Cambridge Audio CXA81 MkII

Class AB amplification is designed to balance the efficiency of Class B with the low distortion of Class A. In the CXA81 MkII, this results in a sound that is both musically engaging and powerful enough to drive demanding speakers without overheating or losing detail.

The CXA81 MkII does not include a built-in phono stage, so you will need an external phono preamplifier to connect a turntable. This allows you to choose a dedicated phono stage that best matches the specific cartridge on your turntable.

Balanced XLR inputs provide a more robust connection that is highly resistant to electrical interference, which is particularly useful if you are using longer cable runs. If your source component supports balanced outputs, using these inputs will ensure the cleanest possible signal path.

Yes, it features Bluetooth aptX HD, which allows for high-resolution wireless streaming directly from your compatible devices. Additionally, the integrated ESS SABRE32 DAC ensures that digital files—whether streamed or connected via USB—are processed with high precision.

With 80W RMS into 8 Ohms and 120W RMS into 4 Ohms, the CXA81 MkII has plenty of headroom for most bookshelf and floor-standing speakers. Its robust toroidal transformer ensures it can deliver that power consistently, even during complex or demanding musical passages.

Being Roon Tested means the amplifier has been verified by Roon to work seamlessly with their software. You can easily integrate the CXA81 MkII into a Roon ecosystem, allowing you to manage and stream your digital music library with Roon's advanced interface and metadata features.