Cambridge Audio EXA100

[What Hi-Fi?]

Cambridge Audio’s premium amplifier aims high with a big, powerful and refined sound and ample connections – but has it done enough to trouble the class leaders?

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[The_Lecht_Rocks]

Not too sure I am in full agreement….
I’ve upgraded from the CXA81 II and I find the EX much more dynamic in all areas….
Wider, more punch, better grip, headroom expansive….
I B2B’d it with a NAIM SN3 and I found the EX to be more transparent and musical…..

Everyone’s ears are different!

 

[nopiano]

It certainly looks great, to my eyes!

 

[manicm]

It certainly looks great, to my eyes!

It has the same basic case as the CXA81 Mk2. The dimensions are identical, as are the location of the controls. It's just the facia that's a bit different and maybe the top plate.

 

[The_Lecht_Rocks]

It has the same basic case as the CXA81 Mk2. The dimensions are identical, as are the location of the controls. It's just the facia that's a bit different and maybe the top plate.

Similar but ever so slightly different. Aluminium front case is nicer quality and a slightly darker hue.
The volume control is more solid and also feels like knurled aluminium.
The top vent and cutout nice into the transformer.
It’s also more tall than the CXA