I’ve been busy reviewing a lot of separates lately like the Schiit Saga+ preamp, Emotiva Airmotiv B1+ speakers, and the Vincent PHO-8 phono preamp and yet friends keep asking me to suggest a budget amplifier as a starting point to build their stereo system.
I’m always on the lookout for great sounding budget gear for beginners and I’ve had my eye on the new integrated amplifiers from Cambridge, specifically the AXA25 and AXA35. I finally got my hands on the AXA25 and was impressed by the big sound for the low price. I’ll explain more of my favorite features below, along with a few annoyances and lastly, how the AXA25 compares to its bigger brother, the AXA35.
Also, I reviewed the matching Cambridge AXC35 CD player if you are interested in how it performs along with the AXA25.
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