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Our CXA81 integrated amplifier builds on the foundations laid by the first CX Series, and over 50 years’ experience of building amps. It offers a progressive perspective – effortless, poised and sophisticated. 80 watts per channel give CXA81 complete authority over music, to reveal every emotion and nuance from your whole music collection – be that streamed or on disc.
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.
The thing that hits you when you hear CXA81 for the first time, is just how detailed everything sounds. You’ll pick up instruments, subtle shifts in tone, and harmonies you’ve previously missed. Close your eyes, and you’ll be able to place every musician in the soundstage. Once you’ve experienced CXA81, there’s no turning back.
Our engineering team in London invested hours researching, developing, experimenting and, above all, listening to ensure that CXA81 was right. Their goal: to make the most accomplished and absorbing integrated amp in its class. Every component selected, and decision made, based on the desire to deliver the most complete musical picture possible.
At the heart of CXA81 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 is efficient, leaving little opportunity for interference. The resulting sound is pristine while delivering the emotional impact the artist intended.
Thanks to a generous toroidal transformer, CXA81 delivers a prodigious 80 watts of power per channel. Dual taps into the left and right of the amplification board mean that, in effect, each channel has its own power supply – resulting in a vivid sound stage. Dynamic shifts in music – like those loud then quiet moments – are handled with ease.
Designed to bring your music to life, CXA81’s state-of-the-art digital circuit board includes the cutting-edge ESS Sabre ES9016 digital-to-analogue convertor (DAC). This means digital audio files, up to a heady 32-bit/384kHz or DSD256, are energised – with every subtle detail delivered in full. CXA81 combines unparalleled accuracy with vivid musicality, doing so beautifully.
CXA81 has connectivity covered. As well as digital optical, coaxial and USB Audio, it features stereo RCA inputs, balanced XLR sockets plus wireless hi-res connectivity via Bluetooth aptX HD – perfect for Alva TT V2. You can even connect a second set of speakers, to hear your music in another room.
Thanks to the relentless dedication of our team in London, CXA81 is a complete solution. Its combination of versatility, power and audio excellence means it can form the centre of your musical experience for many years to come. Its elegant, minimalistic lines, crafted from aluminium and steel, will endure both physically and aesthetically.
POWER OUTPUT | 80W RMS into 8 Ohms, 120W RMS into 4 Ohms |
DAC | ESS Sabre ES9016K2M |
FREQUENCY RESPONSE | <5Hz– 60kHz +/-1dB |
ANALOGUE AUDIO INPUTS | 1x balanced XLR, 4 x RCA |
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 | 750W |
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 | 8.7kg (19.1lbs) |
BOX CONTENTS | CXA81 Integrated Amplifier, Power Cable, 3 x AAA Batteries, Remote Control, Control Bus Cable, Bluetooth antenna, Quick Start Guide, Safety Guide |
Molt content, el CX81 ha millorat el conjunt…👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👌🏽
I greatly enjoyed my time exploring the CXA81.It is versatile, well-made. Most important, it sounds good to great. If you're searching for an integrated amplifier this one must the first. I enjoy a lot. I recommend!
Dear Valued Customer
Thank you for such a positive review.
We are glad to hear that you have enjoyed the detailing of the sound on the CXA-81.
We hope that you continue to enjoy your musical voyage with CXA-81 for years to come.Kind Regards
Cambridge Audio Customer Support
It is Christmas morning & like a kid in a sweetshop! Ac/Dc has been rocking away very nicely indeed. Bon Scott sounds even better now! Must thank my better half so much! But thank you too Cambridge Audio, you got me sold on this CXA81 my previous was a 640A pre amp. Loved it 2 bits also.. I am so lucky to have a partner like I do!
I received the CXA81 at home on February 27, 2023 and I haven't been disappointed in any way. The amp replaces a CA AXR85, and joins a CXN v2 and a AXC35. The AXR85 is a fine sounding unit, but the CXA81 is much more efficient at driving the speakers and gives the music more clarity and presence. And pairing it with the CXN unlocks a number of features in the CXN that I didn't know about. I've had and enjoyed the AXR85 for 4.5 years and I am looking forward to many years of music enjoyment with my upgraded system.