Cambridge Audio CXA 81 MK II Moon Gray

Cambridge Audio CXA 81 MK II – Stereo integrated amplifier with Bluetooth and DAC

Our CXA81 integrated amplifier builds on the foundation of the first CX series and on over 50 years of experience in building amplifiers. It offers a progressive perspective – effortless, confident and sophisticated. With 80 watts per channel, the CXA81 takes full control of your music, bringing out every emotion and nuance of your entire music collection – whether you’re streaming it or playing it from a CD.

Your world is the stage
As soon as you hear the CXA81 you’ll notice how detailed everything sounds. You’ll hear instruments, subtle tonal changes, and harmonies you’ve never heard before. Close your eyes and you’ll experience how you can spot every single musician on stage. Once you’ve experienced the CXA81, there’s no turning back.

A perfect investment
Our engineering team in London put many hours into research, development, experimentation and most importantly listening to ensure everything is perfect with the CXA81. Their goal was to build the most powerful and immersive integrated amplifier in its class. Every component selected and every decision made was based on the desire to deliver the best possible soundstage.

Superior musical performance
The heart of the CXA81 is a Class AB power amplifier with optimized capacitor values. It combines the musicality of Class A with the efficiency of Class B. The amplifier’s short signal path is efficient and leaves little room for interference. The result is pristine sound that delivers the emotional impact the artist intended.

Performance meets control
Thanks to a generous toroidal transformer, the CXA81 delivers a whopping 80 watts of power per channel. Dual inputs into the left and right sides of the amplifier board ensure each channel has its own power supply, resulting in a vibrant soundstage. Dynamic changes in the music (alternating loud and quiet moments) are mastered with ease.

Music full of life
The CXA81’s digital circuit board, featuring the state-of-the-art ESS Saber ES9016 digital-to-analog converter (DAC), brings your music to life. Digital audio files are reproduced with full performance down to the smallest detail with up to 32-bit/384 kHz or DSD256. The CXA81 beautifully blends unparalleled accuracy with vibrant musicality.

Numerous connection options
The CXA81 offers a variety of connectivity options. In addition to digital optical, coaxial and USB audio inputs, it also has stereo RCA inputs, balanced XLR sockets and wireless high-resolution connections via Bluetooth aptX HD – perfect for the Alva TT V2. You can even connect a second pair of speakers to hear your music in another room.

Design for life
Thanks to the tireless efforts of our team in London, the CXA81 is an unmatched all-in-one solution. The combination of versatility, performance and excellent audio quality ensures that the model will form the heart of your system for many years to come. Its elegant, minimalist lines, crafted from aluminum and steel, will stand the test of time, both physically and aesthetically.