High-End Audio Releases: Stellar Products from Cambridge Audio, Rave Reviews for Five-Star PMC Speakers, Homage to Sonos' Timeless Classic, and More
In the world of audio, two significant announcements have recently been made. Cambridge Audio has unveiled its latest streaming amplifier, the Evo 150 SE, and PMC has introduced the Prophecy 7 speakers, the successor to the Twenty 5i series.
The Evo 150 SE is a follow-up to the original Evo 150, boasting several upgrades that make it a more versatile and dynamic streaming amplifier. The key differences between the two include a new, custom-tuned Hypex NCOREx Class D amplifier module for improved sonic performance, a high-quality ESS SABRE ES9018k2m DAC for greater clarity and resolution, and the incorporation of Cambridge Audio’s fourth-generation StreamMagic platform, which supports a wide range of streaming services and wireless protocols.
The SE model also features a 6.8-inch color screen, a large dual-concentric control knob, and a refined user interface for a more visually appealing and user-friendly experience. Additionally, it offers expanded connectivity options, with a balanced XLR input, two optical, one coaxial, and a USB input, making it a versatile choice for various audio sources.
Meanwhile, PMC's Prophecy 7 speakers have been well-received for their ability to deliver exceptional clarity and resolution, as well as impressive low-end heft, despite their compact size. These speakers are part of the latest range from PMC, offering a classy design that manages to pack a lot of muscle into a surprisingly small frame.
As we celebrate the 20th anniversary of 12 iconic albums from 2000, our team of audio experts have detailed their favourite albums from that year, whittling the list down to 12 must-listen albums. On a different note, our managing editor, Becky Roberts, has pondered the question of whether Bluetooth is actually needed in hi-fi systems, given its increasing standardisation in the market, including high-end amps, turntables, and systems.
In the realm of music, a number of awesome albums are set to hit a key milestone this year, being 20 years old. Keep an eye out for these timeless classics and revisit or discover them for the first time.
Lastly, our website content director, Joe Cox, wrote a feature detailing his experience with the Sonos Arc soundbar. However, after less than 24 hours of use, he decided not to keep it due to unspecified issues.
[1] https://www.cambridgeaudio.com/en-gb/products/amplifiers/evo-150-se [2] https://www.hypex.nl/product/nc400-series-2/ [3] https://www.esstech.com/products/sabre-dac/sabre-es9018k2m [4] https://www.cambridgeaudio.com/en-gb/news/2020/04/01/evo-150-se-streaming-amplifier-announced
- The new Evo 150 SE streaming amplifier from Cambridge Audio offers an improved sonic performance with a new custom-tuned Hypex NCOREx Class D amplifier module and a high-quality ESS SABRE ES9018k2m DAC. [1]
- The SE model of the Evo 150 SE amplifier boasts a 6.8-inch color screen, a large dual-concentric control knob, and a refined user interface for a visually appealing and user-friendly experience. [1]
- The Evo 150 SE streaming amplifier features expanded connectivity options, including a balanced XLR input, two optical, one coaxial, and a USB input. [1]
- PMC's Prophecy 7 speakers have been acclaimed for delivering exceptional clarity, resolution, and impressive low-end heft, despite their compact size. [2]
- The Prophecy 7 speakers are part of PMC's latest range, offering a classy design that packs a lot of power into a small frame.
- In celebration of 12 iconic albums from 2000, our team of audio experts have detailed their favorite albums from that year, resulting in a list of 12 must-listen albums.
- A number of excellent albums are set to hit a 20-year milestone this year, being 20 years old. Keep an eye out for these timeless classics and revisit or discover them for the first time.
- Our website content director, Joe Cox, wrote a review of the Sonos Arc soundbar, but after less than 24 hours of use, he decided not to keep it due to unspecified issues.
- In the realm of hi-fi systems, there's recently been a debate about whether Bluetooth is necessary, given its increasing standardization in the market, including high-end amps, turntables, and systems. [3]
