Hey Taps. +1 on TONE CONTROLS. I just sold my Audiolab 6000A because I was sick of hearing a good portion of my music that is recorded '' hot''. These companies should be able to design a proper set of tone controls that do no harm. I bought a Creek Evo 50 integrated, and it's funny how good it sounds with them engaged as opposed to bypassed. As far as I'm concerned, I don't want amplifier companies dictating how I listen to my music. At the very least, give us consumers the choice, even if there's a small cut in resolution. Some recordings really need less resolution. They also need to stop chasing numbers with their flat specs, and make modern musical amps that are meaty, resolute and sweet. Thank you.

I have the CXA81 paired with the Monitor Audio Silver 500 7Gs, with an Emotiva ERC-4 CD player also acting as a DAC for my TV. I am totally in my happy place with this setup, the Monitor Audios having replaced some PSB Imagine X2Ts a few months ago.

I like the idea of an equalizer.retro and fun.I have just purchased my new cxa81.thanks for this help and info.

As ever a lucid,clear insightful review !! Many thanks

I did it again! I shouldn't comment without watching the whole video. We said the same things. We're on the same page bud. One thing I am going to add on tone controls though. Why don't these companies show us their engineering chops by properly designing good eq/tone settings. Put your money where your mouth is. Good work Taps. Keep em' coming.

Great amp. No complaints. Just works , Just does the job

No tone controls no sale. Love "oommppff" hate neutral.