Description Freakuence! | Cambridge Audio CXA81
Top thing! Nice casing, nice heavy power supply, and it comes with a dac. What more could an audio enthusiast want? The reproduction of this machine can be called transparent. Clear to perfection. The combination of a speaker with tweeters that distort quite a bit, that would soon be painful for the ears. Feel free to ask for advice!
Retail price: | Cambridge Audio CXA81
1,199.00
General description | Cambridge Audio CXA81
The Cambridge Audio CXA81 is an integrated amplifier known for its balanced and detailed sound reproduction. With an output of 80 watts per channel, it provides enough power to drive a variety of speakers. The built-in ESS Sabre ES9016K2M DAC provides accurate conversion of digital to analog signals, resulting in a clear and dynamic listening experience. With a variety of connectivity options, including balanced XLR inputs, digital inputs and Bluetooth aptX HD, the CXA81 is versatile for a variety of audio sources. The design is sleek and functional, with intuitive controls. In short, the CXA81 combines performance and flexibility for a high-quality music experience.
General description | Cambridge Audio CXA81
We are an official dealer and can provide all other products and designs. We can often bring stuff from many other manufacturers to the shop as well. Feel free to ask! We trade in new and used.
To the internal dac (digital-to-analog converter) you can connect digital devices such as an (inexpensive) streamer or television, allowing you to enjoy higher music quality.
Bluetooth is an open standard for wireless connections between short-range devices, such as between a cell phone and amplifier. The technology was developed by Sweden's Ericsson, but has a Dutch tinge, as it was employee Jaap Haartsen who developed it within the company in 1994. Easy to stream music, but don't walk too far away with your phone, or the music will falter. And there is nothing more irritating than music being interrupted!
Shut up (phone). Don't bother anyone, also sometimes nice. Plug in your headphones and cut yourself off from the often far too busy world.
Nice thumping! The active subwoofer can be connected to the sub-out. The output signal is variable, so the volume of the subwoofer remains the same as that of the speakers.
Connect an (additional) power amplifier if you wish. The pre-out is also suitable for active subwoofers.
One set of speakers not enough for a neighborly argument? Fortunately, you can connect two sets, you just need to switch. Above all, leave us out of it!
Also so tired of having to turn on your whole stack of components? If they have a so-called trigger (this one does), then you're in the right place. Trigger cable in between, and everything switches each other on or off (as long as they don't mix).
Still prefer to place it out of sight? There is the option of looping the infrared signal from the remote control. You connect an infrared extender to this device, and you can still use the remote control while the device is in a cabinet. Be sure to ensure adequate ventilation/airflow.
Equipped with balanced capabilities (XLR).
SPDIF is the abbreviation for Sony/Philips Digital Interface Format. (Nice that we, as a small country, have had influence there!) It is a standard for the transmission of a digital signal between, for example, a streamer or CD drive to dac. The cable used makes quite a difference in playback. A standard cable shows mostly a messy and abundant low, and the middle and high sludge into a mess. There are many who dispute this. Be skeptical, but there has to be a time for evaluation.
Optical input, interference-free and therefore proven to be the better option with some dacs, although they are often limiting in bitrate (yet there are dacs that let in up to 24 bit/192 kHz). The cable used is hugely important we can report, we'd be happy to let you assess these differences.
USB ports can transport up to the highest possible bit rate. Although sometimes they are only for connecting an external drive.
Roon ready! Suitable for Roon, making streaming a real party. Perfect control, and also some tricks to improve playback. Almost always requires a Core, feel free to ask.
Background information | Cambridge Audio CXA81
The Cambridge Audio CXA81 was designed by the team in London with a focus on pure sound and neutral reproduction. Equipped with a high quality ESS Sabre ES9016K2M DAC and selected capacitors and op-amps. Internal use of symmetrically placed components for minimal interference. Rugged aluminum housing provides vibration dampening and a premium appearance.
