“Sound First.” Cambridge Audio designs and
develops every product it makes according to this
simple yet tremendously important principle. As a
result, the U.K.-based manufacturer’s components
exemplify high value, sonic integrity, and excellent
quality. Want more proof? Cambridge has grown
every year since 1968 and collected dozens of
awards from around the world. Which is why we’re
certain you’ll love the company’s gear as much as
we do.
CX SERIES: DESIGNED
FOR DIGITAL
NEW
SEPARATES FOR THE
AUDIOPHILE PURIST
CAMBRIDGE AUDIO
Azur 851E Preamplifier
Purity. Clarity. Few traits are
more prized in preamplifiers. Azur
851E has both in spades. This
exceptional analog preamplifier
delivers so little harmonic distortion
and adds so little noise to incoming
signals that the levels can barely be
measured. Add an innovative solidstate volume control that offers
robot-like precision and accurately
retains channel balance at low
levels, and you have a preamplifier
destined for high-end systems.
$1,849 silver, black
CAMBRIDGE AUDIO
CAMBRIDGE AUDIO
CXA80 Integrated Amplifier
Seize all the benefits of digital
audio with the 80Wpc CXA80,
which includes an audiophile-grade
24-bit/192kHz Wolfson DAC for
stellar fidelity. An asynchronous
USB input allows you to play
24-bit/192kHz files straight from
a computer. A fully symmetrical
circuit board with balanced XLR
connections and two optical inputs
adds flexibility. Equipped with
a toroidal transformer featuring
separate dual-mono windings and
separate power supplies for the l/r
amplifiers, the full-metal-jacketed
CXA80 takes hold of practically any
loudspeaker with sublime authority.
$999 silver, black
NEW
CAMBRIDGE AUDIO
CXA60 Integrated Amplifier
Power to spare. The benefit
defines Cambridge Audio’s flagship
Azur 851W, a sublimely accurate
two-channel power amplifier that
takes command while driving
loudspeakers and produces
transparent, engaging sound. Azur
851W offers a massive 200Wpc
into 8 ohms in stereo configuration
and a head-spinning 500Wpc in
bridged mono mode. Class XD
Amplification, separate toroidal
transformers, and an all-metal
chassis help turn Azur 851W into
the best amp in Cambridge history.
Designed to capture the essence
of digital audio at a modest cost,
the high-performance CXA60
turns heads on the basis of its
simplicity, sleekness, and sound.
Bolstered by a 60Wpc Class A/B
amplifier section, CXA60 touts an
audiophile-caliber 24-bit/192kHz
Wolfson DAC for superior sonics.
Two optical inputs, Bluetooth
streaming compatibility via the
optional Cambridge Audio BT100
dongle, four analog inputs, and a
subwoofer output make CXA60
an all-rounder that wraps power,
precision, and purity up in a very
attractive package.
$2,499 silver, black
$799 black, silver
Azur 851W Power Amplifier
CAMBRIDGE AUDIO
Azur 851A Integrated Amplifier
Power, finesse, flexibility,
astonishingly low distortion, and
phenomenal sound: Azur 851A
exemplifies what audiophiles
want (and need) in an integrated
amplifier. Bolstered by proprietary
Class XD technology to produce
greater musical detail, and
capable of delivering 120 watts
of high-quality power into 8
ohms (200Wpc into 4 ohms), it
benefits from two oversize toroidal
transformers—one for the sensitive
preamp section and one for the
power stages. A massive heatsink,
separate transformer traps, and
balanced volume control complete
this award-winning work of art.
$1,849 black, silver
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CAMBRIDGE AUDIO Topaz SR20 AM/FM Stereo Receiver
CAMBRIDGE AUDIO Topaz AM10 Integrated Amplifier
Did someone say “bargain”? Building on the enormously popular SR10,
Topaz SR20 boasts a true-to-spec 100 watts per channel, toroidal
transformer, Wolfson DAC, built-in MM phonostage, powerful headphone
amplifier, FM/AM radio with RDS, “smart fan” cooling, front-panel iDevice
input, dedicated subwoofer output, remote, and three digital inputs. Yeah,
we want to know how Cambridge does it for this price, too.
The Absolute Sound asserts that Topaz AM10 supplies “a rewarding array
of the musical thrills and finesse you’d expect when getting started in the
high end.” We couldn’t agree more. Indeed, some of us wish the entrylevel gear was this good when we first embraced hi-fi. All-metal casework.
Five inputs. 35Wpc. A built-in phonostage. Remember, Topaz AM10 is
great for the den, office, bedroom, and dorm, too.
$599
$349
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