The Cambridge Audio AXA35 is a compact, affordable integrated amplifier from the respected British brand Cambridge Audio, and a superb starting point for a first hi-fi or vinyl system. Launched in 2019 as part of the AX series, it offers clean, detailed sound with a natural flow. A built-in moving magnet phono stage means you can plug a turntable straight in, with no extra box needed. Hi-Fi Choice praised its "highly impressive clarity, with little trace of hardness", and noted that the phono stage is "no after-thought inclusion".
Design & Engineering
The AXA35 is built around a toroidal transformer, a premium touch at this price that delivers quiet, stable power and helps the amplifier sound clean and composed. It gives 35W per channel into 8 ohms, plenty for most bookshelf and compact floorstanding speakers in a typical room. There are four line inputs plus a dedicated MM phono input on the rear, and a 3.5mm aux input on the front for a phone or laptop. A 6.35mm headphone output makes it great for late-night listening. Bass, treble and balance controls let you fine-tune the sound, a clear digital display shows the volume and source, and a remote control is included. The slim, brushed aluminium casing in Lunar Grey gives it a clean, modern look.
Technical Specifications
The Cambridge Audio AXA35 is a stereo integrated amplifier rated at 35W per channel into 8 ohms. It has a built-in moving magnet phono stage, 4 rear RCA line inputs, a front 3.5mm aux input and a 6.35mm headphone output. Features include bass, treble and balance controls, a digital display and a remote control. It measures 430 x 83 x 335mm (W x H x D) and weighs 5.6kg. Finish: Lunar Grey.