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• Overview – The Cambridge Audio Stream Magic 6 is a network music player, DAC, and digital preamplifier from the UK manufacturer, built around dual Wolfson WM8740 24-bit DACs and Cambridge Audio’s ATF2 upsampling technology.
• Key Technology – ATF2 (Adaptive Time Filtering) upsampling, developed with Anagram Technologies, converts every source to 24-bit/384kHz using an Analog Devices DSP, reducing jitter, with a choice of Linear Phase, Minimum Phase, or Steep digital filters.
• Performance – With THD below 0.002% and a signal-to-noise ratio of -112dBr, reviewers praised its clean, detailed sound and flexibility, functioning equally well as a network streamer, standalone DAC, or digital preamplifier.
• Specs – The Cambridge Audio Stream Magic 6 streams up to 24-bit/96kHz over a network (WAV, FLAC, AIFF), or up to 24-bit/192kHz via asynchronous USB 2.0 from a computer. Connectivity includes Ethernet, WiFi (802.11b/g, 2.4GHz), USB Type B (audio), two USB Type A (local media), S/PDIF coaxial, and Toslink optical, with 1 pair RCA and 1 pair XLR analogue outputs plus digital outputs. Crosstalk:
This is a nicely regarded network streamer, but the asking price is steep against the local used market. With recent SGD comparables centered at S$304, a S$700 ask sits well above the 75th percentile of S$339, so it reads as ambitious unless there’s unusually strong provenance or extras.
What makes it appealing is the Stream Magic 6’s reputation for a smooth, musical presentation and easy integration into a serious digital setup, especially for buyers who want a solid standalone streamer without chasing the newest app ecosystem. At S$700, the value case really depends on condition, remote, box, PSU, and whether it has been fully tested; if those are all excellent, it can still make sense for someone who specifically wants this platform, but it is not a bargain.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Cambridge Audio emerged from the innovative spirit of 1960s Britain, founded in Cambridge, United Kingdom, by a group of young engineers who spun off from Cambridge Consulting Group. Established in 1968, the brand launched with the groundbreaking P40 integrated amplifier—the first to employ a toroidal transformer, setting a new standard for dynamic power delivery in hi-fi design that endures in high-end gear today. This heritage of British engineering excellence propelled decades of award-winning products, navigating ownership changes including a revival under entrepreneur Vince Adams and acquisition in 1994 by Julian Richer and James Johnson-Flint of Richer Sounds.
The brand excels across core hi-fi categories, renowned for integrated amplifiers like the iconic A1 and P-series, alongside streaming DACs, network players, turntables, and all-in-one systems that prioritize pure analogue warmth and digital precision. Speakers, headphones, and cables round out a cohesive ecosystem, emphasizing accessible high performance without excess frills.
Positioned firmly in the mid-tier market, Cambridge Audio delivers premium British sound—detailed, rhythmic, and uncolored—at prices that democratize quality for discerning buyers. Free from corporate bloat, it holds a reputation for reliability and value, appealing to enthusiasts seeking sophisticated hi-fi that punches above its weight rather than chasing ultra-high-end esoterica.
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