Possible new amplifier

[Raymond67]

Hi I was looking for some opinion/advice , my current system is,
Audio note oto se
Q acoustics 3050i
Cambridge audio cxn v2
Audio note an-l speaker cable
Audioquest interconnect model unknown

I was thinking of changing my amp to the Cambridge audio cxa81,question is would it be a decent upgrade?

 

[Al ears]

Hi I was looking for some opinion/advice , my current system is,
Audio note oto se
Q acoustics 3050i
Cambridge audio cxn v2
Audio note an-l speaker cable
Audioquest interconnect model unknown

I was thinking of changing my amp to the Cambridge audio cxa81,question is would it be a decent upgrade?

I would doubt it unless it has some facilities that you need that the Oto doesn't have.

 

[plastic penguin]

I would suggest not. I'm not familiar with Audio Note but based on the price difference....

You're probably better spending your money on either source or speakers.

Looking at amps possibly Cambridge Edge A, which I have heard and sounds fantastic.

 

[gasolin]

consider a Yamah R-N800A or the smaller amp 600

 

[daytona600]

CXN v2 will be much better than the audionote by a huge margin
will swap a Brand new CXN for your AN

 

[nightanddaygamechangers]

There seems to be some confusion in this post. The Audio Note OTO SE I’m looking at is over £3k.

 

[nightanddaygamechangers]

CXN v2 will be much better than the audionote by a huge margin
will swap a Brand new CXN for your AN

Why would you say the Audionote is poor and then offer to swap it for something they already have?

 

[nopiano]

Hi I was looking for some opinion/advice , my current system is,
Audio note oto se
Q acoustics 3050i
Cambridge audio cxn v2
Audio note an-l speaker cable
Audioquest interconnect model unknown

I was thinking of changing my amp to the Cambridge audio cxa81,question is would it be a decent upgrade?

Welcome to the forum.

I think you should explain why you’d swap an enthusiasts amp like an AN for a decent but ordinary (by comparison) Cambridge. It’s a bit like saying should I swap my BMW M3 for a Honda Jazz!

Are you worried about the electricity bills, or is it unreliable? Does it lack connectivity you now need? 8 watts per channel should be good into your sensitive QA floorstanders.

[Review] Audio Note Oto SE - integrated amplifier

Tube integrated amplifier Audio Note (UK) Oto SE, listening test on TNT-Audio by Graeme Budd, Internet HiFi magazine, www.tnt-audio.com

www.tnt-audio.com

 

[Al ears]

Why would you say the Audionote is poor and then offer to swap it for something they already have?

I believe it was said humorously....

 

[nightanddaygamechangers]

I believe it was said humorously....

Indeed. It just seemed odd that they suggested swapping for an item the OP already owns, which would leave them without any amp at all. Perhaps they meant the CXA81 which was auto corrected. Hopefully the OP will clarify what specific issue they have with the amp.

 

[My2Cents]

CXN v2 will be much better than the audionote by a huge margin
will swap a Brand new CXN for your AN

The Audionote OTO is an integrated tube amplifier, the CXN V2 is a streamer.

 

[My2Cents]

Hi I was looking for some opinion/advice , my current system is,
Audio note oto se
Q acoustics 3050i
Cambridge audio cxn v2
Audio note an-l speaker cable
Audioquest interconnect model unknown

I was thinking of changing my amp to the Cambridge audio cxa81,question is would it be a decent upgrade?

Buy a CXA81 and try it out. It will certainly be compatible with the CXN V2 / 3050's. Cambridge is currently offering £100 off, a 60 day free trial and free shipping.

 

[gasolin]

Why not go for a cambridge audio evo 75 ?

Cambridge Audio Evo 75 (Black)

Shop for Cambridge Audio Evo 75 Streaming Mini System with Richer Sounds for expert advice and lowest prices guaranteed

www.richersounds.com

 

[Al ears]

Why not go for a cambridge audio evo 75 ?

Cambridge Audio Evo 75 (Black)

Shop for Cambridge Audio Evo 75 Streaming Mini System with Richer Sounds for expert advice and lowest prices guaranteed

www.richersounds.com

I think it maybe a joke as the OP has not returned.

 

[gasolin]

the evo 75 is only 200 more expensive than the cxa81 and has real streaming features and a screen

You don't have to replay min's after latest reply, many don't sit 24/7 on what hifi to talk about hifi

 

[My2Cents]

the evo 75 is only 200 more expensive than the cxa81 and has real streaming features and an screen

You don't have to replay min's after latest reply, many don't sit 24/7 on what hifi to talk about hifi

Wow. The evo75 is almost £1800 (equivalent) in the USA (plus sales tax).

 

[gasolin]

Wow. The evo75 is almost £1800 (equivalent) in the USA (plus sales tax).

I don't know where op is from

 

[Al ears]

I don't know where op is from

Wherever the OP is from the question is would a CXA81 be better.
Probably not in my opinion depending on what speakers you are trying to drive.

 

[gasolin]

Class-D Hypex Ncore is good and max power sumption is much better, 400 watt instead of 750 watt for the cxa81

 

[nopiano]

Wow. The evo75 is almost £1800 (equivalent) in the USA (plus sales tax).

We luckily get regular offers on the Cambridge line as they are sold through one of the largest UK retailers, Richer Sounds.

 

[kukulec]

Hi I was looking for some opinion/advice , my current system is,
Audio note oto se
Q acoustics 3050i
Cambridge audio cxn v2
Audio note an-l speaker cable
Audioquest interconnect model unknown

I was thinking of changing my amp to the Cambridge audio cxa81,question is would it be a decent upgrade?

yes it would, especially medium to high volume.

 

[gasolin]

We luckily get regular offers on the Cambridge line as they are sold through one of the largest US retailers, Richer Sounds.

Richer Sound is from UK not US as fare as i can se

 

[Al ears]

We luckily get regular offers on the Cambridge line as they are sold through one of the largest US retailers, Richer Sounds.

US retailer??
A typo?

 

[plastic penguin]

US retailer??
A typo?

Well, their first shop was opened at London bridge, the Americans purchased the bridge for tuppence.

"London bridge is falling down falling down...."

😋

 

[jjbomber]

Richer Sound is from UK not US as fare as i can se

Retailers in the US maybe?