{"product_id":"cambridge-audio-cxa81-mkii-integrated-amplifier-copy","title":"Cambridge Audio CXA81 MK II SE Integrated Stereo Amplifier with DAC and Bluetooth Limited Edition Black","description":"\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab1\" class=\"active\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!--Start tab content--\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab1\" class=\"active\"\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRewarding Power\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCXA81 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 recognizing that great sound never goes out of fashion.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCXA81 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRaising the Standard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow do we improve on CXA81, an amplifier regarded by many as the standard-bearer at its price point?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFocusing 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe outcome? Audio performance that goes way beyond expectations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYour World’s a Stage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat hits you first when you hear familiar music through CXA81 Mk II, is just how detailed everything sounds. You’ll pick up instruments, subtle shifts in tone, and harmonies you’ve previously missed. Close your eyes, and you’ll be able to place every musician in the soundstage. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce you’ve heard CXA81 Mk II, there’s no turning back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEffortlessly Musical\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the center of CXA81 Mk II lies a custom-designed Class AB power amplifier stage with highly optimized 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 coloration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a detailed sound that connects you to the emotional power of your music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThanks 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDynamic shifts in music – like loud then quiet passages – are handled with ease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDigital Love\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCXA81 Mk II combines unparalleled accuracy with vivid musicality, doing so beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGet Connected\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCXA81 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can even connect a second set of speakers, to hear your music in another room. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Control\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned 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 aluminum fascia has a power button, input selectors and a beautifully smooth volume control. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s also supplied with a CX Series remote control, which you can use with other products in the series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesigned for Life\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith elegant, minimalistic lines, crafted from aluminum 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e80 watts per channel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– power to drive the most demanding speakers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eESS ES9018K2M SABRE32 DAC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– reference level digital\/analogue conversion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClass AB Amplification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– for balanced \u0026amp; efficient performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToroidal Transformer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– for incredible sound-staging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDigital inputs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– TOSLINK, Coaxial \u0026amp; USB Audio Input\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBalanced XLR inputs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– for premium connection (to CXN100 etc.)  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBluetooth aptX HD input\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– connect wirelessly to devices, incl. 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