Cambridge Audio EVO 300

High-quality broadcast amplifier Evo 300 The Evo 300 lets you experience the music you love in a whole new light, thanks to its carefully optimized 300 watts of power that delivers natural spaciousness, a wide dynamic range, and deep, controlled bass. Simply connect your speakers and enjoy. 300 W per channel Dual mono amplification Balanced preamplifier ESS Sabre ES9038Q2M DAC Spotify, TIDAL and Qobuz HDMI eARC and MM phono input AirPlay 2, Cast and Roon Customizable side panels Scalability and control made easy Let your music flourish with room-filling breadth, a wide dynamic range, and deep, controlled bass. Thanks to its 300-watt-per-channel Hypex NCOREx amplification, the Evo 300 remains unfazed, even when faced with demanding speakers. Dive even deeper into the music Every sound reproduction is clear and perfectly localized. The dual-mono architecture, symmetrical preamplifier, and dedicated analog volume controls preserve stereo accuracy, channel separation, and the most subtle details. A single system for all sources Listen to your favorite music and online radio with the StreamMagic Gen 4, connect your TV via HDMI eARC, listen to your vinyl records thanks to the built-in MM phono preamp or connect a computer via USB: all thanks to an elegant, high-end system. EACH NOTE, CLEARLY PERCEIVED The Evo 300 is designed to reveal more space, detail, dynamism and emotion in your music, with each stage of signal transmission carefully matched to the next: from the digital source to the output to the speakers, all elements work in perfect harmony. How the Evo 300 helps you rediscover music A soundstage that expands The Evo 300 allows your speakers to blend into the background, creating a soundstage with great breadth, depth and precise placement, so that the instruments seem to be present in the room rather than confined within the speakers. Private listening, elevated The dedicated 6.35mm headphone output provides high-end headphones with the power needed to make your nighttime sessions rich in detail, dynamic and truly captivating. Bass frequencies that adapt to your room Adjust the crossover, level and phase of the subwoofer from the StreamMagic app, so that the bass blends seamlessly with your speakers for a deeper and more accurate reproduction of low frequencies. Access your entire music library UPnP support allows the Evo 300 to play music collections hosted on a NAS or home server, including downloaded tracks and ripped CDs, all with great simplicity. Two enclosure zones Connect two pairs of speakers and switch between them from the StreamMagic app, giving you more flexibility for different rooms, spaces, or listening setups. Ready for home automation Thanks to its compatibility with Google Home, Apple AirPlay, Roon, Control4 and KNX, the Evo 300 integrates seamlessly into multi-room systems and custom installations, adapting to your music. The engineering behind every note A signal transmission designed to preserve every detail Dual mono architecture, a symmetrical preamp and a dedicated analog volume control combine to preserve stereo accuracy, channel separation and the most subtle musical details. High-resolution sound, without resampling The ESS Sabre ES9038Q2M DAC supports PCM formats up to 32 bits/768 kHz and DSD512, preserving the digital signal without unnecessary processing or resampling. StreamMagic brings all your music together The StreamMagic Gen 4 allows fast and stable access to Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect, Qobuz Connect, Deezer, Amazon Music, online radio, Roon and many other services. A vinyl reading, handled with the care typical of Cambridge The built-in moving magnet phono preamp draws on decades of experience in Cambridge amplifier design, preserving the warmth, character and finesse of your vinyl collection. Designed to adapt to your listening needs Thanks to its HDMI eARC, USB audio, optical, coaxial, analog and balanced XLR inputs, the Evo 300 allows you to group televisions, turntables, computers and digital sources into an elegant system. Redesigned amplification for easy musical control The Hypex NCOREx amplifier delivers 300 watts per channel and offers the power needed to drive demanding speakers, while ensuring accurate bass, open dynamics and harmonious musical reproduction as the sound increases. Make it your own Personalize your Evo 300 with its 7.8-inch screen that displays album artwork, indicators and much more, as well as its real wood or modern style side panels, which allow it to blend into your interior as naturally as your music. The multi-room system, on your terms Connect the Evo 300 and other compatible devices throughout your home via Google Cast, AirPlay 2, or Roon. Listen to the same music or different tracks from room to room: your system adapts to your listening habits. Find the right product for you Evo 300 This model Evo 150 SE Power and headroom 300 W per channel 150 W per channel Amplifier architecture Dual mono architecture Stereo amplifier design Preamplifier stage Symmetrical Asymmetric Volume control Precise analog volume control for left and right channels and the subwoofer Common volume control Digital conversion ESS Sabre ES9038Q2M high-end DAC DAC ESS Sabre Bass management Integration of bass from the subwoofer and main speakers via the app Standard subwoofer output Display size and presence 7.8-inch screen, larger chassis 6.8-inch screen HEAR THE RANGE OF POSSIBILITIES Sensation, breadth, control and dynamism, all in an elegant system. Technical specification Output power 2 x 300 W @ 8 ohms, 2 x 550 W @ 4 ohms Amplification Hypex NCOREx Class D DAC ESS9038Q2M Audio formats ALAC, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD (x512), WMA, MP3, AAC, HE AAC, AAC+, OGG Vorbis Analog inputs 2 RCA inputs, 1 balanced XLR input, 1 moving magnet phono preamp Digital inputs 1 x TOSLINK optical, 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF, 1 x TV ARC (HDMI), Bluetooth 5.4 (integrated), USB audio (Type B — USB Audio Class 1 or Class 2, user selectable) Exits Speakers A + B, 6.35 mm headphone jack, preamp output, subwoofer output, Bluetooth 5.4 A2DP/AVRCP (up to aptX HD) Compatibility and streaming UPnP, local USB storage, AirPlay 2, Chromecast built-in, internet radio, Spotify Connect, TIDAL, MQA, Qobuz, Roon Ready, Deezer Sampling frequencies Optical: 16/24-bit, PCM 32–192 kHz, Coaxial: 16/24-bit, PCM 32–192 kHz, USB Class 1: up to 24-bit/96 kHz, USB Class 2: up to 32-bit/768 kHz PCM, DSD512, ARC: 16/24-bit, 32–192 kHz PCM, Bluetooth: up to aptX HD (24-bit/48 kHz) Frequency response 20 Hz – 20 kHz +0/-3 dB Standby power consumption < 0.5 W in eco standby mode, < 2 W in network standby mode Maximum power consumption 1200 W Dimensions (WxHxD) 386 x 90 x 317 mm Weight 7.2 kg Package contents Evo 300 all-in-one player, quick start guide, safety guide, power cable, remote control, 2 AAA batteries, 2 customizable side panels