Posts with tag "Cambridge"

British audio manufacturer Cambridge Audio has introduced the new Spira turntable, designed for users who want to explore analog sound without having to select and configure every component of their system. The model comes ready to use, complete with a tonearm fitted with an Audio-Technica cartridge, a dust cover, and the necessary accessories. The built-in phono preamplifier allows the turntable to be connected directly to an amplifier or active speakers, while the integrated Bluetooth transmitter enables wireless music playback.

Part I of this guide is available at this link. In this second half, we cover the remaining six amplifiers in the premium tier, comprehensive comparison charts, speaker matching, system-building recommendations, and the verdict.

Can you buy a genuinely capable integrated amplifier today for between $250 and $2,500? Is there real audiophile life at the entry-level Hi-Fi tier? Unequivocally, yes - and the latest engineering makes it possible to achieve outstanding results at sensible prices. The challenge lies elsewhere: this segment is extraordinarily crowded, the number of models is overwhelming, and separating the worthwhile from the mediocre without getting lost is no small task. We have therefore analysed eighteen amplifiers across the sector and assembled a thorough encyclopedia of affordable integrated amplifiers.

At CES 2026, which has opened in Las Vegas, the British brand Cambridge Audio unveiled a new series of active loudspeaker systems, Cambridge Audio L/R, combining amplification, streaming and the company’s proprietary acoustic technologies. A pair of these speakers forms a fully self-contained audio system that requires neither an external source nor an amplifier. The lineup currently includes three models: Cambridge Audio L/R X, Cambridge Audio L/R M, and Cambridge Audio L/R S. Different models in the series are designed for different use cases and room sizes – from compact desktop listening to filling large living spaces with sound.