Feb 28, 2020
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Looking to do a new stereo setup and narrowed down with Cambridge Audio CXA60 vs Marantz PM8005 integrated amps. Based on our rating, CXA60 has a total rating of 6.8 out of 10 vs 7 out of 10 for PM8005.
Advantages Cambridge Audio CXA60 over Marantz PM8005
- Built-in optical digital in/out: 2/0
- Built-in coaxial digital in/out: 1/1
- Subwoofer output lets you connect an optional powered sub
- USB port
Advantages Marantz PM8005 over Cambridge Audio CXA60
- Better signal-to-noise ratio: 106dB vs 100dB
- Bass control
- Treble control
- Balance control
- Built-in Phono (MM) stage
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
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Product
Cambridge Audio CXA60
Marantz PM8005
Model
CXA60
PM8005
Brand
Cambridge Audio
Marantz
Reviews
40
23
Amplifier
Channels
2
2
Power output (RMS), W/Ohm
60/8, 90/4
70/8, 100/4
Power output per channel, W/Ohm
30/8, 50/4
35/8, 50/4
Output Impedance, Ohm
8, 4
8, 4
Frequency response
20Hz-20KHz
5Hz-100KHz
THD in stereo, %
0.02
0.02
Signal-to-noise ratio, dB
100
106
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
0/0
Coaxial digital input/output
1/1
0/0
Phono (MM) input
0
1
Subwoofer output
1
0
Headphone outputs
1
1
USB
1
0
Preamplifier outputs (pair)
1
1
Main inputs (pair)
0
0
Line level inputs (pair)
4
7
XLR inputs (pair)
0
0
Record outputs (pair)
0
1
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
600
220
Power consumption standby, W
0.5
0.2
Dimensions
Size W x H x D, cm/inches
43 x 11.5 x 34.1/16.9 x 13.4 x 4.5
44 x 37.9 x 12.8/17.3 x 14.9 x 5.1
Weight, kg/lbs
8.3/18.3
12/26.9
Other
Release year
2015
2013
Integrated amplifiers CHooseratoR comparison rating
- 6.8Cambridge Audio CXA60
- 7Marantz PM8005
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