Cambridge Audio's Latest Offering: The Evo 150 SE Streaming Amplifier
The Cambridge Audio Evo 150 SE streaming amplifier is a slick, sonic powerhouse, designed as a top-tier edition of the Evo 150 series. Crafted in a collaboration with Hypex, this bad boy packs a punch, delivering a whopping 150W per channel to your speakers, sans sweat.
First and foremost, the Evo 150 SE sports NCOREx "Tuned by Cambridge" Class D amplifier technology, thanks to its collaboration with Hypex. This partnership ensures the Evo 150 SE is equipped to handle even the most demanding of speakers.
Under the hood, improvements have been made all along the audio signal path, fine-tuning this device's sound quality even further. The Evo 150 SE is constructed on the 4th gen of StreamMagic, Cambridge Audio's souped-up streaming platform. This bad boy can stream songs across various services and formats over Wi-Fi or Ethernet.
Among the services are Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, Amazon Music, Deezer, Qobuz, Roon Ready, UPnP, and Internet Radio. Since Cambridge owns and develops StreamMagic, expect new features and services to be frequently added to keep it fresh and exciting. For ultimate wireless flexibility, you can enjoy Bluetooth aptX HD, AirPlay 2, and Google Cast connectivity options.
To truly elevate your music experience, the Evo 150 SE is compatible with Google Home, Apple AirPlay, and Roon multiroom systems. This means you can share tunes with your fellow audiophiles across multiple devices at home.
Wired connection options are also up for grabs. Hook it up to your TV via HDMI ARC for an immersive home entertainment system. Even though you can manage the amp through the StreamMagic app and the HDMI ARC connection lets you control the volume with your TV remote, a dedicated remote control is included for ease of use in any corner of the room.
Got a vinyl collection? The Evo 150 SE sports a built-in MM phono preamplifier so your turntable can join the party. If size matters, fret not – the Evo 150 SE boasts a compact footprint, fitting snugly into a vinyl sleeve case. And for added flair, swappable magnetic side panels let you customize its look.
The Evo 150 SE is going to be available from July 2025 for the price of $3299 via Cambridge Audio's official site and authorized dealers. Keep an eye on this beast – it’s set to shake up the premium streaming amplifier market!
Oh, and by the way, if you're into unrivaled sonic accuracy, check out the Marantz MODEL M1 and Denon Home Amp, with the addition of Dirac Live Room Correction to their lineup! The future of home audio lies ahead, so hop on board!
- At CES, the Cambridge Audio Evo 150 SE streaming amplifier, a collaboration with Hypex, promises to deliver an immersive home entertainment experience with its 150W per channel output, using NCOREx "Tuned by Cambridge" Class D amplifier technology.
- This device is designed to handle even the most demanding of speakers, and it supports various streaming services like Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, Amazon Music, Deezer, Qobuz, Roon Ready, UPnP, Internet Radio, and more.
- With Bluetooth aptX HD, AirPlay 2, and Google Cast connectivity options, the Evo 150 SE offers ultimate wireless flexibility, allowing compatibility with Google Home, Apple AirPlay, and Roon multiroom systems.
- Apart from wireless connectivity, the Evo 150 SE also offers wired connection options such as HDMI ARC for an immersive home entertainment system, and a built-in MM phono preamplifier for vinyl enthusiasts.
- With a compact footprint and swappable magnetic side panels for customization, the Evo 150 SE will be available from July 2025 for $3299 via Cambridge Audio's official site and authorized dealers, making a significant impact in the premium streaming amplifier market.
