Cambridge Audio CXA61 Integrated Stereo Amplifier - Black Edition

• High Quality DAC - Connect digital sources directly via TOSLINK and Coaxial
• Bluetooth aptX HD built in for a high quality wireless connection
• 4 x RCA Analogue connections for all your sources.
• USB Audio Input accepting up to 32bit/384kHz & DSD 256 digital files from Mac or PC

Performance

With the CXA61 Cambridge’s engineers have specified a new DAC chip. It’s now an ESS Sabre SE9010K2M DAC rather than the Wolfson 8740 of the previous model. This means it is now compatible with 32-bit/384kHz PCM files and up to DSD 256 data streams. Bluetooth is now built-in too, and it’s of the better aptX HD (24-bit/48kHz) variety.

The engineers have improved sound quality by changing most of the op-amps in the signal path and upgrading the capacitors in both the pre and power sections of the amp. While still recognisably related to the older CXA60 amp, this new one sounds more transparent and playful. It’s simply more fun to listen to, regardless of input chosen. It has enough in the way of scale and authority to work well. There’s plenty of punch when required, with the amplifier thumping out an album’s numerous dynamic peaks with conviction.It has a nicely judged tonal balance that walks that delicate path between attack and refinement. It digs up low level details with ease and renders them with care and conviction. Stereo imaging is impressive, with the amp able to place sounds and instruments with precision and stability. 

The CXA61 ticks all the hi-fi boxes without forgetting that all the detail and tonal neutrality in the world doesn’t matter if the emotional content of the music is ignored.With music that's uptempo or fun it all starts with the bass. It’s not overcooked or bloated, and it doesn’t dominate. But it has a ridiculous amount of energy and a kick that’s a true joy to listen to.The sound signature extends well into the other parts of the sound spectrum, too. Mids - where you’ll find elements like vocals and guitars - are warm and engaging.  You'll also be impressed with the high-end too, which offered a staggering amount of texture and realism.

Technical Specifications

POWER OUTPUT
60W RMS into 8 Ohms
90W RMS into 4 Ohms

DAC
ESS Sabre ES9010K2M

FREQUENCY RESPONSE
<5Hz– 60kHz +/-1dB

ANALOGUE AUDIO INPUTS
4 x RCA
1 x 3.5mm MP3 input (front panel)

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 24-bit 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
600W

STANDBY POWER CONSUMPTION
<0.5W

DIMENSIONS (H x W x D)
15 x 430 x 341 mm (4.5 x 16.9 x 13.4”)

WEIGHT
8.3 kg (18.3 lbs)

In the Box

CXA61 Integrated Amplifier
Power Cable
3 x AAA Batteries
Remote Control
Control Bus Cable

*This information has been obtained from Manufacturers website. We advise that Features & Specifications are subject change from Manufacturer without notice.

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