(June 4, 2026) The appeal of a modern streaming amplifier is easy to understand: fewer boxes, fewer cables, and instant access to music. Cambridge Audio has embraced that philosophy with its Evo lineup, and the company is now expanding the range with the Evo 300, its most powerful streaming amplifier to date.
The Evo 300 delivers a rated 300 watts per channel via a dual-mono implementation of Hypex NCOREx Class D amplification. That's double the output of the Evo 150 SE and should provide ample headroom for many of today's more demanding loudspeakers. According to Cambridge Audio, the dual mono architecture, combined with dedicated analog volume controls for each channel, helps maintain stereo separation, dynamic range, and imaging precision at higher listening levels. The result is a design intended to deliver substantial power without sacrificing qualities that make two-channel listening so engaging.
Digital duties are handled by an ESS Sabre ES9038Q2M DAC capable of decoding PCM audio up to 32-bit/768kHz and DSD512. While those numbers far exceed the requirements of most music libraries, they firmly place the Evo 300 in high-resolution territory and reinforce Cambridge's ambitions for truly detailed musical capabilities.
At the heart of the platform’s interactivity is the latest generation of Cambridge Audio's StreamMagic architecture. The fourth-generation streaming platform supports Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect, Qobuz Connect, Deezer, Roon Ready, UPnP playback, and Internet radio over Wi-Fi or Ethernet. Multiroom integration is also available through Google Home, Apple AirPlay, and Roon ecosystems, allowing the Evo 300 to serve as both a primary music system and part of a larger whole-home audio environment.
Connectivity is equally comprehensive. A built-in moving magnet phono stage caters to vinyl playback, while balanced XLR inputs provide flexibility for users with compatible source components. HDMI eARC allows the Evo 300 to pull double duty in a music and television setup, and Bluetooth 5.4 with aptX HD support adds modern wireless convenience.
Visually, the Evo 300 remains unmistakably part of the Evo family, retaining interchangeable side panels that allow owners to customize its appearance. The biggest change is up front, where a larger chassis makes room for a new 7.8" display, the largest ever featured on an Evo product. Album artwork, playback information, and VU meters are all presented prominently, giving the amplifier a more commanding presence in a listening room.
What's perhaps most interesting about the Evo 300 is how it balances simplicity with capability. While many high-performance audio systems still involve multiple components, separate streaming hardware, and a maze of cables, the Evo 300 packages much of that functionality into a single chassis. With 300 watts per channel, extensive streaming support, balanced connectivity, and high-resolution audio compatibility, it's aimed at listeners seeking serious performance without the complexity often associated with traditional separates.
The Cambridge Audio Evo 300 lands this June, available through Cambridge Audio and authorized retailers for $3,999.
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