EXA100 Integrated Stereo Amplifier – Cambridge Audio

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Cambridge Audio’s EXA100 is a 100 W-per-channel Class-AB integrated amplifier that blends Edge-inspired power with modern connectivity. A shielded toroidal transformer, heavy-duty heat sinks, and CAP protection ensure quiet, reliable performance, while HDMI eARC, asynchronous USB (PCM up to 384 kHz & DSD256), dual optical, coaxial, aptX HD Bluetooth, balanced XLR and four RCA inputs cover every source. Dual speaker outputs, pre-out/sub-out, headphone out and a dedicated Power Amp Mode make it as flexible as it is musical.
Description
Cambridge Audio EXA100 — Modern Muscle, Refined
Developed over three years as the beating heart of the EX series, the EXA100 delivers
100 W per channel of refined Class-AB power (155 W into 4 Ω) with the composure and
control to drive demanding loudspeakers. Its architecture takes cues from the flagship
Edge M monoblocks and is anchored by a heavily shielded toroidal transformer flanked by
oversized heat sinks for ultra-quiet, stable operation. A milled aluminum front panel and
tactile knurled volume knob complete a design that looks as confident as it sounds.
Highlights
- 100 W/ch Class-AB (155 W/ch into 4 Ω) with Edge-inspired output stage and high current delivery.
- Hi-res digital core with ESS ES9018K2M DAC, HDMI eARC, asynchronous USB, dual optical and coaxial S/PDIF.
- Wireless in hi-def via Bluetooth 5.0 with aptX / aptX HD.
- Analogue done right: balanced XLR plus four RCA inputs; pre-out and dedicated subwoofer output.
- Flexible system building with dual speaker outputs (A/B), headphone output, RS-232 control and a dedicated Power Amp Mode for integration with AV processors or external preamps.
- Engineered for purity: four-layer PCB layout, reservoir capacitor bank for deep, dynamic power, and heavy-duty heat sinks for long-term reliability.
- Smart protection from Cambridge’s CAP system, continuously monitoring power and temperature to safeguard the amp and speakers.
Connectivity & Format Support
- HDMI eARC: PCM up to 24-bit/192 kHz.
- USB Audio: Class 1 up to 24/96 (async); Class 2 up to 24/384 (async) and up to DSD256.
- S/PDIF: Optical 16/24-bit 32–96 kHz; Coaxial 16/24-bit 32–192 kHz.
- Bluetooth 5.0: SBC, aptX, aptX HD.
- Analogue: 1 × balanced XLR, 4 × RCA line-in (no built-in phono stage), RCA pre-out, 1 × RCA sub-out, 6.35 mm headphone out.
Technical Specifications
Power Output | 100 W RMS into 8 Ω (<1% THD+N), 155 W RMS into 4 Ω @1 kHz (<1% THD+N) |
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Amplification | Class-A/B |
DAC | ESS ES9018K2M |
Frequency Response | <3 Hz – >40 kHz (±1 dB) |
THD (unweighted) | <0.002% @1 kHz (8 Ω, 80% rated power); <0.02% 20 Hz–20 kHz (80% rated) |
Signal-to-Noise Ratio | >91 dB (ref 1 W) |
Damping Factor | >160 @1 kHz |
Inputs — Analogue | 1 × XLR (balanced), 4 × RCA (line-level) |
Inputs — Digital | 2 × Optical (TOSLINK), 1 × Coaxial (RCA), 1 × USB-B (Audio Class 1/2), 1 × HDMI eARC |
Wireless | Bluetooth 5.0 (SBC, aptX, aptX HD) |
Outputs | Speaker A/B, RCA pre-out, RCA sub-out, 6.35 mm headphone |
Control | RS-232 |
Protection | CAP (real-time power & temperature monitoring) |
Dimensions (W × H × D) | 430 × 115 × 341 mm (16.9 × 4.5 × 13.4 in) |
Weight | 12.8 kg (28.2 lb) |