Cambridge Audio - CXA81 MkII Integrated Stereo Amplifier - Light Gray

Rewarding PowerCXA81 Mk II builds on the success of its multi award-winning predecessors. Cambridge hasn’t looked back since making their first integrated amplifier in 1968 always looking for new ways to improve your listening experience – while recognizing that great sound never goes out of fashion. CXA81 Mk II is effortless poised and sophisticated – only more so. 80 watts per channel give it complete authority over your music to reveal every emotion and nuance contained within it.FeaturesClass AB AmplificationToroidal TransformerESS ES9018K2M SABRE32 DACBalanced XLR TOSLINK Coaxial & USB Audio InputsBluetooth aptX HD inputRoon TestedRaising the StandardHow did they improve on CXA81 an amplifier regarded by many as the standard-bearer at its price point? Focusing on the all-important signal path Cambridge re-engineered it with premium components end to end plus an upgraded DAC and a whole load of listening and tuning; all part of a relentless drive to deliver new clarity and depth. The outcome? Audio performance that goes way beyond expectations.Your World’s a StageWhat hits you first when you hear familiar music through CXA81 Mk II is 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.Effortlessly MusicalAt the center of CXA81 Mk II lies a custom-designed Class AB power amplifier stage with highly optimized components. It takes the musicality of Class A and blends it with the efficiency of Class B. The amp’s short signal path is super-efficient leaving little opportunity for coloration. The result is a detailed sound that connects you to the emotional power of your music.Power!Thanks to a ch