

    Response from

    Dear Customer

    Thank you for such a positive review and more importantly thanks for your trust in choosing Cambridge Audio Products.We are really happy to hear that you find the sound quality of the CXA61 Amplifier to be excellent and found it easy to use. We hope that we will continue to bring you many hours of listening happiness.Kind Regards

    Cambridge Audio Customer Support

    Great

    Solid piece of kit. Despite the lack of tone/bass controls, the sound is always clear, precise and just right. Paired with Fyne speakers, I'm pickup new sounds in music cd's I've had for 20-odd years. The Bluetooth range is limited to about 12 metres.

    Response from

    Dear Customer

    Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us this wonderful review.

    We are delighted to hear about your experience with the CXA61.

    We hope that it brings you many hours of happy listening.Kind Regards

    Cambridge Audio Customer Support

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  • The details

    POWER OUTPUT 60W RMS into 8 Ohms, 90W RMS into 4 Ohms
    DAC ESS Sabre ES9010K2M
    FREQUENCY RESPONSE <5Hz– 60kHz +/-1dB
    ANALOGUE AUDIO INPUTS 4 x RCA, 1 x 3.5mm MP3 input (front panel)
    DIGITAL AUDIO INPUTS 1 x S/PDIF coaxial, 2 x TOSLINK optical, 1 x USB audio, Bluetooth (integrated)
    COMPATIBILITY TOSLINK optical: 16/24bit 32-96kHz PCM only, S/PDIF coaxial: 16/24bit 32-192kHz PCM only, USB: audio profile 1.0/2.0 (default 2.0), up to 24-bit 384kHz PCM, up to DSD256 or DoP256, Bluetooth: 4.2 A2DP/AVRCP supporting up to aptX HD (24bit 48kHz)
    BLUETOOTH APTX HD RECEIVER BUILT-IN Yes
    ROON TESTED Yes
    OUTPUTS Speakers A+B, 3.5mm Headphone, Preamp Output, Subwoofer Output
    REMOTE CONTROL Yes
    MAX POWER CONSUMPTION 600W
    STANDBY POWER CONSUMPTION <0.5W
    DIMENSIONS (H X W X D) 115 x 430 x 341mm (4.5 x 16.9 x 13.4”)
    WEIGHT 8.3kg (18.3lbs)
    BOX CONTENTS CXA61 Integrated Amplifier, Power Cable, 3 x AAA Batteries, Remote Control, Control Bus Cable