Cambridge Audio Announces Evo 150 SE Streaming Amplifier
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Cambridge Audio has announced the Evo 150 SE, a Special Edition update to the Evo 150 all-in-one streaming amplifier. It comes with enhanced circuitry, upgraded components and a further-refined industrial design that continues the minimalist, retro-modern look. The design is finished in black, and ships with interchangeable real wood and textured black side panels, magnetically attached and easily swapped to suit different tastes.
This latest model supports a pair of Hypex NCOREx Class D amplifier modules, delivering 150 watts per channel into 8 ohms that are supported by an ESS Sabre ES9018K2M DAC. Streaming is handled by Cambridge Audio’s fourth-generation StreamMagic platform that supports; Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect, Qobuz, Deezer, Amazon Music, and Roon Ready functionality via Ethernet or Wi-Fi. Also available is Bluetooth aptX HD, AirPlay 2, and Google Cast, and integration with; Google Home, Apple AirPlay, and Roon for multiroom playback.
Control is available locally by using the updated 6.8-inch full-color screen that cycles between; menus, album art, a clock, or virtual VU meters, together with the front panel buttons and the newly updated dual-concentric volume control, the supplied IR remote or the updated StreamMagic (Gen 4) app.
Rear panel wired connectivity includes; 1 x EVO CD, 1 x HDMI ARC for simple TV setup and control, 1 x USB audio in, 1 x USB media, 1 x RJ45 Network, 1 x DC trigger out, 1 x trigger/IR in, 1 x RS232C for control, 1 x coaxial and optical inputs, 1 x RCA and XLR stereo analog line inputs, 1 x MM phono RCA stereo input, 1 x RCA mono sub-out and 1 x RCA stereo pre-out. There are also two pairs of speaker binding posts per channel supporting bi-wiring or a second pair of speakers. Plus there is a 3.5mm front panel socket for headphone connectivity.
Specifications:
- Power output: 150W into 8 Ohms
- Amplification: Tuned by Cambridge Class-D Hypex
- DAC: ESS Sabre ES9018K2M
- Frequency response: 20Hz –20KHz +0/-3dB
- Analog audio inputs: 1 x RCA, 1 x Balanced XLR, 1 x MM Phono
- Digital audio inputs: 2 x TOSLINK optical, 1 x S/PDIF coaxial, Bluetooth (integrated), 1 x TV ARC, USB Audio
- USB Audio: USB Type B conforming to USB Audio Class 1 or USB Audio Class 2 (user selectable)
- Bluetooth: 4.2 A2DP/AVRCP supporting SBC, aptX and aptX HD codecs
- Compatibility:
- TOSLINK optical: 16/24bit 32-96kHz PCM only
- S/PDIF coaxial: 16/24bit 32-192kHz PCM only
- ARC: 16/24bit 32-192kHz PCM only
- USB Audio Class 1: Up to 24-bit 96kHz (asynchronous)
- USB Audio Class 2: Up to 24-bit 384kHz (asynchronous) and up to DSD-256
- UPnP, Local USB media, Airplay 2, Chromecast built-in, Internet Radio, Spotify Connect, TIDAL, Qobuz, Deezer, RoonReady.
- Audio format support: ALAC, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD (x256), WMA, MP3, AAC, HE AAC AAC+, OGG Vorbis
- Outputs: Speakers A+B, 3.5mm headphone, Preamp Output, Subwoofer Output, Bluetooth (integrated)
- Bluetooth: 4.2 A2DP/AVRCP supporting up to aptX HD
- Ethernet: IEEE 802.3, 10 Base-T or 100 Base-T
- Wi-Fi: Dual-Band 2.4/5GHz
- Max power consumption: 700W
- Standby power consumption: <0.5W
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 12.5×3.5×13.86 inches, 317 x 89 x 352 mm
- Weight: 11.7lbs, 5.3Kg
MSRP:
- US: $3,299.00
- UK: £1,999.00
- EU: €2,399.00
For more information visit the Cambridge Audio web site.
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