CAMBRIDGE AUDIO EXA100 stereo amplifier

CAMBRIDGE AUDIO EXA100 stereo amplifier

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New amplifier from Cambridge Audio!

Integrated Stereo Amplifier

• Best-in-Class Sound: Amplifier tech inspired by our Flagship Edge M monobloc delivers an incredibly wide, detailed soundstage. Be moved by your music like never before.
• Power With Control: 100 Watts per channel of perfectly tuned Class AB amplification skillfully drives even the most demanding speakers with ease.
• Digital Connectivity: Get your TV, CD, USB drives and more connected via HDMI eARC, TOSLINK, Coaxial & USB Audio digital inputs
• Balanced XLR Inputs: Enjoy the best possible analogue sound quality with these premium analogue connections.
• ESS ES9018K2M SABER32 DAC: For exceptional digital-to-analogue conversion; tuned in London like no other for peak performance.
• Bluetooth aptX HD: Wirelessly connect devices such as the Alva TT V2 turntable and stream in Glorious hi-def quality.
• Power Amp Mode: For use with a dedicated preamp or as part of a multi-channel system.
• Dual Speaker Zones: Why limit the fun to just one room? Two sets of speaker outputs offer a second zone option.

The Power of Three

The beating heart of EX, our EXA100 integrated amplifier took three years to develop; more than a thousand dedicated days of tuning at our London HQ has created a massive step up in power and performance from the CX Series amps.

An amplifier for the modern age, lovingly Made By Music.

Different Class

Boosted by trickledown technology from our Flagship Edge M monobloc power amplifier, EXA100 uses its 100W of beautifully refined Class AB amplification to drive even high-end speakers with ease.

Effortless power with bags of control.

Sounding Great Since 1968

Back in the Summer of Love, our P40 amplifier was the very first to feature a Toroidal transformer – and transformed audio forever.

EXA100’s advanced Toroidal transformer is amply shielded, super-quiet and flanked by heavy-duty heat sinks for impeccable performance that’s more than worthy of extending the P40 legacy.

Digital Love

From its exceptional hi-res DAC to the HDMI eARC input and Bluetooth aptX HD, EXA100 is a digital audio powerhouse. Whatever music service or source device you choose, EXA100 will breathe new life into your digital sounds.

A Strong Look

Our innovation doesn’t stop on the inside: the EXA100 has a stunning new design, complete with a milled Aluminum front panel and a tactile knurled volume knob you can’t keep your hands off.

This jaw-dropping amp looks as powerful as it sounds.

And The Beat Goes On

To ensure a longer, happier listening life for our amps and the speakers they power, we developed an exceptional proprietary protection system, CAP.

It uses an array of different methods to detect potential issues, such as power and temperature overloads, and take preventive action. So you can just relax and enjoy the music, worry-free.

Everything and Then Some

From its Precision build to the technology inside, the EXA100 is gloriously over-engineered. Whether it’s a four-layer PCB or a Reservoir capacitor, every component is specially selected and expertly implemented. We sweat the small stuff; it matters.

Technical Specifications

• Power Output 100W RMS into 8 Ohms @ <1%THD+N, 155W RMS into 4 Ohms @ 1kHz <1%THD+N
• Amplification Class-A/B
• DAC ES9018K2M
• Preamp Mode Yes
• Frequency Response <3Hz – >40kHz +/-1dB
• Toroidal Transformer Yes
• Bi-wiring possible Yes
• Analogue RCA Inputs 4 pairs
• Balanced XLR Input 1 pair
• S/PDIF TOSLINK Input 2
• S/PDIF Coaxial Input 1
• Asynchronous USB Input USB Type B conforming to USB Audio Class 1 or USB Audio Class 2 (user selectable)
• Bluetooth 5.0 aptX HD
• HDMI ARC Input 1 (eARC compatible)
• Preamp Output RCA pre-out
• Headphone Output Yes
• Subwoofer Output 1 x RCA
• Speaker Outputs Yes
• S/PDIF TOSLink Optical TOSLINK: 16/24-bit 32-96kHz
• S/PDIF Coaxial Coax SPDIF: 16/24-bit 32-192kHz
• HDMI eARC PCM up to 24bit/192kHz
• USB Audio USB Audio Class 1: Up to 24-bit 96kHz (asynchronous) | USB Audio
• Class 2: Up to 24-bit 384kHz (asynchronous) and up to DSD-256
• Bluetooth 5.0 A2DP/AVRCP supporting SBC, aptX and aptX HD codecs
• RS232 Control Yes
• THD (Unweighted) <0.002% 1kHz at 80% of rated power (8 Ohms) | <0.02% 20Hz – 20kHz at 80% of rated power S/N Ratio (REF 1W) >91 dB
• Crosstalk @1kHz >90
• Input Sensitivity Input A2-A4 (unbalanced) 395mV RMS
• Input Impedances Input A1 (balanced) 100 kOhm Input A2-A4 (unbalanced) 45 kOhm
• Power Amp Damping Factor >160 at 1kHz
• Subwoofer Output 1 x RCA
• Max Power Consumption 1200w
• Standby Power Consumption <0.5W
• Dimensions (W x H x D) 115 x 430 x 341mm (4.5 x 16.9 x 13.4”)
• Weight 12.8kg (28.2Lbs)
• In the box Power cords, Remote control, Welcome letter, Registration Card, Safety guide