Cambridge Audio CXA81
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The Cambridge Audio CXA68 is a high-grade 80W amplifier, so your music will sound the way the artist intended. If you connect a digital audio source such as a CD player via the Toslink or coaxial input, the high-grade digital-analog converter ensures you enjoy high quality sound. The amplifier has 80W power per channel, so it provides detailed and powerful sound. The amplifier supports Bluetooth aptX HD. This means you can wirelessly connect your smartphone or tablet to the device and no quality is lost.
Continuous/nominal total output capacity (RMS) | 80 W | |
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Continuous/nominal output capacity per channel (RMS) | 80 W | |
Impedance | 4 O | |
HDMI connector |
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I had an Audiolab 6000a amplifier and doubted whether there would really be that much difference between the Cambridge and the Audiolab, but when I listened to one song of my choice that I knew by heart in terms of reproduction, I was blown away. Even more detail and an even wider stereo image. The bass is also deeper and rounder. However, the remote control is a lot less sensitive than that of the Audiolab from my listening position, but that is the only downside.
Barte
1 February 2022
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Nice wide stereo image, peace in the sound. Sufficient connection options: analog, digital and Blue-Tooth. Not without it after two months.
R. Jellema
2 November 2020
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I've heard many amps in this price range. Tube amplifiers and DAC amplifiers. This one sounds like a clock! And for a bargain, it's hard to believe what this Cambridge Audio CXA81 can handle. Up to €2,500 you simply cannot find a better one. Clear yet dynamic, whether it's classical or Jazz, pop or simply acoustic, this amp has one problem with it. Merciless though: badly pressed CDs continue to sound bad. The USB connection and the music played from my PC particularly surprised me.
Urly
5 December 2021
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Product number | 863564 | |
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Manufacturer code | C11129 | |
Brand | Cambridge Audio | |
Warranty | 2 years | |
Processing of your defect | Via Coolblue |
Slimline | ||
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Impedance | 4 O | |
Automatic speaker calibration | ||
Integrated DAC | ||
Built-in screen |
Year introduced | 2020 |
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Sound reproduction | Stereo | |
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Continuous/nominal output capacity per channel (RMS) | 80 W | |
Continuous/nominal total output capacity (RMS) | 80 W | |
Number of pre-out audio channels | 1 |
HDMI connector |
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Headphone jack | ||
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Type of headphone connection | 3.5mm (TS) | |
RCA connector | ||
Number of stereo RCA line inputs | 4 | |
Number of stereo RCA line outputs | 1 | |
Digital optical connector | ||
Type of digital optical connection | Standard TOSLINK | |
Number of digital optical inputs | 2 | |
Digital coaxial connector |
Network connector | ||
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USB port | ||
USB function | Play media |
Bluetooth | ||
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Number of devices that can be paired | 1 | |
Multipoint pairing | ||
NFC | ||
Bluetooth profiles | High-quality audio (aptX) | |
Built-in WiFi | ||
Optional wireless WiFi adapter | ||
Multi-room audio |
Multi-room audio |
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Optical drive available | ||
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Plays from USB memory | ||
Radio | ||
Plays from network | ||
AirPlay | ||
Spotify Connect | ||
Google Cast | ||
MusicCast |
Remote control | ||
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Controls via app | ||
Controlled via buttons on device | ||
Controls on playback device | Volume |
Built-in screen |
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Energy consumption standby | 0,5 W |
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Weight | 8,3 kg |
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Depth | 34,1 cm |
Height | 11,5 cm |
Width | 43 cm |
Color | Gray |