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Cambridge Audio L/R X vs Yamaha NX-70A

What L/R X does better (2) and where NX-70A wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Cambridge Audio L/R X
Cambridge Audio · 2026L/R X
8.4Score
2 advantages≈ $2,150
vs
Yamaha NX-70A
Yamaha · 2026NX-70A
8.5Score
1 advantage≈ $2,250
Higher score
9.4Sound9.0
4.4Connectivity6.0
Dimensions

Size comparison

L/R XNX-70A
200 × 330260189 × 333234
L/R XNX-70ADifference
Height330 mm333 mm−3 mm
Width200 mm189 mm+11 mm
Depth260 mm234 mm+26 mm

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

Why is L/R X better than NX-70A?

  1. Output power400 W vs 320 W+25%
  2. Lowest frequency35 Hz vs 50 Hz+43%

Why is NX-70A better than L/R X?

  1. Highest frequency24,000 Hz vs 35,000 Hz+46%
Specifications

Side by side

Yamaha NX-70AYamaha NX-70A≈ $2,2508.5
Sound
Output power400 W320 W
Lowest frequency35 Hz50 Hz
Highest frequency24,000 Hz35,000 Hz
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Battery & charging
Mains poweredYesYes
Battery powered (portable)NoNo
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version—5.3
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBCAAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoNo
aptXNoNo
LDACNoNo
USB-CYes—
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
HDMI eARC / ARCYes—
Optical inputYesYes
Ethernet—Yes
Smart & streaming
Wi-Fi—Yes
AirPlayYesYes
Chromecast / Google CastYes—
Spotify ConnectYesYes
MultiroomYes—
Design & build
Weight—5,700 g
Width200 mm189 mm
Height330 mm333 mm
Depth260 mm234 mm
Features
Remote controlYesYes
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