Hypex NCore is the same technology that’s used in NAD’s excellent M10 all-in-one player and Evo 150’s closest competitor. The level of detail and the cleanliness of the output, totally lacking any muddiness in the sound, is superb. A big part of what makes Evo 150 such an enjoyable listen is down to the advanced amplifier design. Once you hear it and get used to it, there’s no going back. The Hypex NCore produces a different character of sound compared to a traditional Class AB amp design. In times gone by, Class D amplifiers had a reputation for being dry and clinical, but with the advent of The Hypex NCore power module, that view has changed. The Hypex NCore power module was chosen by Cambridge Audio’s team of engineers because it produces a sound quality that has incredible levels of clarity, resolution and, most importantly, musicality. The other version is Evo 75 with an output of 75W per channel and is better suited to smaller rooms and has fewer connectivity options. There are two variants of Evo available, the model I was reviewing was Evo 150 and rated at 150W of output per channel. This advanced design can reproduce incredibly fine details in a recording while also being compact and energy efficient. JONATHAN BUSHELLĪt the heart of Evo 150 is a Hypex NCore Class D amplifier. powered Evo 150 which also has more features. The upper unit is Evo 75 and the one beneath it is the higher. Cambridge Audio has also included pair of RCA Phono preamp outputs for connecting Evo 150 to an even larger and more powerful amplifier. The binding posts are wonderfully sturdy and can take bare speaker wires or banana plugs. When it comes to outputs, Evo 150 has two sets of speaker binding posts for driving two sets of speakers. For pro use, there is also a couple of balanced XLR inputs for attaching a mixing desk or any other audio device the uses on XLR connectors. Cambridge Audio has provided a couple of optical TOSLink inputs, a single digital coax input, RCA analog inputs, plus USB ports for playing music from storage devices or via a USB-B port being fed by a laptop or desktop computer. Evo 150 can also be used as an amplifier for a smart TV thanks to the HDMI eARC connector on the rear of Evo 150. There’s an array of digital and analog connections for sources such as a vinyl turntable, CD player or other digital and analog devices. For professional use, there is also a couple of balanced XLR inputs for attaching a mixing desk or any other audio device that uses XLR connectors.Īround the back of Evo 150 are all the inputs and outputs needed to get music into and out of the unit. Cambridge Audio has also provided a couple of optical TOSLink inputs, a single digital coax input, RCA analog inputs, plus USB ports for playing music from storage devices or via a USB-B port fed by a computer. Evo 150 can also be used as a sound system for a smart TV thanks to an HDMI eARC connector. There’s an array of digital and analog inputs for sources like a vinyl turntable, CD player or any other digital and analog device. JONATHAN BUSHELLĪround the back of Evo 150 are the inputs and outputs for getting music into and out of the unit. The outer knob controls the voiume while the silver ring behind it is for scrolling through menus. As well as strip of buttons next to Evo 150's 6.9-inch display, there's also a dual concentring ring.
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