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For $300 less than NAIM's streaming player, the Cambridge EVO-150, ( "150" referring to the 150 Watts into 8 ohms) is a better bargain for sure!! I've had the Bluesound PowerNode 2i in my system and for the money it may still be the best bargain going if you don't have a speaker system that demands a bit more wattage. It drove my KLH Kendall's pleasantly, but still lacked enough power to bring out the best in those outstanding 4 Speaker, 3-Way Towers rated down to 25kh. I replaced the Powernode with a Yamaha A-S801 and added the BlueSound Node2i. The Yamaha's High Current Output of 100wats into 8 Ohms is simply magnificent in taking advantage of such a speaker system. Which is why for the extra $750 bucks, I'd choose the EVO-150. If you are driving a 2 Driver system the EVO-75 may be all you need. In fact unlike the 60watt PowerNode2i, the EVO 75 (75 Watts) is a good choice of power to run a set of Towers. One of the things I absolutley could not get used to was having to pick up my Tablet or Phone to simple turn the volume up on the PowerNode21. The included Remote here will be much more welcome than you might realize as well. Having a screen displaying the information is a very nice feature and should be included at this price range. Also with a "pre-out" stage, something the PowerNode does not have, the possibility for using a different Amplifier is also a plus. With the evolution of Reference Standard Streaming, "All In Ones" make sense!! Just ask any wife who doesn't want a whole bunch of Cables running around her living room!! My Yamaha Intergrated Amplifier (A-S 801) cost $900. But it has no HDMIarc input, and no Pre-outs. The Node2i cost $550, with no screen and no HDMI input. But this combination for the money sounds fantastic, through the KLH Kendall's (A true Bargain in the Loaud Speaker World...$1299 a pair)...all of it too available at World Wide. But if you can afford the premium price, knowing Cambridge's Sonic Heritage, the higher continuous Output (EVO-150) besting even the NAD M10 (100watts), its simply gorgeous design, the on-board buttons, its very intuitive interface, and a physical remote, this may be the new King for an "All in One" Music Steaming Device! I would love to see a review specifically on the APPS used for the top five streaming devices.

@briansowdenable

3 жыл бұрын

You put a lot out there and I agree the All-In-One players being released are increasing the quality of sound and the design is attractive and made for a living space. While testing the EVO I auditioned it with my living room TV which sits on furniture that traditional audio equipment doesn’t fit in well and doesn’t have the space for the peripherals I’d need to add to get the streaming I wanted. The EVO was a great solution piece because it fit the space, added the streaming I wanted, added the enhanced TV audio with the ARC, and most importantly looked great there. The EVO also didn’t change the functionality of my system while it was setup there because the ARC used HDMI-CEC for volume attenuation and power so I didn’t have to change my control setup with the temporary connection. As for the APP comparison, what would you say the top five are?

@Csnumber1

3 жыл бұрын

Replying to Brian, that’s just it...I haven’t had any experience with no other streaming software than the BluOS! Would like to see a comparison review on that topic.

Nice review! Seems like the perfect all in one piece for someone looking for a clean entry into high end audio.

@briansowdenable

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. It really is a great entry into high end. It reminded me of when i picked up the Peachtree Decco2 many years ago and i felt it would be my perfect next step upgrade to replace it in my home system.

How far this evo 150 from the ma252 you have in the back ?(sound quality wise) Which ine I go for ma252 or Cambridge?

Is Tidal (and I meen not Tidal connect) to use native on the EVO? Tidal connect is not perfect in my view. I own a Tidal Master MQA subscription. Thanks for the video 👌

@WorldWideStereo

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your inquiry. The EVO has only TIDAL Connect built-in.

What make/ model is the leather chair show in the video from your show room? The leather chair looks nice

@WorldWideStereo

3 жыл бұрын

Hi George - can you share the timestamp of the chair you are referring to? ^AC

@feelgeorge

3 жыл бұрын

@@WorldWideStereo 9:32, Brown chair on the right side. Thanks

Great review! If I were to stream music via Bluetooth (without WiFi), can the EVO 150 display the album art?

@WorldWideStereo

3 жыл бұрын

Yes. In my testing, I found that artwork showed up no problem, but it can be dependent on the App that you’re connecting to the EVO. I tested it with Bandcamp and KZread and images showed up with no issues. - Brian

@adlinmustafa1078

3 жыл бұрын

@@WorldWideStereo Many thanks!

@bruunm1975

3 жыл бұрын

Nooooooo touch screen.... 4500 Australian dollars ;). Never mind

@RFIDemocracy

2 жыл бұрын

@@bruunm1975 No touchscreen, no greasy fingerprints to buff out

Hi, Amplifier requirements of KEF LS 50 Meta is 40-100W so I can't plug them to Cambridge EVO 150 (150W)? Is that correct?

@freekderks1983

3 жыл бұрын

No, that is not correct. Enough articles written about amplifier output in relation to speaker requirements, google it.

Do you happen to know whether it is possible to remove, for example, Tidal and Roon from the menu and is there a setting for balance and treble?

@WorldWideStereo

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your inquiry. A review of the owners manual found no reference to removing specific streaming services from the menu. It may be possible within the Stream Magic app. which is downloaded as part of the setup procedures when the unit is first used. Stream Magic provides tone control options. Owners Manual link: bit.ly/333Jg5I Stream Magic Overview: bit.ly/34I5jPN

@krackalacking2348

2 жыл бұрын

You can edit the menu exactly how you want using the StreamMagic app so you don't have to scroll through services or functions you don't use. The app also lets you to adjust tone and balance. All works seamlessly..

If you use Tidal through a external DAC, is the album cover shown on the display?

@briansowdenable

3 жыл бұрын

No because it will be playing through one of the analog inputs so sorry, no cover art.

@WorldWideStereo

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your inquiry. Using the built-in Tidal connect app should display album artwork. The analog output of the external DAC will not likely display album art on the EVO.

What if you pair the Evo with the Evo speakers and the Pro-Ject Evo turntable?

@dalstar925

3 жыл бұрын

You’d have one giant buzzword 😂

@briansowdenable

3 жыл бұрын

That’s a third level EVO so you’re set.

@RFIDemocracy

2 жыл бұрын

It is deserving of better speakers

Tone controls?

Is there a auto shutdown/power on function? When using hdmi-arc for instance.

@briansowdenable

3 жыл бұрын

Yes it does have an auto-shutdown feature. You can set it through the StreamMagic app.

@WorldWideStereo

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your inquiry. The Cambridge EVO units feature Automatic Power Down when inactive. The Settings Menu allows you to set how long your player will wait while inactive before switching in to standby.

What speakers did you test the unit with please

@briansowdenable

3 жыл бұрын

I set this up in my house for the majority of the testing and I listened on my CM1s. But i also tested on a variety of bookshelf speakers when I demoed it at our store locations.

I'd love to see/hear a shootout between these, the NAD M10, the Naim Atom, the Hegel H120 and the Arcam SA30. Of course, this is rhetorical, not expecting you to do this. :D

@mrpositronia

3 жыл бұрын

I should add the Lyngdorf TDAi-1120

@briansowdenable

3 жыл бұрын

Same. The closet I can do is the M10 and the EVO. Maybe the SA30

@astra004

3 жыл бұрын

Why not add the Denon DRH 800 to the competition?

@zefrog7482

Жыл бұрын

​@@mrpositronia yeah, Lyngdorf is certainly appealing to me more apart from looks wise. Room Perfect and proper bass management, i.e it actually has a high pass, and the parametric EQ and really it's a very interesting solution. Bit wary of the Evo 150 as it's not really got much in the way of tailoring the sound at all. Shame really, although most reviewers seem more pissed because it doesn't have a touchscreen.🤦😂

Is it possible to use the naim core with the evo ? Or is it better to buy the atom?

@briansowdenable

3 жыл бұрын

Yes it is. The NAIM core is a UPnP server so it’ll stream just fine to the EVO. I would happily have both in my system. That setup reminds me of what we used to do with the old Escient music servers and Sonos in the mid-2000s.

@WorldWideStereo

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your inquiry. The Evo75 and Uniti Atom are similar in concept and use. They are both integrated amplifiers with DAC and numerous streaming capabilities. The Naim Uniti Core is a CD recorder and storage unit that will work with either The Evo75 or Uniti Atom.

What’s the screen size? I know 6.8 diagonally What about widths and depth?

@rolliefan4133

3 жыл бұрын

You want.. the depth... of the screen? lol Talk about an in-depth review!

what color will be available? only black finish?

@WorldWideStereo

3 жыл бұрын

The body is a black finish, but both models come with a choice of side panels. The wood one is primarily shown in our video but they also come with a formed black one. You can skip to 6:34 to see Brian switch them out. - AC

How can you hook up a turntable to the 75?

@WorldWideStereo

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your inquiry. The EVO 75 has an analog AUX IN input. A turntable with a built-in phono preamp, or a turntable with an external phono preamp in the signal path can connect to the AUX IN.

Good pairing for Dynaudio Special 40s? I was looking to get Denon 1600NE

@briansowdenable

3 жыл бұрын

It’s funny you say that with the Dynaudio Special 40s because that was the first thing one of associates at our Ardmore location asked to audition on the EVO.

@RafaelGrigorian

3 жыл бұрын

@@briansowdenable I've read a review on Evo which said that CXA81 will provide a better sound quality overall and Evo is just more convenient since it's an all in one solution. And it's kind of disappointing because CXA81 is literally half the price of Evo 75.

@briansowdenable

3 жыл бұрын

@@RafaelGrigorian I wouldn’t say it’s disappointing. I’d say there is a product for everyone. It’s hard to say one is better than the other because you are comparing a class A/B amp vs. a class D amplifier amp. Also size is a factor for where it can do, and the additional streaming capabilities make the biggest difference.

@thomasward00

3 жыл бұрын

Dig the mutton chops dude!

@WorldWideStereo

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your inquiry. Both the Denon PMA-1600NE and EVO 150 provide about the same amount of power, sufficient to drive the Dynaudio Special Forty. The Cambridge Audio EVO 150 is a much more versatile unit with its streaming capabilities and performance.

Evo cd? I can’t find it for sale??

@RFIDemocracy

2 жыл бұрын

Not out yet. Supposed to be released early 2022, patiently waiting for it myself

Competition for the Naim Uniti Atom?

@briansowdenable

3 жыл бұрын

I'd say it's good competition for the Naim Uniti Atom. The EVO150 will have more connections like the XLR inputs, a phono stage, and a USB input to go from a computer directly into the unit and not have to stream from the USB ports. And Naim does say the streaming limitation over wireless is 48kHz over wireless network, where i can say for sure the EVO will do 24bit/192kHz. Plus there are a couple little things that make it integrate well like the 12v triggers, the IR in, and the RS232 control. I don't know about the sound difference, but that will be the difference between a Class D amp and a Class A/B amp so it's not fair to use wattage as a "which one is better". My other question would be which DAC was in the Naim Uniti Atom to pick which one would win in a head to head setup.

@astra004

3 жыл бұрын

Naim offers only 40 wpc. Not enough imho.

Do you know when the matching CD player will be available? Cost? Thanks

@WorldWideStereo

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Daniel - No further details have been announced just yet other than it's coming soon. The EVO does work with other CD players as well. - AC

@ericpl114

3 жыл бұрын

From what I've seen online they will be releasing the matching Evo CD transport (£799 / €899 / $950)

@danieloherrick6332

3 жыл бұрын

@@ericpl114 Thanks

@thomasward00

3 жыл бұрын

@@ericpl114 Pricey system.

@danieloherrick6332

2 жыл бұрын

Wondering what happened to the EVO CD transport? There is no longer any reference to it on the Cambridge Website. Thanks

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 ?

@WorldWideStereo

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your inquiry. The CXN V2 is a fine network audio player. The EVO 150 packs in the next level of features and performance: Sabre DACs, MQA, aptX Bluetooth, MM phono preamp, TIDAL, Spotify, Qobuz to mention a few, and a 150 watt amplifier. The upgrade to an EVO 150 is worth the investment.

@tomaszmichewicz7867

3 жыл бұрын

@@WorldWideStereo Thank you.

En comparaison du Mcintosh MA252, lequel à le meilleur son justement ? Merci

I am so annoyed with the abuse of the term all-in-one by brands that know better.

@briansowdenable

3 жыл бұрын

I fell you, but it’s as close to an All-in-one as you can get. It took anything I threw at it in the digital realm and once they release the CD player, it’s hard to take that away from it. I’ve been told the preferred nomenclature is All Singing, All Dancing player but I’ve yet to see it dance around.

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...

@tillaard61

3 жыл бұрын

The EVO does support MQA. "No HT bypass capability"... it's a class D amp. The NAD M33 is twice the price of a EVO150 😄

Tdai-1120 напихает evo 150..