Cambridge Audio MXW70 Compact Power Amplifier, 70W, Hypex NCore, XLR

The Cambridge Audio MXW70 is a compact stereo power amplifier designed in London, built around Hypex NCore Class D amplification to deliver 70W per channel into 8 ohms and 125W into 4 ohms from a chassis that is just 215mm wide and 57mm tall. It can also be bridged into mono mode for 250W into 8 ohms, making it considerably more versatile than its footprint suggests. Finished in Cambridge Audio's trademark Lunar Grey with all-metal casework, it is available with both RCA and XLR balanced inputs and includes a 12V trigger input plus a 12V trigger pass-through for integration into a wider system. It is designed as a natural partner to the MXN10 Compact Network Music Streamer, forming a half-width streaming stack that takes up a fraction of the space of conventional separates.

Cambridge Audio's choice of the Hypex NCore module places the MXW70 in the same technical company as power amplifiers costing considerably more. NCore is widely regarded as one of the most refined Class D amplifier topologies available, offering low distortion, high damping factor, and the current delivery needed to control demanding speakers cleanly. The XLR balanced inputs provide studio-grade noise rejection, and the damping factor of over 180 at 1kHz into 8 ohms gives the amplifier a firm grip on the speaker's voice coil. At 1.65kg and 215mm wide it can sit on a desk, fit inside an entertainment unit, or stack with the MXN10 and a DacMagic 200M for a complete compact hi-res system. AV Forums put it simply: the MXW70 is the device you need.

Key Features

• 70W per channel into 8 ohms; 125W into 4 ohms
• Bridgeable to 250W mono into 8 ohms
• Hypex NCore Class D amplification
• RCA and XLR balanced stereo inputs
• 12V trigger input and 12V trigger pass-through
• Damping factor over 180 at 1kHz into 8 ohms
• THD+N under 0.015% at 5W into 8 ohms
• Half-width chassis: 215 x 57 x 215 mm, 1.65 kg
• All-metal casework in Lunar Grey
• Natural partner for MXN10 and DacMagic 200M
• Designed in London by Cambridge Audio

Warranty:

1-year manufacturer's warranty

Why Consider the Cambridge Audio MXW70

The MXW70 is the right choice for anyone who wants a serious power amplifier in a space that cannot accommodate a conventional full-width component. The Hypex NCore module delivers amplification quality that is genuinely competitive above its price point, the XLR inputs allow low-noise connection from any balanced source, and the bridgeable mono mode means a single unit can deliver 250W when a more demanding speaker needs it. Paired with the MXN10 streamer, it becomes a complete half-width hi-fi system that streams from every major service and drives most speakers with ease. The 12V trigger pass-through also means it integrates cleanly into automated and multi-component systems without additional cabling.

Ideal for

• Compact hi-fi setups where a full-width power amplifier would not fit
• Pairing with the Cambridge Audio MXN10 for a complete streaming stack
• Desktop and study systems needing real amplifier power in a small footprint
• Users who want bridgeable mono mode for driving a single demanding speaker
• Systems with balanced sources where XLR inputs provide a noise-free signal path
• Automated systems using 12V trigger for remote power-on and pass-through control

What's in the Box

• Cambridge Audio MXW70 Compact Power Amplifier
• Power Cord
• Welcome Letter
• Registration Card
• Safety Guide

Technical Specifications