Cambridge Audio CXN100 Network Player - Cambridge Audio

Forever Changes
The first thing you’ll notice is the big hi-res color screen – all the better for album artwork. We’ve changed the volume control too, to do one thing well with a reassuringly tactile response. Inside, we take things up a level with a new ESS ES9028Q2M SABRE32 DAC and our Gen 4 StreamMagic module.

Redesigned, expertly tuned, and simplified circuitry for a purer signal path, complete the picture.

Ready for the Revolution?
The convenience of streamed music was once let-down by its quality. That’s no longer the case – thanks to better CODECS, broadband speeds and products like Cambridge Audio CXN100 Network Player. It’s designed to deliver the effortless accessibility of the digital format, but with the uncompromised sonic excellence that comes with over 55 years of designing hi-fi, and well over a decade perfecting our StreamMagic platform.

The Whole Story
Cambridge Audio CXN100 Network Player circuitry has been totally re-designed to capitalize on the ESS ES9028Q2M SABRE32 Digital Analogue Converter’s 32-bit capabilities. We’ve been able to simplify the audio signal path and tune our carefully chosen components’ performance to make sure that nothing comes between you and the original recording. The result? A warmth, depth and nuance not often associated with digital audio.

Whatever you Want
Cambridge Audio CXN100 Network Player has free and subscription hi-res streaming services, like internet radio, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect with MQA, Qobuz, and Deezer on board for the best available sound quality. With Apple Airplay2 and Chromecast built-in, you can access Apple Music, Amazon Music, BBC Sounds and more. Cambridge Audio CXN100 Network Player is also Roon Ready, consolidating your digital music browsing experience in one place.

StreamMagic
If the DAC is the Cambridge Audio CXN100 Network Player heart, then Cambridge Audio’s StreamMagic Gen 4 module is its brain. It runs their custom-made streaming platform and app, which they’ve perfected for well-over a decade. It’s responsible for the network player’s slick, seamless and stable listening experience from any digital source. Cambridge Audio CXN100 Network Player firmware can also be upgraded over-the-air to receive updates and access to new services.

Control. Pure and Simple
A beautifully smooth volume dial and large color display take the experience of playing music from Cambridge Audio CXN100 Network Player up a level. The StreamMagic app is your remote control, giving you intuitive command of connected sources – curate playlists, program pre-sets or browse albums from the comfort of your listening position. Cambridge Audio CXN100 Network Player also works with the physical remote control supplied with CXC and CXA components.

Designed for Life
With elegant, minimalistic lines, crafted from aluminum and steel, Cambridge Audio CXN100 Network Player will endure physically and aesthetically for many years to come. Its ability to receive over-air updates should repay your investment too. Making products that last is just one of the ways that Cambridge Audio can minimize their impact on the planet and maximize your listening pleasure. After all, great sound shouldn’t cost the Earth.

Cambridge Audio CXN100 Network Player Details:

• Stunning Sound Quality - hear every detail from your digital music
• ESS ES9028Q2M SABRE32 Reference DAC - for stunning digital/analogue conversion
• StreamMagic Gen4 module - for full streaming capabilities, incl. MQA
• Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect, Qobuz & Deezer built-in - for the best possible sound
• High-resolution Internet Radio - thanks to MPEG-DASH support
• Roon Ready - consolidated browsing of your digital music collection
• Multiroom Capability - compatible with Google Home, Apple Airplay and Roon multiroom systems
• Flexible Digital Connectivity - with USB audio, Coaxial & TOSLINK or wirelessly with Chromecast built-in, AirPlay 2 & Bluetooth
• Big hi-res color screen - see album artwork from the comfort of your chair

Inputs

• USB Drive Input: 1
• TOSLINK Input: 1
• S/PDIF Input: 1
• Asynchronous USB Input: Yes
• Bluetooth Integrated: Yes

Outputs

• Analogue RCA Outputs (unbalanced): 1
• S/PDIF Output: 1
• TOSLink Output: 1
• Balanced XLR Output: 1

Compatibility

• TOSLink Optical: PCM 16/24 -bit, 32 -96kHz
• S/PDIF Coaxial: PCM 16/24 -bit, 32 -192kHz
• Local USB Media: PCM up to 32 -bit 768kHz, DSD up to 512x
• USB Audio: PCM up to 32 -bit 768kHz, DSD up to 512x
• Bluetooth: SBC, AAC
• UPnP: Up to 32 -bit, 768kHz
• Internet Radio: Via SM App ONLY
• MQA: Yes
• Tidal Connect: Yes
• Spotify Connect : Yes
• Qobuz: Yes
• Chromecast: Yes
• Airplay 2: Yes
• Roon Ready: Yes
• DSD Playback: DSD512
• PCM Native Playback: 32Bit / 768kHz
• Audio Formats: ALAC, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD (x512), WMA MP3, AAC, HE AAC, AAC+, OGG Vorbis

Weights & Measurements

• Ethernet: 10/100Mbit
• WI-FI: IEEE 802.11 ac (2.4GHz / 5GHz)
• THD (Unweighted): >120dB
• S/N Ratio (REF 1W): >120dB
• Crosstalk @1kHz: < -120dB
• Max Power Consumption: 30W
• Standby Power Consumption: <0.5W (eco), <2W (network)
• Dimensions (W x H x D): 16.93 x 3.15 x 12.8 “
• Volume Steps: 100
• Weight: 7.83 lbs.

Controls & Display

• Front -Panel Transport Control (Play/Pause/Skip/Back): Yes
• Volume Control: Yes
• SM App Control: Yes
• Front -panel Media Library Control: No
• Display Size (W x H): 4.35 x 1.95 “
• Display Resolution: 1280 x 574
• CBUS Control: Yes
• Front panel IR (remote control): Yes

What to expect in the box:

• CXN100
• mains lead
• antenna x3
• quick start guide
• safety sheet
• registration card

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