Cambridge Audio CXA81 Integrated Amplifier
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Cambridge Audio CXA81 Integrated Amplifier is the bigger brother of CXA61. With all the features that make CXA61 an excellent amplifier, the CXA81 adds a pair of balanced XLR input, a superior ESS Sabre ES9016K2M DAC, and 80W power output.
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Ratings
What we found**
Pros
- Sleek, minimalist design
- Excellent balance and control
- Excellent build quality
Cons
- Nothing in particular
What external reviewers found***
Ext 80% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Excellent build quality
- Excellent battery life
- Impressive detail levels
Cons
- Lack of connectivity
- Lacklustre performance with classical music
- No phono input
Price Comparison (incl. referral links)*
Specifications
Connectivity
Ports
[Input] 2x speakers, 3.5mm, preamp out, sub out | [Output] XLR, 4x RCA, coax, 2x TOSLINK, USB, Bluetooth
Dimensions
Size | Depth
341 mm
Size | Height
115 mm
Size | Width
430 mm
Weight
8.7 kg / 19.1 lbs
Function
DAC
ESS Sabre ES9016K2M
Performance
Power Consumption
750W
Power Output
80W RMS into 8 ohms / 120W RMS into 4 ohms
Production
Debut
2019
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External Reviews
theear[1]
Sentiment Score 66%The Bluetooth performance is rock solid, reliable and oh-so sweet. The hypnotic guitars from Intro by The xx are delivered with great gusto. The jaunty French Navy from Camera Obscura is sure to get you swaying. Where the amp is less successful is with classical music.
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Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Excellent battery life
- Excellent build quality
Cons
- Lacklustre performance with classical music
trustedreviews[2]
Sentiment Score 88%The Cambridge CXA81 is as good as it currently gets at its £1000 price. Detail levels are as good a place as any to start, and the Cambridge reveals an absolute torrent of detail. There is formidable power and punch to the low frequencies (although it’s fearsomely controlled), wide-open spaciousness to accompany the heady detail levels in the mid-range.
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Pros
- Well-regarded phono stage
- Impressive detail levels
- Decent build quality
Cons
- Lack of connectivity
whathifi[3]
Sentiment Score 87%Cambridge Audio CXA81 sets a new baseline for thousand-pound integrated amps. Powerful and weighty in the low end, but lean and agile enough to dance around with the most excitable bass lines. Full-bodied and expressive midrange deals out melodies that are given space to soar, yet still sound definitively part of a musical whole.
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Pros
- Punchy, dynamic presentation
- Excellent build quality
Cons
- No phono input
User Reviews
References
1. ^ Cambridge Audio CXA81. [theear]. https://www.the-ear.net//review-hardware/cambridge-audio-cxa81-integrated-amplifier-dac. 2020-05-28. Retrieved 2021-05-12.
2. ^ Cambridge CXA81 Review. [trustedreviews]. https://www.trustedreviews.com/reviews/cambridge-cxa81. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
3. ^ Cambridge Audio CXA81 review. [whathifi]. https://www.whathifi.com/reviews/cambridge-audio-cxa81. 2019-09-16. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
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