Cambridge Audio Azur 851A vs Cambridge Audio CXA60

Azur 851A vs CXA60 comparison chart

Overall
Cambridge Audio Azur 851A
8
Cambridge Audio CXA60
6.8
9
7
8
3

Cambridge Audio Azur 851A vs Cambridge Audio CXA60 review

Cambridge Audio Azur 851A
vs
Cambridge Audio CXA60

Cambridge Audio Azur 851A vs Cambridge Audio CXA60: which would you get for the best home entertainment experience? Based on our rating, Azur 851A has a total rating of 8 out of 10 vs 6.8 out of 10 for CXA60.

Advantages Cambridge Audio Azur 851A over Cambridge Audio CXA60

  • Bass control
  • Treble control
  • Integrated amplifier with built-in display

Advantages Cambridge Audio CXA60 over Cambridge Audio Azur 851A

  • Better signal-to-noise ratio: 100dB vs 98dB
  • Built-in optical digital in/out: 2/0
  • Subwoofer output lets you connect an optional powered sub
  • USB port

Common strengths

  • Supporting speakers impedances: 8, 4Ohm
  • Equal Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) in stereo: 0.02%
  • Have speaker A/B switching
  • Pure direct mode available
  • Coaxial digital inputs
Votes 4 4
Rating 5 5
Cambridge Audio CXA60

Feb 28, 2020

Let’s dive into the Cambridge Audio CXA60 specs with this comprehensive Cambridge Audio CXA60 review. Article navigation Specs and features Design and build Connectivity Pros and Cons Specs...

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Common

Product

Cambridge Audio Azur 851A
Cambridge Audio CXA60

Model

Azur 851A
CXA60

Brand

Cambridge Audio
Cambridge Audio

Reviews

16
40

Amplifier

Channels

2
2

Power output (RMS), W/Ohm

120/8, 200/4
60/8, 90/4

Power output per channel, W/Ohm

60/8, 105/4
30/8, 50/4

Output Impedance, Ohm

8, 4
8, 4

Frequency response

20Hz-20KHz
20Hz-20KHz

THD in stereo, %

0.02
0.02

Signal-to-noise ratio, dB

98
100

Audio features

Digital to analog converter (DAC)

Wolfson WM8740 192 KHz/24-bit
Wolfson WM8740 192 KHz/24-bit

Speaker A/B switching

Pure direct mode

Connectivity

Wi-Fi

Bluetooth

optional

Ethernet (RJ45)

Control

Bass

Treble

Balance

Remote control

Extensive connection

Optical digital input/output

0/0
2/0

Coaxial digital input/output

1/1
1/1

Phono (MM) input

0
0

Subwoofer output

0
1

Headphone outputs

1
1

USB

0
1

Preamplifier outputs (pair)

1
1

Main inputs (pair)

0
0

Line level inputs (pair)

8
4

XLR inputs (pair)

2
0

Record outputs (pair)

1
0

DC trigger output (12V)

0
0

Remote control input/output (IR)

1/0
0/0

RS-232

1
0

Additional features

Auto power off

Built-in display

Power

Power consumption, W

800
600

Power consumption standby, W

0.5
0.5

User manual

Manual

Dimensions

Size W x H x D, cm/inches

43 x 11.5 x 38.5/16.9 x 4.5 x 15.1
43 x 11.5 x 34.1/16.9 x 13.4 x 4.5

Weight, kg/lbs

15/33
8.3/18.3

Other

Release year

2012
2015
Cambridge Audio Azur 851A
Cambridge Audio CXA60
Cambridge Audio Azur 851A
Cambridge Audio CXA60

Integrated amplifiers CHooseratoR comparison rating

  • better
  • worse
  • 8
  • 6.8
  • 8Cambridge Audio Azur 851A
  • 6.8Cambridge Audio CXA60