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Selling my Cambridge Audio CXA80 integrated amplifier in exceptional condition. More musical than the newer cxa81 if you prefer the classic class A sound.This unit has been extremely well cared for in a smoke-free home and is fully functional with no issues whatsoever. Cosmetically it is among the cleanest examples you’ll find, with only minimal signs of use.The CXA80 remains one of Cambridge Audio’s most respected integrated amplifiers thanks to its combination of:- detailed yet musical sound- strong power delivery- excellent built-in DAC- balanced XLR inputs- clean, dynamic presentationCondition:- Fully functional- Very clean cosmetic condition- No operational issues- Clean terminals and inputs- Adult-owned- Smoke-free homeFeatures:- 80W per channel into 8 ohms- ESS Sabre DAC- USB audio input- Balanced XLR inputs- Subwoofer output- Pre-outs- Multiple digital and analog inputsIncluded:- Cambridge Audio CXA80 amplifier- Power cable- Remote control -Bluetooth Add on
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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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