Cambridge Audio AXR100 vs Onkyo TX-8140

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To get informed with the specs of the receivers, we suggest you read the Cambridge Audio AXR100 and Onkyo TX-8140 review. According to the results of our review, Cambridge Audio AXR100 received 5.6 points out of 10 possible, and Onkyo TX-8140 was rated 6.5 points. The release date of AXR100 is 2019, and TX-8140 is 2016. This review shows us that the TX-8140 is a better choice as a home AV receiver than the AXR100.

Main advantages Cambridge Audio AXR100 over Onkyo TX-8140

Main advantages Onkyo TX-8140 over Cambridge Audio AXR100

Amplifiers

For the built-in amplifier, the devices received different marks - 7 and 8, respectively, on a 10-point scale.

The number of channels is equal to the number of possible connected speakers. Both receivers can handle the 2.0-channels configuration.

RMS stands for the actual power of the receiver. The higher this value, the louder the sound can be produced. The differences between the models in terms of RMS power are significant - for the AXR100 this value is 100/8 W/Ohm, and for the TX-8140 it is 80/8 W/Ohm.

Audio features

After reviewing the audio features of each model, we can rate the AXR100 6 out of 10, and the TX-8140 - 7.

Pure Direct mode feeds sound directly to the amplifier and bypasses any DSP processing. Only Onkyo TX-8140 has Pure Direct mode.

Most receivers now come with a microphone included. It is with the help of this microphone that the auto-calibration system functions, which adjusts the sound of the receiver to the room.

Connectivity

The connectivity of competitors in our comparison is markedly different, Cambridge Audio AXR100 scored 6, and Onkyo TX-8140 scored 9 out of 10.

Wireless connection via Wi-Fi is possible on the Onkyo TX-8140.

Bluetooth connection is now one of the main communication protocols for the receiver's control or even music broadcasting.

Wired internet connection via RJ45 allows receiver faster connection than wireless or even use NAS storages. Wired connection via RJ45 is possible in the TX-8140 only.

DLNA is the perfect way to use your local cloud storage to stream movies and music directly to a TV. You can use the DLNA protocol only with Onkyo TX-8140.

Streaming services

Now music streaming services are gaining more and more popularity. They allow users to listen to millions of songs by subscription.

Extensive connections

The presence of many connectors makes the receiver more versatile. But there are also narrowly targeted models, the number of connectors which are limited to a certain area of use. And when choosing their own receiver, users need to consider exactly your goals for using the receiver. For extensive connection, Cambridge Audio AXR100 got 5 points, but Onkyo TX-8140 received 6 points.

Competitors in our review have 0/0 HDMI inputs and outputs.

Video features

The AV receiver is the heart of the home theater. And in this case, support for all current video formats ensures the best user experience, so it is very important to consider this when choosing a device.

Additional features

In terms of evaluating additional features, the AXR100 got 4 points, but the TX-8140 has 7.

Multi-room

As the center of a home media system, each multichannel receiver has an additional set of terminals for connecting the second set of speakers to create additional audio space in Zone 2 or even Zone 3 where audio can have the separate source.

Multichannel surround