These are joined by two HDMI outputs that allow you to drive two displays at once, although a separate, second-zone HDMI output is reserved for the CXR200. The HDMIs pass through signals while in standby, so you don’t have to turn it on just to watch the news.

Six HDMI 2.0 inputs should suffice for most users, and since all of them support HDCP 2.2, 4K and 3D, it’s geared up to handle current and next-gen sources. Moving to the rear, we find a healthy if not exhaustive selection of sockets. The large volume dial turns with a firm, smooth action that oozes high-end quality.Ī few sockets are provided on the front for your convenience, including a headphone output, an MHL-compatible HDMI 1.4 input, 3.5mm mini-jack input and a USB port that lets you play music from storage devices. Dotted around the display are a few buttons for controlling menus, sources and radio stations. The main focal point is a large “starburst” display panel, which shows sources and volume levels clearly despite the presence of a tinted window to soften the brightness. Elsewhere, an acoustically damped metal chassis, extruded heatsink and rigid aluminium top cover provide the requisite rigidity.Ĭambridge Audio has stripped down the clutter of the 751R’s fascia for a cleaner, minimal look. The thick, brushed-metal faceplate looks elegant and esoteric, enhanced by the gorgeous “floating” design – a feature used across the CX range. Cambridge Audio CXR120 – Design and ConnectionsĪs you might expect at this price, the CXR120 is a stunningly engineered machine. Let’s find out if that confidence is justified. Asking that much money for a receiver that lacks such alluring features as Dolby Atmos is a bold move given the generosity of the competition, but Cambridge Audio is clearly confident in the sound quality of this 7.2-channel receiver. The CXR120 is nominally the entry-level model, with a lower power rating than the CXR200, but with a £1,500 price tag it clearly isn’t for the budget buyer. Both models take a performance-led approach, eschewing new-fangled features such as Dolby Atmos and DTS:X in favour of high-grade components and top-drawer build quality. The CXR120 and the step-up CXR200 (£2,000) are the first new AV receivers launched by Cambridge Audio since 2013’s acclaimed Azur 751R, so they’re kind of a big deal.

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