Cambridge Audio CXN 100 Network Player

CXN100 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. CXN100 is also Roon Ready, consolidating your digital music browsing experience in one place.  

CXN100’s circuitry has been totally re-designed to capitalise on the ESS ES9028Q2M SABRE32 Digital Analogue Converter’s 32-bit capabilities. The audio signal path and tune have been simplified and the 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. 

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

A beautifully smooth volume dial and large colour display take the experience of playing music from CXN100 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. CXN100 also works with the physical remote control supplied with CXC and CXA components.  

With elegant, minimalistic lines, crafted from aluminium and steel, CXN100 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 minimise their impact on the planet and maximise your listening pleasure. After all, great sound shouldn’t cost the Earth.

Product Features

• 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
• Multi room Capability - compatible with Google Home, Apple Airplay and Roon multi room systems
• Flexible Digital Connectivity - with USB audio, Coaxial & TOSLINK or wirelessly with Chromecast built-in, AirPlay 2 & Bluetooth
• Big hi-res colour screen - see album artwork from the comfort of your chair

Technical Specifications

DAC
ESS ES9028Q2M

USB AUDIO INPUT
USB Type B conforms to USB Audio 2.0

DIGITAL AUDIO INPUTS
USB Drive
Bluetooth (5.1)
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, DoP64 S/PDIF

Coaxial:
16/24bit 32-192kHz PCM, DoP64 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

WiFi
IEEE 802.11 ac (2.4GHz / 5GHz)

MAX POWER CONSUMPTION
30 W

STANDBY POWER CONSUMPTION
<0.5W (eco), <2W (network standby)

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

WEIGHT
3.55Kg (7.83lbs)

In The Box

• CXN100
• Mains lead
• Control bus cable
• Antenna x2
• Quick start guide
• Safety sheet
• Registration card

*This information has been obtained from Manufacturers website. We advise that Features & Specifications are subject change from Manufacturer without notice.

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