Cambridge Audio Evo150

[spl84]

I've been researching amp upgrades for years. I've likely been looking at higher end stuff than I may actually require. I think I am about to just go with the Cambridge Evo 150 unit since it looks like a really good value with a multitude of features and sufficient performance. My speakers are Focal Aria 936 floorstanders. I'm currently using a $200 Sony 2 channel receiver. The model number is STRDH190. I think(i hope) this should be a very nice upgrade based upon what I'm currently using. Does anyone have any direct experience with the EVO 150 amp? What I'm going for here is to basically get the most out of my speakers... I feel like they are being held back by the cheap amp I'm using. What are your thoughts? Thanks...

 

[The_Lecht_Rocks]

evo150 uses class d hypex amps and is a pretty good all-in-one solution.
the current output will drive pretty much any speaker.
its not the absolute be-all for sound quality, but its proper hifi if that helps.
there are better all-in-one solutions, but dependant on the price you are paying, the evo150 [is it the new SE] will be good value proposition.

I use mine primarily for HDMI TV duty into PMC P5s and its great, not bad on TIDAL nor Radio Paradise either.

 

[manicm]

evo150 uses class d hypex amps and is a pretty good all-in-one solution.
the current output will drive pretty much any speaker.
its not the absolute be-all for sound quality, but its proper hifi if that helps.
there are better all-in-one solutions, but dependant on the price you are paying, the evo150 [is it the new SE] will be good value proposition.

I use mine primarily for HDMI TV duty into PMC P5s and its great, not bad on TIDAL nor Radio Paradise either.

Cambridge are claiming even better sound quality for the SE, at the same retail price. It's a very desirable piece of kit.

 

[nopiano]

Cambridge are claiming even better sound quality for the SE, at the same retail price. It's a very desirable piece of kit.

Yes, check which model you’re getting, as the original should be handsomely discounted.