CAMBRIDGE AUDIO MXW70

The Cambridge Audio MXW70 is a compact amplifier that combines power and refinement in a reduced form factor, capable of effortlessly driving even demanding speakers while taking up minimal space. Designed in London with the brand’s trademark engineering precision, it is a versatile solution that integrates seamlessly into any existing hi-fi system or can serve as the heart of a modern, space-saving setup.

Despite its small footprint, just 215 mm wide, the MXW70 delivers 70 watts per channel in stereo mode and, when needed, can be bridged into mono for up to 250 watts of power, providing ample energy even for more demanding installations. Its Class D amplification, based on Hypex NCore modules, ensures dynamic, smooth, and controlled sound with high efficiency and faithful reproduction, even during complex passages.

Engineered for maximum flexibility, the amplifier features high-quality stereo RCA inputs and balanced XLR connections for noise-free signal transmission, along with robust speaker outputs. Paired with the MXN10 network player, it creates a compact hi-fi streaming stack, while the addition of the DacMagic 200M DAC brings enhanced digital detail and a high-resolution headphone output.

The build quality is solid and meticulous in every detail, with an elegant all-metal chassis finished in the signature Lunar Grey that defines Cambridge Audio’s half-width series. The MXW70 proves that neither performance nor design needs to be compromised to achieve a powerful and refined amplifier in a compact format.

Technical specifications:

• Power output: 2 × 70 W (8 Ω stereo); 2 × 125 W (4 Ω stereo); 250 W (8 Ω mono)
• Speaker outputs: 1 set
• Other outputs: 12 V trigger pass-through
• THD+N (unweighted): <0.015% @ 5 W/8 Ω
• S/N ratio (ref. 1 W – 20 kHz BW): >92 dB (XLR); >89 dB (RCA)
• Crosstalk @ 1 kHz: <−82 dB
• Gain: 22.2 dB (XLR); 28.8 dB (RCA)
• Input sensitivity: 3.6 V (mono XLR); 1.65 V (mono RCA); 0.9 V (stereo RCA); 1.9 V (stereo XLR)
• Input impedance: 22 kΩ (RCA); 35 kΩ (XLR)
• Damping factor: >180 @ 1 kHz 8 Ω
• Maximum power consumption: 300 W
• Standby power consumption: <0.5 W
• Dimensions (H × W × D): 57 × 215 × 215 mm
• Weight: 1.65 kg