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Selling a Cambridge Audio CXA81 MKII integrated amplifier in excellent condition. fully tested and working perfectly. Only one owner and 6 month old. Specifications:Power output: 80 watts per channel into 8Ω (stereo)Frequency response: 5Hz to 60kHzTotal harmonic distortion: 0.02%Damping factor: 110Input sensitivity: 370mV (line)Signal to noise ratio: 105dB (line)Speaker load impedance: 4Ω (minimum)Digital inputs: coaxial, optical, USB, BTDimensions: 430 x 115 x 341mmWeight: 8.7kgAccessories: remote controlYear: 2019Local pick up / inspection / purchase available at Archer High Fidelity in Falls Church, VA. We are a vintage sales and service specialist covering the Washington DC metro area.All major credit cards accepted, as well as PayPal, check on clearing, and Venmo.Any other questions, please feel free to ask.
At US$899, this Cambridge Audio CXA81 is ambitiously priced compared to the typical used market, sitting well above the 75th percentile of US$805 and significantly higher than the median of US$729. While the original launch price was US$1299, the current asking price is roughly US$170 higher than the top end of recent comparable listings, making it a tough sell unless the condition is pristine or accessories are exceptional.
The CXA81 remains a highly regarded integrated amplifier for its smooth, effortless delivery, powerful 80Wpc output, and built-in ESS Sabre DAC with aptX HD Bluetooth, offering a versatile all-in-one hub for modern systems. If this listing is original-owner condition with all cables and a warranty, it could still be a worthwhile buy for enthusiasts seeking a reliable, high-value DAC/amp combo, but at this price, buyers should scrutinize the unit’s age and included accessories carefully before committing.
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Cambridge Audio emerged from the innovative spirit of 1960s Britain, founded in Cambridge, United Kingdom, by a group of young engineers who spun off from Cambridge Consulting Group. Established in 1968, the brand launched with the groundbreaking P40 integrated amplifier—the first to employ a toroidal transformer, setting a new standard for dynamic power delivery in hi-fi design that endures in high-end gear today. This heritage of British engineering excellence propelled decades of award-winning products, navigating ownership changes including a revival under entrepreneur Vince Adams and acquisition in 1994 by Julian Richer and James Johnson-Flint of Richer Sounds.
The brand excels across core hi-fi categories, renowned for integrated amplifiers like the iconic A1 and P-series, alongside streaming DACs, network players, turntables, and all-in-one systems that prioritize pure analogue warmth and digital precision. Speakers, headphones, and cables round out a cohesive ecosystem, emphasizing accessible high performance without excess frills.
Positioned firmly in the mid-tier market, Cambridge Audio delivers premium British sound—detailed, rhythmic, and uncolored—at prices that democratize quality for discerning buyers. Free from corporate bloat, it holds a reputation for reliability and value, appealing to enthusiasts seeking sophisticated hi-fi that punches above its weight rather than chasing ultra-high-end esoterica.
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