MOON 330A vs Cambridge Audio Evo 150 Detailed Comparison

MOON 330A vs Cambridge Audio Evo 150

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MOON 330A

Power Amplifier | 125 watts RMS into 8-ohms

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Cambridge Audio Evo 150

Integrated Amplifier | 150 watts RMS into 8-ohms

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MOON 330A vs Cambridge Audio Evo 150 Integrated Amplifier Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing two different types of amplifiers. MOON 330A is a Stereo Power Amplifier speaker whereas the Evo 150 is a Streaming Integrated Amplifier speaker.

Let's have a brief look at the main features of MOON 330A and Cambridge Audio Evo 150 first before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Key Specs	MOON 330A	Cambridge Audio Evo 150
Power	125 watts x 2 channels into 8 ohms, 250 watts x 2 channels into 4 ohms, and 400 watts bridged into 8 ohms mono. The first 5 watts are Class A	150 watts x 2 channels into 8 ohms and 250 watts x 2 channels into 4 ohms
Amplifier class	Class A/B	Class D
Built-in DAC	No	Yes
Phono input	No	Yes
Headphone output	No	3.5mm
Bluetooth	No	Yes
App control	—	Yes
Weight	—	5.31kg / 11.7lbs
Dimensions (H x W x D)	3-1/2" x 16-7/8" x 14" 88.9 x 429.3 x 355.6 mm	3-1/2" x 12-9/16" x 14-5/8" 89.0mm x 320.0mm x 372.0mm

What size room are the MOON 330A and Cambridge Audio Evo 150 Amplifiers good for?

The size of the room in which you are planning to use these amplifiers is an important decision factor. Here we have compared their suitability to various sizes of environments considering their max power parameters:

Listening Environment	MOON 330A	Cambridge Audio Evo 150
Near-field	Poor	Are you nuts?
Small Room	Poor	Bad
Mid-size Room	Good	Poor
Large Room	Good	Good
Very Large Room	Average	Good

The sections below take each area in turn: power output, inputs and outputs, features and physical size.

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Reasons to choose MOON 330A over Cambridge Audio Evo 150

Height	88mm vs 89mm	Easier to fit in smaller spaces

Reasons to choose Cambridge Audio Evo 150 over MOON 330A

MSRP Price(*)	3,249USD vs 4,400USD	costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time)
Handheld Remote	Yes vs No	Control the amplifier by the included RC
App-Based Control	Yes vs None	Control the amplifier via an app
Watts into 8-ohms	150 watts vs 125 watts	Delivers higher power into 8-ohms speakers
Buil-in DAC	Yes vs No	Connect digital sources without an external DAC
Bluetooth	Yes vs No	Stream music via Bluetooth devices
PhonoInput	Yes vs No	Connect a turntable directly to your amp
USB Input	Yes vs	Connect Sources via USB
Headphone Output	3.5mm vs No	Connect your headphone to the amplifier
Base Surface Area	1190.4cm²/ 184.5inch² vs 1526.6cm²/ 236.6inch²	takes less space in your room

Inputs and Outputs

The input and output selections that are offered is an important factor when comparing two amplifiers. Here you can find how the I/O selections of the MOON 330A and Cambridge Audio Evo 150 differs from each other.

MOON 330A Inputs

Total Number of Analog Inputs: 2
XLR Input Port

Cambridge Audio Evo 150 Inputs

Total Number of Analog Inputs: 2
Phono Input
2 Optical Digital Input
1 Coaxial Digital Input
USB Input:
- USB-B(connect to your Windows PC or Mac computer for playback)
- USB-A(music playback from a USB flash memory device or portable hard drive)
HDMI ARC
Ethernet Port
XLR Input Port

Outputs

Stereo RCA, Sub Preamp Outputs
3.5mm Headphone Output
Subwoofer Output

Cambridge Audio Evo 150 Back View (Click the image for the larger version)

What's in the Box of Cambridge Audio Evo 150?

Here are the items that come with the Evo 150:

Integrated amplifier
6-feet AC power cord
Remote control (EVO)
2 AAA batteries
4 Side-panels (2 pre-installed)
Quick Setup Guide
Important Safety Instructions