The Cambridge Audio CXN100 is a high-end network player, DAC, and preamplifier designed to accompany your active speakers. This streamer provides excellent sound quality and versatile features, including playback capabilities such as Internet Radio, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect with MQA, Qobuz, and Deezer. Additionally, it supports Apple Airplay 2 and Chromecast, and the device can be easily updated with the latest features using the StreamMagic app.
Network features | Airplay, Internet radio, Multi-room integration |
Type | Network Audio Player, Radio Tuner |
Item number | 43711853 |
Manufacturer | Cambridge Audio |
Category | Hi-fi components |
Manufacturer no. | CXN100 |
Release date | 8.3.2024 |
May include power adapter | Yes |
Colour | Grey |
Exact colour description | Grey |
Type | Network Audio Player, Radio Tuner |
Hifi component equipment | Airplay, Bluetooth, Chromecast, Deezer, Multiroom, Spotify Connect, Wi-Fi |
Network features | Airplay, Internet radio, Multi-room integration |
Audio formats | AAC, AAC+, AIFF, ALAC, DSD, FLAC, HE-AAC, MP3 VBR, Ogg, WAV, WMA |
Audio outputs | Coaxial S/PDIF (1x), Optical TOSLINK (1x), Stereo Cinch RCA (1x), XLR (1x) |
Audio inputs | Optical TOSLINK (1x), XLR (1x) |
Smart home ecosystem | Google Assistant |
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Climate contribution |
Width | 43 cm |
Height | 8.50 cm |
Depth | 30.50 cm |
Weight | 3550 g |
Length | 57 cm |
Width | 41 cm |
Height | 14 cm |
Weight | 5.81 kg |
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Source: Digitec GalaxusCambridge Audio has not changed the basic concept of the successful CXN for the latest version. And that's a good thing. In the CXN100 you will find the usual crisp, present Cambridge sound, a cutting-edge streaming department that has been washed in all digital waters and additional data inputs that turn the player into a fully-fledged D/A converter...
The CXN100 is a component that is all too easy to underestimate. A little light in the weight test, a classic streamer on paper, little change to its predecessor on the outside - the fact that it contains a streaming multi-talent with a built-in digital preamplifier and another sound talent is easily overlooked due to its understatement.
The Cambridge Audio CXN100 impresses with flexible streaming options, an elegant look and an extensive range of connections. In addition, the multi-talent can not only be used as a network player, but also as a preamp - even if the setting options are not particularly extensive, which is not to be expected considering the fair purchase price...