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Cambridge Audio Go V2 Portable
Bluetooth Speaker
T
he follow-up to the Minx Go has dropped
the saucy name, but still fl irts with hi-fi
quality sound, albeit at a slightly higher
price. For £20 more than the original model, the
Go V2 boasts aptX Bluetooth for CD-quality
streaming and has added NFC support for an
Android-friendly alternative.
Available in either black or white, the speaker is
quite anonymous – except for a slight curve to the
speaker’s main grille, which adds a subtle design
fl ourish – and easily blends into any background
setting. This is probably for the best because while
it’s portable in the sense that it can work
wirelessly, and at 9.3” x 4.8” it’s a convenient size,
it weighs a full 1kg and so we wouldn’t suggest
carrying it around with you.
Five buttons along the top make it easy to adjust
the volume and toggle the power, Bluetooth and
auxiliary input on and off. A USB connection, auxiliary
input and power input are also within easy reach on
the rear of the speaker. If you were a fan of the
original’s kickstand, this has now been removed.
Under that grille, the Go V2 is smuggling twin
50mm speakers and 19mm titanium tweeters,while round the back it has a base radiator. This
gives the sound an extra weight that helps it fi ll the
room, while the highs remain punchy and crisp,
detecting textures and nuances in voice.
Perhaps accounting for its extra weight, the Go
V2 also has an impressive battery life. Our intense
use found it lived up to the manufacturer’s claim,
lasting a full 18 hours, spread over fi ve days.» Price^ £119.95/$TBC^
» More information cambridgeaudio.com