Cambridge AXC35 (NEW)
- Estimated delivery: Oct 19 - Oct 23
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Shipping is not included with purchase
The Cambridge Audio AXC35 is an entry-level, hi-fi CD player designed for audio enthusiasts looking for clean, accurate disc playback without paying top-tier audiophile prices. It sits at the top of Cambridge Audio's budget AX series, offering a step up from the base AXC25 model by adding a digital output.
What Makes It Stand Out
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True Gapless Playback: Essential for live concert recordings, classical pieces, and concept albums where tracks transition seamlessly without artificial pauses.
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Built-in Wolfson DAC: The onboard Wolfson WM8524 digital-to-analogue converter delivers warm, detailed sound straight out of the box when using the analogue RCA outputs.
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Future Upgrade Path: The single coaxial S/PDIF digital output allows you to bypass the internal DAC entirely, turning the unit into a pure CD transport if you later connect a higher-end external DAC or digital amplifier.
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Minimalist Design: Built in Cambridge Audio’s signature "Lunar Grey" finish with a metal chassis to dampen vibrations, matching other AX-series components like the AXA35 integrated amplifier.
| Specification | Details |
| DAC | ChipWolfson Microelectronics WM8524 |
| Filter Topology | 2-pole Butterworth filter |
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz – 20 kHz (±0.4 dB) |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | >95 dB (A-weighted) |
| Playback Modes | Gapless, Repeat, Random, Programmable |
| Disc Formats | Audio CD, CD-R, CD-RW, CD-ROM (MP3 / WMA) |
| Analogue Outputs | 1x Unbalanced Stereo RCA |
| Digital Outputs | 1x S/PDIF Coaxial |
| Dimensions & Weight | 75 x 430 x 305 mm (3.0" x 16.9" x 12.2"), 4.3 kg (9.5 lbs) |