![]() Unlike bulky powerhouses from the US or the switch-laden boxes favoured in Japan, British amplifiers are often typified by slimline chassis and basic controls. There are also bus ports for custom installation integration and other connected CX Series hardware, and a threaded post to attach the supplied Bluetooth antenna. The back panel features sockets for three digital inputs (two optical, one coaxial), four analogue inputs, two balanced (XLR) analogue inputs, a USB input, as well as outputs to connect a subwoofer and preamp. These include the Sabre ES9016K2M digital-to-analogue converter ESS Technology, an improved USB input supporting 32-bit/384kHz PCM and DSD256 quality, and an integrated aptX HD Bluetooth receiver to enabling streaming from mobile devices at up to 48kHz/24-bit. Rebuilt from the ground up, the CXA81 offers several new features over its predecessor, the CXA80. ![]() According to Cambridge Audio, the second generation CX Series has been re-engineered to bring “full-fat” hi-fi into the home at an “affordable” price (the CXA81 is most expensive product in the range). As well as this integrated amplifier, the line-up also includes a second amp, CD transport and a network audio streamer. ![]() ![]() The CXA81 is part of a second series of CX components that was originally launched by Cambridge Audio in 2014.
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