About the Cambridge Audio Topaz AM10
Simply great stereo sound makes a comeback
Simply great stereo sound makes a comeback
Over the years, as surround sound took over the living room, and music went mobile, high fidelity got left behind. Now, a new breed of refreshingly simple home audio components is taking us back to the future. And there's no better example than the Topaz AM10 integrated amplifier from Cambridge Audio.
Paired with an efficient set of bookshelf speakers such as the Cambridge Audio SX50, the AM10 is perfect for small to mid-sized rooms. It's relatively compact and easy to operate, with a transparent, richly detailed presentation that will please your ears for hours at a stretch. Fatigue-free sound — that's one of the unsung benefits of high-end gear.
The AM10 gives you plenty of inputs for old-school source components, such as a CD player or turntable. Conjure up scintillating sound from today's digital audio sources when you add the acclaimed DacMagic Plus digital-to-analog converter.
Product highlights:
- 35 watts x 2 channels into 8 ohms (20-20,000 Hz), 0.15% THD at 80% of rated power
- signal-to-noise ratio: 82 dB
- large toroidal power transformer for low noise and high-current output
- 5 RCA audio inputs, including a phono input for connecting a turntable
- front-panel minijack input for connecting a portable music player
- RCA record output
- full-size headphone jack
- one pair of binding-post speaker terminals
- sleek brushed aluminium exterior
- remote control
- 16-15/16"W x 2-15/16"H x 14-5/16"D
- weight: 12.3 lbs.
- warranty: 3 years
- MFR # C10989
What's in the box:
Cambridge Audio Topaz AM10 owner's manual
- Integrated amplifier
- 5' AC power cord
- Remote control (RC-AM10)
- 2 "AA" batteries
- User's Manual
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Features & specs
Performance Specs | ||
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Watts RMS per Channel (8-ohms) | 35 | |
Watts RMS per Channel (6-ohms) | 0 | |
Watts RMS per Channel (4-ohms) | 0 | |
Frequency Bandwidth | 20-20k | |
THD | 0.15% | |
Minimum Impedance | 4 ohms | |
Amplifier Class | AB | |
Signal to Noise Ratio | 82 | |
DAC Bit Depth | N/A | |
DAC Sample Rate | N/A | |
Features | ||
Built-in DAC (Digital to Analog Converter) | No | |
Wi-Fi | N/A | |
Built-in Radio Tuner | None | |
Room Correction | --- | |
High-res Audio Playback | ||
From Network | No | |
From USB Thumb Drive (USB-A) | No | |
From Computer (USB-B) | No | |
Bluetooth | ||
Version Info | N | |
Receiver Mode | No | |
Transmitter Mode | No | |
AAC Playback | No | |
aptX Playback | No | |
aptX-HD Playback | No | |
LDAC Playback | No | |
Connections | ||
RCA Line-level Inputs | --- | |
XLR Line-level Inputs | --- | |
Phono Input | Yes | |
Optical Digital Inputs | No | |
Coaxial Digital Inputs | No | |
USB Input | No | |
HDMI Inputs | --- | |
Stereo Preamp Outputs | --- | |
Subwoofer Outputs | No | |
Recording Output | Yes | |
HDMI Output | --- | |
Home Theater Bypass | No | |
Pre-out/Main-in Loop | No | |
Headphone Output | 1/4" | |
Removable Power Cord | --- | |
Streaming Compatibility | ||
Apple AirPlay | No | |
Apple AirPlay 2 | No | |
DTS Play-Fi | No | |
Chromecast built-in | No | |
Roon | No | |
HEOS | No | |
BluOS | No | |
Dimensions and Warranty | ||
Width (inches) | 16-15/16 | |
Height (inches) | 2-15/16 | |
Depth (inches) | 14-5/16 | |
Weight (pounds) | 12.3 | |
Parts Warranty | 3 Years | |
Labor Warranty | 3 Years |
Product Research
Overview: The Cambridge Audio AM10 integrated amplifier is equipped with a full discrete 2-channel power amplifier. The AM10 integrated amplifier can support a wide range of external audio sources thanks to 5 rear-panel analog stereo inputs and a front-panel 3.5mm auxiliary input. The Cambridge Audio AM10 is equipped with binding-post speaker terminals to connect a pair of loudspeakers and a front-panel 1/4" headphone jack to plug-in a set of headphones. An IR remote control is included for wireless operation.
Features
Controls
Connections
Specifications
Features
Stereo Amplifier: The Cambridge Audio AM10 employs a true 35 watts RMS x 2-channel fully-discrete power amplifier (into 8-ohms). The amplifier can handle impedances between 4 and 8 ohms.
Rugged Chassis Design: The Cambridge Audio AM10 integrated amplifier has been carefully designed with a brushed aluminum front-panel, rigid metal chassis, and internal bracing to prevent resonance and improve sound quality.
Toroidal Transformer: The Cambridge Audio AM10 integrated amplifier utilizes a custom low-flux toroidal transformer for audiophile performance.
Controls
LCD: The Cambridge Audio AM10 integrated amplifier features a front-panel LCD for the display of information, such as the selected input source, volume, and tone/balance level.
Volume Control: The Cambridge Audio AM10 features a front-panel rotary dial to increase or decrease the level (-80 to 0) of the sound from the speakers outputs and headphone output of the unit. You can also use the included remote control to adjust the volume level.
Tone Control: The Cambridge Audio AM10 offers Bass (100Hz) and Treble (10kHz) controls which are adjustable from -10 to +10dB. The unit also allows you to balance the unit's speaker outputs left-to-right (+/-10).
Remote Control: The Cambridge Audio AM10 comes supplied with an IR remote control for wireless operation of the integrated amplifier. The included remote control will also operate playback function of the Cambridge Audio CD10 CD player (779CD10, sold separately).
Connections
5 Rear-Panel Inputs: The Cambridge Audio AM10 integrated amplifier is equipped with 5 rear-panel analog stereo RCA inputs (MP3/Aux, CD, tuner, Phono, BD/DVD). These analog stereo RCA terminals are suited for any line-level source.
Phono Input: This input has a built-in phono stage. Turntables fitted with a moving magnet (MM) or high-output moving coil (MC) cartridge can be used.
Note: Low output moving coil types (<1mV and normally 10-1,000 ohm load impedance) cannot be directly connected.
Front-Panel Input: The Cambridge Audio AM10 integrated amplifier features a front-panel 3.5mm auxiliary input for temporary connection of a portable digital audio player.
Note: Connecting an audio device to the front-panel 3.5mm auxiliary input will override the unit's rear-panel RCA auxiliary input.
Record Output: The integrated amplifier's analog stereo RCA record output lets you connect a tape recorder or CD-burner. The unit's record output is not affected by the volume control or tone adjustments.
Binding Posts: The Cambridge Audio AM10 integrated amplifier is equipped with 4 binding-post speaker terminals to connect a pair of bookshelf or floor-standing loudspeakers. The binding-post terminals will accept bare wire, pin-connectors, and banana plugs (single/dual). The binding post terminals are color-coded (red/black) to distinguish positive and negative.
Headphone Output: The Cambridge Audio AM10 integrated amplifier is equipped with a front-panel 1/4" headphone socket for connection of a set of headphones. The amplifier's speaker outputs are muted when headphones are connected.
Note: Headphones with an impedance of between 32 and 600 ohms are recommended.
Detachable IEC Power Cord: The Cambridge Audio AM10 integrated amplifier includes a detachable 5' IEC power cord.
Specifications
Power Output: 35 watts (into 8 ohms)
THD (un-weighted):
- <0.01% @ 1kHz, 80% rated power
- <0.15% 20Hz-20kHz, 80% rated power
Frequency Response: 5Hz to 50,000Hz
S/N Ratio (ref 1w): >82dB (un-weighted)
Input Impedances: 47k ohms
Damping Factor: >50
Maximum Power Consumption: 260 watts
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I bought this little beauty because I wanted to have a quality amp to use with my turntable and Cambridge speakers. this did all I expected it to and more.The sound is very musical and sweet. A good value if you only need 35 watts which was more than adequete in my case.
Ken from Forest Hills, NY