Cambridge Audio is a British audio company that’s known to audiophiles around the world. It’s famous for its high-quality headphones, DACs, amplifiers, and more. Today, the company unveiled the new Cambridge Audio MXW70. This is a powerful amplifier that fits a ton of power into a small form factor.
Some matches are truly made in heaven; Cambridge Audio originally made the MXN10 Music Streamer. This is a top-quality network-connected audio streamer that can be the centerpiece of any audio setup. Well, Cambridge Audio designed the MXW70 to work seamlessly with the MXN10. So, the question is whether this amplifier is perfect for you. Let’s dive in.
The Cambridge Audio MXW70 fits a ton of power in a small package
A good audio setup needs a good amp. This device supplies a powerful signal that can drive large speakers and high-impedance headphones. The thing about the MXW70 is that it’s a very small device. However, that doesn’t mean that it lacks power.
It comes with the trademark Cambridge Audio aesthetic. It has a two-tone gray color that’s reminiscent of other devices from the company. Also, the front plate is completely empty except for the branding and the power button. It’s small enough to pretty much fit into any audio setup without taking too much space.
Bringing the power
The MXW70 boasts an impressive 70W of power per channel at 8Ω in stereo mode. If you switch to modern mode, then that number gets boosted to 250W of power per channel. This means that you have more than enough power to drive most speakers.
This is the perfect device to get if you want a great amplifier, but you don’t quite have the space to store a much larger one. Also, its $599 price tag makes it extremely affordable compared to many other amps on the market. It offers amazing power and performance for its price.
Speaking of performance
The Cambridge Audio MXW70 was designed and built at the company’s London HQ. This means that the company has much more control over the quality, and the quality is high. Running the show is Hypex NCORE Class D amplifier technology. This technology ensures that you have crystal clear audio coming through your speakers or headphones. So, you can expect the same sort of rich and encompassing audio that you get from other Cambridge Audio devices.
Connections
A great amplifier has all the necessary connections needed to suit most audio setups. In the case of the MXW70, this device comes with many of the connections you need. It comes with both RCA stereo and studio-quality XLR inputs. As an added bonus, this device also supports 12V pass-through for auto power switching. So, if you use the StreamMagic app, you can remotely turn your MXW70 on and off. This makes using it much more convenient.
If you don’t own a Cambridge Audio MXN10, don’t worry. You can still use this amplifier with other devices. It’s very versatile, so it will work with many devices in your setup. In fact, another great companion to the MXW70 is the Cambridge Audio DACMagic 200M DAC. This is another high-quality and very affordable device. It’s a top-quality DAC but also comes with an included pre-amp.
Specs
- Power Output: 2x70W (8ohm stereo), 2x 125W (4ohm stereo), 250W (8ohm mono)
- Amplification: Class-D, Hypex nCORE
- Frequency Response: 10Hz – 30kHz (-1dB)
- Power Supply: SMPS
- Bi-wiring possible: 1 set of terminals.
- Analogue RCA Inputs: 1 stereo
- Balanced XLR Input: 1 stereo
- Other inputs: 12v Trigger
- Speaker Outputs: 1 set
- Other outputs: 12v Trigger pass-through
- THD+N (unweighted): <0.015% @ 5W/8ohm
- S/N Ratio (REF 1W – 20k BW): 92dB (XLR), >89dB (RCA)
- Crosstalk @1kHz: <-82dB
- Gain: 22.2dB (XLR), 28.8dB (RCA)
- Input Sensitivity: 3.6V (mono XLR), 1.65V (mono RCA), 0.9V (stereo RCA), 1.9V (stereo XLR)
- Input Impedances: 22kohm (RCA), 35kohm (XLR)
- Power Amp Damping Factor: 180 @ 1kHz 8ohm
- Max Power Consumption: 300w
- Standby Power Consumption: <0.5W
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 57 x 215 x 215mm
- Weight: 1.65kg
Price and availability
With its high quality, small size, low price, and amazing design, the Cambridge Audio MXW70 is one of the best amps that you will be able to buy this year. It will be available this summer, and you will buy it right from the Cambridge Audio website.
2025-06-12 15:07:38