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 cambridgeaudio.com and approved retailers, priced at $599 / £499 / €599.
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