Cambridge Audio EXA100

Stereo integrated amplifier with built-in DAC and Bluetooth®

Cambridge's first EX Series integrated amplifier

British purveyors of value-packed audiophile components Cambridge Audio are introducing an exciting new premium EX Series lineup, which includes this EXA100 integrated amplifier. It's heavier and more powerful than the popular CXA81 Mk II, while sharing many of the same features. With an understated, solid milled aluminum front panel and simple old-school controls, this amp can help all types of sources sound their best

Ample connections for your digital and analog sources

The EXA100 has plenty of digital and analog inputs for pretty much any source you'd like to connect. That includes balanced XLR inputs for audiophile sources — like its perfect match, the EXN100 streamer. An HDMI eARC port lets you get great two-channel TV sound. And you can connect a computer via the USB Type-B input for playing high-res files and more. Bluetooth with aptX™ HD encoding gives you high-quality wireless playback from compatible devices.

Robust amplification with power amp mode and versatile output options

A robust toroidal transformer and top-notch internal circuitry help this amp deliver 100 watts x 2 of clean, high-current power, with the stability to drive even demanding 4-ohm speakers. You can also use it in power amp mode with a preamp of your choice for even more pristine, authoritative sound. And it has output terminals for two pairs of speakers, plus a mono RCA output for connecting a powered subwoofer.

Product highlights:

• integrated amplifier with optional power amp mode
  • 100 watts x 2 into 8 ohms
  • 155 watts x 2 channels into 4 ohms
• 4-ohm capability allows use with a wide range of speakers
• THD: 0.002% (1kHz at 80% of rated power into 8 ohms)
• signal-to-noise ratio: >91dB
• frequency response: 3-40,000 Hz (+/-1dB)

Features:

• built-in high-performance ESS Sabre ES9018K2M DAC
• toroidal power transformer for low noise and high-current output
• Bluetooth wireless connectivity for streaming music from compatible smartphones, tablets, and computers
  • aptX HD encoding provides high-quality music streaming from compatible devices
• works as a Roon player (requires subscription and Roon Core running on your network)
  • Roon Core is media server software that runs on your computer, NAS drive, or other compatible hardware
• Class AB amplifier design
• power amp mode bypasses preamp circuitry for powerful, pristine amplification
• heavy EX series chassis with milled aluminum front panel
• remote included

Connections:

• two Toslink optical digital inputs (up to 24-bit/96kHz resolution)
• coaxial digital input (up to 24-bit/192kHz resolution)
• USB Type-B input for connecting a computer (up to 24-bit/384kHz PCM and DSD 256)
• HDMI eARC port (2-channel PCM up to 24-bit/192kHz)
• four unbalanced line-level stereo RCA inputs
• balanced XLR left and right input
• mono RCA subwoofer output
• stereo RCA preamp output
• front-panel 1/4" headphone output
• switchable A+B speaker outputs with binding-post connectors
• control bus input and output
• 12-volt trigger input and output for automatic synchronized on/off with compatible Cambridge Audio components
• IR input
• RS-232C port for third-party automation systems

Dimensions and warranty:

• 16-15/16"W x 4-1/2"H x 13-7/16"D
• weight: 28.2 lbs.
• warranty: 2 years (3 years with registration)