Changing the Industry! This is Genius! This Amp Crushes!

The Cambridge Audio Evo 150 Delorean Limited Edition Amp is genius and the future of hifi. But for reasons you probably don't think...
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[@Mate2Frio]

As a old guy I know that things get outdated. I don't like streamers embedded into amps. Two years and the whole things becomes unsupported and lost investment.

[@Pok-001]

That is why you buy one from a company like Cambridge. Save bet they who’ll be around and support it

[@gargamel5366]

​@@Pok-001Let's talk about support for old Cambridge models, such as the Minx. You must be a great optimist if you think you will have manufacturer support for the rest of the product's life.

[@howardskeivys4184]

Here here!

[@howardskeivys4184]

👍

[@Pok-001]

@@gargamel5366 what is a minx? Only thing I see for that is a powered speaker With streamers it’s all about the software being supported. You think cheap brands like Wiim or eversolo are here to stay? I would be more confident in an established brand that sounds better and has history and support.

[@gracenotes5379]

So, how is this not an April Fool's upload???

[@billykaye6308]

"The best part is you can send it to an outboard amp!" ROTFLMAO!

[@jukingeo]

@@billykaye6308 I would do a ROTFLMAO to anyone that is stupid enough to buy this thing. I mean, really, if I had $3200 to burn, I would buy a McIntosh! Not some hyped up little box made in China.

[@mgaming7]

hope that price is the April fools joke. $3200 is ridiculous

[@maximax217]

Ive got the EVO 75 for 1,2k and personally i just like the simplicity of having just one device covering all my needs.Simplicity and usablility are so strong with this one.

[@bigd835]

the price is so high its irrelevant. if this thing every breaks, no one will be able to fix it. no way jose

[@benegesserit9838]

is just for 1 k insane ppl...

[@robertcallander6772]

@@benegesserit9838 Price is a funny old thing. A local HiFi retailer near me (Audio Emotion) is moving premises so I had a nosey around, looking for inspiration. They routinely sell Streamers over £10k, Amps over £25k and TURNTABLES up to £150000! And that doesn't include Tonearm and Cartridge. For me Value for Money is more important than absolute price. The Delorean premium isn't worth a penny as far as I'm concerned. But the EVO150 'standard' seems like a decent value proposition.

[@jukingeo]

I know, right? When it comes to hi-fi, most would buy separates. It is just the smarter thing to do. This way, if one item in the system breaks, you are not down the whole system. Granted I see situations for having an all in one system, like for a computer set up. Such as the Wiim amp combo, which is about $300. If something breaks on that, it isn't difficult to replace it. Which is another reason why it would be stupid to sink so much money into an all in one system. This Cambridge unit reminds me of the Bang and Olufsen systems which were very proprietary and generally needed to be connected together with their own items. They were overpriced (of course) and when they broke, which was quite frequently, they were very hard to fix and many technicians don't want to touch them. Their electronics, sound wise, was no better than Bose. The B&O speakers were a bit better as many used SEAS and Peerless drivers, but they had horrible crossover designs and the cabinets were very resonate, save for the small CX series speakers, which are good. So, yeah, I called this one out as an April Fool joke as I doubt anyone here would seriously buy that thing, unless they had money to burn.

[@scottgremko4426]

It's not 1k it's 3k

[@jukingeo]

@@scottgremko4426 No, it's not. I just came from the Cambridge site right now and it is $3199.00. However, if it DID go on a sale for $1000, that would prove my point about greedy troll manufactures over charging for what an item is really worth. My guess is that Cambridge is making that box for around $350 to $500, and they hype it up that it is worth $3000. No, I am sorry, but for commanding that kind of premium for a box that isn't even the surface area of a record album, they will have to do some proving to me as to why they feel that thing is worth $3k. ...And I betcha they can't. At any rate, I kind of figured that this was a joke and an April fool on us by Randy, although, he hasn't confessed to us by now. Still, I take it as a joke and seriously doubt anyone would be stupid enough to buy this thing at 3k or even 1k, when, at best it should be selling for $800 or less.

[@user-of8sg4ks2r]

Funny, a few months ago I read in an british audio magazine that all-in-one devices are not the best audio solution. It has been confirmed that a DAC in the amplifier tends to reduce the sound performance of the preamplifier in the device. A very respected british audio brand received criticism for the first time about the sound performance of their largest integrated amplifier a few years ago (it had an internal DAC). The DAC was removed from the successor device. The older versions from a bestselling integrated amplifier from a famous japanese brand, which are identical except for the integrated DAC, sounded much better than the newer versions with Dac. Furthermore, not only DACs are installed in such devices, but also streamers with a WiFi antenna and receiver that literally scream “beam into me” All of this at a price that is higher than excellent individual components that would do the job much better and would also behave better against heat development. Not to mention the fact that the streamer in the device will probably no longer be up to date in a few years. These all-in-one devices cost less to manufacture and transport than individual components. If their prices were lower, you could understand it, but the opposite is the case! The DMC logo has absolutely nothing to do with the device and I just find it embarrassing, even though I'm a boomer. "Cheap" Audio Man, what happened to you? Greetings from Germany, Peter

[@user-ml4xh9fh7q]

For $3,200 that thing should have the most current 9039pro dac chip. The 9018 sounds like an afterthought.

[@player16987]

Or two?

[@josexavierjr.5633]

Happy April Fool’s Day to you too, Randy!! Nostalgia?! Not for $3200…….🥴

[@FloridaMan_Journey]

Cheapaudioman.?.. I don't think so.

[@Arthax83]

Advertisingman.

[@cheapaudioman]

@@Arthax83 lol. Pro bono

[@davidsparling3505]

@@cheapaudioman…same thing.

[@cheapaudioman]

@@davidsparling3505 thanks for watching

[@JoeReviewer-je3fz]

Early Gen Xer here, sitting in the garage with my bullshit detector and it'a going off non-stop with this review!

[@formerhobbit5599]

This is more infomercial and nostalgia reverie than a review but I guess that's what the people want to see. April fools? It does have a beautiful industrial design but I think I will wait for the yellow Ford Pinto version. I hear rumors that it will combust if you play Pat Benatar's "Hit Me With Your Best Shot".

[@Easton21]

“The biggest mistake a company can make is to not know their customers” is a very ironic statement by a guy hocking a $3200 amp on his ‘cheap audio’ KZbin channel. Sorry man, love the channel, but hate this and am left wondering what I’m watching and why

[@mehome-ty4yi]

Honest question: At 150 w/channel why would anyone use an external amp with this integrated amp/receiver?

[@erikprelle6200]

Nice Video! Happy April Fools' Day

[@CinemaDemocratica]

Sure is a sexy beast but the price point has me scratching my head a bit. Three grand plus-plus is an awful lot to pay for an all-in-one when the sonic gains over a much less expensive competitor could be sought through the separates market with the added advantage of increased flexibility. I bought the SMSL AO300, essentially on this channel's recommendation, and while I'm sure this product sounds better, why wouldn't I spend (for example) $1500 on a Naim XS3 and then back-fill the missing functionality? For the same overall outlay it seems to me like it would be much easier to beat the AO300 unambiguously if one was approaching the problem in a modular fashion. I get $300 all-in-one's and I get $1,000 all-in-one's, but I just don't see how a $3,300 all-in-one makes sense.

[@nc3419]

That makes sense for some while this makes sense for others. While your way allows one to update one component at a time, makes it easier to re-sell too I think, those wanting an all in one unit probably want less clutter, and will accept an all in one knowing it has a shorter lifespan and will either sell it for less concern of returned value, give it away or throw it away. You don't buy this with the intention of keeping it longer than separates. More expensive, probably. If you have the income, doesn't matter.

[@keithmoriyama5421]

@@nc3419I do have the income and I do have 4 high end systems composed almost entirely of separates. Separates are way over rated which is why I actually prefer integrated amps, for which I only own one-- Accuphase E280. That said, the only thing missing out of this Cambridge product is an internal CD player.... If it had that, I'd buy it for the wife.

[@Evil_Peter]

Separates isn't always better since a significant part of the component budgets will be taken up by redundant components, not least the cases which often are the most expensive individual component. A very experienced hifi reviewer I once spoke to had the rough guideline that integrated amps were generally the best option up to about €10000 just because of those redundant components. Above that he felt that the component budgets were so high that it didn't really matter. I have no experience with this particular product, or really with these kind of all-in-one products in general, but it's worth keeping in mind how expensive some components are.

[@user-ml4xh9fh7q]

I agree, the 9018 chip alone says it should be almost half as much. It’s already outdated and they put it in a $3,200 piece of equipment? Not sure what they were thinking.

[@funkychicken2119]

$3200 seems steep imo. I’d rather just get an eversolo A6, defefrips DAC, and that leaves about $1,200 for an integrated amp.

[@jan.hotarek]

A brilliant review! Loved that. And I love the Delorean. 👍👏

[@l0adofarse]

For UK folks DeLorean also means terrible build quality and FBI entrapment for cocaine deals. I’m confused by this collaboration. Just me?

[@leegill2427]

Yes the Delorean back story is fascinating, he was one shady guy, and got his comeupance eventually. I do agree though I thought it was a strange collab...

[@jamesschneider3828]

They could have named it the Pacer or Gremlin edition😜

[@johannesterl9083]

Did you test the Rotel Ras-5000?

[@davidnewell3232]

Is there a dual 8-track version?

[@tylerflores4761]

Hey randy how would you compare that to the emotiva setup you had with the mono blocks?

[@mgraham1996]

Hi, when connecting one pair of speakers do I select A or A+B? Thanks. Ps. Enjoyed you video and bought one👍🏻

[@ignaciomenendez]

A

[@edwardcowburn2632]

It looks nice but doesn't have the analog connections that I need. I run two turntables a cassette deck and a reel to reel. I do have a CD player that I haven't used in years, so that's not even hooked up. I do have a wire to plug my phone in for streaming music if I'm busy cleaning or whatever. My vintage Kenwood KR 9600 fits the bill right now. I run a Carver power amplifier that runs my two Klipsch mains and the brand new Klipsch RP 1600 subwoofer. I love the functionality of the Kenwood, but I would like suggestions for possibly pairing a different receiver or preamp for my setup. Does anything come to mind?

[@keithmoriyama5421]

Your CD player can plug into a digital input and will probably sound even better.

[@edwardcowburn2632]

@@keithmoriyama5421 You're probably right. However, I hardly ever listen to CDs and my vintage Kenwood receiver has no optical plugs at all.

[@thebingaling1105]

I swapped out my separates (Roksan K3 and CXN v2) for a standard Evo and am very happy. Have done some lengthy testing on both setups and the Evo is so good. Thought my old setup was decent but this is much better to my ears.

[@Rockruio]

That Delorean amp came back from a future with hyperinflation and you can experience it right now! 😃

[@connorduke4619]

Must have come back from a Democrat future time line.

[@preiter20]

Does it come stuffed with a bag of cocaine? Asking for a friend.

[@davefox8948]

For that price, It should.

[@lanx0003]

Finally got a USB input on the Cambridge streamer/DAC, but the price tag is intangible admittedly. Again, I need to remind cheapaudioman that this show is no longer a dedicated budget audio source, but rather an indication of its significant growth. Question: How does this compare with the Wiim amp? I know the Wiim only offers 60 watts per channel into 8 ohms, but for those who don't need to drive two sets of speakers simultaneously, the Wiim amp is indeed more than sufficient. So, I wonder how the Wiim amp ($300) stacks up against the Evo 150 ($3000 on sale)?

[@cheapaudioman]

Thanks for watching!

[@BrianSmith-le6uy]

Please review Magnepan LRS + with and without sub, amp pairing with them. Need your input

[@matthewhilty4209]

Man that is a very good looking design and yea it is expensive but it's a one and done solution. I think it will sell very well.

[@byronfoppola8676]

I'm still rocking the logitech transporter. Ordered a Geshelli JS2 for output. We'll see how that turns out.

[@DigitalDonAV]

Damn bro, tough crowd. I love the Evo 150 and find it to be a value. In this market 3k is a deal for all you get, along with real power. I really enjoy your work.

[@PaperBoat.]

I'm looking for a pure analog circuitry power amp. Could anyone please help me to find out?

[@scofab]

I've had a few pieces of Cambridge gear over the years and have always been satisfied with the deal. Using two of their CD players right now in fact. I don't immediately see the Delorean for sale here in Japan, might have to dig deeper. Thanks as always and regards.

[@KM-ov1qp]

Why are more companies not doing it you asked? Because it’s ridiculous imho. I bought an Evo 75. I love it. But I would never have bought it if it had the brand name of a car on it.

[@4KPieEater]

Those fins will be a pain to keep clean. What were they thinking?

[@jamesschneider3828]

A clean house.

[@s.daniel9224]

Great video Randy. It does scream gen x and I dig it. And, it’s sexy. Love the display, but not sure how practical it is at a distance. VU meters would attract me-they’re kinda useful, for me. I do see what Cambridge was going for and kudos…my next purchase that I’m excited about is the new geshelli integrated amp. Class AB, sparkos opamps, sexy VU meters, yes, please. I think the price point is around the same. Honestly, it’s all pretty sweet!

[@ThePuka]

When these were being made in Belfast (the car) they were unique. Not one was like another, not sure if the term Friday Car came from this era but reliability wasn’t high up the list. The brand hits different in Northern Ireland. They missed a trick with tubes looking like a blender.

[@bobc455]

I wish it had a PEQ and time correction built in. And Dirac too. Guess I will stick with my minidsp for now until more manufactures catch on, at least as an add-on option.

[@mikechristensen1285]

Translation, “I’m a total sucker for, and the bullseye of the target of, a thinly veiled marketing ploy. A ploy that that offers no actual connection to the nostalgia it hopes to represent outside of a badge. Also if a corporation tells me that that their product is “limited” my pants get tight, doesn’t matter what when or how! Sign me up!”

[@cheapaudioman]

Guilty

[@AntonioGarcia-xk6jd]

if you where to buy a speaker that can be identical on all channels minus the center channel & Sub's of course , for a 7.2.6 speaker surround setup. choosing (3) different ((( 1st, 2nd , 3rd place ))) pre-build's & (3) D.I.Y from Part Express what would you're recommendations be. Can you include 3 chooses from both category's for the budget / value person in mind ...

[@erictheblue7256]

FYI: Advance Paris makes a variant of their tube hybrid integrated amp with a streamer within (MyConnect 250). I can't speak to how good or bad the streamer is, but if I weren't in to multi-channel audio I would purchase the MC 250.

[@DeltaJazzUK]

Everything in one box. What, like a 1970s music centre?

[@jamesschneider3828]

No, like an AMC Pacer with a AM radio.

[@midnightsunindustries5239]

Awesome review! Sure, she a bit spendy, but the DMC theme has me drooling (I'm turning 45 this year)... I bet it sounds amazing as well, I'm REALLY glad you're including this tier on the channel as well, Randy! Bravo.

[@tiloalo]

So an AVR with a screen?

[@spaminatord]

Can you hook up a sub to this other than through speaker line connections?

[@cheapaudioman]

yeah. it has a sub out

[@bulversteher]

If I was in the market for car branded Audio equipment, the KEF LS60 Lotus edition would be my thing.

[@AlexVgtb]

Would this thing work in 10 years?

[@NosEL34]

Probably worth the asking price. I've done the all-in-one type in that price range. That unit had Dirac and was great. I went back to seperates shortly after though. If I was going to go back to an all in one unit I'd just get a quality AVR, probably a Denon or another model with proven specs. This Cambridge looks nice..its gotta have good dsp for that kinda bread though

[@avjake]

A company knowing their customer base is genius? That's Marketing 101 stuff.

[@chuckcribbs3398]

I always say this about Apple, and I had a Mac in college (1987). I wish they would come out with a retro-look Mac in the beige grey case with the multicolored Apple logo with modern hardware. They wouldn’t be able to sell enough of them.

[@stimpy1226]

Is it Roon ready?

[@photosshutter9960]

Yes it is

[@hideyamaguchi8196]

why so much hate on the price? the regular is 1800 on sale at crutchfield now. this is a limited edition limited to 1000 pieces. of course there is a premium price for it.

[@jedknutson8373]

never heard of this "back to the future"....😁

[@janulik9535]

Grest machine, looks awsome, it also does have xlr inputs very suitable for our chneese favourite, afordable r2r dacs which have a bit worst rcas

[@StrangeBrewReviews]

Just need a flux capacter graphic equalizer

[@gogo-fk1lu]

Really interesting product, but I don't know if it has the added value to become a collector's item even though it is a limited edition. Whatever, great presented as always.

[@aayotechnology]

Good review but wish this was a side by side with the regular evo 150 not the a10 classic.

[@markr5440]

I just bought two WiiM amps for 660$ delivered . For 3500.00 US $ . I would get new speakers .

[@GianniVignola]

You have an amazing talent for saying a lot without actually saying anything... Congrats!

[@cheapaudioman]

thank you. it's taking me a long time to figure out how to do it

[@eddihaskell]

For that kind of money, I would get a pure two channel amp -- something like the Emotiva XPA-DR2 Differential Reference Two-Channel Power Amplifier ($1899) with a nice tube preamp -- The Schitt Freya will run about $1000 and pair with that powerful amp incredibly well. You want to get rid of all that digital haze ahd wiring junk from your sound sources.

[@peterw2714]

Apparently they’ve reinvented the two channel receiver nixxed the tuner for the streamer

[@joaofigueiredo8445]

Discover the incredible Gold Note IS-10... it's truly amazing!

[@JimboP-Outside]

Great video, and very cool all inclusive product! And I’m a gen-Xer too. 👍 But to only make a 1,000 units for sale?? I would think they could sell many thousands over the next year, two, three.

[@howardskeivys4184]

Interesting. A 10 minute video on an audio product, where only the last 13.5% loosely talked about the way it sounds.

[@istevens78]

I have the standard EVO-150 (same thign without the Delorean trim. I bought it refurbished from Cambridge's Ebay account. I couldn't be happier with it. The wase of use is worth any tradeoffs having an all in one unit. I have it paired with a pair of Martin Logan Ethos speakers and a PSA subwoofer. I've been chasing the audio bug for years and i can honestly say i have zero desire or itch to make any further upgrades at this point.

[@rickbrookes9491]

A beautiful piece of kit… and far from being in a price point I would ever be able to comfortably afford.

[@net_news]

why Delorean? I don't get the reference....

[@KBoneZone]

Very cool. If it were $2k I'd get on that waitlist. A generic version (non-DeLorean) is hopefully made someday...

[@cheapaudioman]

it's already out there

[@KBoneZone]

@@cheapaudioman Thank you. I looked it up. I'm surprised to find the DeLorean version is only a couple hundred more.

[@stuartkennedy4202]

I believe they done a turntable for Queen.

[@318ishonk]

Now it' Sith Audio's turn to bring out a stainless steel CYBER Amp, right? Bullet-proof, AI inteface and flux capacitor propulsion?

[@BostonMike68]

That's a nice all in one system! Hypex is a really good class d amplifier, I have been looking into building a hypex kit. I was thinking about going all separates but this might change my mind because I have lack of space and I love the minimal look of that.

[@NosEL34]

I just did the Hypex Nilai. I have nothing bad to say about it.

[@BostonMike68]

@@NosEL34 nice! Where did you get it from? I know Madison sound has some kits.

[@NosEL34]

@@BostonMike68 Deer Creek Audio has the cheapest price around on the Nilai stereo & mono blocks

[@BostonMike68]

@@NosEL34 thanks I saw those. I was thinking about ice modules from parts Express but I heard hypex is much better. What pre amp are you using with it?

[@NosEL34]

@@BostonMike68 I personally do feel Hypex sounds better than IcePower. But someone else could prefer Icepower & neither of us would be wrong. I do feel the Nilai sounds a little different than other Class D I have used. I was initially going to try the Hypex NCx500 but I read up on how the Nilai was kind of a new technology & power supply. Most people probably couldn't tell them apart though. At the moment I'm using my RME ADI-2 FS as a preamp. XLR to Nilai, RCA to sub. Initially I was going back n forth between 2 tube preamp kits. The Tubes4Hifi SP13 and a heavily upgraded Assemblage L1. A few days ago I ordered a 6/12sn7 universal preamp kit from Mellow Tone Kits. I think they also go by the name ValvesNmore. They have videos here on KZbin showing how to build the preamp. Anyway, I'm hoping to pair that new preamp with the Nilai..but we will see. The RME dac does a great job all ready. Buckeye Amps has great prices on already built Hypex & Purifi amps. Best prices but basic enclosures

[@thewaygokid3135]

I’m a bit disappointed they didn’t go for the Hypex Nilai amps. Hypex says they are a big improvement over the N-core and most who have heard them agree.

[@louiesipes2257]

Will appeal to many wanting an all in one unit. Those amp modules are class D done right. The first chi-fi company to lose the impedance load sensitivity will own the market. I know not everyone hears it depending on speakers used but many do. Good review Randy, keep after it😊👍

[@cheapaudioman]

Thanks, brother!

[@editorjuno]

Once you can compensate for that "impedance load sensitivity" via DSP it's a non-problem for most users -- and many (if not most) of us can't even hear up where that characteristic occurs. That said, PFFB (post filter feedback) to eliminate it is already moving to the front burner in Shenzhen -- Fosi Audio is even touting preorders for their PBTL/PFFB mono model, but they haven't stated a price yet.

[@louiesipes2257]

@@editorjuno Understood. I’m one of those Philistines who don’t use DSP though. So I’ll run my A/B amp till it dies and then buy the least expensive well done class D😊👍

[@DIYHiFi]

Y'all need to chill. It's good for him to go outside of his usual content. It's good for any content creator. It gives perspective to him and to you. Also, the fact that something doesn't make sense for you, doesn't it won't for somebody else. Can you get similarly measuring setup for less? Yes. But convenience, build quality and cool factor are important for people too. It's not only in audio, it's in eveerything. Calling those people sucklers and losers just makes you seem salty. And ultimately, you can always watch another video. Just chill out dudes, lol.

[@jmn1234]

Haven't all these features been included in every $1,000 AVR built in the last 10 years?

[@cheapaudioman]

No

[@RyanBinghamNo7]

No!

[@leegill2427]

When I saw they were releasing this a couple of weeks back, I thought how cool it looks. You're the first person I know of to review this, so I was eager to hear what you thought. I have the regular Evo 150 (which I love), it's intuative and easy to use, not so full on and spec heavy like the Eversolos. They took the best bit of the Delorean (the brushed Aluminum and front grill) and made this already lovely looking piece and turned it into a real design piece.

[@gdwlaw5549]

Love it! This is a fun moment in a sea of boringness. The Cambridge phone preamp is very good too which takes us back…..and a good app for streaming …future ! Back to the future….cool.

[@jamesschneider3828]

If it's as good as my Cambridge CXA81 I would be happy. I beleive it has the same DAC chip so I wouldn't gain anything there but with 70wpc more power, that couldn't hurt. The biggest bonus is having a great built in streamer. The biggest drawback to it is it's all in one, so if there is a problem, say 5 years down the road, how fixable will it be. Everybody is reviewing this product right now and everybody appears to like it, it might be a good idea to check it out. I guess the cool factor about an all in one system is the ability to set it on a chair side table where you can actually see the display and just run speaker cables to your speakers and an HDMI cable to the unit. I think I'll stay with my CXA81 and my Node2i streamer and look at my tablet to control it.

[@mcbowler]

I like hypex modules and everything else in it… could last a lifetime.

[@BlastBe4st]

Only one RCA input is unfortunately a big no-go for me..

[@matt6951]

What ifiots bought this gor 3200?

[@jim010109]

If I had the money, I'd order one.

[@tomcherry5816]

If there is a non"DeLorean" version, it might be good to say what its price is and how much extra one would be paying for the "nostalic goodnees"

[@cheapaudioman]

It’s $3k

[@sopasadena1499]

I thought Randy didn’t like fully integrated components due to their lack of upgradability?

[@peterphan227]

I checked the price as I was starting the video. As soon as I saw the price, I turned off the video 😂. I have a personal policy to not spend that kind of money for my audio gear. Sure, I might watch a review for $3000+ speakers, but for some reason I just have no interest in watching a review for $3000 audio electronics. It just doesn't have the lust factor like speakers do, I guess 😊

[@ccadp1219]

Exactly!

[@Pok-001]

I understand that electronics don’t look as cool as speakers. Lol However, if one was to purchase 3,000+speakers A amp at the same price or more expensive would be needed to unlock the full potential of said speakers.

[@willisbush956]

@@Pok-001 Spend $2K or less on the amp and more on the speakers if you want better sound.

[@Pok-001]

@@willisbush956 better sound? Compared to what? Cheap speakers and 2-3,000 $ amp?Yeah you would be correct and get better results with better speakers and descent amp But if you spend 3+ grand on speakers you are leaving performance on the table with an amp that is under 3,000 range. That’s what I am saying to the OP Speakers are the best bang for the buck and at 3,000$ I would want to go with something that cost at least as much or go up stream on the electronics It is a golden age of speakers and they will scale up. But more money doesn’t always mean better. It not an absolute just because you spend money on it. The system has to “match” or have synergy of course.

[@willisbush956]

@@Pok-001 Blind tests consistently show people can't hear the differences in sound between amps driving the same speakers. There may be a few folks who can, but any detected differences in quality of sound would probably be small. Thus, for the vast majority of listeners, including audiophiles, they'll get better sound with, say, spending $1k for budget Emotiva amplification and the rest ($5k) on speakers rather than splitting $6k evenly. In fact, in this comparison, the $5k speakers would smoke the $3k speakers.

[@TheTstewart777]

Gen X yes the coolest generation ever!! Class of '84 here...

[@2shoestoo]

That DeLorian was the biggest POS ever produced. Had a 4cyl French motor than was lucky to put out 100 hp. Sorry in my opinion bad choice to compare too

[@leegill2427]

Yes the car was junk, so under powered for what it was aimed at doing, the brushed aluminum was all it had going for it...a terrible machine only made famous by the movies and it's dodgy owner, lol

[@2shoestoo]

@@leegill2427 exactly correct, was a great movie of the 80s that was casted well but the DMC was a financial failure from a man that was led to corruption because of it.

[@scottgremko4426]

I'll stay with the A1O Thank you.

[@doplinger1]

I want all that plus a hard drive for all my purchased music.

[@Umarluch]

This or Tecjnics SU-G700mk2? I know those are quite difderent, but what would you get? I already have Wiim Pro Plus, turntable and CD transport with optical connection to Wiim which is pushing it to myold Rotel Rx-304

[@boscodooley8561]

You made a stereo Out of a Delorean?

[@cheapaudioman]

Exactly

[@davidburg558]

ReAlly a sellout, reviews are terrible, comments are negative,yet Randy is so excited! $3100

[@cheapaudioman]

it's actually $3199

[@whatsgoodmyguy4391]

@@cheapaudioman Best comment ever

[@myronhelton4441]

Cambridge Audio equipment has a bright sound.

[@Taffy84]

Where did you come up with that bs?

[@ChicagoRob2]

Hardly

[@jamesschneider3828]

At these prices I would be looking at the Nail unity series units.

[@cheapaudioman]

The Nail stuff is really good

[@Simon_Hawkshaw]

I do understand these 'one size fits all products', but like TV/VCR combos, Radio/Tape/Record players, etc, when one 'breaks'/goes out of support, the the whole unit is compromised. The nostalgia, collectability, limited edition is great, but rationally, is it really worth it? I'm sure a few lucky people will love it, but for me, I'll leave it on the shelf for others and stick to my 'separates'. Thanks for your time and efforts to share this with us all. Much appreciated. Take care, brother.

[@shreddherring]

You forgot to mention the hdmi input! I'd have loved it if my cambridge amp had come with that

[@cheapaudioman]

I mentioned it a couple of times

[@shreddherring]

@@cheapaudioman I must need another cup of tea

[@dennis3779]

This is too expensive. Better look at the Lyngdorf TDAI1120 but i would save up to a Aegir or a Luxman SQ N 150 or a SE tube amp or a Sugden A21 with phono input and the Ares 12th1 converter and a MXN10 or WIIM Pro streamer for instance. I want to support everything that is SE Class A but I am curious about the Axxess Forte1 though.

[@charleskatz2606]

Seems a bit pricey even with screen compared to NAD stuff.Bummer it has screen and XLR inputs etc but just one sub out.If it had dual sub out with Dirac it would be the dream machine.It's always something man

[@davidristic3800]

Thanks for this...was curious about this one

[@WireHedd]

Sounds amazing but where is the Flux Capacitor in that Delorean? Mr Coffee Fusion? Einie? LOL Thanks Randy, this actually looks like a very cool new component. GenX Roolz!

[@aayotechnology]

100%! Total missed opportunity making a flux capacitor out of tubes.

[@WireHedd]

@@aayotechnology Doing some kind of an accessory that has the flux capacitor in it and when you listen to older music it "shazam"s the tune sand fires up the capacitor to light up according to the song date data. Dammit...ok, off to the pi bench and some RGBIC neon tubes and a project on the go. I'll follow up on this one.

[@rodneyvandenoever]

I love my Evo75, but not sure why you're ecstatic about this 150?

[@cheapaudioman]

Cause it’s cool?