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The Cambridge Audio Stream Magic 6 is an upsampling network music player and pre-amplifier equipped with dual Wolfson DACs and comprehensive streaming capabilities.Core SpecificationsDigital-to-Analogue Converter (DAC): Dual Wolfson WM8740 24-bit DACs (one for each channel).Digital Filter: 2nd Generation ATF2 (Adaptive Time Filtering) up-sampling to 24-bit/384kHz with Linear Phase, Minimum Phase, or Steep modes.Analogue Filter: 2-Pole Dual Differential Bessel Double Virtual Earth Balanced.Outputs: Balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA analogue outputs, plus S/PDIF coaxial and Toslink optical digital outputs (16-24 bit, 32-96kHz).Inputs: S/PDIF coaxial, Toslink optical, and asynchronous USB Type-B (supporting up to 24-bit/192kHz from a computer).Network & Connectivity: Built-in Wi-Fi (802.11n) and 10/100 Ethernet port, alongside USB 2.0 ports for local storage drives (FAT32/NTFS).Supported Audio Formats: WAV, FLAC, AIFF, MP3, AAC, HE-AAC, AAC+, Ogg Vorbis, and WMA.
At US$303, this sits above the recent used median of US$253 and above the 75th percentile of US$269, so it reads as ambitious rather than a standout bargain. It is not wildly out of line for a known Cambridge streamer, but I’d want some extra value to justify the premium.
The appeal here is the STREAM MAGIC 6’s reputation as a very capable network streamer for the money: solid digital performance, broad format support, and a straightforward way to upgrade an older system without spending new-moon money. If the unit is clean, fully working, and includes the original remote, PSU, and any required network/app support details, it becomes easier to swallow; otherwise, I’d negotiate.
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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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