Features:

• Stereo integrated amplifier with onboard DAC and Bluetooth
• Class AB amplification delivers efficiency and musicality
• 80W per channel into 8 ohms (120W/channel into 4 ohms)
• 4-ohm capable for use with a broad variety of speakers
• Reference-grade ESS ES9018K2M SABRE32 DAC
• Toroidal transformer for low noise, solid soundstaging, and high-current output
• Bluetooth aptX HD for high-quality wireless audio streaming from compatible smartphones, tablets, and computers
• Roon Tested for connection to a Mac or PC via USB
• 2 TOSlink optical digital inputs with resolution up to 24-bit/96kHz
• Coaxial digital input with resolution up to 24-bit/192kHz
• USB-B port for connecting a computer
• 4 unbalanced stereo RCA inputs
• Balanced XLR left and right inputs
• Mono RCA subwoofer output
• Stereo RCA preamplifier output
• Front-panel 3.5mm headphone jack
• Switchable A+B speaker binding post terminals
• 12-volt trigger I/O
• RS-232C data port
• Includes remote control, Bluetooth antenna, and control bus cable

The CXA81 MkII: Sleek, Powerful, and Versatile

Sporting the same sleek, minimalist design aesthetic of its acclaimed predecessor, the Cambridge Audio CXA81 MkII stereo integrated amplifier has been re-engineered to deliver even more musicality, depth, and transparency. Among the upgraded components specified for the CXA81 MkII is a reference-grade ESS Sabre DAC that offers significantly improved performance. Featuring Bluetooth with aptX HD encoding, the CXA81 MkII also supports high-quality music streaming from compatible devices while offering versatile wired connectivity for seamless integration into a wide range of home entertainment systems.

Convenient connectivity

The CXA81 MkII offers flexible connectivity for your digital and analog sources, including two TOSlink optical digital inputs, a coaxial digital input, and a USB-B port to connect a computer. Four unbalanced stereo RCA inputs and a balanced XLR input handle your analog sources. Plus, with its mono RCA subwoofer output and stereo RCA preamp output, the CXA81 MkII gives you the flexibility to expand your system with the addition of a subwoofer or a high-powered external amplifier.

The power you need

Producing 80 watts of Class AB power per channel at 8 ohms and 120 watts per channel at 4 ohms, the CXA81 MkII has the grunt to drive a wide range of modern speakers. Its purist, minimal signal path delivers ultra-clean sound with stunning detail; it also employs a toroidal transformer with dual taps, effectively giving each channel its own beefy power supply. Cambridge Audio’s rapt attention to detail results in a highly musical and engaging sonic presentation exemplified by a commanding soundstage with pinpoint imaging and thrillingly explosive dynamic capabilities that bring your music to life.

Cambridge Audio: affordable audiophile hi-fi

Cambridge Audio launched its first product, the P40 integrated amplifier, in 1968. As the first amplifier to utilize a toroidal transformer, the P40 caught the attention of music lovers not only for its outstanding sonic performance, but also for its svelte industrial design. Through the decades, the British company has consistently produced premium consumer audio equipment that leverages the latest technological advancements to deliver audiophile quality at affordable prices. Designed by the industry’s top engineers and subjected to rigorous bench testing, Cambridge Audio products further benefit from painstaking fine-tuning informed by extensive real-world subjective listening. At Sweet water, they are excited to offer you Cambridge Audio’s exemplary range of innovative, great-sounding hi-fi gear!