The Cambridge Audio CXA 81 MKII integrated amplifier is a stereo model featuring Class AB amplification and an ESS ES9018K2M DAC for digital-to-analogue conversion. It delivers 80 W per channel into 8 Ω and 120 W per channel into 4 Ω, while its toroidal transformer supplies the two channels through separate taps.
Digital inputs include optical, coaxial and USB Audio, alongside stereo RCA inputs, balanced XLR inputs and Bluetooth aptX HD wireless connectivity. It supports computer connection via USB and can be connected to a second pair of speakers for playback in another room.
- Type: Integrated amplifier
- Channels: Stereo
- Power into 8 Ω: 80 W per channel
- Power into 4 Ω: 120 W per channel
- Amplification: Class AB
- DAC: ESS ES9018K2M
- Optical inputs: 1
- Coaxial inputs: 1
- USB inputs: 1
- Analogue inputs: 1
- XLR inputs: Balanced
- Bluetooth: aptX HD
- Connectivity: Supports connection of a second pair of speakers
- Width: 43 cm
- Height: 11.5 cm
- Depth: 34.1 cm
Technical Specifications
- Type
- Integrated
- Channels
- Stereo
- Power (8Ω)
- 80 watt / channel
- Power (4Ω)
- 120 watt / channel
- SNR
- -
Connectivity
- Phono
- No
- Optical
- Yes
- Coaxial
- Yes
- USB
- Yes
- Ethernet
- No
- Analog
- Yes
- Headphones
- No
- Subwoofer
- No
- Wifi
- No
- Bluetooth
- Yes
Features & Functions
- Radio
- No
Dimensions
- Width
- 43 cm
- Length
- 34.1 cm
- Height
- 11.5 cm
Important information
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