Evo 75/Evo 150 - All In One Player Table of Contents Evo - All In One Player 2 Front panel controls 3 Evo display 4 Evo 150 rear panel connections 6 Evo 75 rear panel connections 8 Remote control 10 Replaceable side panel 14 Getting connected 15 StreamMagic app - Setup 21 Google Home / Chromecast built-in 22 Bluetooth source 23 AirPlay 24 Spotify Connect 25 Bluetooth output 26 MQA (Master Quality Authenticated) 28 Settings 29 Info screen 31 Technical specifications 32
Evo - All In One Player Last updated: April 9, 2021 08:32. Revision #1455 evo all one player This guide is designed to make installing and using this product as easy as possible. Information in this document has been carefully checked for accuracy at the time of publishing; however, Cambridge Audio’s policy is one of continuous improvement, therefore design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice. This document contains proprietary information protected by copyright.
1. Display 2. Skip 3. Play/Pause 4. Speaker output Press this button to choose a different speaker output from the menu. Use the source selector knob to select the speaker output between speaker A, speaker B, speaker A+B, headphone and Bluetooth devices. Note: Speaker A, speaker B and speaker A+B are available on the Evo 150 only. 5. Volume/Source selector To change the volume, rotate the front part. To select a source, rotate the back part. 6.
1. Album/Source artwork Displays the album artwork. Alternatively, if no albums are available this will display the source input icon. 2. Track title, artist and album For Internet Radio, this will display the radio station name and the current playback. 3. Format info Displays the streaming sample rate. For Internet Radio, this will display the bitrate the station is streaming. 4. Source input Displays the currently selected source input. 5.
12. MQA indicator See the MQA section for more details. 13. Shuffle, Repeat and Repeat +1 Evo 150 rear panel connections Last updated: April 26, 2021 09:15. Revision #1556 evo all one player / evo 150 rear panel connections 1. AC Power socket 2. Speaker terminals B Speaker For connecting a second pair of loudspeakers. 3. Evo CD A dedicated connection from an Evo CD player. 4. Audio return channel (ARC) A connection from a TV that supports ARC function. 5. USB Audio In For connecting to PC/Mac computers.
Position 3 – Main unit audio ground is connected directly to chassis ground and USB Audio ground. For some setups, this can reduce hum or noise when certain TVs, Turntables, and other equipment are connected to the Evo unit. 6. USB Media For connecting local media storage. Note that the USB ports are not intended for connection to Apple mobile devices; no functionality, charging or otherwise is supported. 7. Ethernet Use a wired connection for seamless playback of high-resolution 352.
1. AC Power socket 2. Speaker terminals 3. Evo CD A dedicated connection from an Evo CD player. 4. Audio return channel (ARC) A connection from a TV that supports ARC function. 5. Ground Switch Note: The ground switch position should be set to 1 as default. Use another position if a humming noise occurs. Position 1 – Normal/default position. The main unit audio ground is lifted from chassis earth. Position 2 – Main unit audio ground is connected directly to chassis earth.
12. Pre-Out Remote control Last updated: April 7, 2021 11:31. Revision #1437 evo all one player / remote control 1. Mute 2. Standby/On 3. Preset buttons Press and hold to store the current source. Note: Not available for media player queue, AirPlay or Chromecast sources. 4. Speaker output Press to choose a different speaker output. Pressing this button will toggle the speaker output between speaker A, speaker B, speaker A+B, headphone and Bluetooth devices. 5.
11. Volume Replaceable side panel Last updated: April 7, 2021 11:29. Revision #1431 evo all one player / replaceable side panel When installing new magnetic side panels, please ensure that the groove cuts are aligned with the direction of the front panel. Insert from the rear by holding the rear of the panel. Important note: The magnets can snap hard and pinch your fingers if not done correctly. Getting connected Last updated: April 21, 2021 02:06.
Speaker B connections (Evo 150 only) The diagram below shows the connection for a second pair of loudspeakers. Pressing the speaker output icon will scroll through the selection of speakers, speaker A, speaker B, and speaker A and B together. Preamp Out connections The Preamp Out sockets are for connecting to a power amplifier or active subwoofer.
Balanced audio connections (Evo 150 only) The diagram below shows how to connect the Evo 150 using the Balanced Audio inputs. USB audio connection (Evo 150 only) Important note: Before setting up your Evo 150 for the first time, please make sure that the USB Audio connection is unplugged. USB Audio can be re-connected once any firmware updates are applied.
Network connections Connecting to a wired network Connect a network cable between the Evo and your router.
Note: Your Evo will need to be in range of your wireless router. StreamMagic app - Setup Last updated: April 7, 2021 02:47. Revision #1419 evo all one player / streammagic app setup Your player is network connected, not only can you listen to devices connected to the inputs on the product but you can also stream music from many different sources both on your home network and from the internet. To set up your player, please first download the StreamMagic app from the Apple app store or Google Play store.
For more information on our StreamMagic app, please visit: https://www.cambridgeaudio.com/streammagic Google Home / Chromecast built-in Last updated: April 7, 2021 12:45. Revision #1489 evo all one player / google home chromecast built Your player is network connected, not only can you listen to devices connected to the inputs on the product but you can also stream music from many different sources both on your home network and from the internet.
Pairing To begin streaming high-quality music from your chosen media source it will first need to be paired with your player. 1. 2. 3. 4.
3. Tap or . 4. Select your player as your AirPlay device. How to use AirPlay from Control Center To switch the audio on your device from Control Center: Swipe up from the bottom edge of any screen on your device to open Control Center. Touch and hold in the upper-right corner, then select your player. This product supports AirPlay 2 and requires iOS 11.4 or later. Apple and AirPlay are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
Your player will now switch its audio output to playback on your Bluetooth device. Once paired your Bluetooth device will be remembered by your player. To switch audio output to a Bluetooth device Make sure your Bluetooth device is switched on and ready to connect. either: 1. Open the StreamMagic app. 2. Tap Select Output on the Home page. 3. Choose your Bluetooth device. or 1. Press the Output select button on the remote or front panel. 2. Choose your Bluetooth device from the list.
MQA (Master Quality Authenticated) Last updated: April 8, 2021 09:09. Revision #1465 evo all one player / mqa master quality authenticated The Cambridge Audio EVO includes MQA technology, which enables you to play back MQA audio files and streams, delivering the sound of the original master recording.
Display Brightness This sets the brightness of your player’s display. If set to ‘Off’ the display will show for a few seconds after any change and then switch off. USB Audio Class This sets the USB Audio Class for the USB Audio input. USB Audio Class 1.0 (default) works with USB 1.1 ports and supports up to 24-bit/96kHz. USB Audio Class 2.0 requires a USB 2.0 port and can support up to 32-bit/384kHz (asynchronous) and up to DSD-256. Depending on your PC or laptop you may require an additional driver.
Info screen Last updated: April 12, 2021 08:55. Revision #1463 evo all one player / info screen The info screen shows useful information about your player, it also allows you to carry out some actions to help resolve problems with your player. To access the info screen hold the button on the front panel for 2 seconds Technical specifications Last updated: August 31, 2021 11:32.
ARC: 16/24bit 44.1-192kHz PCM only UPnP, Local USB media, Airplay 2, Chromecast built-in, Internet Radio, Spotify Connect, TIDAL, Qobuz, Amazon Music, RoonReady. AUDIO FORMATS ALAC, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD (x256), WMA, MP3, AAC, HE AAC AAC+, OGG Vorbis OUTPUTS Speakers, 3.5mm headphone, Preamp Output, Subwoofer Output, Bluetooth (integrated) Bluetooth: 4.2 A2DP/AVRCP supporting up to aptX HD ETHERNET IEEE 802.3, 10 Base-T or 100 Base-T WI-FI Dual-Band 2.
UPnP, Local USB media, Airplay 2, Chromecast built-in, Internet Radio, Spotify Connect, TIDAL, Qobuz, Amazon Music, RoonReady. Note: USB media maximum current 1A AUDIO FORMATS ALAC, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD (x256), WMA, MP3, AAC, HE AAC AAC+, OGG Vorbis OUTPUTS Speakers A+B, 3.5mm headphone, Preamp Output, Subwoofer Output, Bluetooth (integrated) Bluetooth: 4.2 A2DP/AVRCP supporting up to aptX HD ETHERNET IEEE 802.3, 10 Base-T or 100 Base-T WI-FI Dual-Band 2.
Microsoft PlaysForSure before then serving the content to Evo, but this operation is not guaranteed as it is purely a function of the server. • If attempting to play 24-bit WAV or FLAC content a wired Ethernet connection is normally required for reliable operation due to bandwidth considerations. • Check Evo is capable of playing back the file type you are trying to access.
