I got mine yesterday. It sounds incredible already.
@HomeTheaterHobbyist4 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Not sure how I missed this comment, I was hoping you liked it! Sorry I wasn't able to do a chrome cast comparison, I don't own one.
@swathydas67113 жыл бұрын
Brilliant review, explained all the connections too. Good job.
@HomeTheaterHobbyist3 жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙏🏾
@hw18414 жыл бұрын
Perfect Amp. Got IT with aeromax 6 and the CD player. Really great
@HomeTheaterHobbyist4 жыл бұрын
Nice!
@hw18414 жыл бұрын
@@HomeTheaterHobbyist thank you
@itsmorphed64163 жыл бұрын
I was considering the cxa81 but didn't get chance to hear it . A friend just bought the 61 and it is also very impressive. I ended up with a pre owned Roksan k3 amp, got it 250 pounds cheaper than the 81 . Happy enough .
@hi-fihaven22574 жыл бұрын
Great review as always, providing useful, and pertinent info. Sharp looking unit. I like the minimalist front panel design. Not a bad price tag at all. Nice looking build quality. Nice rear panel layout, with plenty of inputs. Like seeing that sub out, and those pre-outs. Makes some great usage flexibility. Have a great day everybody!
@HomeTheaterHobbyist4 жыл бұрын
It's a great amp! Highly recommended!
@AdamsBrew78 Жыл бұрын
Just ordered this amp, an SVS 12” sub and KEF q350s … it’ll be my first hi fi audio system, outside of my Sonos Arc surround system. I hope my LG C1 TV does a good job switching back and forth between two different sound systems - The Cambridge stereo via optical and Sonos via EARC hdmi (for movie/game time and atmos music) ..
@HomeTheaterHobbyist Жыл бұрын
Nice!! Let me what you think once you get it.
@OscarSanchez-tk3hx3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your honest review maybe I will consider The Cambridge man we are being bombarded by so much expensive gear again thanks
@sdemosi3 жыл бұрын
Nice review. I own this amp and I concur that you have to run it in for a while. The treble was a bit bright when I first bought it but smoothed out over the first 2 weeks of listening.
@HomeTheaterHobbyist3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing!
@andrehb Жыл бұрын
are you still enjoying the CXA81? thanks
@sdemosi Жыл бұрын
@@andrehb yes I am. It's the amp I use in my home office. I have the CXN also. I use this with 2 Fyne Audio bookshelves. It's an enjoyable listen.
@Jaytecx3 жыл бұрын
One of the better reviews. Though I would say integrated amps around this price tend to deliberately leave out an internal phono stage, so they can put that cost into improvements elsewhere. Not a reason to lose marks. Jus sayin’ :-)
@HomeTheaterHobbyist3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@eyestick80124 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the detailed review. I need to get me one of those cool t shirts.
@HomeTheaterHobbyist4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Yea that shirt is a favorite!
@joaofranco32884 жыл бұрын
Hi I have a CXA81 in my mainroom with QAcoustics 3050i and the sound is sublime. In my office at work i have the CXA61 paired with the QAcoustics 3030i. I sold a Rotel Ra12 and my B&W 684 to make some nice money and then i bought these new equipments. And i´m loving the sound of the two sistems. My source is roon with tidal masters from my laptop. Keep safe Congratz from Portugal
@HomeTheaterHobbyist4 жыл бұрын
Nice setups! I’m loving the CXA81!
@praia20104 жыл бұрын
João, poderia por favor contar sobre as diferenças entre o cxa61 e cxa81 ? Oque você achou do som, é mais frio analitico ou mais "quente" , sobre suas impressoes . Obrigado!
@joaofranco32884 жыл бұрын
@@praia2010 Olá.O som do CXA81 é mais analitico em relação ao CXA61,tem uma melhor separação entre canais mas é um amplificador com um som quente.Dá muito gosto de ouvir e tem tambem muita potencia.É na minha opinião um amplificador completo de grande qualidade sonora.O CXA61 é um amplificador energico,com ritmo e tambem com excelente palco sonoro.Eu não os tenho ligados ás mesmas colunas pois o CXA61 está no escritório mas o som é muitissimo bem controlado com uma tonalidade muito boa. O CXA81 é melhor mas adoro os dois e o CXA61 não lhe fica muito atrás.
@antonioinacioconceicaoreis90044 жыл бұрын
The best integrade amp for the price trust me !!!
@HomeTheaterHobbyist4 жыл бұрын
It is an excellent amp!
@yoguyogueee7214 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your review
@HomeTheaterHobbyist4 жыл бұрын
My pleasure
@umbrollo6 ай бұрын
Great review for an epic amp
@HomeTheaterHobbyist6 ай бұрын
Glad you think so!
@j-mals3 жыл бұрын
my favourite reviewer ! still the easiest to listen to......i have just recently purchased the Wharfedale EVO 4.4 and really stuck on what amp i have narrowed it down to the audiolab 6000a OR the Cambridge Audio CXA81 what one do you think i should be purchasing?
@twichian3 жыл бұрын
I'm in the same situation. I'm planning on buying the Wharfedale 4.4 speakers so I asked Wharfedale if they thought the CXA60 at 60 watts was powerful enough for my floor plan (medium sized room but opens out to the dining room and kitchen). Wharfedale recommended 80 watts so I'm thinking this CXA81 would be a good choice.
@bhadrapad Жыл бұрын
@@twichian cool,what you bought bro? Im on wether this cx81 or magnat 900ma (2x200) for evo 4.4 ?? How they sound ?
@ME-gi3lp2 жыл бұрын
I really like your reviews. Great cadence and content. I also like the Cambridge style. One thing I cannot find an answer to is whether or not this can power a center channel speaker. I have a Polk S35 center channel with binding post and what seems to be missing on the rear of the CXA81 are center channel outputs. I have Q acoustics 3030i for left and right speakers. Thanks for any input you have.
@HomeTheaterHobbyist2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and don’t forget to subscribe if you haven’t already. 😁 Unfortunately this is made for a 2 channel stereo system. Can it power a center channel? Yes, but it would be sending either a left or right speaker sound so it wouldn’t sound correct. Hopefully this helps! 😁
@eltucamote39033 жыл бұрын
I was a little disappointed because I had to change cables due to the brightness of the sound but after 2 months of use this amp sounds better and less treble l love it
@darranthompson82023 жыл бұрын
Hi do u stream music through it . Cheers.
@xgamerfreak3603 жыл бұрын
How did the CXA81 pair with your Klipsch specifically? RP600M’s? I’m looking to replace my PSAudio Sprout 100 and I’m close to pulling the trigger on this integrated. Unfortunately the Sprout doesn’t pair great with my RP600M’s. I enjoy the sound well enough but I find it gets fatiguing after a while. Looking for something to smooth them out.
@Bassmantweed3 жыл бұрын
I think it’s the klipsch speakers. I have the cxa81 and the rp600m and it sounds harsh. I returned the klipsch and went focal.
@leoasjj3 жыл бұрын
Hi, i love your channel!! Great job man! CXA81 or HEGEL H-90?
@HomeTheaterHobbyist3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I haven’t tried the Hegel so I can’t say for sure.
@lesmatthews4594 жыл бұрын
I agree with your ratings!
@HomeTheaterHobbyist4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@Senninha19606 ай бұрын
I thought it has pre out??
@_UpVector_4 жыл бұрын
Hi, nice review! I’d really love to hear one about Cambridge’s streamer CXN (V2). Be great if you could do one. Thanks!
@HomeTheaterHobbyist4 жыл бұрын
Working on it now, I just published the unboxing: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jqd7bJqkqr2-n58.html
@Deltone01213 жыл бұрын
I am really considering to buy this Cambridge but the lack of tone controls is holding me back a little. I've got a pair of old Mission 753s and worry that if I crank up the volume the bass and treble might be a little too high for them and I wont be able to lower them. Do you think it will still sound great? Cheers :)
@HomeTheaterHobbyist3 жыл бұрын
Honestly I can’t say, I enjoyed the sound on the speakers I tried but I didn’t try any 753s. I guess my recommendation would be to get something with a tone control that way you never have to worry. Hope this helps 😁
@jeffgrayson76393 жыл бұрын
Look into the Cambridge AXR 100, save $700.
@musiconvinylisbetter.14492 жыл бұрын
Rotel ra 1572 mkii.
@johnretzelrejuso47982 жыл бұрын
Is this good match with Wharfedale Evo 4.2?
@jessd19523 жыл бұрын
I have a question: Is digital sound (Spotify for example) going to improve and surpass the quality of the DAC? I am looking at upgrading my amp and wondering if the DAC will ever become obsolete like computers, phones, etc).
@HomeTheaterHobbyist3 жыл бұрын
This model is mainly an amplifier but if your DAC can decode 24 bit 192KHz you'll probably be good for a long time.
@quiksurf073 жыл бұрын
QUESTION: you mentioned in your review you had a TV connected (presumably via Optical) my question was how was the sound , good ,average or great stereo imaging? I know it’s not an AV receiver so I'm not expecting full fledged Surround sound but other than streaming music I want to hook it up to TV for better audio for Netflix , movies and cable TV. "Will be using KEF q150's and a sub as well.
@HomeTheaterHobbyist3 жыл бұрын
I think that setup would work very well. Mainly due to the q150s.
@quiksurf073 жыл бұрын
@@HomeTheaterHobbyist Thanks for the reply
@MsLabad2 жыл бұрын
How about the bass?
@iceman99962 жыл бұрын
Hello, i want to buy CXA81 with B&W 603 S2. What is your opinion abouth this set ?
@HomeTheaterHobbyist2 жыл бұрын
I haven't tried the 603s but the CXA81 should work well with them. Enjoy!
@Novilicious4 жыл бұрын
Bro, this vs. Arcam SA20. Which one would you get? The SA20 just dropped down to the same price as cx81!
@HomeTheaterHobbyist4 жыл бұрын
I haven't tried the Arcam so I can't say for sure to be honest. On a personal note I'd like to try the Arcam so I may be inclined to get that but at ~$1200 that's a pretty big gamble so on the safe side I'd go for the Cambridge. Sorry I can't give you a better answer.
@Novilicious4 жыл бұрын
Home Theater Hobbyist if I get it I’ll hit you up!
@h0ndre4 жыл бұрын
I am listening to mine right now. Sounds nice but at every pause I hear annoying transformer buzzing, almost 3 meters away. Quality is still “China”. Can’t recommend.
@valneissignorjunior38524 жыл бұрын
Hi. I am looking for some help to decide what to do? I have an old, but very good, Rotel RSP-1098 AV processor connected to two RMB-1066 amplifiers. However, my system lacks HDMI support, Dolby digital Plus, TrueHD and Dolby Atmos. I cannot afford a top Rotel or Marantz up to date processor. So I am not sure if I should look for a HDMI multi-channel DAC with 7.1 analog output to connect to 7.1 analog input of my processor or to replace the RSP-1098 for a Marantz SR-5014 or Yamaha Aventage RX-A880, both in my budget. Any suggestions?
@HomeTheaterHobbyist4 жыл бұрын
I'm thinking go with the Marantz/Yamaha because you'll get the audio processing (Dolby Atmos, DTS: X, etc.) and 4K UHD pass through of HDR signals (HDR 10, Dolby Vision, etc.). A dedicated DAC with HDMI may not have all those features.
@valneissignorjunior38524 жыл бұрын
@@HomeTheaterHobbyist Thank you. I really appreciate your help.
@tomaszmichewicz78673 жыл бұрын
Hi, I have already cxa80, do you think its worth it to upgrade ??
@itsmorphed64163 жыл бұрын
Put it this way , i had the cxa60 , a friend just bought the cxa61 and its totally better in sound and better spec too .
@intothedragon3 жыл бұрын
Do you think the Schiit Mani is a good phono preamp for the CXA81
@HomeTheaterHobbyist3 жыл бұрын
I assume so but I haven’t tried their hardware.
@eltucamote39033 жыл бұрын
I have this combination it sounds great when your set the mani at 48db (gain1 = H g2 = L) it sounds more 3 dimensions beautiful sound
@HaraldBergTechTv5 ай бұрын
I do miss an earc connection
@HomeTheaterHobbyist5 ай бұрын
eARC is nice!
@men_cave4 жыл бұрын
hi! does cxa81 support ht-bypass?
@HomeTheaterHobbyist4 жыл бұрын
Not that I'm aware of.
@tfrench43664 жыл бұрын
I need to some how talk my wife into one of these😁
@HomeTheaterHobbyist4 жыл бұрын
It's an excellent amp, maybe promise her you'll play some of her music every so often. 😀