Rega Brio vs Cambridge Audio CXA80

Rega Brio review

The power output per channel of this device is slightly higher than his opponent’s. Here we have 58/8 vs 40/8 W/Ohm. The amplifier is an example of Hi-Fi minimalism; it has neither tone controls nor headphone output. On the front panel of Brio are only a volume control and an input switching button, with which you can sequentially select one of the signal sources. The remote control adds to this functionality the ability to mute the sound. Simple and reliable, this amplifier can become the basis of a very high-level Hi-Fi system, and is characterized by a very favorable ratio of quality and price.

Cambridge Audio CXA80 review

The device is made in a metal case with a thick aluminum front panel, on which all the necessary controls, as well as convenient indicators, are located. There are also jacks for connecting headphones and a portable signal source, and in addition to adjusting the volume, you can also adjust the stereo balance and timbre of sound in the low and high frequencies. The Cambridge Audio CXA 80 operates in the classic A / B class, and its output stages produce quite a bit of heat. For its effective removal, a large ventilation window is provided on the upper panel of the amplifier, covered with a protective net.

Rega Brio pros & cons

Cambridge Audio CXA80 pros & cons