I have a CXA81 with a CXNv2. While 2 pieces it makes for a nice stack and sounds great. It doesn’t have a phono stage, but most built in phono stages at these price points aren’t great IMO.
I’d consider adding a CXNv2 before buying the Yamaha in this scenario. While I love me some Yamaha I’m not sure your making a leap in SQ over the CXA81.
I have a CXA81 with a CXNv2. While 2 pieces it makes for a nice stack and sounds great. It doesn’t have a phono stage, but most built in phono stages at these price points aren’t great IMO.
I’d consider adding a CXNv2 before buying the Yamaha in this scenario. While I love me some Yamaha I’m not sure your making a leap in SQ over the CXA81.