Cambridge Audio AXA35 Integrated Amplifier

"Highly Recommended" Affordable Integrated Amp with Phono Stage

Cambridge Audio's AXA35 integrated amplifier boasts 35 watts of power per channel, a built-in moving magnet phono stage for turntable enthusiasts, a white display screen, a 1/4-inch headphone jack for private listening sessions, and many more high-performance features.

"Superb Build Quality"

"Highly recommended," notes Forbes (UK) magazine, July 2019. "Build quality is superb, and Cambridge Audio hasn’t cut any corners on the sound quality, either."

"You’ll struggle to find a more confident-sounding stereo amp for the money," reports England's What Hi-fi? magazine, July 2019.

Built-in MM Phono Stage

Just getting into vinyl, or looking for an economical way of appreciating your favorite LPs all over again? The AXA35 is just the ticket.

You can use your turntable with the AXA35 without the need for a separate phono stage by using the MM input for the built-in MM phono stage. This connection brings out the best in turntables equipped with phono cartridges of the Moving Magnet (MM) or high output Moving Coil (MC) type (between 2-6mV output and 30-50k load impedance).

Convenient Front Panel AUX Input with Volume Boost

The front-panel AUX source input allows you to connect a portable audio device such as an MP3 player or streaming device directly into the front of the unit using a 3.5mm stereo connection. Once plugged in, this input is automatically selected.

Cambridge Audio thought of everything! Since the output level of portable music players tends to be quite low, the AXA35 adds a 10dB boost to the current volume setting when (and only when) the AUX input is selected.

USB Connection for Charging Your Devices

Here's an interesting feature you won't easily find on another manufacturer's integrated amp: a USB power 5V, 500mA connection. This USB connection is designed for charging or maintaining power to a device such as a streaming device or Bluetooth adaptor. Note that this is not an input and will not allow you to play audio directly to the unit. But it's a great convenience feature!

Front Panel Display

The front panel display of the AXA35 shows information such as the selected input source, volume level, and tone/balance level. The display is specially designed to be easy to read.

Headphone Jack

Enjoy private listening with excellent sound quality. The handy front-panel headphone jack allows for the connection of stereo headphones with a 1/4-inch jack plug. Headphones with an impedance of between 32 and 600 ohms are recommended. Plugging in headphones will automatically mute the loudspeaker outputs.

Product Features

Overview

Stereo integrated amplifier with 35-watts-per-channel output
Bass/Treble Controls
Built-in MM phono stage and MM input
Headphone jack
USB charging port for portable devices
Front-panel mini-plug input with 10 dB volume boost
Wireless remote

Connections

x 3 line level inputs (RCA stereo pairs)
1 x MM phono input (RCA stereo pair)
I x 3.5mm mini-plug input jack (front panel)
1 x Rec Out (RCA stereo pair)
1 x pair of speaker outputs (4 x total binding posts)
1 x headphone output (1/4" jack)
1 x USB power 5V, 500mA connection for charging/maintaining devices only (not an input)

Product Specs

Power Output: 35 watts (into 8Ω)
THD (Unweighted): <0.01% @ 1kHz, 80% of rated power <0.15% 20Hz - 20kHz, 80% of rated power
Frequency Response (-1DB): 5Hz - 50kHz
S/N Ratio (Ref 1W): >82dB (unweighted)
Input Impedances: 47k ohms
Power Amp Damping Factor: >50
Standby Power Consumption: <0.5W
Max. Power Consumption: 260W
Bass/Treble Controls: Shelving, ultimate boost/cut +/- 10dB @ 100Hz and 20kHz
Dimensions: 16.9 x 3.3 x 13.2”
Weight: 12.3 lbs.

Product Warranty

Parts & Labor

2 Years | 3 Years With Registration

Cambridge Audio Warranty Information

Product Manual

	Cambridge Audio AXA35 Integrated Amplifier Manual (PDF Format)

"The AXA35 feels substantial at this price level; thirteen pounds of aluminum and steel that is well assembled and finished with a quality looking front faceplate and ventilated top cover. It can look slightly understated compared to the competition, but Cambridge Audio has created an amplifier that sounds surprisingly larger than it looks. It’s capable of being quite bold."

"...the AXA35 is never going to offend your ears. What it leaves behind is those last few pieces of information that you need to spend a lot more to hear."

"Paired with the right loudspeakers, the Cambridge Audio AXA35 will surprise you with its warm tonal balance, swagger, and unbridled presence with all types of music."

- Ian White, ecoustics.com, July 13, 2021

"...this amplifier has a forward and immensely coherent feeling. It really plays so well with forward-sounding speakers and ones that project stage depth forward and backward."

"It is also extremely well built, punching above its own weight class in price to performance ratio in the context of raw fidelity. It is smooth and not at all overly bright, or painful to listen to."

"For $350? This is a steal of a unit that can be connected to multiple sources that will all output to one speaker. The exterior front-panel headphone out is also a pro for me. I am now a Cambridge fanboy, too."

- Michael, Headfonics, March 31, 2021

"Cambridge Audio’s AXA35 integrated amplifier and AXC35 CD player make a fine budget combo. Individually, the amplifier is no slouch, but the CD player is something of a budget marvel that really doesn’t put a foot wrong in any aspect of its performance. The combo works well together and forms an ideal starting point for anyone seeking an enjoyable and affordable setup."

- Hi-Fi Choice, July 7, 2020

"The Cambridge AXA35 integrated amplifier is ideal for dedicated audiophiles on a budget. Sound quality is excellent, and its minimalist features set makes it a delight to use."

- Steve Guttenberg, cnet.com, July 13, 2019

"The first thing that strikes you about the Cambridge Audio AXA35 is just how confident it sounds. There’s no wavering over the placement of notes, no blurring of lines. Whether it’s carving out a bassline, delivering the leading edge of a drum thwack or positioning a vocal inside its stereo image, the AXA35 delivers them all in a precise and assured manner."

"You’ll struggle to find a more confident-sounding stereo amp for the money."

- What Hi-fi? magazine, July 2019

"...An ideal starter kit for anyone getting into HiFi. Just add a turntable and a pair of budget bookshelf speakers, and you’ve got yourself a very nice audio set-up that can serve up music at a decent volume with great sound that should suit most musical genres. I’d be really happy to have one of these systems for a bedroom, study, or small living room. The build quality is superb and Cambridge Audio hasn’t cut any corners on the sound quality either. Highly recommended."

- Forbes (UK) magazine, July 2019

"...strikes the perfect balance between hi-fi and value."

- Tucker Bowe, Gear Patrol, June 7, 2019