Cambridge Audio CXA81 Integrated Stereo Amplifier – Refurbished

Description

Cambridge Audio CXA81 Integrated Stereo Amplifier – Refurbished
80-watts per channel with Class AB amplification for detailed and powerful audio performance
Separate, symmetrical left and right channels are carefully engineered to deliver incredible sound-staging
Balanced XLR inputs for low noise interference
High Quality DAC – Connect digital sources directly via TOSLINK and Coaxial
USB Audio Input accepting up to 32bit/384kHz & DSD 256 digital files from Mac or PC
Bluetooth aptX HD built in
CX SERIES 2. THE SOUND OF PROGRESS.
Half a decade after the CX range redefined performance at its price point, it’s time to reimagine, reengineer and reinvigorate. The all-new CXA61 and CXA81 integrated amplifiers build on the foundations laid (and the Awards won) by CXA60 and CXA80, but with a fresh and progressive perspective.
The CXA81 is poised, effortless and sophisticated. Its 80 watts per channel give it complete authority over music, and it wrings every emotional and musical nuance from your whole collection.
MAKING THE BEST BETTER
How do you take an admired and successful integrated amplifier, one that’s won respect and plaudits around the world, and make it even better? Well, if you’re a Cambridge Audio engineer, you examine every aspect of the performance – and then you do everything you can to make it ‘more’. More refined, more precise, more engrossing… more musical. The CXA81: it’s everything you loved about the CXA80, but more so.
UNCOMPROMISED AND UNCOMPROMISING
All the research, all the development, all the time and effort that’s been expended on the CXA81 has been for one reason alone: to make this the most accomplished and absorbing integrated amplifier ever offered at the price. Every component selected, and every engineering decision taken, is based entirely on the desire to progress. The CXA81 has been designed and specified without compromise, in order to deliver the complete musical picture.
THE WHOLE STORY
The CXA81 is designed to bring your music to life, no matter how it’s stored. So it features an entirely new digital board, including the cutting-edge ESS Sabre ES9016 digital-to-analogue convertor. Which means digital audio files up to a heady 32bit/384kHz, or DSD256, are brought dramatically to life, with every detail and nuance delivered intact and in full. The CXA81 combines unparalleled accuracy with vivid musicality, without sacrificing convenience.
POWER AND CONTROL
Thanks to numerous improvements and upgrades – and thanks to an overspecified toroidal transformer – the CXA81 delivers a prodigious 80 watts of power per channel. This means the CXA81 has complete authority over even the most demanding speakers, it means big dynamic shifts in music are handled with total control, and it means the whole musical picture is available no matter if you’re playing at discreet background levels or at party-time volumes.
ABSOLUTE FLEXIBILITY
The CXA81 covers all connectivity bases, giving you complete freedom of choice. As well as digital optical and digital coaxial inputs, it features unbalanced stereo RCA inputs alongside balanced XLR sockets – and wireless connectivity via Bluetooth’s cutting-edge aptX HD standard is on board too. So there’s no need to compromise on performance in the name of convenience.
UNMATCHED SONIC INTEGRITY
At the heart of the CXA81 beats a completely reimagined and redesigned power amplifier stage with optimised capacitor values. The resulting sound is pristine but not clinical, with unrivalled musical coherence no matter the source.
PARTNER FOR LIFE
Thanks to relentless dedication to progressive engineering, The CXA81 is a complete solution. Its combination of versatility, power and audio excellence means it can form the centre of your musical experience for years to come.
This is a refurbished previously owned and loved Cambridge product which has been expertly repaired. All products come complete with original accessories.
Tech specs
POWER OUTPUT
80W RMS into 8 Ohms, 120W RMS into 4 Ohms
DAC
ESS Sabre ES9016K2M
FREQUENCY RESPONSE
<5Hz– 60kHz +/-1dB
ANALOGUE AUDIO INPUTS
1x balanced XLR, 4 x RCA
DIGITAL AUDIO INPUTS
1 x S/PDIF coaxial, 2 x TOSLINK optical, 1 x USB audio, Bluetooth (integrated)
COMPATIBILITY
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 32bit 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
Yes
ROON TESTED
Yes
OUTPUTS
Speakers A+B, 3.5mm headphone, Preamp Output, Subwoofer Output
REMOTE CONTROL
Yes
MAX POWER CONSUMPTION
750W
STANDBY POWER CONSUMPTION
<0.5W
DIMENSIONS (H X W X D)
115 x 430 x 341mm (4.5 x 16.9 x 13.4”)
WEIGHT
8.7kg (19.1lbs)
BOX CONTENTS
CXA81 Integrated Amplifier, Power Cable, 3 x AAA Batteries, Remote Control, Control Bus Cable
About C Stock
The unit may be cosmetically scratched or have minor dents. However, all functions work to specifications. The unit has been performance tested and meets all standards for functionality and normal use. It also comes with US-compatible power cords and/or chargers.
Payment policy
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Payment must be received in full prior to processing the order
Orders will be processed instantly and dispatched within 24 hours, because of this we do NOT accept any email/messages on orders once they have been placed.
If you feel there has been an error in your order we advise you to contact us.
Shipping Policy
We will send your order by UPS.
Delivery is Free and it should take 2-7 business days for the product to reach your destination.
We try our best to keep to that, but all delivery times are approximate.
At busy periods such as public holidays, it can take longer so please allow additional time in case of postal delays/strikes/incremental weather or technical issues.
If it takes any longer than 10 days to receive your product we advise you to contact us in order to resolve this issue.
Return Policy
At Cambridge Audio we stand behind the quality of our goods. Our shipments are carefully inspected and packed before leaving our warehouse, but if you are not satisfied with your purchase, please take note of the following return policy:
Cambridge Audio offers a 30-day money back guarantee on most equipment/accessories.
If you’re unhappy with your purchase, please let us know. Unless faulty, we’d like this to be within 30 days of purchase and It’s important that any unwanted item, unless faulty, is returned in a re-saleable condition. We’d expect this to mean that you’ve kept all original packaging and labels, and that it’s undamaged and unused.
We’ll require an explanation for the return (defective, damaged, etc). Don’t be surprised if we ask you some pretty detailed questions about the reason for your return. Hearing first-hand what our customers are experiencing will enable us to provide you with the best possible service.
Returns will not be accepted without a Return Authorization #, or RMA# which must be obtained by phone or email. An RA must be obtained within 30 days of the purchase, and Cambridge Audio must receive the package within 15 days of issuing the RA. Note that after 30 days all sales are final. Please write your RA# on the outside of the shipping box (not the product box). Failure to do this will delay the processing of your return. Your return package must include the following: a copy of your invoice, a note detailing the reason for the return, all original packing materials, including cables, power supplies, instructions, remote controls, warranty cards, etc. Your package must arrive in resalable condition. If these instructions are not followed your return may not be accepted.
If your return package is deemed acceptable after inspection, Cambridge Audio will refund the purchase price of the returned item. Cambridge Audio will absorb the shipping costs only in the case of defective merchandise. Please note that if defective merchandise proves to be non-defective upon inspection, or if Cambridge Audio otherwise determines the customer is exercising chronic abuse of the return policy, the customer will be charged a re-stocking fee at Cambridge Audio’s discretion. Cambridge Audio also reserves the right to impose a re-stocking fee at our discretion for any returned item that is damaged, cosmetically dinged or returned missing accessories. Any and all packages that are refused delivery and sent back to Cambridge Audio without an RMA number will not be refunded the initial shipping charge and a restocking fee will be added to the return.
We strongly recommend sending your return package via UPS or FedEx so it can be insured and tracked (this is especially important with heavy, fragile, and more expensive items). If a return is sent via US Mail, then the customer accepts all responsibility if the package is lost, stolen, or damaged in transit. Cambridge Audio is not liable for any uninsured packages.
In case the product arrives damaged or there is an error in the shipping (e.g. wrong item) you will not be responsible for the return shipping costs.
For any other reasons, buyer is responsible for partial or full return shipping fees.
Cambridge Audio C Stock Warranty
This warranty will only be valid if the product is used in the country in which it was sold. Cambridge Audio does not honor warranties for C-stock products taken overseas due to voltage issues, certification concerns, and possible transit damage.
Cambridge Audio offers a limited warranty for products sold as “C-stock, Factory Refurbished, or Open Box” to be free from defects in materials, unless otherwise stated in the product description, and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase. During this period, Cambridge Audio. will repair or replace, at our option, this product or any defective parts.
This Warranty is only valid for the original purchaser and will automatically terminate prior to expiration if this product is sold or otherwise transferred to another party. The product must be purchased from Cambridge Audio or the warranty is void.
Cambridge Audio does not honor warranties for B-stock products taken overseas due to voltage issues, certification concerns, and possible transit damage.
Support
At Cambridge Audio, we strive to provide the best possible customer service. We know you don’t like faff. That’s why our products are designed to be easy to set up and use. If you do have a problem or a query of any sort, just call our team on and one of our friendly experts will walk you through the set up or problem and get you up and running fast.