Cambridge Audio has launched the Evo 150 SE, an enhanced special edition of its streaming amplifier. Designed and engineered in London, Evo 150 SE offers powerful amplification and Cambridge’s StreamMagic streaming platform, all wrapped in a single customizable case.
Working in close partnership with Hypex, Cambridge Audio’s audio engineers have developed the NCOREx “Tuned by Cambridge” Class D amplifier technology. Highly efficient and compact, the new NCOREx “Tuned by Cambridge” modules deliver 150 watts per channel (into 8 ohms).
Evo 150 SE is built around the 4th generation of StreamMagic, Cambridge Audio’s streaming platform for seamless, stable listening across a number of services and formats. StreamMagic enables direct streaming from Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect, Amazon Music, Deezer, Qobuz, Roon Ready, UPnP, and Internet Radio over Wi-Fi or Ethernet. As Cambridge owns and develops the StreamMagic platform itself, new features and services are regularly added to improve and increase its functionality.
For maximum wireless flexibility, Evo 150 SE gives the options of Bluetooth aptX HD, AirPlay 2, and Google Cast. To share music across devices all around the home, it is fully compatible with Google Home, Apple AirPlay, and Roon multiroom systems.
Wired connectivity is equally well served. HDMI ARC means the Evo 150 SE can be connected to a TV. A moving-magnet (MM) phono stage means a hi-fi turntable can be directly connected, while an RCA line input and balanced XLR inputs take care of other analog sources. Two optical digital inputs, a coaxial digital input, USB Audio, and USB Media sockets provide further digital options that feed into an ESS SABRE ES9018k2m DAC.
Adding a subwoofer is made via a dedicated sub out, and there are pre-outs for using the Evo 150 SE as a preamp or source only. Two pairs of speaker outputs enable the use of dual listening zones, for when you might want a secondary set of speakers in another room or even an outside area.
Evo 150 SE’s compact footprint is no accident — 12 x 12 inches — the same size as a vinyl record sleeve. And yet despite its diminutive size, it still houses a large 6.8-inch color screen, offering the choice of pure function or a taste of retro-chic style. Cycle through a clock display, the album artwork and info of the current track, or else enjoy the mesmerising tick of virtual VU meters.
A choice of two side panel designs is provided with Evo 150 SE, magnetically attached and easily changed. Pick from classic real wood or modern industrial chic – you have the freedom to switch with your mood or a change of decor.
Evo 150’s user-friendly dual-concentric knob has had a makeover, with a redesigned inner control ring finished in Cambridge’s trademark Lunar Grey.
Cambridge Audio Evo 150 SE is available starting July 2025 at cambridgeaudio.com and approved retailers, priced at $3299/£1999/€2399.
For more information, visit www.cambridgeaudio.com.
