CAMBRIDGE AUDIO CXN100 NETWORK PLAYER LAUNCHED

Cambridge Audio, has launched the successor to CXN V2, network players, the new Cambridge Audio CXN100 Network Player.

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

CAMBRIDGE AUDIO CXN100 NETWORK PLAYER

As with all Cambridge products, CXN100 has been designed, tuned and engineered at our their London-based music venue and HQ, Melomania.

CAMBRIDGE AUDIO CXN100 DAC

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.

ANALOGUE STAGE

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.

STREAMMAGIC

Incorporating the Gen4 StreamMagic module found in Cambridge’s 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,. 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.

CAMBRIDGE AUDIO CXN100 CONNECTIONS

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 with 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.

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 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.

CAMBRIDGE AUDIO CXN100 NETWORK PLAYER 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)

CAMBRIDGE AUDIO CXN100 NETWORK PLAYER PRICE

Cambridge Audio CXN100 is available now at £899 / €1049 / $1099.

HiFi PiG Says: We were very impressed hearing the new Cambridge Audio CXN100 at the launch at Supersonido in Barcelona.