Cambridge Audio AXA35 Integrated Amplifier with Built In Phono Stage (Silver)

If you have high efficiency speakers, do not be fooled by the 35 watt output. This amp is really powerful and clear. Could not be happier with the purchase. High quality and a serious value from Cambridge.

Great product. Can't review it yet, I just plugged it in!

I’m very satisfied with the AXA35 amplifier and the fast delivery.

This amp has been very highly reviewed, and justifiably so. It has a sweet, pleasant sound. I do wish it had more juice.

Several YouTube reviewers will echo my opinion: this is the best amp you can buy at this price (for music). I've compared it side-by-side with the NAD D3020v2, the Cambridge AXA85, and an old Sony Receiver. It handily beats all of them.

Vs. the NAD: the Cambridge has more soul, more dynamics, better everything. The NAD is very detailed, but that's it. Compared to the AXA35, the NAD is lifeless.

vs. the AXA85: I tried out the 85 as well because it has a subwoofer output and other features. Sadly, it seems that there is some sound compromise being made to offer more power and better features for only $50 more. The mid- to low-range frequencies seem oddly suppressed through the 85. The highs are crisp--almost too much so on my system. I didn't notice any advantage in power. I'm keeping the 35 and using high-level lines to feed my sub.

"Tested" with: Q Acoustics 3020 speakers, music source = RPi 4 HATed with Allo BOSS DAC.

I'm very happy with the AXA35. I bought it to replace my 15 year old Rotel RA1062. A comparable amp would have cost around $1000. I use this in small home office space. Since I don't use this space much anymore, I was looking for something less expensive. While the AXA35 does not have quite the presence of the Rotel, the sound is smooth and clear, perfect for classical and jazz.

You will spend at least twice this much money to get any better sound. It's the best-sounding amp or receiver I've ever owned, without question. All the reviews I've read about this thing are true and accurate. I am truly in love.

Mine is paired with Q Acoustics 3020's and a Dragonfly Black DAC. This speaker-amp pairing is a match made in heaven. Subwoofer is possible if you have high level inputs to the sub, and even easier if it has high level outputs for pass-through. I've done with a Monoprice, but honestly, the Cambridge makes the low end sing so nicely on my bookshelf speakers, I don't really feel a huge need for the sub.

I've also auditioned the NAD D3020, and it sounds soulless and flat compared to this Cambridge. I gladly gave up the extra features--none of that stuff will give you goosebumps like an amazing sound will. Finally, I compared to an old Sony 100 WPC receiver, and as you would expect, the Cambridge is a big quantum leap up, by any measure.

Side note: what hifi .com recommends staying under $500 for your speaker pairing. I suspect they're probably right: if you have a $1k pair of KEFs or something, then you should step up the amp, too.

Bought this to interface with the TV for better sound and it delivers clear defined sound

This system is so much more than it's actual price tag. You really feel like you have purchased something that will last for years and is high end for a nice low-end price.

Great anchor to my stereo system!

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