Cambridge Audio Evo 75 & Evo 150 All-In-One Player Review
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- Опубліковано 10 жов 2024
- This video is on the new Cambridge Audio EVO 75 and EVO 150 All-In-One Players. The EVO 75 and EVO 150 are the perfect solution for someone looking for an all-in-one system that provides inputs for all of their audio gear, the latest streaming capabilities, built-in amplification, and even HDMI ARC. The EVO 75 features 75 watts per channel while the EVO 150 features 150 watts per channel. The EVO 150 also includes a built-in moving magnet phono stage! If you want to read more on these great new all-in-one units from Cambridge Audio be sure to click the link below to be taken to the full written review on audioadvice.com.
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Can we all take a minute to admire how BEAUTIFUL these components are!?
They are stunning.
Look very nice and clean
I love how they took the volume/input design from their flagship Edge A. it keeps the new components clean looking. I actually wish the Edge A had a display like the new EVO. Looks like it will be a winner.
These reviews are so impressive and the gear makes my mouth water. You sir have won my subscribe
This is one of the best reviews I've watched in a long time. Just watched this end to end, and now I think I need the 150. Bravo. You have this model in stock?
Craig, thanks for your compliments. They will be in stock in about 30 days. But we are taking preorders www.audioadvice.com/cambridge-audio-evo-150-all-in-one-player
Your reviews are getting better and better. Great job!!
What more could you possibly need? The Evo does it all!
Sound quality maybe?! Options? Lack of headaches! I would never, ever buy this. He said it doesn't sound as good as the CXA81, and their streamer (CXN V2 I think?). And that's not exactly a very special setup by any means. The CXN doesn't even have a nice power supply (no nice big toroidal like the much cheaper Marantz NA6006), and the DACs are very basic in both of those components. These are a complete waste of money, if you're looking for good sound. This is what they call a "lifestyle" product.
Go get a Topping D70s MQA, an Allo USBridge Signature, or a Pro-ject Streambox S2 Ultra like I have, and any decent amp. Even a Marantz pm6006, and it will smoke this in sound quality. Heck even just run straight into my cheap $500 Ncore amp from Audiophonics will crush this. Never mind my Exposure 3010 s2d. And I don't have to worry about dealing with software issues, or being on the phone with customer support for hours. All these units are trouble like that. Plus there's no way to add room correction, or an EQ with this either. So you better have a good room, and the ability to add room treatments, just in case. I can just put my MiniDSP SHD Studio in between the streamer, and the DAC. Fire up Dirac, and the problem is solved. Individual components are definitely the way to go. But if not. You would want to deal with a more reputable company. Get a Naim Uniti Atom. Much better unit. By a country mile!
@@amb3cog
Yes separates obviously sound better, this is great for a convenient second set up
Incredible product! I love the details!
I agree but also the price is also incredible 🙄 (like small used car) 😥
I'm happy with my CXA-61 despite this Evo being so classy looking and feature packed
Your cxa 61 sounds better
Indeed CambridgeAudio
Best display (and software displayed on it) I’ve see on a streamer to date.
We agree. Thanks for watching
Those endcheeks remind me of the Mytek Brooklyn Bridge .. but better looking.
That is a cool looking display!
Great review! Question: On the 150, is the HDMI only usable for an input of TV sound? Specifically, I am wondering if it can output the 150's display info to my TV for even better legibility (more than 20 ft away). Versatility of the 150 is remarkable. Thanks!
All in one for sure.
I'd love to use this as a preamp. Have to look into that
It's a fantastic product. Feel free to check out of full-written version of this review even more details: www.audioadvice.com/videos-reviews/cambridge-audio-evo-series-product-review/ Thanks for watching!
what a cool design and a great informative review
Thank you and thanks for watching!
Love that display.....
The display is gorgeous. Thanks for watching, Ernie.
I wish Cambridge would’ve integrated room correction.
I mean it's an advertisement for the unit but it's not that exaggerated. For those of us familiar with Cambridge, we know the quality of the product. If you need to save space and appreciate a minimalist design approach to setting up your music room, you can't go wrong with this EVO line. Of course you do need the bank account to permit such delights. $2300 USD is a serious purchase. You also need speakers. ;)
Thanks Mitch, yes we are a dealer and put food on the table by selling gear, but we also try to give honest evaluations. Thanks for watching and commenting
Wish the headphone output was a quarter inch otherwise looks solid.
Great review. Every feature well explained in straightforward and simple words.
Cambridge Audio EVO 150 + Magnat Transpuls 1500 Loudspeakers.. would it be a good combination?
Thanks, the EVO 150 will drive them just fine, plenty of power!
@@AudioAdvice Thank you so much for your immediate response over my query. I'll be happy to know your name Sir! You did this review like a master.
@@imranmukhtar6292 Thank you very much.
I'm trying very hard to convince my "digital only" and "minimalist" inclined friend to buy an Evo75 and some Wharfedale Diamond Evo 12.3s as his apartment friendly set-up. He's got a few thousand dollars worth of headphones and amps, but doesn't want to make this price jump. To me it's a no brainer if you want all digital and TV connectivity.
The Evo75 would be perfect! Thanks for sharing
These are so beautiful wow!!
Hello, great review !
Which one is the best between Naim Uniti Atom and Cambridge Evo 150 please? And why is the CXA81 + CXN V2 is better than the Evo 150 please?
Thank you very much
Thanks for watching. Please go to www.audioadvice.com to chat with one of our audio experts to determine the best fit for your system needs.
Hi,
I have similar set up, cxa80 with cxn V2, thinking about upgrading to evo 150, but not sure if this will be a significant upgrade.
@@tomaszmichewicz7867 I don’t think it would be sonically. Would offer aesthetic improvements, better screen, HDMI ARC etc
@@jcbarker1 Thanks, I’ll stay with my set up 👍
well you converted me! well done, I'm officially a Cambridge guy now, all jokes aside, what speakers would match best with the CX A61 and CXN V2?
Thanks, please reach out to our team at www.audioadvice.com, there are a lot of variables to discuss. Thanks for watching
What you want is a Naim Uniti Atom, basically.
Finally manufacturers are making players with large screens to display album art. My problem is I don’t need a new amplifier, I just need the player to attach to my existing stereo system, what can you suggest ?
This model fits the bill perfectly. www.audioadvice.com/cambridge-audio-cxn-network-player-v2-series2 Thank you for watching!
Great review! If I were to stream music via Bluetooth (without WiFi), can the EVO 150 display the album art?
Hi adlin! We tested the Bluetooth streaming with an iPhone and a Macbook Pro using Qobus and Apple Music and in each test, the album artwork was not displayed using Bluetooth. We hope that helps! Feel free to check out our full-written comparison for more details on this: www.audioadvice.com/videos-reviews/cambridge-audio-evo-series-product-review/
@@AudioAdvice Thank you!
Wondering how this EVO series compare with the likes of Naim Uniti Atom and NAD M10... Same lifestyle direction... Do they sound as good?
Raphael- please head over to www.audioadvice.com to chat with one of our audio experts. Thank you for watching!
Just bought a Naim Uniti Atom 2 days ago. Wish I would of waited
Return it! Get this gorgeous unit instead.
Guy said that CXA61/81 sounds better.. so I know for sure that Atom is way better then CXA. Do don't regret it.. pretty sure that Atom is better sounding amp. Although this design is way ahead.
Literally the same. Pre-ordered this today. Most good sites (Crutchfield, World Wide Stereo) give you 60 days to return, no hassles. Audio Advice is 30 days I think, but still enough for a home head-to-head audition.
The Atom is a better built unit with a linear power supply, I’d go for the Naim, the Atom will hold its value better too.
Soon as I commented this I went and used my atom with my headphones and now have no regrets
What’s the power output at 6 ohms and 4 ohms? How much dynamic power at 8/6/4/2 ohms? Great video!
Cambridge only states the full power at 8 ohms, but if you look up some generic Hypec nCore amp modules, most almost double into 4 ohms, and are about 20-30% more than the 8 ohm rating into 2 ohms. Thanks for watching
Thanks for this review!
I've got a question: I own a Harman/Kardon HK680 integrated amp and a Cambridge Audio azur 851N streamer. I also listen to tapes and vinyl. Would the Evo150 be a considerable replacement for my amp/ streamer combo? Would you think, that I'll get improvement in sound with the Evo150?
Thanks in advance und best regards!
The HK 680 was a great old amp but I think the EVO would certainly be a worthy replacement. Keep in mind that your Azure 851N is also a digital preamp so you could in theory connect a nice power amp to it as long as you are using digital sources.
@@AudioAdvice thanks for your answer! I already thought about using the 851N as preamp, but then I would need an A/D-converter to plug in phonostage and tapedeck. That's why I'm struggeling a bit.
perhaps time to change my Naim Uniti 2 ?
I own the CXNv2 and CXA81. Good to hear the EVO doesn't sound better. I'd have felt somewhat sick 🤮😁
Haha, plus the EVO150 is $3000. So youre good.
@@nachowifi2181 I got the CXC CD transport too but I rarely use it. I got these for a good deal bur not so much cheaper than 3k that I wouldn't have bought the Evo if I was shopping now. I'm a bit surprised Cambridge haven't replaced the Azur yet. The CX models aren't quite as good and the Edge system is double the price.
I got the cxa81 integrated with my 65 inch tv, media server, denon x3600h, firestick, Google chromecast audio, media server and so much more that I didn't even feel the need of cxn streamer. One thing I have realised is to prioritise software over hardware. I stream my 2 tb collection on plex media server using bubble upnp app on my one plus phone and render it on Chromecast audio. Never felt the need of cd player, phono, streamer, etc. Just one good amp is good to go.
Same here
Amps amplify. Amps don't sound.
Thoughts on how these would pair with powered speakers? I own Kanto Tuks.
Adam- you technically could use the pre-amp outs. Another option would be the CXN V2- it is the same streamer with most of the features and no amp- which you do not need with your Tuk's www.audioadvice.com/cambridge-audio-cxn-network-player-v2-series2 Thanks for watching
Class D deal breaker. I had bad experience with NAD had to incur loss to replace it with Denon
Slick gear!
How good goes with Dali Rubicon 2?
Anyone know if EVO has Home Theater Bypass feature ? ( I think some of the older CA amps had this)
Had a response from Cambridge - EVO does not offer this :-(
I also asked about Wifi 6 support . Again, CA have said EVO does not offer this.
Do you carry any streamers that can also rip CD's andstore them to external hard drives?
yes, this Naim unit does that www.audioadvice.com/naim-uniti-star
Can you change the colour of the display like with some SMSL gear? I personally really don't like blue displays. Might sound unimportant but I listen at night with lower light and it really sticks out.
If these have a sound that matches the price, I'll get one.
Amps amplify. They don't sound.
This is exactly what I've been looking for! ...Another interesting integrated is the new JBL SA750... please review, if you can!
Are the HDMI input ARC or eARC? If ARC is it possible that Cambridge will/can update it via Software to an eArc one in the furture?
ARC only. We have not heard about an update. Thanks for watching
Do you know when the matching CD player will be available? Cost? Thanks
Daniel- we do not know yet, but the prelim data we got from Cambridge had a picture of it- we will try and find out and let you know, thanks for watching!
@@AudioAdvice Thanks
@@danieloherrick6332 $950 and sometime this August
@@AudioAdvice Thanks.
What happened to the CD player? Haven't seen any info on the Web and it isn't mentioned anymore on the Cambridge Audio site. I want to compare the CA set to the Marantz Model 30 set. Thanks
Hi, does it have native apps (tidal, Spotify etc) installed, without having to cast audio from a phone or tablet. thanks
Great question! Cambridge Audio has their own free app called Stream Magic that has tons of services, Spotify, Tidal, Qobuz and more. It has been around for a long time and works great. It is directly controlling the player via WiFi, so it is like having them built in. Thanks for watching
Competition for the Naim Unity Atom?
Not Likely...
The Atom sounds better in some respects than the CX streamer and amp. I prefer the warmth of the CA system but if the Evo doesn't sound as good as the CX then it's not going to beat a Uniti. I'm a bit surprised tbh. With this power, the CA Evo 150 should be able to come close to a Uniti Nova, never mind an Atom.
I doubt the sound of this will approach the Naim Uniti Nova. Then again it shouldn’t at two thirds the price. In terms of functionality it’s almost identical though. It looks great though I prefer the look of the Atom or Nova personally.
Yeah the Naim Uniti Nova should be much better for double the price of the EVO150, but doesn’t have phono or balanced in. So the EVO will win in functional use for sure, especially having MQA, but that Naim sounds super sweet.
Evo 150 will be able to work properly with headphones on 80 ohm beyerdynamic DT 770 pro?
Reach out to our team of experts at audioadvice.com and they can confirm for you!
@@AudioAdvice Thanks 👍
Would you buy this instead of getting the 1. cxa81 & 2. cxn? It would be running kef ls50
We would get the 81 and CXN if you have the space. The EVO is all about great sound and keeping things simple. Thanks for watching
@@AudioAdvice Thank you. That's what I'm going to order.
@@smaganas great. If you are in the US we would appreciate you getting it from our site.
Can you volume control the A and B outputs independently or set a volume offset?
They are not independent nor is there a volume offset. We feel this function would mostly be used for speakers in different rooms. Thanks for watching.
the Bass and Trible regulator?
There are no tone controls. Thanks for watching!
@@AudioAdvice I wonder if it can be added via software update.
Hi,
I’m owning cxa80 with cxn V2…I’m thinking to sell it and go for the 150 evo. Do you guys thinking it will be significant upgrade ?
Tomasz, our advice would be to keep what you have as it sounds very good. Thanks for watching
This is a great question. Come have a chat with one of our customer support chat advisors at www.audioadvice.com/ so we can help you figure out if selling and upgrading is the right decision. Thanks for watching!
@@AudioAdvice Thank you.
@@AudioAdvice Honesty is appreciated and not just trying to upsell a new product. That is too easy!! Commendable Audio Advice !!
Bluetooth is not LDACc?
Its aptX HD. Thanks for watching
what speakers with this amplifier? B&W 603 S2 anniversary edition or Monitor audio silver 500 ?
Please hop over to www.audioadvice.com and chat with one of our experts. Thanks for watching.
Did I miss something? No DAC in this package?
There is an ESS Sabre DAC built into both the EVO 150 and EVO 75.
Wonder how it would handle speakers rated for 4 ohms.
Great question. The speakers we tested dip down under 4 ohms. And while Cambridge does not spec it at 4, if you go research the modules they use, both almost double down at 4 ohms and can drive 2 ohms as well. Thanks for watching!
Why is EVO so unstable on the table? He's reeling (00:07, 00:16, 00:19, 00:35, 00:38 and so on...)
Interesting
Is there an EQ?
No there is not, thanks for watching!
EQs are a crime.
@@mactrix9659 oh please.... on every amp there should be an EQ with option of by passing it or so called direct mode.
Can the font size on the 150 be increased?
Sorry, it can not
Neat..!
Thanks Dennis, and thanks for watching!
Funny how no one seems to be addressing the sub-out on this. It's only a sum of the L+R channels, and offers NO bass management whatsoever, and is completely inexcusable for the price.
Yes, it would have been nice to have a variable crossover to take the bass away from the mains. But a lot of stereo units with a sub out do it this way. Thanks for watching
Missing Amazon HD..
Want!
Funny, class D was in mind of every viewer even before the guy said it.
Hello everyone, i'm considering buying one of these but i don't know if i really need the 150 version over the 75 one.
- Do i really need 150W ? I have an old pair of KEF IQ70 (15 - 150W) that are driven by a 40W ampli that i barely never had to push to his limits.
- Is the usb audio of the 150 game changing to connect a pc to the evo as an audio output or the 1 S/PDIF coaxial connexion would be enough ?
Thank you for your help !
Heurtaux- you are probably fine with the 75. Thanks for watching.
If you need more bells and whistles, like speaker a and b, extra optical, balanced cables and more power.
What’s the screen size from all the 4 corners
The 6.8” display is bigger than most smartphones and allows you to easily see what is playing from across the room
@@AudioAdvice
Thanks for the reply
But what’s screen size in vertically and horizontally thanks 🙏
Good question. What's the pixel resolution?
Can I plug in a pre amp to the aux in at the back of the evo 75?
You technically could do this, but you would then have two volume controls. What is the use case for this? Thanks for watching.
@@AudioAdvice If i get it, I will predominantly use it for streaming but also want the option to connect my preamp, which is connected to my turntable. Also see there is an hdmi port so if its possible, would like to connect my apple tv as well. I know the 150 can do all of that but the price is pretty steep already for the 75. Also looking at a YAMAHA receiver as well but since Im mostly going to be listening to music, thought this to be the better option.
@@OldDolio312 This would sound the best and if your preamp has a Tape out, that would send a fixed level for your turntable over to the EVO. Or it sounds like your only use is for the phono preamp built into your preamp, you could just leave the volume on your preamp at a level that works. We have them in stock right now too www.audioadvice.com/cambridge-audio-evo-75-all-in-one-player
are they has fm?
You would need to use streaming via Tune In to get FM. Thanks for watching!
Does this handle amazon music?
You can play Amazon music to this multiple ways including over Chromecast or Airplay.
very well made and pleasing to the eye but horrible if not paired up correctly . i bought one of these for my wife's Klipsch r 800 or some such number and the result was horrible . yes the room is a disaster but that alone doesn't account for why i hate the evo . the volume dial drives me crazy . it endlessly spins with no starting or stopping point and each bit of movement results in very little change to the volume . So , i tried cranking it up and the result was a muddled bass that overwhelmed the highs and lows making for an unlistenable situation .
classical music wasn't too ad at very low volumes but as soon as i try to push the speakers it all falls apart .
plus i do not like digital menus and screens. im a dial and button type of nut . on/off on the amp , balance , bass and treble dials and a beefy 1 to 10 or twenty volume dial .
ok , flame alway 😂😎🔥
To each his own, thanks for watching
Are they Kallax-Fi?
System All-In-One...hmmmm...where is CD player?
Does the USB-A socket read HDD NTFS?
There will be a matching CD player for $900 in August, these are the USB-A specs which are user selectable USB Audio Class 1: Up to 24-bit 96kHz (asynchronous)
USB Audio Class 2: Up to 32-bit 384kHz (asynchronous) and up to DSD 256. Thanks for watching
Would of liked to see 1 of these without amplifier
Ron- agree an Evo streamer/preamp would be great. Thanks for watching!
No dual or single subwoofer output with bass management, no Dirac Live support, no MQA support, no Deezer support, no HT bypass capability for AVR integration. All of the above are featured in NAD M33, which costs less...
Think it does have MQA
And where is my 8-track recorder supposed to be plugged into?
The NAD M33 costs $5K and is a larger, more complex unit. The EVO is a more compact system for music lovers looking for ease of use and clean looks at a great value.
Fact check.... 1. It DOES support MQA. 2.) It costs (much) LESS than the M33.
Can you bi-wire your speakers on an EVO 150? Anybody tested this one with a B&W CM10 ?
You could bi-wire from this connecting two cables to each speaker output. I've not tested on the CM10s but expect they would sound very good with this.
$2200 and $3000 for class D? I love Cambridge, have an axa amp and 2 pairs of their speakers BUT these units are way over priced.
Agree...it includes similar units from NAD, naim, etc...
@@pumaweek169 They are overpriced also.... There isn't much inside of these units, much cheaper to make than an AB Amp.
Class D doesn't drive the price. It's software, licenses, UX.
I will dump money in a Technics SU-G700 and a IFI Zen blue than this.
Product is good. BUT...
But the Cambridge Audio repair for EVO is arduously taking very long time, taking MANY WEEKS for spares delivery to dealers.
I am one unlucky owner to have a faulty EVO150 less than 2 months of ownership. And once DOWN, the REPAIR IS TAKING LONG.....it is 1 MONTH DOWN TIME now and counting. No ETA from Cambridge on spares delivery after asking more than 4 times.
Have to pray your EVO do not spoil. Not 5 star definitely in customer service.
We are very sorry to hear that.
I am so annoyed with the abuse of the term all-in-one by brands that know better.
There ar CD reproductor evo ..because un the cambridge audio web there are fotos
Too bad it does not have a CD player. That's what we want.
One is coming from what we hear. Thanks for watching
Let's not pretend Class D sound great. They aren't terrible and can even sound good but they are not on par with Class AB and A amps.
So wrong.
quality frombritain once again cambridge audio takes some real high end names puts em to shame people
They do make great gear! Cheers!
If I had one word to describe its sound quality: lean.
Thanks for sharing!
streaming music sounds inferior compared to hard media
Packed with tech! Tech that will be outdated in a year from now, if not in 6 months. Not worth aying 3K$ in my own opinion. Also, resell value will be vely low I believe
It’s very nice looking
Class D = meh
Dislike Just because class D amplification.
You lack audio knowledge
Does this integrated amp sound better than the Rotel 1592?
Both sound great but slightly different. The Evo definitely looks sleeker/newer in terms of design and has all of the new network and streaming capabilities. If you are trying to decide between the two, you should definitely jump over to www.audioadvice.com and just give us a call and we can definitely help you figure out which is best for you depending on your exact setup and how you plan to listen music (streaming vs. turntable, etc.). Our team knows both of these really well and we can make sure you get the best for you specific situation. Thanks for the great question.
Amps amplify. They don't sound.