Compare Amplifier — Side-by-Side Specs
Separating amplifiers comes down to measured output power (all channels driven, 20 Hz–20 kHz, 0.1% THD) not spec-sheet peaks. Damping factor determines speaker control — anything above 100 is meaningfully different, 500+ is diminishing returns on most speakers. Check input sensitivity and whether the gain structure matches your AVR's pre-out voltage. Class A/B amplifiers generate more heat but generally measure cleaner than class D at equivalent price points.
Top Amplifier Models
Arcam
A5+
Cambridge Audio
AXA25
Cambridge Audio
AXA35
Cambridge Audio
AZUR
Cambridge Audio
CXA60
Cambridge Audio
CXA61
Cambridge Audio
CXA80
Cambridge Audio
CXA81
Cambridge Audio
CXR120
Cambridge Audio
CXR200
Cambridge Audio
EDGE-A
Arcam
A15+
Popular Amplifier Comparisons
Arcam A15+
vs Cambridge Audio AXA25
Arcam A15+
vs Cambridge Audio AXA35
Arcam A15+
vs Cambridge Audio AZUR
Arcam A15+
vs Cambridge Audio CXA60
Arcam A15+
vs Cambridge Audio CXA61
Arcam A15+
vs Cambridge Audio CXA80
Arcam A5+
vs Cambridge Audio AXA25
Arcam A5+
vs Cambridge Audio AXA35
Arcam A5+
vs Cambridge Audio AZUR
Arcam A5+
vs Cambridge Audio CXA60
Arcam A5+
vs Cambridge Audio CXA61
Arcam A5+
vs Cambridge Audio CXA80
Cambridge Audio AXA25
vs Emotiva BASX-A1
Cambridge Audio AXA25
vs Emotiva BASX-A2+
Cambridge Audio AXA25
vs Emotiva BASX-A2L+
Compare Any Two Amplifier Models
Not seeing the pair you need? Use the search on our comparison hub to pick any two amplifier models.
CinemaConfig may receive compensation for purchases made at participating retailers linked on this site. This compensation does not affect what products or prices are displayed, or the order of prices listed. Learn more