{"product_id":"cambridge-audio-mxw70-compact-power-amplifier","title":"CAMBRIDGE AUDIO MXW70 Compact Power Amplifier","description":"\u003ch3\u003eCAMBRIDGE AUDIO MXW70 Compact Power Amplifier\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003ch4\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCambridge Audio MXW70 Compact Power Amplifier\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers serious hi-fi power in a space-saving half-width design. Built for music lovers who want clean, dynamic, and refined amplification without a bulky component, the MXW70 outputs \u003cstrong\u003e70 watts per channel into 8 ohms\u003c\/strong\u003e and can be bridged into a powerful \u003cstrong\u003e250-watt mono amplifier\u003c\/strong\u003e for more demanding speaker setups.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEngineered in London, the MXW70 uses advanced \u003cstrong\u003eHypex NCORE Class D amplification\u003c\/strong\u003e to combine efficiency, control, and musical detail. It is an ideal match for the \u003cstrong\u003eCambridge Audio MXN10 Music Streamer\u003c\/strong\u003e, creating a compact high-performance streaming hi-fi system. With both \u003cstrong\u003eRCA and balanced XLR inputs\u003c\/strong\u003e, 12V trigger integration, premium speaker outputs, and durable all-metal Lunar Grey casework, the MXW70 is designed to add power and refinement to modern stereo systems, desktop setups, entertainment centers, and custom installations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCAMBRIDGE AUDIO MXW70 \u003c\/span\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/strong\u003e: Compact power amplifier\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower Output\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2 x 70W into 8 ohms stereo\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower Output\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2 x 125W into 4 ohms stereo\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMono Bridge Mode Output\u003c\/strong\u003e: 250W into 8 ohms mono\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAmplification Technology\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hypex NCORE Class 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