Cambridge Audio AXA35
An affordable and award-winning integrated amplifier with built-in phono (MM) input.
$599
Buy today! Normally in stock for purchase.
Available to audition in-store in Winnipeg.
Creative Audio is an authorized Cambridge Audio dealer.
Key Tech Specs
Power Output (per channel)
35 watts
Analog Inputs
5
Phono Input
Yes (MM)
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“Whether it’s carving out a bassline, delivering the leading edge of a drum thwack or positioning a vocal inside its stereo image, the AXA35 delivers them all in a precise and assured manner.”
The Creative Audio Review
There is no denying that in the hobby of hi-fi, investing more in your system will yield a greater return in terms of musical enjoyment. But what about those times when there isn’t any more money available? Should one just give up? Not when there are components like the Cambridge Audio AXA35. To say we love this amplifier would be an understatement, and the reason we love it is because it doesn’t try to be anything it isn’t. Instead, it focuses on making the best music it can given its price point. No, it’s not a powerhouse and no, it doesn’t have any digital or Bluetooth inputs. It makes up for these shortcomings with a wonderfully engaging sound. If you’ve never heard a good hi-fi system before and you find the AXA35 catches your attention: that is what great audio is all about. This amp makes great music. What is great music? Deep and controlled bass, yes. Detailed and delicate high frequencies, yes. Most important though is the midrange, after all this is where the all-important vocals are found. The Cambridge Audio AXA35 avoids the trap many budget amps fall into by only focusing on the ‘boom and tizz’ of the bass and treble in an effort to be noticed and distract from a muddy midrange. Instead, with the AXA35 you get a neutral and lifelike representation of the midrange, and it blends seamlessly with the frequency extremes at both ends. Have you ever seen your favourite musician perform live and felt that they were ‘on’? That is how we would describe this sound; everything is just right. Just how we like it. This is a budget amp to be sure, and with it comes the caveat that you can only expect so much. But if you’re looking for an affordable system or just starting out on your hi-fi journey, this amp should definitely be on your shortlist.
Creative Audio Pro Tips
The Cambridge Audio AXA35 will sound great right out of the box, but it will sound even better after 50-75 hours of use.
This amplifier requires adequate ventilation so be sure to leave 2-3” of free space above it and do not place it in a closed cabinet.
Cambridge Audio AXA35 Technical Specifications
Power output:
35 watts into 8 Ohms
Frequency response:
5Hz – 50kHz +0/-3dB
Analogue audio inputs:
4 x RCA
1x Phono (MM)
1x 3.5mm
Max power consumption:
400w
Standby power consumption:
<0.5w
Dimensions (W x H x D):
430 x 83 x 335mm
Weight:
5.6 kg
What's in the box:
AXA35 Integrated Amplifier, Power Cable, Remote Control, 2 x AAA Batteries