Cambridge Audio Evo 150 SE Streaming Amplifier

Description Designed and engineered in London, Evo 150 SE offers powerful amplification and our class-leading StreamMagic streaming platform, all wrapped in a single elegant, customisable case. Just add speakers and enjoy stunning sound. “Evo 150 has been a very special product for Cambridge, merging true hi-fi sound with lifestyle-friendly aesthetics and convenience in a way that has really resonated with listeners. For this special edition, we’ve pushed the boundaries of what to expect from Class D amplification – an even more musical, emotive listening experience in a design that has been further refined,” explains Matt Dore, Chief Technical Officer of Cambridge Audio. Evo 150 SE is more than just incredible sound; it’s a visual treat, a stylish addition to any home. SOUND THAT’S MADE BY MUSIC Since the introduction of the groundbreaking P40 amplifier in 1968, Cambridge Audio has crafted iconic sound in the UK – and Evo 150 SE is no exception. Designed, engineered and built at our London HQ, it delivers emotive sound, with exceptional clarity, resolution and musicality. Working in close partnership with Hypex, our expert audio engineers have developed the NCOREx “Tuned by Cambridge” Class D amplifier technology. Highly efficient and compact, while maintaining the musical sound quality that Cambridge Audio is known for, the new NCOREx “Tuned by Cambridge” modules deliver a massive 150W per channel (into 8 Ohms) to drive all but the most demanding of speakers. Improvements have been made throughout the audio signal path to hone this sound yet further. After hundreds of hours auditioning many different component variations, and through improving the quality of the components that really matter, we have made Evo 150 SE sound more detailed, open, engaging and downright enjoyable than its award-winning predecessor. Within the StreamMagic control app, audio can be personalised to the listener’s taste. A seven-band EQ can be used to tweak the sonics manually to an astoundingly precise degree, while a wealth of presets is offered tailored to multiple music genres and TV-watching scenarios. Room-optimisation features in the app enable you to adapt the sound manually to your unique living space. COMPREHENSIVE CONNECTIONS Evo 150 SE is built around the 4th generation of StreamMagic, Cambridge Audio’s industry-leading streaming platform for seamless, stable listening across an enormous number of services and formats. StreamMagic enables direct streaming from Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect, Amazon Music, Deezer, Qobuz, Roon Ready, UPnP and Internet Radio over Wi-Fi or Ethernet. As Cambridge owns and develops the StreamMagic platform itself, new features and services are regularly added to improve and increase its functionality. For maximum wireless flexibility, Evo 150 SE gives the options of Bluetooth, AirPlay 2 and Google Cast. To share music across devices all around the home, it is fully compatible with Google Home, Apple AirPlay and Roon multiroom systems. Wired connectivity is equally well served. HDMI ARC means the Evo 150 SE can be connected to a TV, forming the sound foundations of your home entertainment system. A moving-magnet (MM) phono stage means a hi-fi turntable can be directly connected, while an RCA line input and balanced XLR inputs take care of other analogue sources. Two optical digital inputs, a coaxial digital input, USB Audio and USB Media sockets provide further digital options that feed into an ESS SABRE ES9018k2m DAC. Adding a subwoofer is made simple via a dedicated sub out, and there are pre-outs for using the Evo 150 SE as a pre-amp or source only. Two pairs of speaker outputs enable the use of dual listening zones, for when you might want a secondary set of speakers in another room or even an outside area. Pair Evo 150 SE with Evo CD, a dedicated compact disc transport designed to match its premium build and sonic excellence. Engineered to extract every musical detail, Evo CD seamlessly integrates with Evo 150 SE, bringing your CD collection into the hi-fi evolution. While all of Evo 150 SE’s functionality can be accessed via the StreamMagic app, and the HDMI ARC connection enables simple volume control through a TV remote, a dedicated remote control is supplied to ensure complete ease of use for anyone in the room. TIMELESS DESIGN The original Evo 150 was a Red Dot Design Award winner. Timeless, clean lines and a minimalist retro-modern aesthetic from designer Ged Martin. Evo 150 SE further refines that design, enhancing and updating it for today’s home. Evo 150 SE’s compact footprint is no accident – 12” x 12”, the same size as a vinyl record sleeve. And yet despite its diminutive size, it still houses a beautifully large 6.8” colour screen, offering the choice of pure function or a taste of retro-chic style. Cycle through a clock display, the album artwork and info of the current track, or else enjoy the mesmerising tick of virtual VU meters. A choice of two side panel designs is provided with Evo 150 SE, magnetically attached and easily changed. Pick from classic real wood or modern industrial chic – you have the freedom to switch with your mood or a change of decor. Evo 150’s ingeniously user-friendly dual-concentric knob has had a stunning makeover, with a redesigned inner control ring finished in Cambridge’s trademark Lunar Grey. A NEW AGE OF CAMBRIDGE Evo 150 SE heralds a new era for Cambridge, carrying the company’s bold new branding and controlled by a refreshed StreamMagic app. It launches alongside the new Melomania A100 true wireless earphones and updated Melomania Connect app, as well as a revamped Cambridge Audio website. A new age of Cambridge, but the same passion for connecting people to the power of music.