Cambridge Audio CXA81 Value & Price History
As of 2026-10-11, a Cambridge Audio CXA81 has a market value at around $597. Based on 181 estimated sales.
Price history
Asking median is up 11% over the last 49 days ($787 → $874).
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| Date | Asking | Restored | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-24 | $787 | — | — |
| 2026-08-30 | $899 | — | $600 |
| 2026-09-05 | $825 | — | $597 |
| 2026-09-11 | $825 | — | $597 |
| 2026-09-17 | $899 | — | $597 |
| 2026-09-23 | $899 | — | $597 |
| 2026-09-29 | $849 | — | $597 |
| 2026-10-05 | $849 | — | $597 |
| 2026-10-11 | $874 | — | $597 |
Daily trimmed medians from qualifying eBay listings; days without a fresh sync are not plotted.
Specifications
| Years produced | 2019–2026 |
| Type | Amplifier |
| Brand | Cambridge Audio |
| Original MSRP | 1,099 (2019) |
| Inflation-adjusted | ~$1,400 today |
| Market value (sold) | $597 |
| Currently listed (asking) | $874 |
| Value vs MSRP | -20% |
Buying notes
80-watt Cambridge Audio integrated with DAC. Verify the USB DAC firmware is current; Cambridge has released updates. Check all digital inputs function and both channels balance. Good value for a modern used integrated.
Parts & supplies
Common maintenance items for the Cambridge Audio CXA81. eBay links are model-specific searches; Amazon links are for generic supplies that work across most equipment.
- Cambridge Audio CXA81 capacitor recap kit on eBay →
- Cambridge Audio CXA81 replacement knobs on eBay →
- Fuses for the Cambridge Audio CXA81 on eBay →
- DeoxIT D5 — cleans oxidized contacts, quiets scratchy pots on Amazon →
- Multimeter — check DC offset before connecting speakers on Amazon →
- Speaker wire on Amazon →
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