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Back in Black With the Cambridge Audio CX Series Stack
Back in Black With the Cambridge Audio CX Series Stack,The award-winning Cambridge Audio CX Series gets a new "Black Edition" that offers a different look but the same internals.

Back in Black With the Cambridge Audio CX Series Stack

The Cambridge Audio CX Series delivers very strong sonic performance for the money and we were very impressed with the CXA61 integrated amplifier and CXN V2 network player that earned top marks from our staff across the board.

Cambridge Audio, has today revealed a limited Black Edition of its multi-award-winning CX Series 2. The high performance CXA61, CXA81, CXN and CXC components are available from March in this eye-catching finish until stocks last. 

A marriage of understated class and head-turning brilliance, the Black Edition boasts a stylish aluminium front plate in a matte black finish combined with shimmering black gloss spot ‘CX BLACK EDITION’ lettering. The dual texture effect means they stand out even from standard black separates. 

Cambridge Audio CXN v2 Black Edition Network Player
Cambridge Audio CXN v2 Black Edition Network Player
Cambridge Audio CXC Black Edition CD Transport with Remote Control
Cambridge Audio CXC Series v2 Black Edition CD Transport
Cambridge Audio CXA61 Black Edition Integrated Amplifier with Remote Control
Cambridge Audio CXA61 Black Edition Integrated Amplifier
Cambridge Audio CXA81 Black Edition Integrated Amplifier with Remote Control
Cambridge Audio CXA81 Black Edition Integrated Amplifier

Steeped in hi-fi heritage, the CX Series Black Edition is designed for those refreshing their hi-fi stack to make a discreet yet polished statement as well as others seeking to upgrade their system with a colour-matching Cambridge Audio component for the first time.  

Adding to its value among music lovers across the globe, only 1,000 units of each component will be available worldwide; each purchase comes with a certificate of authenticity from Cambridge Audio. 

“Since we stopped making black hi-fi products, people have been asking us to bring them back. We decided to do this limited run, in response to that demand – and I have to say, they look pretty damn cool. People love CX, and this finish takes it to the next level,” says Cambridge Audio CEO, Stuart George. 

Cambridge Audio CXA61 Black Edition Integrated Amplifier Rear
Cambridge Audio CXA61 Black Edition Integrated Amplifier (rear)
Cambridge Audio CXA81 Black Edition Integrated Amplifier Rear
Cambridge Audio CXA81 Black Edition Integrated Amplifier (rear)

Amp Comparison

CXA61CXA81
MSRP$1,099$1,299
POWER OUTPUT60W RMS into 8 Ohms,
90W RMS into 4 Ohms
80W RMS into 8 Ohms,
120W RMS into 4 Ohms
DACESS Sabre ES9010K2MESS Sabre ES9016K2M
FREQUENCY RESPONSE<5Hz– 60kHz +/-1dB<5Hz– 60kHz +/-1dB
ANALOGUE AUDIO INPUTS4 x RCA,
1 x 3.5mm MP3 input (front panel)
4 x RCA,
1x balanced XLR
DIGITAL AUDIO INPUTS1 x S/PDIF coaxial,
2 x TOSLINK optical,
1 x USB audio,
Bluetooth (integrated)
1 x S/PDIF coaxial,
2 x TOSLINK optical,
1 x USB audio,
Bluetooth (integrated)
COMPATIBILITYTOSLINK optical: 16/24bit 32-96kHz PCM only,
S/PDIF coaxial: 16/24bit 32-192kHz PCM only,
USB: audio profile 1.0/2.0 (default 2.0), up to 24-bit 384kHz PCM, up to DSD256 or DoP256,
Bluetooth: 4.2 A2DP/AVRCP supporting up to aptX HD (24bit 48kHz)
TOSLINK optical: 16/24bit 32-96kHz PCM only,
S/PDIF coaxial: 16/24bit 32-192kHz PCM only,
USB: audio profile 1.0/2.0 (default 2.0), up to 24-bit 384kHz PCM, up to DSD256 or DoP256,
Bluetooth: 4.2 A2DP/AVRCP supporting up to aptX HD (24bit 48kHz)
BLUETOOTH APTX HD RECEIVER BUILT-INYesYes
ROON TESTEDYesYes
OUTPUTSSpeakers A+B,
3.5mm Headphone,
Preamp Output,
Subwoofer Output
Speakers A+B,
3.5mm headphone,
Preamp Output,
Subwoofer Output
REMOTE CONTROLYesYes
MAX POWER CONSUMPTION600W750W
STANDBY POWER CONSUMPTION<0.5W<0.5W
DIMENSIONS (H X W X D)115 x 430 x 341mm
(4.5 x 16.9 x 13.4”)
115 x 430 x 341mm
(4.5 x 16.9 x 13.4”)
WEIGHT8.3kg
(18.3lbs)
8.7kg
(19.1lbs)
BOX CONTENTSCXA61 Integrated Amplifier,
Power Cable,
3 x AAA Batteries,
Remote Control,
Control Bus Cable,
Bluetooth antenna,
Quick Start Guide,
Safety Guide
CXA81 Integrated Amplifier,
Power Cable,
3 x AAA Batteries,
Remote Control,
Control Bus Cable,
Bluetooth antenna,
Quick Start Guide,
Safety Guide
Cambridge Audio CXN v2 Black Edition Network Player Rear
Cambridge Audio CXN v2 Black Edition Network Player (rear)
Cambridge Audio CXC Black Edition CD Transport Rear
Cambridge Audio CXC v2 Black Edition CD Transport (rear)

Price & Availability

The Cambridge Audio CX Series Black Edition components will be the same price as the original Lunar Grey editions, which continue as standard. All products will be available from March 8, 2023 at cambridgeaudio.com. 

  • CXC V2 – $599 at Amazon | Crutchfield
  • CXN V2 – $999 at Amazon | Crutchfield
  • CXA61 – $1,099 at Amazon
  • CXA81 – $1,299 at Amazon | Crutchfield

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