Cambridge Audio Evo 150 Review, All-in-one player // Released TOO LATE?

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Cambridge Audio in the last decade has always been a pioneer in the audio industry. They released Minx Xi which was one of the first all-in-one players with a streamer however took quite some time to release an updated modern version. With all movement towards "complete solutions" from NAD(M10) and Naim(Atom) is the Cambridge Audio Evo 150 too late?
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:40 Pioneer in the Industry
1:32 Specs Look and feel
3:00 App Impressions
3:46 Overall Performance
4:45 Volume Test, Low to High
6:35 Musical Performance
10:33 Recommendations

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@juleswinants6634 2 жыл бұрын

tomorrow i'm going to listen to the Nad c700 and the Cambridge audio evo 75. Which of those two would you prefer, now that you have heard the 150. Im going to hook it up to a pair of Dali zensor 3 speakers? Supernice that u did this review. Love it

@Hifyed 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Sound-wise I would have to give it to the Cambridge, user interface(bluesound) a slight edge on the NAD. You have to keep in mind the price difference and if the sound is worth it to you. A more fair comparison would be the new C399 coming out as it uses the new N-core amp. I'm just not sure when it will be available in your area.. Both will work with your Dali!

@juleswinants6634 2 жыл бұрын

@@Hifyed haha yeah agree, but i also like the screen on the nad and the Evo. Wat I also like is the fact that the Nad has highpass, lowpass function when a subwoofer is applied. I dont think the evo has that. Is the difference in sound big between the two? And ehh how does one turn of the Nad, i know there is a button oan the back, but that is not easy to reach, when it is on a shell or in a rack?

@Hifyed 2 жыл бұрын

From what I can recall the NAD has a standby on/off button on the touch screen, I usually just use the app. The main power switch is only in the back however standby does not take up much energy. I think you are correct and the evo does not have high/low pass filters. I can always verify this with my friend at cambridge...In my opinion it is quite a noticeable difference. That's just me! some people may not value the difference as much as I do. Good luck with your demo either way you will be happy!

@juleswinants6634 2 жыл бұрын

@@Hifyed I will let u know what my choice is, superthanks, your reviews helped me a lot.

@Hifyed 2 жыл бұрын

@@juleswinants6634 Glad we can help! If you have any questions please let me know.

@maryvillanueva2075 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! The both of you have great camera chemistry together which shows when Marcos finishes Kurt's sentences when he's lost for words. And I really like the walnut panels that gives it a nice appeal. Also, I couldn't help but notice the word recommendation was spelt wrong. Sorry for pointing it out, I'm a bit of a Prescriptivist (my husband can attest to that 😆).

@Hifyed 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, for pointing that out. I'm going to blame Marcos for the mistake!

@akuankka5510 2 жыл бұрын

I really love that you do low/high volume test. It's such a important feature on audio products, even more so on speakers 👍 Could you also test Lyngdorf TDAI 1120 ? I would like see how it compares with EVO.

@Hifyed 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Working in the industry all these years people always want to test how well products play at both low and high volumes...I would love to test the Lydorf. I was a big fan of "room perfect". Hopefully, I can get my hands on one soon!

@rodneydangerfield7153 Ай бұрын

Thank you, Hifyed, for this great video review!...QUESTION: In addition to the EVO 150, will this amplifier drive KEF R11's tower speakers?

@edwardkheyfets3390 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, it would be nice to do a comparison between this unit and the Naim, NAD. cheers.

@Hifyed 2 жыл бұрын

For sure! I plan on doing one as soon as possible. I'm a little worried as I have friends in each company! Your name is very familiar?

@edwardkheyfets3390 2 жыл бұрын

@@Hifyed Yes, I have purchased several products from you, good memory;)

@Hifyed 2 жыл бұрын

@@edwardkheyfets3390 Glad to see you here! Just to let you know I'm still around and consulting people. I just needed to take a step back for a bit, however, contact me anytime I would be glad to help!

@timchromecast 2 жыл бұрын

New version of Naim Uniti Atom & Star finally coming in 2022?

@Hifyed 2 жыл бұрын

@@timchromecast I have not heard of anything yet. All I know is that Naim has postponed the release dates of upcoming products.

@paulwhelan7123 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. I would like to know how the EVO150 compares to the CXA81 + CXNv2 and any sound quality differences between these units.

@Hifyed Жыл бұрын

No problem! The CXA is more like traditional Cambridge amps. I’m not sure if you have heard the older azur series? The evo series is class d which will sound different. If you have a chance I would highly recommend you have a listen to both to see what you like my best. If it’s possible we should do a comparison video one say🤔

@1dafirst 2 жыл бұрын

If they put everything in this model, what will the next model be. I think they're saving the touch the screen for their future release products

@Hifyed 2 жыл бұрын

Makes sense!

@etismyname 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, would this drive wharfedale evo4.4 well enough? Thanks!

@Hifyed 2 жыл бұрын

It will drive it pretty with no problem! The Cambridge evo will drive pretty difficult loads.

@etismyname 2 жыл бұрын

@@Hifyed thanks a lot!

@therealboofighter 2 жыл бұрын

Does this unit have built in storage?

@Hifyed 2 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately not, you will have to setup a NAS drive.

@therealboofighter 2 жыл бұрын

@@Hifyed I guess you can’t have everything for that price.

@zefrog7482 Жыл бұрын

If you think this thing is good, check out the Lyngdorf TDAI 1120. Lyngdorf with room perfect and actual subwoofer integration, i.e a high pass on the mains and it's insane value. Plus no DAC chip to go out of date either, it's not nearly as pretty, but as a product it's truly special. My main bugbear with this EVO 150 is it's running Hypex UCD modules, don't get me wrong, they are amazing, just for the price point of this thing they should have just used the NC modules in my opinion, it's a struggle to see the value in the EVO aside from it's aesthetic appeal.