Cambridge Audio CXA81 Mk II Integrated Stereo Amplifier (Lunar Grey) Open Box

  
Our experts are readily available. Cambridge Audio CXA81 Mk II Integrated Stereo Amplifier (Lunar Grey) - Open Box. 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. Roon Tested - connect a PC or Mac over USB. This is an Open Box unused product and will not show any signs of cosmetic use.

All Open Box products are inspected upon return to ensure they meet the high standards expected of a New, unused unit. 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. How do we improve on CXA81, an amplifier regarded by many as the standard-bearer at its price point?

Focusing on the all-important signal path, we re-engineered it with premium components end to end, plus an upgraded DAC and a whole load of listening and tuning; all part of a relentless drive to deliver new clarity and depth. Audio performance that goes way beyond expectations.

Your World's a Stage. What hits you first when you hear familiar music through CXA81 Mk II, is just how detailed everything sounds.

Close your eyes, and you'll be able to place every musician in the soundstage. Once you've heard CXA81 Mk II, there's no turning back. At the centre of CXA81 Mk II lies a custom-designed Class AB power amplifier stage with highly optimised components.

It takes the musicality of Class A and blends it with the efficiency of Class B. The amp's short signal path is super-efficient, leaving little opportunity for colouration.

The result is a detailed sound that connects you to the emotional power of your music. Thanks to a chunky toroidal transformer, CXA81 Mk II delivers a generous 80 watts of power per channel. Dual taps into the left and right of the amplification board mean that, in effect, each channel has its own power supply - resulting in a vivid soundstage. Dynamic shifts in music - like loud then quiet passages are handled with ease. Designed to bring your digital music to life, CXA81 Mk II features the upgraded ESS ES9018K2M DAC (digital analogue converter) in its dedicated circuitry.

This means that digital audio files, up to a heady 24-bit/384kHz or DSD256, are unpacked - with every subtle detail delivered in full. CXA81 Mk II combines unparalleled accuracy with vivid musicality, doing so beautifully. CXA81 Mk II has connectivity covered.

As well as digital optical, coaxial and USB Audio (from computers), it features stereo RCA inputs, balanced XLR sockets plus wireless hi-res connectivity via Bluetooth aptX HD - perfect for our Alva turntables. You can even connect a second set of speakers, to hear your music in another room. Designed to work with carefully matched kit of a comparable quality, CXA81 Mk II isn't festooned with switches and dials - to keep the signal path clear. Its minimal aluminium fascia has a power button, input selectors and a beautifully smooth volume control.

It's also supplied with a CX Series remote control, which you can use with other products in the series. With elegant, minimalistic lines, crafted from aluminium and steel, CXA81 Mk II will endure physically and aesthetically. There should be no reason to change an amplifier for many years, if at all.

Making products that last is just one of the ways that we can minimise our impact on the planet and maximise your listening pleasure. 80W RMS into 8 Ohms, 120W RMS into 4 Ohms. Balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA analogue. 1x balanced XLR, 4 x RCA. 1 x S/PDIF coaxial, 2 x TOSLINK optical, 1 x USB audio, Bluetooth (integrated). TOSLINK optical: 16/24bit 32-96kHz PCM only, S/PDIF coaxial: 16/24bit 32-192kHz PCM only, USB: audio profile 1.0/2.0 (default 2.0), up to 24-bit 384kHz PCM, up to DSD256 or DoP256, Bluetooth: 4.2 A2DP/AVRCP supporting up to aptX HD (24bit 48kHz).

BLUETOOTH APTX HD RECEIVER BUILT-IN. Speakers A+B, 3.5mm headphone, Preamp Output, Subwoofer Output.

DIMENSIONS (H X W X D). 115 x 430 x 341mm (4.5 x 16.9 x 13.4). CXA81 MK II Integrated Amplifier, Power Cable, 3 x AAA Batteries, Remote Control, Control Bus Cable, Bluetooth antenna, Quick Start Guide, Safety Guide. Due to our high volume of stock, we're unable to provide individual pictures for each listing. All products are provided with all original accessories including any remote controls, power cables, dongles, etc.

Where possible, all refurbished products will be provided within original packaging, however depending on grading packaging may shows signs of wear. Sound Shouldn't Cost the Earth. At Cambridge Audio we take our responsibilities to the planet and its people very seriously. Hi-Fi is essential for us as music fans, and although entertainment fulfils a fundamental human need, we must also know our place. We take great care to use the earth's resources carefully and treat our fellow humans with the respect they deserve. All our refurbished items are expertly repaired locally by our certified service centres, ensuring that the unit has been thoroughly tested to meet all standards of functionality and use that we would expect from our brand-new products. Cambridge Audio is a Founding Donor of Earth/Percent, the environmental charity co-founded by Brian Eno.

Earth/Percent provides a way for the music industry to support the most impactful organisations addressing the climate emergency. Cambridge Audio is an accredited member of the Good Business Charter. The GBC is an independent not-for-profit organisation supported by the CBI and TUC that encourages and recognises responsible business behaviour.

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