The new Cambridge Audio CXA81 features an 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. When you hear CXA81 for the first time, you will notice 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.
The CXA81 features 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.
The CXA81 features 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.
The CXA81 features a 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. 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.
Specifications:
| 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 |
