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Cambridge Audio DACMAGIC 100 Digital Analog Converter (DAC) A great little DAC. Can post for $20 extra Includes: DAC Box Manual PSU (only with the AU adapter) USB Cable (Never used) Cloth cover A Compact Component - Well Connected: The DacMagic 100 is very neat and easy to find shelf space for. Yet, despite this, it still offers no fewer than three digital inputs. There are two coaxial inputs and a single optical one, all switchable from the front. Add to this the USB input and gold-plated analogue RCA outputs for connecting to your hi-fi and the DacMagic 100 has every angle covered. DacMagi
The Cambridge Audio DacMagic 100 is a notable entry-level DAC that introduced Wolfson 24-bit/96kHz conversion and driverless USB to many audiophiles. At A$180, this listing sits just above the median of A$167 for recent AUD comparables but remains comfortably within the typical market band (A$142–A$186), making it a fair price rather than a bargain or an overreach.
This unit is well-regarded for its clean, neutral sound and versatile inputs including coaxial, optical, and USB, delivering solid 24-bit/96kHz performance with impressively low THD (<0.002%). As a classic from Cambridge’s early DAC era, it offers meaningful upside for buyers seeking a reliable, no-nonsense converter without modern complexity. With no noted condition issues or missing accessories in the listing, this represents a straightforward buying opportunity for a fellow enthusiast looking for dependable vintage digital conversion at a reasonable cost.
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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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