Cambridge Audio CXA81 MKII Integrated Amplifier

Name: Cambridge Audio CXA81 MKII Integrated Amplifier
Brand: Cambridge Audio
SKU: CXA81 MKII
Price: 1799.0 CAD
Availability: InStock

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CXA81 Mk II builds on the success of its multi award-winning predecessors. We haven’t looked back since making our first integrated amplifier in 1968, always looking for new ways to improve your listening experience – while recognising 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.

80 watts per channel – power to drive the most demanding speakers
ESS ES9018K2M SABRE32 DAC – reference level digital/analogue conversion
Class AB Amplification – for balanced & efficient performance
Toroidal Transformer – for incredible sound-staging
Digital inputs – TOSLINK, Coaxial & USB Audio Input
Balanced XLR inputs – for premium connection (to CXN100 etc.)
Bluetooth aptX HD input – connect wirelessly to devices, incl. Alva TT V2
Roon Tested – connect a PC or Mac over USB

Founded in London in 1968, Cambridge Audio has spent over five decades perfecting the art of great British sound. Their award-winning amplifiers, streamers, and all-in-one systems combine timeless design with cutting-edge engineering to deliver pure, unfiltered audio performance. Driven by a passion for music in its truest form, Cambridge Audio creates hi-fi components that connect listeners to every detail, emotion, and nuance exactly as the artist intended.

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Do Cambridge Audio systems support high resolution streaming?

Yes. Most Cambridge Audio streamers and all in one systems support services like Tidal, Qobuz, Spotify Connect, Apple AirPlay 2, Chromecast built in, and Roon. They are designed for lossless and high resolution playback.

What improvements does the CXA81 MKII offer compared to the previous generation?

The MKII version builds on the original CXA81 with refined internal components and updated audio tuning for even greater clarity and dynamic expression. It maintains the same power output while delivering a more detailed and engaging listening experience.

Does the CXA81 MKII support high resolution digital audio?

Yes. The CXA81 MKII includes an upgraded ESS Sabre digital to analog converter capable of handling high resolution audio from digital sources. This allows you to enjoy more detail and depth when streaming or playing digital files.

Can I connect both analog and digital sources to this amplifier?

Absolutely. The CXA81 MKII offers a wide selection of inputs that include RCA analog, balanced XLR, TOSLINK optical, coaxial digital, and USB audio. This flexibility makes it easy to build a system around multiple source types while maintaining optimal sound quality.

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Reveal new detail

Experience more musical detail than ever before. Subtle shifts in tone, harmonies, and instrument placement become crystal clear, immersing you in a vivid, three-dimensional soundstage where every instrument comes to life.

Cambridge Audio CXA81 MKII Integrated Amplifier on a shelf with a person holding a 'Tracks' book in the foreground.

Raising the standard

Re-engineered for excellence, the CXA81 Mk II features premium components and an upgraded DAC. The result? Audio performance that exceeds expectations, delivering new levels of clarity and depth.

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Crafted for true musicality

Our London-based engineering team dedicated countless hours to listening, tuning, and refining every element of CXA81 Mk II. Every component was selected to achieve the ultimate in detail, depth, and musicality—delivering a performance that goes beyond expectations.

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