An attractive integrated amplifier with built-in DAC
Cambridge Audio's Evo 75 is so-named because it's an evolution in design and function from earlier Cambridge amp designs. It delivers a solid 75 watts per channel using advanced Hypex NCore® Class D amplification — an emerging technology which rivals old-school Class A amplifiers in terms of clarity and musicality.
An audiophile-grade built-in DAC makes digital files sound exquisite. You also get Bluetooth with aptX HD for simple, high-quality music streaming from your mobile devices.
One very cool external design touch: the side panels are customizable to suit your personal style preference. A pair of wood-grained panels are included for a classic look, as are a pair of black panels with a decorative wavy pattern. They attach magnetically, so you can swap them out at will.
Easy app control
Cambridge Audio's StreamMagic app offers comprehensive control and intuitive access to your favorite streaming music over your Wi-Fi network. It's compatible with popular services like Apple's AirPlay 2, Chromecast built-in, Spotify Connect, TIDAL, Qobuz, and more.
Convenient connections
This amp features a digital optical input and a digital coaxial input. There's a Type-A USB input for streaming high-resolution files from a thumb drive. And there's even an HDMI port with ARC for connecting a compatible TV. A stereo RCA input lets you hook up a line-level analog source.
The back panel also includes stereo RCA preamp outputs for connecting to a separate power amp, and a mono RCA subwoofer output. For headphone listening, there's a 3.5mm jack on the front panel.
Product highlights:
75 watts per channel into 8 ohms (20-20,000 Hz)
150 watts per channel into 4 ohms
built-in high-performance ESS Sabre ES9016K2M DAC
Hypex NCore Class D amplification
built-in dual-band Wi-Fi
Bluetooth® wireless connectivity for streaming music from compatible smartphones, tablets, and computers
aptX® HD encoding provides high-quality music streaming from compatible devices
compatible file formats: ALAC, WAV, FLAC, MQA, AIFF, DSD, WMA, MP3, AAC, HE AAC, AAC+, OGG Vorbis
StreamMagic app functions as a remote control and streaming platform
large LCD screen displays source, settings, and album information
full-metal casework with thick, brushed aluminum front panel and acoustically damped chassis for enhanced resonance control
swappable magnetic side panels let you customize the player's look
remote included
Connections:
Ethernet port for making a wired connection to your network
Toslink optical digital input (up to 24-bit/96kHz resolution)
coaxial digital input (up to 24-bit/192kHz resolution)
USB Type-A for playing music from a thumb drive (up to 32-bit/384kHz PCM and DSD up to 11.2MHz)
proprietary CD input for connecting compatible Cambridge Audio disc transport
HDMI input with ARC (Audio Return Channel) for connecting a compatible TV
unbalanced stereo RCA aux input
mono RCA subwoofer output
stereo RCA preamp output
speaker output with binding-post connectors
front-panel 3.5mm headphone jack
IR input