CAMBRIDGE EVO SYSTEM

Cambridge Audio has released a single-chassis audio component that does it all. All you need to add is a pair of speakers. Designed in London by Ged Martin, the Evo’s chassis has an aluminium cabinet to which can be attached your choice of side panels — walnut or a new material made from recycled paper called Richlite. The front panel is dominated by a large 173mm full-colour LCD display and a multi-function dual-concentric rotary control that supplements the unit’s ability to be controlled from your phone or tablet. “Cambridge Audio has been at the forefront of British audio innovation for over 50 years,” said Philip Sawyer, of Synergy AV, which distributes the brand in Australia. “This new Evo represents an evolution in hi-fi: an all-in-one music player that combines timeless design, cutting-edge technology, streaming smarts, and incredible audio performance into one streamlined and compact box. You simply need to add speakers to start enjoying music.”

Two differently-powered versions of the Evo are available, both of which use Hypex NCore Class-D modules.

The Evo 150 is rated with an output of 150-watts per channel. The Evo 75 is rated at 75-watts per channel. Both models use ESS Sabre DACs in concert with Cambridge Audio’s own ‘StreamMagic’ platform, optimised for streaming, as you’d expect, so you can stream Qobuz, Tidal Connect, MQA, Roon Ready, Spotify Connect, AirPlay 2, Bluetooth (aptXHD), Chromecast built-in and internet radio. “Whether you use Roon to organise your digital library or stream high-resolution MQA tracks using TIDAL Connect — Evo can play it all,’ says Sawyer. “And StreamMagic will ensure that you hear your music in the best possible sound quality, no matter where you’re playing it from.”

You can also integrate the Evo with your existing equipment, using its digital and analogue inputs, which include line-level and phono analogue inputs (phono only on 150) and coaxial, optical and USB (150 only) digital inputs as well as an HDMI ARC input for your TV’s audio. Available now, the Cambridge Audio Evo 150 retails for $4,299 (RRP) and the Evo 75 for $3,299 (RRP).

For more information, contact Synergy AV on (03) 9459 7474 or at www.synergyaudio.com