Cambridge CXA80 Integrated Amplifier

[@Diatonic5th]

I have this amp driving a pair of KEF LS50's and it sounds fantastic. The 80 watt power rating is very conservative... this amp gets LOUD. I have a Denon receiver rated at 100 watts per channel and the CXA80 is much louder at all volume levels.

[@fredsan73]

Thank you for your feedback, which RCA cables and speaker cables are you using?

[@TravelandAudio]

Because it is current what makes a speaker sound loud, not the watts like many people think. This receiver is really muscular and lean!

[@oliverleung9305]

I got CXA80 for 6 months now and it sounds great with good value of money

[@AudioAdvice]

Glad to hear that you like it! Cambridge Audio makes amazing pieces that far outperform their price.

[@shaunrichards744]

I have one its Awesome value for the money with excellent sound and features. Thanks.

[@iamryanlittle]

Man, that looks very impressive. Very nice amp!

[@ericgeorge5483]

It sure is!!

[@sunand777]

How is the performance when compared to Marantz PM8005? Which one is better buy, Cambridge CXA80 or Marantz PM8005? i need detailed, punchy and powerful sound.

[@ericgeorge5483]

I bought a CXA80 to link with my CXNV2 and it is superb, even with my tiny SX 50 speakers.

[@JJMza]

1:32 What do you mean expand by hooking up an external amp? How does this work and doesn't this reciever have it's own amp?

[@cheeyeefong8442]

Hooking up an external amp means hooking the CXA80 to a power amp , thus making the CXA80 acts as a preamp. The CXA80 isn't a receiver. It is a stereo amplifier.

[@squaretops1]

Can i run a set 2nd set of Bose Accoustimas 5 series 3 thru this,that would be 2 subwoofers needing to work?id love to buy one of these if it was suitable.

[@zx7gp]

So if i compared this side by side to my Vintage Sansui G 8000 120 watt receiver what would be the difference? is there a noticeable sound improvement? No i dont care about digital this and bluetooth that, Just great sound. Any thoughts would be great from people who have made the change from something like mine.

[@edshipe2555]

Look at MAYBE pairing the CXA81or Rotel 1572 refurbished with Buchardt Audio's S400 what do you guys think? TY, Ed

[@AudioAdvice]

Both would do very well at driving those standmount speakers. Feel free to reach out to us to discuss your system further so we can get you in the right amplifier. Audioadvice.com

[@dockfork6446]

@@AudioAdvice it’s possible to use rotel 1572 as preamp ? Please answer me

[@dockfork6446]

@@AudioAdvice rotel Rb 1572

[@AudioAdvice]

@@dockfork6446 The RA 1572 integrated amp does have preamp out, the RB 1572 is a power amp

[@MartinTeerly]

Is this better than Denon PMA 1600

[@panblue43]

Hi! About 1, 5 years ago I upgraded my audio system. I was looking for a good performer in mid class so I choose between cambridge cax60/80 or nad c326bee or marantz pm7005. The cax60 had cold sound,the used materials not the best quality (speaker terminals, etc). The 80 was better but not that price. The nad had warm,pleasant sound but get too hot in 10 minutes and not the best in mid and treble section. I bought the marantz: impressive sound with good power.High quality build inside and outside too, and the Cirrus Dac has better sound than the Wolfson (cambridge). Final: the marantz pm7005 and pm8005 made in japan, not that trash from far-east. Best regards.

[@jianboo]

Are the cx80 worth buying at used price $500 than a new cx81 at retail price $1200?

[@AudioAdvice]

The 80 was a great integrated amp and that seems like a good deal.

[@ingenfestbrems]

Love english sound 🙂

[@elitem3]

80 watts is pretty weak lol i need at least 200 watts rms

[@MartinTeerly]

Go to DJ shop and get PA amplifier like 2x600 for 500 quid

[@colbyperry3325]

..... no tf you don’t for home theatre