The Audio Evo 300 is an Streaming Integrated Amplifier by Cambridge that delivers . Minimum impedance of 4 ohms makes the Audio Evo 300 compatible with a wide range of loudspeakers. Thanks to its built-in DAC, you can play digital sources directly without the need for an external DAC unit. Cambridge Audio Evo 300 lets you connect your turntable via its Phono input and start listening to your vinyl collection without a hassle.
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Cambridge Integrated Amplifier Series
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Performance Specs
One of the most important factors when deciding on an integrated amplifier is its power ratings and compatibility with your speaker's impedance requirements.The Cambridge Audio Evo 300 is rated at 300 watts RMS into 8-ohms.
Here are the main highlights of its performance specs:
- 300 watts into 8-ohms (20-20k) at
- 550 watts into 4-ohms
- 4-ohms Min Impedance (allows compatibility with a wide range of loudspeakers)
When pairing the Cambridge Audio Evo 300 with a passive Bookshelf (Stand mount) or Passive Floor Standing (Tower) speaker, you have to check if their Max Power Range is below the max wattage of the amp for the given impedance levels.
Operating your amp outside of this max range may damage the speakers.
Inputs and Outputs
Besides the performance specs of the Cambridge Audio Evo 300, the next important feature set that you have to evaluate is the input and output selections that it offers.
Inputs
- Phono Input
- 1 Optical Digital Input
- 1 Coaxial Digital Input
- USB Input:
Outputs
- Yes Preamp Outputs
- 1/4 Headphone Output
Bluetooth Connectivity
Cambridge Audio Evo 300 features built-in Bluetooth 5.4 for wireless music streaming from your Bluetooth-enabled devices such as Apple iPod/iPhone/iPad, Android smartphone/tablet, Windows PC, Mac computers/laptops.
Phono Input
Cambridge Audio Evo 300 features two Phono Inputs which are compatible with
MM (Moving Magnet) type of phono cartridges, you can connect your turntable with MM cartridges directly to this amp without the need for a phono preamp. If you are using an MC cartridge on your turntable, you need to use a phono preamp that has MC phono stage such as the
Cambridge Duo or the
iFi ZEN Phono.
DAC and Digital Music
The Cambridge Audio Evo 300's built-in DAC allows the connection of digital sources directly, eliminating the need for an external DAC.
Cambridge Audio Evo 300 External Dimensions and Weight
Cambridge Audio Evo 300 has external dimensions of (H x W x D) 3-9/16 x 15-5/16 x 14-13/16 inch (90.5 x 388.9 x 376.2 mm ). The unit weighs
7.20kg / 15.8lbs.
Base Surface Area
Base surface area of an integrated amplifier may become an important decision factor when the space in your room or desk is limited.
The base area of the Cambridge Audio Evo 300 is approximately 1463.0cm2 / 226.8inch2.
- Width: 388.9mm (15-5/16")
- Height: 90.5mm (3-9/16")
- Depth: 376.2mm (14-13/16")
- Weight: 7.20 kg (15.87lbs)
- Base Surface Area: ~1463.0cm2 / 226.8inch2
- Volume: ~13.2 liter / 3.5 gallon
Warranty
2 Years of parts warranty and 2 Years of labor warranty is generally provided for the Cambridge Audio Evo 300 by the manufacturer.
| General |
| Brand |
Cambridge |
| Full Model Name |
Cambridge Audio Evo 300 |
| Amplifier Type |
Integrated Amplifier |
| Amp Class |
Class D |
| Performance |
| Watts RMS per Channel into 8-ohms |
300 watts |
| Watts RMS per Channel into 6-ohms |
N/A |
| Watts RMS per Channel into 4-ohms |
550 watts |
| Frequency Bandwidth |
20-20k |
| THD |
|
| Minimum Impedance |
4 |
| Signal to Noise Ratio |
N/A |
| Digital Music |
| Built-in DAC |
Yes |
| Bluetooth |
Yes |
| WiFi |
802.11ac |
| Ecosystem |
| Apple AirPlay |
Yes |
| Apple AirPlay2 |
Yes |
| DTS Play-Fi |
No |
| Chromecast built-in |
Yes |
| Roon |
Ready |
| HEOS |
No |
| BluOS |
No |
| CONNECTIONS |
| Total Analog Inputs |
|
| Phono Input |
Yes |
| Optical Digital Inputs |
1 |
| Coaxial Digital Inputs |
1 |
| USB Input |
Yes |
| Preamp Outputs |
Yes |
| Pre-out / Main-in Loop |
No |
| Headphone Output |
1/4 |
| Removable Power Cord |
IEC 3-prong |
| PHYSICAL SPECS |
| Height |
90.5mm (3-9/16") |
| Width |
388.9mm (15-5/16") |
| Depth |
376.2mm (14-13/16") |
| Weight |
7.20 kg (15.87lbs) |
| OTHER |
| Parts Warranty |
2 Years |
| Labor Warranty |
2 Years |