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Cambridge Audio L/R S vs Marshall Acton IV

What L/R S does better (1) and where Acton IV wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Cambridge Audio L/R S
Cambridge Audio · 2026L/R S
1 advantage≈ $540
vs
Marshall Acton IV
Marshall · 2026Acton IV
8.7Score
5 advantages≈ $300
Higher score
9.4Sound9.4
Dimensions

Size comparison

L/R SActon IV
134 × 226180260 × 171150
L/R SActon IVDifference
Height226 mm171 mm+55 mm
Width134 mm260 mm−126 mm
Depth180 mm150 mm+30 mm
Weight3,000 g2,650 g+350 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is L/R S better than Acton IV?

  1. aptXYes · Acton IV: No

Why is Acton IV better than L/R S?

  1. Output power100 W vs 110 W+10%
  2. LDACNo · L/R S: Yes
  3. Weight3,000 g vs 2,650 g+13%
  4. Highest frequency24,000 Hz vs 38,000 Hz+58%
  5. Lowest frequency55 Hz vs 37 Hz+49%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
Driver type—Dynamic
Driver size—101.6 mm
Output power100 W110 W
Speaker channels—Stereo
Channel count—2
Lowest frequency55 Hz37 Hz
Highest frequency24,000 Hz38,000 Hz
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Stereo—Yes
Battery & charging
Mains poweredYesYes
Battery powered (portable)NoNo
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version—5.3
Bluetooth codecsaptX HD, aptX, AAC, SBCLDAC, LC3, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesYes
aptXYesNo
LDACNoYes
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
LE Audio—Yes
Auracast—Yes
USB-CYes—
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Optical inputYes—
Smart & streaming
Spotify Connect—Yes
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Weight3,000 g2,650 g
Width134 mm260 mm
Height226 mm171 mm
Depth180 mm150 mm
Features
Party / stereo pairing—Yes
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