{"product_id":"cxa81mkii","title":"CXA81 MKII Integrated Stereo Amplifier","description":"\u003ch3\u003eSRP: $1199\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIntegrated Stereo Amplifier\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLike the music we love, we keep moving—evolving and pushing forward. We’ve reimagined our multi award-winning integrated amplifier for new clarity and depth. 80 Watts per channel give it complete authority over your music, to reveal every emotion and nuance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/0562\/6096\/files\/Screenshot_2025-12-21_at_11.21.08_PM.png?v=1766377284\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"product-highlight-heading\"\u003eReveal new detail\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-highlight-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExperience more musical detail than ever before. Subtle shifts in tone, harmonies, and instrument placement become crystal clear, immersing you in a vivid, three-dimensional soundstage where every instrument comes to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"product-highlight-heading\"\u003eRaising the standard\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-highlight-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRe-engineered for excellence, the CXA81 Mk II features premium components and an upgraded DAC. The result? Audio performance that exceeds expectations, delivering new levels of clarity and depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"product-highlight-heading\"\u003eSeamlessly integrated\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-highlight-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith enhanced connectivity including Bluetooth aptX HD, balanced XLR inputs, and Roon Tested compatibility, CXA81 Mk II integrates seamlessly into your system. Connect a second set of speakers to hear your music in another room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"h0\"\u003eMinimal design, maximal performance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned for performance over clutter, CXA81 Mk II keeps things minimal and focused. Its clean aluminium fascia features only what’s needed—power, input selectors, and a beautifully smooth volume control.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container carousel--content__container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-12 col-md-8 col-xl-5\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"h1\"\u003eEvolved power, refined sound\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-12 col-md-8 col-xl-5 offset-xl-1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container position-relative\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"carousel--overflow-hide\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"carousel--slides__container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-once=\"embla-initialized\" data-interval=\"4000\" data-auto-height=\"true\" data-autoplay=\"true\" id=\"carousel--25097\" class=\"embla embla--quaternary\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"embla__viewport\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"embla__container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-12 col-md-6 col-lg-4 pe-10 embla__slide is-embla-active\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"paragraph paragraph--carousel-slide paragraph--carousel-slide--quaternary\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"carousel-slide__content col-12 col-md-10\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"h4\"\u003eEffortlessly musical\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA custom Class AB amplifier combines the warmth of Class A with the efficiency of Class B, delivering a refined, balanced, and engaging sound. Its super-efficient short signal path reduces colouration, ensuring every note connects you to the emotional power of music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-12 col-md-6 col-lg-4 pe-10 embla__slide\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"paragraph paragraph--carousel-slide paragraph--carousel-slide--quaternary\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"carousel-slide__content col-12 col-md-10\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"h4\"\u003eThe ultimate upgrade\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ESS ES9018K2M DAC brings energy and precision to digital music, revealing new layers of detail with audio clarity up to 32-bit\/384kHz and DSD256.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-12 col-md-6 col-lg-4 pe-10 embla__slide\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"paragraph paragraph--carousel-slide paragraph--carousel-slide--quaternary\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"carousel-slide__content col-12 col-md-10\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"h4\"\u003ePower and precision\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith 80 Watts per channel, CXA81 Mk II delivers effortless power and dynamic range. 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