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Cambridge Audio CXA60 Stereo integrated amplifier with built-in DAC, optional Bluetooth® (Black)

Item # 779CXA60B

Cambridge crafted this amp to wring every bit of detail and texture from your favorite recordings

Cambridge crafted this amp to wring every bit of detail and texture from your favorite recordings

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Item # 779CXA60B

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About the Cambridge Audio CXA60

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Are you passionate about your music?

As music lovers, we're very fond of Cambridge Audio components. Why? Because the team of designers at Cambridge are passionate about music, too. Take their CXA60 integrated amplifier for example. The Cambridge folks crafted this amp to wring every bit of detail and texture from your favorite recordings, without wringing every penny from your wallet.

Are you passionate about your music?

As music lovers, we're very fond of Cambridge Audio components. Why? Because the team of designers at Cambridge are passionate about music, too. Take their CXA60 integrated amplifier for example. The Cambridge folks crafted this amp to wring every bit of detail and texture from your favorite recordings, without wringing every penny from your wallet.

Plus, while many integrated amplifiers have only analog inputs, the CXA60 gives you optical and coaxial digital inputs that feed this amp's high-quality Wolfson digital-to-analog converter (DAC). That means you can connect a network music player or streaming media device, as well as your tape deck and AM/FM tuner. The CXA60's DAC is as adept at decoding high-resolution audio files from your digital music player as it is at improving the sound quality of your old CD player. You can even stream music directly from your Bluetooth® enabled portable devices by adding Cambridge Audio's optional BT100 adapter.

Vinyl lovers can connect a turntable through a phono preamp to one of the RCA inputs and spin records.

Real power for the real world

At the heart of the CXA60 is a high-performance, 60 watt-per-channel amplifier. Cambridge Audio's conservative power rating only tells part of this amp's story. Each channel's 60 watts are generated courtesy of a power supply that employs an audiophile-grade toroidal transformer for plenty of steady, low-noise current. The transformer is centrally located inside the chassis to minimize interference with sensitive preamp circuitry, and surrounded by hefty extruded heat sinks for cool, efficient operation.

In addition to its ample power output, this integrated amp uses symmetrical and separately laid out right- and left-channel circuits with a greatly reduced component count in the signal path compared to previous models. This keeps distortion and interference from cluttering the signal, for rich, multi-layered sound and superb stereo separation. The result of all that beefy construction is an amp capable of handling the heavy demands of 4-ohm speakers as well as all the dynamic peaks in music that make it sound real.

Tone controls, direct mode, and room for extra speakers

The CXA60 features two pairs of speaker connectors, front-panel treble and bass controls, and Direct mode for bypassing these tone controls if you desire even purer sound. There's also a subwoofer output and preamp outs for expanding your system, as well as a front-panel headphone jack for late-night music listening that won't disturb others.

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Product highlights:

  • 60 watts x 2 channels into 8 ohms (90 watts x 2 channels into 4 ohms)
  • 4-ohm capability allows use with a wide range of speakers
  • THD: 0.02% (20-20,000 Hz at 80% of rated power)
  • built-in high-performance Wolfson WM8740 DAC
  • toroidal power transformer for low noise and high-current output
  • separate left and right channel heat sinks and symmetrical separated circuit paths for maximum stereo separation and minimal cross-channel interference
  • high-quality ALPs film-type volume control provides superb low-level channel balance and stereo imaging
  • relay-based input source switching with silver-plated contacts for maximum signal transfer
  • full-metal casework with thick, brushed aluminum front panel and acoustically damped chassis for enhanced resonance control
Inputs:
  • 2 optical and 1 coaxial digital audio inputs
  • 4 stereo RCA audio inputs, 1 front-panel minijack (3.5mm) audio input
  • Bluetooth®-ready with optional Cambridge Audio adapter
Outputs:
  • 1 stereo RCA preamp output and a dedicated mono subwoofer output
  • minijack headphone output
  • switchable A+B speaker outputs with binding-post connectors
Other Info and Specs:
  • class A/B amplifier design
  • remote
  • 16-15/16"W x 4-1/2"H x 13-7/16"D
  • weight: 18.3 lbs.
  • If connecting to a TV, please make sure you can select "PCM" output in your TV's audio menu. The built-in DAC cannot decode multi-channel Dolby® Digital signals.
  • warranty: 3 years
  • MFR # C10759K

What's in the box:

  • Stereo integrated amplifier
  • 6' AC power cord
  • Remote control (RC-CXA/C/N)
  • 3 "AAA" batteries
  • 39" mono-RCA control cable
  • Quick Start Guide
  • Important Safety Instructions. "Thank You" card

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Features & specs

Performance Specs
Watts RMS per Channel (8-ohms) 60
Watts RMS per Channel (6-ohms) Not given
Watts RMS per Channel (4-ohms) 90
Frequency Bandwidth 20-20k
THD 0.02%
Minimum Impedance 4 ohms
Amplifier Class AB
Signal to Noise Ratio Not Given
DAC Bit Depth 24-bit
DAC Sample Rate 192 kHz
Features
Built-in DAC (Digital to Analog Converter) Yes
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 Optional
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 No
Optical Digital Inputs 2
Coaxial Digital Inputs 1
USB Input No
HDMI Inputs ---
Stereo Preamp Outputs ---
Subwoofer Outputs 1
Recording Output No
HDMI Output ---
Home Theater Bypass No
Pre-out/Main-in Loop No
Headphone Output 3.5mm
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) 4-1/2
Depth (inches) 14-9/16
Weight (pounds) 18.3
Parts Warranty 3 Years
Labor Warranty 3 Years

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Features

60 Watts x 2 Channel: Rated at 60 watts x 2 channel into 8Ω (or 90 watts x 2 channel into 4Ω), the Cambridge Audio CXA60 integrated amplifier is powerful enough to drive some of the most demanding speakers, yet has the nuance and subtlety demanded by modern recordings. The CXA60's class AB amplifier design, along with its centrally mounted oversized toroidal transformer and extruded heatsinks, will reveal spectacular detail in your music.

Oversized Toroidal Transformer: The CXA60 integrated amplifier's power comes from an oversized audiophile-grade toroidal transformer, which keeps the magnetic flux level extremely low, benefiting the other internal components. This low-flux toroidal transformer also enhances performance and delivers incredible control over your speakers. The toroidal transformer is mounted centrally inside the chassis of the integrated amp to reduce flux or magnetic disturbance from the volume pot.

Symmetrical & Separated Circuitry: The entire internal layout of the CXA60 is designed to minimize left/right crosstalk and provide astonishing stereo separation, thanks to its symmetrical and separated circuit paths. By entirely separating the left and right channel heat sinks, and using symmetrical and separated circuit paths for the two channels, the CXA60 will deliver stunning stereo separation and minimum cross-channel interference with great soundstage performance.

Volume Pot: An ALPs film volume pot delivers accurate volume control and superb low level channel balance.

Dynamic Thermal Tracking Transistors: The output power transistors used by the CXA60 incorporate integrated Dynamic Thermal Tracking. Integrated Dynamic Thermal tracking provides a far more accurate reading of the real temperature of a transistor, and relays it faster too because it's not a delayed heating effect. This enables Cambridge Audio to bias the amplifier more accurately and in almost real time; which means the CXA60 is always running at optimum performance.

24-Bit/192kHz DAC: The CXA60 has been designed from the ground up with built-in digital to analog conversion capabilities. Using a high-specification 24-bit/192kHz WM8740 DAC chip from Wolfson, the CXA60 offers a powerful upgrade for all your digital sources.

Fully Balanced Signal Management: Cambridge Audio engineers decided to go fully balanced rather than single-ended all the way through. As a consequence, any noise that that might be picked up in the audio signal while routing through the amplifier is cancelled before it's output.

Tone Controls + Direct Mode: The CXA60 integrated amplifier has independent Bass (20Hz) and Treble (20kHz) controls. Or, you can select Direct Mode which gives the audio signal a more direct path to the power amplifier stage of your amplifier, bypassing the bass and treble control circuits for the purest possible sound quality.

High-Quality Damped Metal Chassis: The CXA60 features a high-quality damped metal chassis, designed to ensure that nothing rattles or interferes with the electronics.

Digital & Analog Inputs: The CXA60 integrated amp features two optical (toslink) inputs and a S/PDIF coaxial (RCA) digital input so you connect all of your digital sources. The unit's digital inputs can decode 2ch PCM and Dolby Digital 2.0. The CXA60 integrated amp also features four stereo RCA inputs and a front-panel 3.5mm Aux input.

Outputs: The Cambridge Audio CXA60 integrated amp is fitted with A-B speaker terminals, a mono-sub output, stereo pre-outs and a headphone jack.

  • A-B Speaker Terminals: The Cambridge Audio CXA60 integrated amplifier is equipped with two sets of gold-plated, binding-post speaker terminals (labeled A and B). The terminals will accept bare wire, spade connectors, single- and dual-banana plugs. (The red and black caps can be removed when using banana plugs.) The use of A and B speaker terminals allow you to hook up speakers in another room. When using a single pair of speakers, use speakers with a nominal impedance of 4Ω to 8Ω. When using two pair of speakers, use only speakers with a minimum nominal impedance of 8Ω.
  • Subwoofer Output: The CXA60 integrated amp features a mono-subwoofer output for adding a powered subwoofer. To ensure there's no unnecessary high frequency noise affecting the subwoofer, the subwoofer output is filtered at 3kHz. This is high enough to prevent any phase shift associated with the low pass filter affecting what happens below 200Hz. The result is a phase linear subwoofer output signal which is clean and musical.
  • Pre-Outs: The Cambridge Audio CXA60 is equipped with a pair of RCA pre-outs to connect the integrated amp to an external power amplifier.
  • Headphone Jack: The CXA60 integrated amplifier offers a front-panel 3.5mm headphone output to connect a set of headphones for private listening. When headphones are connected, the output to both A/B loudspeakers is muted.

Remote Control: The CXA60 is supplied with an IR remote control that operates this integrated amplifier and other Cambridge Audio CX series components. The remote operates off of three "AAA" batteries (supplied). The CXA60 features a Control Bus Input and Output (RCA), which allows un-modulated commands from multi-room systems or other components to be received by the amp and loop out to another unit.

Optional Bluetooth Adapter: Simply plug in the Cambridge Audio BT100 Bluetooth Audio Receiver (sold separately) into the Cambridge Audio CXA60's rear-panel USB (type-A) port for wireless music streaming from many of today's most popular Bluetooth supporting devices; such as Apple iPod/iPhone/iPad, Android smartphone/tablet, Windows Phone/PC, Mac computer/laptop, and more. The BT100 even supports the high-quality Bluetooth aptX CODEC, so you can stream audiophile quality music from your Bluetooth-enabled Android (OS 4.0+) device to the CXA60 integrated amp.

Auto Power Down: The CXA60 integrated amplifier can be set to automatically go into "Standby mode" if there is no audio signal or operation for approximately 10, 30, or 60 minutes.

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9 questions already asked

Q
How would this cambridge amp power my Polk rtia7?
mark  Mar 20, 2020
2 answers
A
It will accept either.
casey  Apr 20, 2020 (Staff)
A
Banana plugs or bare speaker wire.
kevin  Apr 18, 2020
Q
Can you hook up a graphic equalizer to this unit?
william  Mar 05, 2020
1 answer
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This unit has pre-amp outputs which I use to drive an equalizer which was the primary reason I chose this unit, but that has to drive a separate amplifier. There is no split in the CXA-60 to drive the equalizer output back to the internal amp. I use the internal amplifiers for speakers in other rooms.
dan  Apr 03, 2020
Q
Will the usb plug in the back support an iPod Classic?
james  Sep 23, 2019
2 answers
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The USB port on the back panel of the CXA60 is designed specifically as an interface/connection point for Cambridge's BT100 Bluetooth dongle. While it clearly powers the dongle, I'm not certain it would power an iPod classic via apple charger cable or allow the iPod to send music back to the amp. I'm not a sound engineer, but I'm guessing this port is not a traditional line input and the data it's designed to receive and process is different than what the IPod classic would deliver. However, the MP3 input on the front panel will allow your iPod to send music to the amp, and I have connected my 120G iPod classic to this input with good results, using an appropriate mini-jack cable plugged into the headphone jack of the iPod. Obviously this configuration won't charge the iPod at the same time. Hope this helps. BTW, the CXA60 is a nice little amp, VERY happy with mine.
a  Oct 04, 2019
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I believe the CXA80 has a USB connection for that purpose, but the CXA60 does not. The USB you see on the 60 is for Cambridges proprietary Bluetooth device.
mark  Oct 02, 2019
Q
Can a turn table be connected to this receiver?
carlos  Apr 02, 2018
8 answers
A
No, You need a phono preamp. I purchased Cambridge audio's preamp and am very pleased with it. Or a turntable with a built in preamp or fiber optic out, but I'm not familiar with these.
david  Apr 02, 2018
A
Yes, that is my primary use/purpose for the CXA60, but you need either a separate phono preamp or a turntable with preamp built in. There is no phono preamp built into the CXA60.
ryan  Apr 02, 2018
A
Certainly---to any analogue input. I have a low output (magnetic?) cartridge so had to buy a cheap preamp.
richard  Apr 02, 2018
A
Yes. I have project debut carbon turntable connected using a pre amp in between and analog ports of receiver
raja  Apr 02, 2018
A
You would need a pre amp
howard  Apr 02, 2018
A
Ive never trief to run a turntable through it but There are not any dedicated phono inputs. Probably not the ideal amp for running a turntable. It sounds amazing though through cd player though
victor  Apr 02, 2018
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You need to connect the turntable to a phone preamplifier, and then the phone preamplifier to the cambridge CX A60. You will not be able to connect the turntable directly to the CXA60.
jaime  Apr 02, 2018
A
Not directly...there isn't a phone input on the CXA60. However if you use a separate phono pre-amp between the turntable and CXA60 (which I do), it works and sounds great.
christopher  Apr 02, 2018
Q
What does it mean USB optional?
richard  Mar 30, 2018
1 answer
A
It has the option to add a bluetooth USB dongle. To give the unit bluetooth capability. The bluetooth dongle is a separate option purchase.
george  Apr 09, 2018
Q
Can you bi wire this amp?
rafael g.  Mar 08, 2018
1 answer
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The Cambridge Audio CXA60 is not designed for bi-wire (or bi-amp) operation. For more details or to discuss further, please contact an Advisor directly by phone (888.955.6000) or online chat.
david  Apr 01, 2018 (Staff)
Q
Will the CXA 60 pair well with my KEF Q 100s ? There 86db sensitivity.
dwain  Mar 01, 2018
3 answers
A
I can say I'm very happy paired to my 88 dB speakers in a medium sized room. Way loud enough, accurate sound stage, sounds wonderful to me.
david  Mar 03, 2018
A
I am no audiophile but mine is paired with Elac F5's, I would think that Kef Q's would sound equally great. Of course sound is very subjective .
howard  Mar 02, 2018
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Dwain, I don't know enough to answer that particular question. If it is helpful, I returned the CXA 60. It's sound was too bright or even brittle for my particular taste. I'm one of those for whom that sort of sound becomes tiresome over time. So, I went back to my favorite, which is Marantz. It's a warmer sound which I can stick with for a much longer time. The Cambridge seemed to me to be in the mainstream and has, no doubt, pleased many listeners. It's just not my cup of tea (an appropriate phrase since Cambridge is a British product). My Marantz pm80006 gives me detail and spaciousness but also provides an overall warmer or "sweeter" sound. It's less impressive at first, but wears better over time. So you can better evaluate the relevance of my opinion, you should know that I listen to rock and roll very little and quite selectively: Grateful Dead and other albums featuring creative guitar solos; see: Layla with Derek and the Dominoes, including Eric Clapton and Duane Allman. I prefer a lot of classical, including choral music and opera, some jazz from the fifties. I'm in love with Maria Callas! Contemporary singers/songwriters are among my favorites. Hope this helped or at least gave you more information about listeners like me. Joel
joel  Mar 02, 2018
Q
Is there an A+B switch so you can listen to all 4 speakers at the same time? or is it just A or B. Thanks
aldwin  Dec 21, 2017
2 answers
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Yes. It does.
george  Apr 09, 2018
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Aldwin: I returned the CXA60 after a few days and did not have an opportunity to discover the answer to the question you ask. Sorry I couldn't be of some help to you. Joel p.s. For reasons having to do with the peculiarities of my own ears I was not satisfied with the sound of the CXA60. I'm returning to Marantz, which provides a sweet sound far more pleasing to me. The Marantz 8005 also has lots of old-fashioned knobs; bigger and much more convenient to use. You can easily identify and operate the treble, midrange and bass adjustment knobs without getting up close and squinting, and you don't need dainty little fingers. Just a personal preference.Enter an answer to this question.
joel  Dec 21, 2017
Q
What's the crossover frequency for the subwoofer output? Does it also do a high pass filter for the main speakers at that crossover point or does it send a full range signal to the main speakers when a sub is connected?
david  Dec 04, 2017
1 answer
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To ensure there's no unnecessary high frequency noise affecting the subwoofer, the subwoofer output is filtered at 3kHz. This is high enough to prevent any phase shift associated with the low pass filter affecting what happens below 200Hz. The result is a phase linear subwoofer output signal which is clean and musical. To low-pass the signal at a deeper frequency, you'll need to use the crossover built-into your powered subwoofer. The amplified outputs are full-range and not high-passed.
ryan  Dec 06, 2017 (Staff)
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