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Quality


Ok so back to the cxa80 it has analog preamp outputs so i knew as long as i liked the digital front end i could add a better qu...  Read More


The quality is noticeably different from my old amp


The reason why i knocked one star off is because of build quality issue


Build quality is decent but not exemplary

Packaging/appearance


Cambridge sells a bluetooth dongle that plugs directly into a usb port on the back of the cxa


Its an extra 100 and i sure wish cambridge had built this into the cxa

Competitiveness


I also use this to drive a pair of kef ls50 speakers


Remote control is more plasticky compared to ca 651 a no phono stage but cambridge has two great phono stages


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Both were garbage compared to this unit

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  • Our engine has discovered that over 80% high quality reviews are present.
  • This product had a total of 50 reviews as of our last analysis date on Jun 4 2021.

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    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    Cons build quality wise ca 651a was more sturdy where the cxa80 has plastic parts where the front panel connect to the chassis

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