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Cambridge Audio CXA81 MkII Review — 80W Integrated Hi‑Fi Amp with ESS Sabre DAC & aptX HD (Lunar Grey)
Cambridge Audio CXA81 MkII Review — 80W Integrated Hi‑Fi Amp with ESS Sabre DAC & aptX HD (Lunar Grey) Introduction The Cambridge Audio CXA81 MkII is a high‑performance integrated stereo amplifier aimed at music lovers who want an all‑round, two‑channel hub for digital and analog sources. Manufactured by Cambridge Audio, a long‑established British hi‑fi company,…
Cambridge Audio AXA35 Review: 35W Integrated Stereo Amp with Built-In Phono Stage, 1/4″ & 3.5mm Aux
Cambridge Audio AXA35 Review: 35W Integrated Stereo Amp with Built-In Phono Stage, 1/4″ & 3.5mm Aux Introduction The Cambridge Audio AXA35 is an entry-level integrated stereo amplifier from Cambridge Audio, a British manufacturer with a long-standing reputation for producing affordable, well-engineered hi‑fi components. Positioned as a simple, analogue-focused amp for the home, the AXA35 is…
How does the 300B-driven 845 stage affect Muzishare X30 sound?
The Muzishare X30 is a Class A single-ended integrated tube amplifier that pairs a 300B tube as the driving/voltage stage with an 845 power output stage, delivering about 30W of output. That specific tube pairing—300B driving 845—is central to the X30’s sonic identity. Below I explain what each tube contributes, how they interact in a…
