Cambridge Audio CXN100 Network Player



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  • The new CXN100 is much more than a simple upgrade of the CXN V2; it’s been totally redesigned to benefit from cutting-edge components and Cambridge Audio’s latest Gen4 StreamMagic module.

    The result is a true generational step up in sound quality, functionality and value for money. CXN100 will instantly transform any hi-fi system into a futureproofed streaming system.

    “It’s fitting that 2023 saw our iconic CXN V2 inducted into the What Hi-Fi? Hall of Fame, commemorating a remarkable reign as the best streamer in its class. Because even with CXN V2 still on the throne, we’ve not rested on our laurels,” says James Johnson-Flint, owner of Cambridge Audio. “We’ve taken the next step, and CXN100 represents the next generation of network player. It’s here to take the crown.”

    SOUND THAT’S MADE BY MUSIC

    Cambridge Audio has been crafting innovative, transparent-sounding and beautifully engineered British audio products since introducing the revolutionary P40 amplifier in 1968. As with all Cambridge products, CXN100 has been designed, tuned and engineered at our own London-based music venue and HQ, Melomania

    The upgrade from CXN V2 to CXN100 isn’t just a subtle change, it’s a complete mechanical redesign. The music-obsessed engineering magicians at Cambridge spent hundreds of hours changing and listening to critical elements, tuning the entire audio stage around class-leading components.

    The digital-to-analogue converter (DAC) is a vital cog in any streaming machine. The ESS ES9028Q2M SABRE32 Reference DAC at the heart of CXN100 can handle PCM digital signal inputs up to 32-bit 768kHz and DSD 512 with precision, superb dynamic range and ultra-low distortion.

    Thanks to leaps in technology, that ESS ES9028Q2M in CXN100 sounds and measures demonstrably better than the Wolfson DAC in the CXN V2. The timing filter inside the ESS 9028Q2M is so good that no post-DAC filter is required, which further simplifies the signal path and ultimately results in precise, jitter-free, class-leading audio clarity.

    There have been significant changes made to the post-DAC analogue stage too, with new, more efficient capacitors and op-amps increasing the signal-to-noise ratio and reducing distortion.

    BETTER CONNECTED THAN EVER

    Incorporating the Gen4 StreamMagic module found in Cambridge’s lauded Evo 150 and Evo 75 all-in-one players opens up a wealth of streaming options. Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect, Qobuz and Deezer are all built in, offering easy access to a vast world of music and podcasts. High-resolution Internet Radio is also just a few taps away, courtesy of MPEG-DASH support.

    CXN100 is Roon Ready, so Roon subscribers can see all content from TIDAL, Qobuz, iTunes library or digital downloads alongside each other in a seamless, user-friendly interface with additional rich info that you just don't get on a record sleeve or CD cover. 

    Digital connectivity is more flexible than ever before, with the option to hook up devices through USB, Coaxial, TOSLINK or wirelessly with Chromecast, AirPlay 2 and Bluetooth – no need for a separate dongle. Analogue output is available through balanced XLR or unbalanced RCA sockets.

    For sharing music across devices all around the home, CXN100 is fully compatible with Google Home, Apple AirPlay and Roon multiroom systems.

    FULLY UNDER CONTROL

    Like all Cambridge network players, CXN100 is controlled in full by the StreamMagic app, which allows for intuitive operation from the comfort of an armchair. It can also be controlled with the CX Series system remote, supplied with CX Series amplifiers and the CXC CD Transport. This remote can be purchased separately from cambridgeaudio.com for those who require one.

    Adorning CXN100’s beautifully crafted front panel is a larger 4.76-inch high-resolution colour screen, which means listeners can see the displayed album artwork from across the room.

    All of this is wrapped up in a stylish unit with Cambridge’s renowned exceptional build quality and reliability, making this the new champion of network players.

  • FEATURES:
    • Supercharged successor to the award-winning Cambridge Audio CXN V2
    • ESS ES9028Q2M SABRE32 Reference DAC for class-leading audio clarity ​
    • The latest StreamMagic Gen4 module offers full streaming capabilities, including MQA compatibility
    • Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect, Qobuz & Deezer built in
    • High-resolution Internet Radio courtesy of MPEG-DASH support​
    • Flexible digital connectivity through USB, Coaxial, TOSLINK or wirelessly with Chromecast, AirPlay 2 & Bluetooth​
    • Compatible with Google Home, Apple AirPlay and Roon multiroom systems​
    • Large hi-res screen means you can see album artwork from the comfort of your chair
    • Designed, engineered and acoustically optimised at Cambridge Audio’s own London-based music venue and HQ, Melomania
  • SPECIFICATIONS:

    DAC

    ESS ES9028Q2M

    USB AUDIO INPUT

    USB Type B conforms to USB Audio profile 1.0 or 2.0 (user selectable)​

    DIGITAL AUDIO INPUTS

    USB Drive, Bluetooth, S/PDIF Coaxial, TOSLINK Optical​

    ANALOGUE AUDIO OUTPUTS

    Balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA analogue​

    DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUTS

    S/PDIF Coaxial and TOSLINK Optical​

    COMPATIBILITY

    TOSLINK optical: 16/24bit 32-96kHz PCM only ​

    S/PDIF coaxial: 16/24bit 32-192kHz PCM only​

    UPnP: up to 32bit, 768kHz

    Local USB media: PCM up to 32-bit 768kHz, DSD up to x512 

    USB audio: PCM up to 32-bit 768kHz, DSD up to x512

    Bluetooth: SBC, AAC

    Airplay 2, Chromecast built-in, Internet Radio, 
    Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect, MQA, Qobuz, 
    Deezer, Roon Ready. 

    AUDIO FORMATS

    ALAC, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD (x512), WMA, MP3, AAC, ​
    HE AAC, AAC+, OGG Vorbis​

    ETHERNET

    10/100Mbit​

    WI-FI

    IEEE 802.11 ac (2.4GHz / 5GHz)

    STANDBY POWER CONSUMPTION

    <0.5W (eco), <2W (network standby)

    DIMENSIONS (W X H X D)

    430 x 85 x 305mm (16.9 x 3.4 x 12.2")

    WEIGHT

    3.55Kg (7.83lbs)

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