A 2010s amplifier that is normally very reliable, providing a dealer’s incompetent technician doesn’t carry out unnecessary ‘service’ work. Fortunately an easy fix had this one making music again. Fantastic amplifiers from an era where they were simple, analogue and well built.
Tag: Cambridge Audio
Cambridge Audio MXN10 & AXN10 Streamers Reviewed
Rock-solid performance, sonic neutrality and an abundance of features, all in a tiny box. What’s not to love?
Cambridge Audio A5 Repair & Review
Resurrecting an original Cambridge Audio A5 integrated amp. A very clean sounding amp, that sounds a lot more powerful than it is. Quite capable of cranking out the tunes into the right speakers; just know its limits.
Cambridge Audio AXC35 CD player Reviewed
well made and smart to look at, clean uncoloured and pleasant to listen to, the AXC35 is a fine performer. Its simplistic electronics and quality disc drive should be reliable for many years.
Cambridge Audio AXA35 Integrated Amplifier Reviewed
a smart-looking, well-featured amplifier. It’s nicely made and finished with plenty of versatility for most users, but it could be better engineered in places and has a lot of competition at this price.
Cambridge Audio History & AX Series Overview
a system that performs in perfect harmony and looks more expensive than it is.
Cambridge Audio SX-60 Standmount Speakers Reviewed
These are speakers for rock and pop fans, but classical listeners should probably look elsewhere. They’ll delight hiphop and electronic fans too providing you have an amp with some ‘oomf’ behind it that can give those slightly stiff woofers a kick up the backside.
Cambridge Audio 540C No Disc Repair
A mini review and repair of a Cambridge Audio 540C V2 CD player with a ‘No Disc’ error. Applies also to 340C, 640C, 740C, 840C, 351C, 651C, 851C etc.
CAMBRIDGE AUDIO CXA81 Integrated Amplifier Reviewed
A real breath of fresh air in a market dominated by boring black boxes with average build and same-old specs.
Cambridge Audio CXN V2 Review & Comparison With Original CXN
As the old adage goes, “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it”. I’m pleased to see Cambridge taking this to heart in designing the CXN V2.
Cambridge Audio 851N Streamer Review
One of the most feature-packed streamers on the market today, with an uncoloured, neutral sound.
Cambridge Audio SR10 Stereo Receiver Review
A true nod to the good old days of analogue, though thoroughly modern in both style and function. Everything a stereo receiver should be, with no unnecessary digital bells and whistles to complicate and clutter the design.
Cambridge Audio CP2 Review
Another top class product from Cambridge Audio, the CP2 phono stage is up there with the best in its class and beyond.
Cambridge Audio CXN Review
The CXN reaffirms Cambridge Audio’s position at the top of the streaming game, and is the streamer that other manufacturers must strive to beat.
Cambridge Audio CXA80 Review
Minor quibbles aside, the Cambridge Audio CXA80 is a phenomenal amplifier.
Cambridge Audio CXC Review
A simple, stylish and cost-effective CD transport.
Cambridge Audio 651P Review
A Low-noise MM/MC phono stage that won’t break the bank.
Cambridge Audio Aeromax 2 Review
Radical new technology and an improved design, but uncomfortable with a wide range of musical genres.
Cambridge Audio 851C Review
Not just a high quality CD player – The Cambridge Audio 851C is an excellent DAC, and a hub for all your digital music sources.
Cambridge Audio 851E / 851W Review
Cambridge Audio’s new 851E preamplifier and 851W power amplifier combination have raised the bar for exceptional performance.