Cambridge Audio CXA80 vs NuForce DDA 120

CXA80 vs DDA 120 comparison chart

Overall
Cambridge Audio CXA80
7.3
NuForce DDA 120
4
8
7
3
3

Cambridge Audio CXA80 vs NuForce DDA 120 review

Cambridge Audio CXA80
vs
NuForce DDA 120

We've put together a comparison of these two impressive integrated amplifiers Cambridge Audio CXA80 vs NuForce DDA 120. Based on our rating, CXA80 has a total rating of 7.3 out of 10 vs 4 out of 10 for DDA 120.

Advantages Cambridge Audio CXA80 over NuForce DDA 120

  • Better Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) in stereo: 0.02% vs 0.07%
  • Better signal-to-noise ratio: 103dB vs 95dB
  • Has speaker A and speaker B switch
  • Can be pure amplifier without any sound processing with Pure direct mode
  • Subwoofer output lets you connect an optional powered sub

Common strengths

  • Supporting speakers impedances: 8, 4Ohm
  • Optical digital inputs
  • Coaxial digital inputs
  • USB ports
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Rating 5 5
Cambridge Audio CXA80

Feb 28, 2020

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Common

Product

Cambridge Audio CXA80
NuForce DDA 120

Model

CXA80
DDA 120

Brand

Cambridge Audio
NuForce

Reviews

49
63

Amplifier

Channels

2
2

Power output (RMS), W/Ohm

80/8, 120/4
50/8, 75/4

Power output per channel, W/Ohm

40/8, 65/4
25/8, 40/4

Output Impedance, Ohm

8, 4
8, 4

Frequency response

20Hz-20KHz
20Hz-20KHz

THD in stereo, %

0.02
0.07

Signal-to-noise ratio, dB

103
95

Audio features

Digital to analog converter (DAC)

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

2/0
2/0

Coaxial digital input/output

1/1
1/0

Phono (MM) input

0
0

Subwoofer output

1
0

Headphone outputs

1
0

USB

1
1

Preamplifier outputs (pair)

1
0

Main inputs (pair)

0
0

Line level inputs (pair)

4
1

XLR inputs (pair)

1
0

Record outputs (pair)

0
0

DC trigger output (12V)

0
0

Remote control input/output (IR)

0/0
0/0

RS-232

0
0

Additional features

Auto power off

Built-in display

Power

Power consumption, W

750
250

Power consumption standby, W

0.5
0.3

User manual

Manual

Dimensions

Size W x H x D, cm/inches

43 x 11.5 x 34.1/16.9 x 4.5 x 13.4
4.7 x 1.3 x 5.1/1.8 x 0.6 x 2

Weight, kg/lbs

8.7/19.18
1.2/2.6

Other

Release year

2015
2015
Cambridge Audio CXA80
NuForce DDA 120
Cambridge Audio CXA80
NuForce DDA 120

Integrated amplifiers CHooseratoR comparison rating

  • better
  • worse
  • 7.3
  • 4
  • 7.3Cambridge Audio CXA80
  • 4NuForce DDA 120