Cambridge CXA81 Integrated Stereo Amplifier

Pros

Purity and musicality of sound

Cons

no home theater bypass

Review

In my opinion, the purity and musicality of the sound of this amplifier is unrivaled. Crystal clear, with no hiss or distortion, even when the amp is turned on near full power. Has excellent input/output capabilities. Extremely wide sound field with excellent separation between instruments made listening exciting. I listen almost exclusively to digital music and hear no difference between usb and bluetooth with the CXA81. I compared the CXA81 to the Parasound NewClassic 200, and the CXA81 outperformed the NewClassic. The NewClassic was a bit more detailed, it was much less engaging and sounded just flat in comparison. With the CXA81, the music is much more emotive. The only drawback is the lack of bypass for home theater. Otherwise, this is an amazingly well equipped and incredibly good sounding integrated amplifier.

Pros

Pure, open sound, good detail, a very quick response from the phone

Cons

At the level of "vile blue diodes")

Review

I read the reviews for a long time and chose between Rotel 1572, Marantz 6008, Arcam SA20 and Denon PMA800 .. since I am from the Primorsky Territory, it was not possible to listen to all of the above models, so I had to focus on people's reviews. The purchase is very pleased, the sound is clean, open, detailed, the bass is dynamic and worked out, in some compositions I did not recognize it at all, I heard the instrument instead of a simple thump .. It sounds cool. I have a ligament - Polk Audio Signature ES15 and now this very CXA 81. I used to listen to Triangle Aio - Sony Str -KG800- Polk Audio Signature ES15. But since there is a built -in DAC in the CXA, now I can listen without AIO and honestly admit, I am satisfied. The sound is better and better than the reaction to the phone - I pressed the pause, the pause turned on, without too much expectation, which was in the previous bunch. Of the minuses - well, of course, you need to support a person with his ?vile blue lights?, it was very funny to read about his discontent and since the device is really good .. I can add ?rattling batteries in the remote control? (which are included in the kit - thanks to the manufacturer) and the ?viewing angle? of the device receiving from the remote control, not the largest, so that the remote control reacts, sometimes you need to be almost perpendicular to it .. I also noticed a strange picture, initially the sound was controlled only from the remote control or using the regulator on the device, but over time, it began to be controlled from the phone. I am very pleased with the purchase, for those who open the Hi-Fi world for themselves, apparently now I will have to puzzle the issue of improving the AC and finally buy sensible cables/wires)

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Pros

Great appearance, functionality, melody!

Cons

A little archaic remote control, but a matter of taste.

Review

After the transition from Denon PMA 800, I had a wow effect! The sound became open, pure and hundreds of times more transparent. Music suddenly interested me again! A stunning modern design, without displays and all the superfluous, the indication has 3 brightness modes - full, half and completely disconnected. Blutuz - I could never imagine that bluetooth could sound better through AirPlay! I had a Yamaha Wxad 10 network player with the built -in AirPlay and how am I surprised that the sound of it is so lousy than through the boat of the amplifier. Exit to the sub is super like! Balance entrance - Super like! Design is a super like!

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Pros

Very good strong and dynamic sound.

Cons

The price is still big!

Review

I came to the salon in order to listen to the Magnat Ma900, which was praised to me and which was offered to the remote control at a discount. But the sound did not impress me. Then I was offered to listen to CXA 81. I immediately liked it in sound. This is a sound. Many thanks to Dmitry Zverev. He immediately realized what I want to get from the amplifier and he accurately offered me what I wanted. I recommend this amplifier to everyone who likes clearly and assertive sound with well -designed bass and lively sound of acoustic instruments.

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Pros

Great realistic sound

Cons

Review

I ordered with delivery (free!) To our city. They brought it quickly. I am grateful to the expert Abramov Denis for advisory assistance and an individual approach. In the process of delivery, reliable feedback pleased. My first purchase on the "remote control". I think not the last.

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Pros

Great sound

Cons

Adjustment of the SF/LF is not provided

Review

I bought on the recommendation of Alexei Lopakov with Canton Townus 30. The first sensation is disappointment. There was an idea to exchange for something with a brighter sound. After two weeks of listening after heating acoustics and amplifier, the sound completely changed. Very wide, juicy, with a beautiful top, middle (I used to twist it down - and now I heard something new!) And a velvet not a echoing bottom. Tampbrblock is not needed, believe me - this was my mistake at the beginning. Now I don?t want to configure anything, how beautiful it is! Room 22m, Direct sound from a computer via USB Type B (Tidal, Spotify, Flac) and Vinila Rega P3 Exact

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Pros

Bought! I really like it!

Cons

No adjustment of the low -term

Review

Tell me how to regulate HF, I am terribly missing, I have almost regretted that I bought it! The seller said when selling that adjustment is possible! How to be?

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Pros

Great sound

Cons

I did not look

Review

The design is not bad. In terms of price and quality ratio, everything is very worthy, I did not regret that I bought it. The main advantages for me - the amplifier has 4 unsalted and 1 balance analog entrance, built -in Bluetooth receiver. I adjusted it to my sound preferences, I had to tinker a little, but figured it out. Special thanks to the consultant, indicated many nuances.

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Pros

Store staff. Sound.

Cons

Review

He visited this store with the task of purchasing the Cambridge Audio CXA81 Lunar Grey stereo. I chose for a long time from several options. I would like to sincerely thank the manager of the Valery store for support in the choice. He responded to all my questions and allocated comprehensive information for each of all the modifications present. I was delighted with his patience, professionalism.

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Pros

Great sound

Cons

There are no special ones

Review

In all respects, the Cambridge Audio CXA81 Lunar Grey stereo. It is worth noting that the Bluetooth module gives out excellent sound. The sound is very detailed, transparent and dynamic. The main advantages for me personally are musical resolution, timbral accuracy, the harmony of sound, excellent quality of work. Their disadvantages - a 3.5 mm headphone nest looks strange on a device of this class.

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Pros

Great sound and great design, a bunch of interfaces

Cons

It is inconvenient to adjust the volume from the remote control. Not very good DAC on board.

Review

For about a month I have already enjoyed this device. SETAP SHHA81 + MONITOR AUDIO Silver 100. Cables - Van Den Hul Clearwater + Audioquest bananas. As a source, I use the deezer Hi-Fi subscription (MP3 320 Kbit/Sec) iPad + Apple TV3 via AirPlay: Yes, the 3rd Apple TV has an optical audio output !!! This is a life hack for everyone who is strangling to the toad on the network player. It is easy to buy used for 3-4 thousand rubles. In the future - a decent vinyl, I will complement the review. The sound is great, but for those who love the emphasis on vocals, it is more suitable for arches. But in general, any music sounds, I want to listen to it. To the touch is a thing! Heavy, beautiful, all entrances switch through the relay, they click so deliciously. The volume handle motorized. The color of the indication is pleasant. The active entrance burns vile blue, everything else is a pleasant white and white. In Standby mode, the power button always shines - it?s a pity for the LED, I turn off the outlet at night. Of the minuses: 1) The volume adjustment from the remote control is no good, one short press and the handle rotates for 5 minutes. It?s like not to adjust the volume from the remote control, only with a pen. 2) Attention, marketing: Cambridge Marquetologists tried to make an amplifier for 100 thousand rubles. Squeeze out the same amount from the buyer. Building in the DAC amplifier is mediocre (I also own the ONKYO NS -6130 network player on AK4490 - it costs 30 thousand, it sounds exactly than DAC 9016 built into Cambridge). So Cambridge marketers offer the CXN V2 network player for another 100 thousand. There are already an adult - double mono, balance audio exit, ESS9038 and all that. It is also controlled from one remote control. If you do not want to pay for stupid network functionality - take Dacmagic 200m for 50 thousand, but it does not work with a beautiful common remote control. And if there is also a collection of CD - so there is a sidyuk in the same series, but it is not sidyuk, but transport, costs 40 thousand because He is transport - then it must be connected to the DAC, and the DAC is so -so in the amp. And again, all thoughts lead to CXN V2 for 100 thousand rubles. If I had figured out all this marketing arithmetic on the shore, perhaps a choice would be different. But in general, the thing is cool.

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Pros

A stunning amplifier with extremely pure sound and magnificent detail. It is possible to connect a laptop via USB-B Port. Surprisingly, how few manufacturers allow you to do this on their devices!

Cons

The price bites in itself in absolute value, but for this amount is one of the best amplifiers in the market. It is simply amazing how Cambridge managed to make such a wonderful amplifier.

Review

I purchased this amplifier as a replacement for my aging NAD stereraceurer. Usually I choose something new for myself for at least a month, think, read, listen. It took me less than a week for this purchase. In the cabin, the remote control was kindly allowed me to listen to this amplifier. He immediately captured me with his real, sweet sound! Mostly I listen to the music on vinyl (I have an external phonor -corrector of the same manufacturer) and on CD. When changing from one source to another, I only wanted to listen to music even more: the sound scene is wide, natural sounds are felt, and the power force is some kind of light and without stress. If you are looking for an amplifier in this price category, then do not hesitate for a second - take it boldly. You will be rewarded with truly detailed music that you have never heard before. Voices are transmitted very beautifully and naturally, phonograms are transparent, where tools in space are easily determined. The bottoms are well -controlled, not sharp, but just the same as they were recorded in the studios. Having connected this amplifier at home, I immediately grabbed my entire vinyl collection and began to immediately listen! The device looks very presentable. Assembled worthy and reliable. The delivery set is the amplifier itself, the food wire, the control panel, the instructions. This amplifier has created a new standard of quality and sound level in this price category. To date, I do not regret buying at all. I recommend to purchase!

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