Cambridge Audio AXA35 35 Watt 2-Channel Integrated Stereo Amplifier | Built-in Phono-Stage | .25 Inch Jack, 3.5mm Aux

For the right type of setup- this amplifier is staggeringly good. I have directly compared it to the NAD 3020 (the Cambridge sounds like it makes MUCH more power despite the identical rating) and the Denon PM6000 (the Denon absolutely plays louder- like WAY louder- but sounds restricted in the music it reproduces compared to the Cambridge which sounds open, full range, punchier in the bass, and effortless.) I have this amp in my bedroom running some Paradigm Reference Q100b’s with inputs supplied by an Arylic S50 Pro+. Obviously at this price point Cambridge made a pretty big concession- no digital inputs at all. That said- an Arylic S50 is $220 and gives you streaming and plenty of digital inputs along with a pretty decent DAC- so the 2 pieces together cost $70 more than the Denon. The combination sounds WAY BETTER than $70 more- the bass is far more detailed and tight, the highs are crisp without being fatiguing, and vocals are incredibly clear. I can’t speak to the long term durability as I have only had it for a couple days- but I’ve never had a stereo component outright fail on me before and as solid as this one feels I doubt it will be my first. The volume knob feels great, the display is nice- but not really legible from across the room. The remote is unremarkable but successfully makes the amp louder or quieter on command so it’s hard to complain. The sound from the NAD 3020 is better than the Denon- but it’s not neutral- it sounds fatter to my ears- richer and detailed, but lacks punch compared to the other two. That said- the NAD is a really good all-in-one type solution for a simple system as it has digital inputs and a subwoofer out. It’s FAR smaller than these other 2, plays well, but you have to crank the volume way up compared to the other 2 amps. So to sum up, the Cambridge is the best amp of the bunch, and the cheapest to purchase. The build quality is definitely NOT cheap though. It looks and sounds spectacular. My second choice would be the NAD, for its size and flexibility- though if you want to play music loud- you’ll want to look elsewhere. The Denon is a great amp, has digital connections and Bluetooth. It’s let down by a soundstage that never extends beyond the width of the speakers and feels like it’s centered well behind them. It is a monster on the power front- I can’t imagine anyone turning it up past 50% in a very large room- but because the soundstage is what it is, despite the extra volume it never sounds like it ever comes “alive”. Maybe it’s a bad pairing with my Paradigms, but I’ve heard these speakers with a similarly powered Marantz and they sounded better there. For $350 if there is a better stereo amplifier out there- I’ve not seen or heard it. To add the digital streaming/connectivity to bring it on par with the other 2 makes the price the same, but provides superior sound quality, and flexibility. An outstanding choice.

I love this product. I'm been enjoying music since the purchase.It's easy to set up, you don't need any instruction other than plug in and play. The sound quality is amazing, i used Cambridge Audio SX60 speakers to work with the amplifier.

Excellent audio from a 35 Watt amp!!! Don't be fooled by the number of watts; this thing is beefy and packs a good punch in my audio/movie/game room. I started my HiFi journey as an adult with the Sony STR-DH190 - 2.0ch Stereo Receiver, the Sony receiver served me well for many years. I felt it was time to upgrade as I recently purchased some KEF speakers. I paired the Cambridge AXA35 with my KEF Q150's and it sounds so beautiful! This was my first Cambridge purchase. I now own the Cambridge CD player, streamer and DAC.

This is paired with Wharfedale Diamond bookshelves and a Fluance RT83 turntable. I have 2 other systems both costing far more but I have to admit this might be the best bang for buck of the 3. I've swapped amps with a Naim 5si and of course the Naim is superior it's not by much and in no way justifies the price difference. It's easy to use, solid build, looks very nice. If I had one criticism they could have used better speaker wire connectors but at this price point it's fair. Sonically it's smooth, heavy in the lower mids, upper lows. True analog sound and is perfect for spinning vinyls. I have to admit I have not paired it with a streamer/dac set so can't comment on how it does with that. But if you like that analog and refined British sound in your pre's and power amps you will love this over achiever. Hope this helps anyone considering

This is an analog-only design without built-in Bluetooth or DAC. The payoff is analog performance competitive well above its price point. It's rated at 35 watts per channel into 8 ohms. I'm driving a pair of Polk Monitor 60 towers with ease, enough ummph to blow my neighbors out of the building if I was at all prone to do that. I have a Focusrite Scarlett USB interface box to provide line-level input to the amp from a mini Windows box I use as a media server. The first thing I noticed is I could trim down the line output of the Scarlett into its sweet spot, whereas I had to bury the control in order adequately to drive the input of the old receiver I previously was using. So I definitely have a good match there. I also have the Cambridge CD player, a Samsung TV, an old tape deck, and my vintage turntable attached to the other inputs. If I want to use the phone through Bluetooth, I just plug a small receiver into the "Aux" connector on the front panel, to which the amp automatically switches over on input A1. The sound: I'm no golden ear, but I find the sound warm, rich, and spacious compared to the old receiver. It's very satisfying, especially at quite low volume. The AXA35 is able to reveal detail in a sublime chamber music performance and favorite quiet passages like the adagio of the middle movement of Rachmaninov's 2nd piano concerto. I'm impressed! A word about the AXA35 phono stage: My venerable Stanton 500e cartridge on my classic 1970s Fisher turntable never sounded better. SO, if you want a very decent analog integrated amp for both your older and newer source equipment that is in the value price range, you'd be hard pressed to do better than the AXA35.