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Yahoo
5 days ago
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Cambridge Audio's pretty, petite amp packs a powerful punch
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Quick Summary At just 21.5cm wide, Cambridge Audio's new MXW70 power amp is made small, but it delivers big audio. The amp is spec'ed to provide up to 125W of power in stereo, 250W in mono. To paraphrase Douglas Adams, power amplifiers are big. You won't believe how vastly, hugely, mind-bogglingly big they are. But Cambridge Audio begs to differ. Its new MXW70 power amp delivers a lot of power from an extremely small footprint. The MXW70 has been designed to sit with the equally compact MXN10 Music Streamer to make a complete Hi-Fi stack, although you can of course use it with whatever audio source you wish. It puts out 70W to 125W per channel in stereo mode, and it's bridgeable in mono mode to deliver 250W. T3 reviewed the Cambridge Audio MXN10 streamer some time ago and really loved it: we gave it the full five stars and praised its "deeply enjoyable" performance. This new amp looks like it's the perfect partner. The chassis is just 215mm wide by 215mm deep and 57mm high, and it's all-metal with a minimalist design and Cambridge Audio's familiar Lunar Grey finish. It's even more minimalist than the music streamer, in fact. That has a Wi-Fi indicator and four buttons in addition to its power switch, while the MXW70 has a power button and little else. The amplification is Hypex NCORE Class D which, according to Hypex, delivers "the ultimate in clarity, resolution and musicality". The MXW70 also comes with premium XLR inputs as well as the obligatory stereo RCA. There's a 12V trigger with pass-through too. Frequency response is 10Hz to 30kHz (-1dB) and power output is 2 x 70W to 8 ohms stereo, 2 x 125W to 4 ohms stereo, and 250W to 8 ohms in mono mode. The Cambridge Audio MWX70 will be available this summer from the firm's website and the usual approved retailers. Its recommended selling price is £499 / €599 / $599 (about AU$1,033).
Yahoo
5 days ago
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- Yahoo
Cambridge Audio's compact MXW70 power amplifier is the perfect partner to the five-star MXN10 streamer
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Cambridge Audio has added a power amplifier to its half-width MX range. It joins the five-star and multiple Award-winning MXN10 music streamer. The new MXW70 power stereo amplifier has the same compact dimensions as the MXN10 streamer, meaning they can be stacked together to create a rather sleek hi-fi system that's ideal for smaller spaces. The MXW70 features Class-D amplification with Hypex NCore technology (similar to that used in the five-star Evo 75 and Evo 150 streaming amps) and delivers 70 watts per channel into 8 ohms. The power amplifier aims to deliver 'high efficiency and a compact form without compromising the rich, musical sound quality Cambridge Audio is known for'. Cambridge Audio claims this dinky powerhouse is capable of driving more demanding speakers, too. You can also turn the stereo amplifier into mono mode, which gives you 250 watts of bridgeable power when using two MXW70s in your system. Around the back, you'll find a set of speaker terminals, a choice of balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA stereo line level inputs, and switches for choosing between these two inputs and mono/stereo mode. The MXW70 can be paired with the MXN10 streamer when the latter is in preamplifier mode, allowing the streamer to handle all volume and source duties. The system can be controlled by Cambridge Audio's StreamMagic app. The MXW70 is encased in an all-metal casework in Cambridge Audio's customary Lunar Grey finish, with a very minimal styling. The Cambridge Audio MXW70 power amplifier will be available in the summer, costing £499 / $599 / €599. The MXN10 streamer/preamplifier is yours for £349 / $499 / €399 at the time of writing, so together, this duo will cost you £848 / £1098 / €998 – assuming there is no bundle discount. That's quite an appealing price point for this compact combo; here's hoping the MXN70 sounds just as good as the hugely engaging and capable MXN10. MORE: Read our five-star Cambridge Audio MXN10 streamer review The rise of small, complete hi-fi systems that are more accessible for newcomers is a great direction for the industry Check out our guide to the best music streamers
Forbes
13-06-2025
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- Forbes
Cambridge Audio's Latest Mini Amplifier Packs A Mighty Punch
Classic British hi-fi brand Cambridge Audio has announced a new and compact power amplifier that's designed to drive even the most difficult loudspeakers without being so large it takes over your whole living room. The new MXW70 offers both power and refinement to almost any audio setup and the London-based brand is touting the amplifier as the 'perfect partner' to Cambridge Audio's compact MXN10 Music Streamer. Like the MXN10, the MXW70 has a half-width form factor that can build into a compact and high-performance streaming system. Although the new MXW70 has a compact form factor, it's not lacking in power as it can output 70W per channel of stereo power which is bridgeable into mono mode to serve up an impressive 250W. By combining the MXW70 with Cambridge Audio's award-winning MXN10 Music Streamer, it's possible to have a complete compact streaming hi-fi stack. By adding the Cambridge Audio DacMagic 200M DAC, the system can have further digital clarity as well as a hi-res headphone output. Like all of Cambridge Audio's products, the MXW70 was designed in London, at the company's HQ. The MXW70 has been engineered to deliver high-quality amplification that can fit into an existing setup or form the basis for a powerful mini hi-fi system. The secret behind the amplifier's power in the use of Hypex NCore Class D amplification. This type of efficient Class D amplification can deliver smooth, dynamic and powerful audio that can easily pair with a wide range of loudspeakers, even ones that are difficult to drive. With a width of just 215mm across, the MXW70 conveniently is much easier to fit on a bookshelf, desk or rack system. It's even small enough to be tucked away in a cupboard. To connect to speakers and other sources, the MXW70 comes with a couple of high-quality speaker outputs and stereo RCA inputs for hitching up analog sources like a tape deck or FM tuner. The MXW70 also has premium XLR inputs for noise-free, studio-grade signal transmission. Although this new amplifier is small, the build quality isn't cut back like some half-width separates. The MXW70 has a premium all-metal casework and features a minimalist design finished in Cambridge Audio's instantly recognizable Lunar Grey finish. Pricing and Availability: Cambridge Audio MXW70 will be available from summer 2025 at and approved retailers, priced at $599 / £499 / €599. Tech Specs:
