EVO ONE
All-in-One Wireless Streaming Speaker
$1,499.00
With 85 watts of power and an FM/AM tuner at its disposal, AXR85 is a receiver to be reckoned with. A built-in phono stage for easy connection of a turntable, and Bluetooth to play music wirelessly from a smartphone. A dedicated subwoofer output for driving bass, and two sets of speaker outputs add to AXR85’s capabilities. While plenty of sockets front and rear build on that convenience.
AXR85 is a receiver (combined amp and radio) aimed at listening to music, and appreciating how it’s been recorded, from a variety of sources – including its own integrated tuner. Hi-fi separates like AXR85 are designed to take a signal, amplify it and output to your speakers. Choose speakers to suit your own taste, this unit certainly gives you options.
With all the talk of streaming, it’s sometimes easy to forget the simple pleasure of radio. Turn it on, and it just works. With AXR85 you can programme up to 15 favourite stations and retrieve them quickly, without having to re-scan. Station information, thanks to RDS, is shown on the white LED dot matrix display.
A built-in phono stage is one of many aces up AXR85’s sleeve. You can plug a turntable straight into the rear sockets without any extra kit. Moving magnet compatibility means it works with most turntables – including that vintage one you’ve always wanted to dust off. Soon you’ll be playing the records you already own and planning the next purchases.
Thanks to integrated Bluetooth 5.0, it’s simple to play music from your phone, laptop or other compatible device on AXR85. It’s a great way for friends to share music with you, helping you to discover new favourite albums – before you splash out on a vinyl copy.
AXR85 is a well-connected receiver, with 3 pairs of analogue RCA inputs, moving magnet phono section for a turntable and a pair of recording outputs. Hi-fi quality speaker binding posts (connectors), for 2 sets of speakers, mean that thick cable connects securely for an authentic sound. There’s even an output for a subwoofer.
As with the rest of the AX Series, AXR85 shares our house-style of Lunar Grey minimalist fascia, black steel cabinet and ‘floating’ base. This timeless look allows for an upgrade path through our range. A relatively slim build, in the classic 430mm hi-fi width, also means that AXR85 can easily slot into a much-loved system.
POWER OUTPUT | 85 watts (into 8Ω) |
THD (unweighted) | <0.01% @ 1kHz, 80% of rated power <0.15% 20Hz - 20kHz, 80% of rated power |
Frequency response (-1dB) | 5Hz - 50kHz |
S/N ratio (ref 1W) | >82dB (unweighted) |
Input impedances | 47k ohms |
Power Amp damping factor | >50 |
Standby power consumption | <0.5W |
Max. power consumption | 500W |
Bass/Treble controls | Shelving, ultimate boost/cut +/- 10dB @ 100Hz and 20kHz |
Subwoofer output | 200Hz 2nd order L+R Level follows volume setting |
Dimensions | 110 x 430 x 340mm (4.3 x 16.9 x 13.4”) |
Weight | 8.1kg (17.8lbs) |
Bluetooth | 5.0 A2DP/AVRCP supporting SBC |
Tuner Bands | European AM (522-1629kHz) FM (87.5-108MHz) / US AM (530-1710kHz) FM (87.5-108MHz) |
Aerial Inputs | FM 75 ohms, Coaxial. AM 300 ohms wire loop/ single wire |
Signal to Noise (Tuner) | 60dB typical (FM) |
Distortion (Tuner) | <0.4% @ 1kHz 50kHz deviation (FM mono) <0.6% @ 1kHz 50kHz deviation (FM stereo) |
In the box | AXR85 Stereo Receiver, Power Cable, Remote Control, 2 x AAA Batteries, FM antenna, AM antenna |
Yet another quality product from CA. Does what is says on the tin
My AXR85 unit makes a terrible clicking/groaning sound while on. Although the overall listening experience is good I can’t get past the clicking/groaning sound. I can’t recommend this product
Dear Valued Customer
Thank you for your review.
We are sorry to read about your dissatisfaction with the AXR85.
We'd advise contacting our support team to see if there is anything further we can do to help troubleshoot your issue.
Cambridge audio support department can be contacted via the support inquiry form here: https://www.cambridgeaudio.com/gbr/en/support-query/hifi or by emailing [email protected] and someone will get back to you ASAP.Best regards
Cambridge Audio Customer Support
I bought this to replace an aging Arcam amp, thinking the Bluetooth and phono MM pre amp would declutter my system but actually did that and improved the sound 100%. Crystal clear high to mid range and punchy bass, very pleased with this ARX85 and oh it arrived next day, bonus
Dear Valued Customer
Thank you for choosing our ARX85 to replace your aging Arcam amp and we're thrilled to hear about your positive experience.
It's fantastic that the addition of Bluetooth and the MM phono preamp not only decluttered your system but also led to a significant improvement in sound quality with crystal clear highs to mids and punchy bass.We appreciate your kind words and are delighted to know that the ARX85 has met your expectations.
Also it's great to hear that your order arrived promptly the next day providing a bonus to your overall experience.If you have any more feedback or if there's anything else we can assist you with please don't hesitate to let us know.
We're here to ensure you continue to enjoy your audio experience.Best regards
Cambridge Audio Customer Support
I bought this a month ago and I was blown away by the sound and the features, especially at its price point. It looks good too and will probably look good ten years from now. However, two weeks in, the bluetooth receiver refuses to connect with any source and I'm already looking at repair/replacement. Not ideal for a new amplifier.