The AXA25 is an integrated amplifier by Cambridge Audio that delivers 25 watts x 2 channels into 8 ohms. It was released in 2018. It is a 2-channel design using a Class A/B output stage. The Cambridge Audio AXA25 has an MSRP of $299.
There are 10 Cambridge Audio amplifiers in our database. Below you can see the main specs of these amps.
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Performance Specs
One of the most important factors when deciding on an integrated amplifier is its power ratings and compatibility with your speaker's impedance requirements. The Cambridge Audio AXA25 is rated at 25 watts RMS into 8-ohms. Cambridge Audio provides this wattage at a THD (Total Harmonic Distortion) of 0.15% which is an important indicator of distortion at the given values (lower THD is better).
Here are the main highlights of its performance specs:
- 25 watts into 8-ohms (20 Hz-20 kHz) at 0.15%
- 82dB Signal to Noise Ratio
How loud will 25 watts actually play in your room? →
Wiring more than one pair of speakers to it? Check the load first →
Which speakers suit the Cambridge Audio AXA25?
25 W into 8 ohms, rated down to 8 ohms.
We rank every passive speaker we cover against it on power, impedance safety and current
delivery.
Need more power?
Cambridge Audio AXA25 is rated at 25 watts into 8 ohms, which puts it in our Up to 60 watts band. The next band up is 61 to 90 watts, which is worth about 3.9dB more output. That is a real difference in headroom on peaks, and a modest one in how loud the system plays - power and loudness are not the same thing.
Before buying watts, check what your speakers actually need: the amp and speaker matcher works it out from their sensitivity, impedance and your room.
When pairing the Cambridge Audio AXA25 with a passive Bookshelf (Stand mount) or Passive Floor Standing (Tower) speaker, you have to check if their Max Power Range is below the max wattage of the amp for the given impedance levels.
Operating your amp outside of this max range may damage the speakers.
What size of room is the Cambridge Audio AXA25 Amplifier good for?
An essential deciding factor is the size of the room in which you intend to employ the Cambridge Audio AXA25 amplifier. Here, taking into account its maximum power parameters, we analyzed its applicability to various size environments:
| Listening Environment |
Suitability |
| Near-field | Good |
| Small Room | Good |
| Mid-size Room | Average |
| Large Room | Poor |
| Very Large Room | No way |
Inputs and Outputs
Besides the performance specs of the Cambridge Audio AXA25, the next important feature set that you have to evaluate is the input and output selections that it offers.
Cambridge Audio AXA25 has total of 5 Analog inputs .
Cambridge Audio AXA25 Back View (Click the image for the larger version)
Inputs
- Total Number of Analog Inputs: 5
Outputs
Bluetooth Connectivity
Cambridge Audio AXA25 doesn't have bluetooth connectivity feature. In order to stream your music via bluetooth, the easiest way is to connect an external bluetooth receiver to your Cambridge Audio AXA25. Two bluetooth receivers that we recommend are the
iFi Zen Blue V2 and the
Audioengine B1.
Among the amps in the same price range, these are the 5 amps that have Bluetooth Connectivity:
Phono Input
Cambridge Audio AXA25 doesn't have a phono input so in order to play your vinyl albums, Cambridge Audio AXA25 has to be paired with a Phono Preamp that is MM (Moving Magnet) or/and MC (Moving COil) depending on your cartridge type.
Cambridge Audio AXA25 Pros and Cons
Drawn from the published figures on this page, not from listening.
- ✓5 analogue inputs, enough for a full rack of sources.
- ✓Has tone controls.
- ✓Detachable mains lead (IEC 3-prong).
- ✗At 25 watts per channel it wants sensitive speakers; below about 87dB sensitivity you may run out of headroom in a large room.
- ✗Rated only down to 8 ohms - a 4 ohm speaker, or one that dips below that, is outside what the maker specifies.
- ✗Analogue inputs only - a TV, computer or CD transport needs an external DAC.
- ✗No Bluetooth and no network streaming - everything arrives over a cable.
Cambridge Audio AXA25 External Dimensions and Weight
Cambridge Audio AXA25 has external dimensions of (H x W x D) 3.3inch x 16.9inch x 13.4inch (83.0mm x 430.0mm x 340.0mm ). The unit weighs
5.1 kg (11.2 lbs).
Base Surface Area
Base surface area of an integrated amplifier may become an important decision factor when the space in your room or desk is limited.
The base area of the Cambridge Audio AXA25 is approximately 1462.0cm2 / 226.6inch2.
- Width: 430.0mm (16.9")
- Height: 83.0mm (3.3")
- Depth: 340.0mm (13.4")
- Weight: 5.1 kg (11.2 lbs)
- Base Surface Area: ~1462.0cm2 / 226.6inch2
- Volume: ~12.1 liter / 3.2 gallon
What's in the Box of Cambridge Audio AXA25?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of AXA25:
- Integrated amplifier
- 6-feet AC power cord
- Remote control (RC-AXC/AXA)
- 2 AAA batteries
- Quick Start Guide
- Important Safety Instructions
User's Manual
For more information about how to setup, use and maintain the Cambridge Audio AXA25, use the direct link below to download the official manual document:
Download User Manual for Cambridge Audio AXA25
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the Cambridge Audio AXA25 Integrated Amplifier can be found below:
Official Product Page for Cambridge Audio AXA25
Warranty
3 Years of parts warranty and 3 Years of labor warranty is generally provided for the Cambridge Audio AXA25 by the manufacturer.
Cambridge Audio AXA25 Lifestyle
| General |
| Brand |
Cambridge Audio |
| Full Model Name |
Cambridge Audio AXA25 |
| Release Date |
2018 |
| Amplifier Type |
Integrated Amplifier |
| Number of Channels |
2 |
| Amp Class |
Class A/B |
| Amplifier Technology |
Solid State |
| Performance |
| Watts RMS per Channel into 8-ohms |
25 watts |
| Watts RMS per Channel into 6-ohms |
N/A |
| Watts RMS per Channel into 4-ohms |
N/A |
| Frequency Bandwidth |
20 Hz-20 kHz |
| THD |
0.15% |
| Minimum Impedance |
8 |
| Signal to Noise Ratio |
82 dB |
| Digital Music |
| Built-in DAC |
No |
| Bluetooth |
No |
| WiFi |
|
| Ecosystem |
| Apple AirPlay |
No |
| Apple AirPlay2 |
No |
| DTS Play-Fi |
No |
| Chromecast built-in |
No |
| Roon |
No |
| HEOS |
No |
| BluOS |
No |
| CONNECTIONS |
| Total Analog Inputs |
5 |
| Phono Input |
No |
| Optical Digital Inputs |
No |
| Coaxial Digital Inputs |
No |
| USB Input |
No |
| USB Type |
USB-A(power only) |
| Preamp Outputs |
No |
| Pre-out / Main-in Loop |
No |
| Headphone Output |
No |
| Removable Power Cord |
IEC 3-prong |
| PHYSICAL SPECS |
| Height |
83.0mm (3.3") |
| Width |
430.0mm (16.9") |
| Depth |
340.0mm (13.4") |
| Weight |
5.1 kg (11.2 lbs) |
| OTHER |
| Tone Controls |
Yes |
| Parts Warranty |
3 Years |
| Labor Warranty |
3 Years |