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Cambridge Audio Dacmagic 100 DAC Revolutionise music from computers and all your digital audio devices. DacMagic 100 is a mini marvel of digital engineering. Designed to significantly improve the sound quality of your existing digital music devices, DacMagic 100 is capable of extracting real hi-fi sound from all manner of gadgets. DacMagic 100 Digital to Analogue converter Features Digital to Analogue Converter featuring S/PDIF and Toslink digital inputs and USB audio input (all 24 bit compatible) Wolfson WM8742 24bit DAC 24-bit/96kHz driverless USB Audio 1.0 input 24-bit/192kHz USB Audio 2.
At A$250, this Cambridge Audio Dacmagic 100 is ambitiously priced, sitting well above the median of A$163 and the 75th percentile of A$185 from 21 recent AUD comparables. It is not a bargain; you are paying roughly A$65 over the typical market value for this entry-level DAC.
The Dacmagic 100 remains a respected starter unit, praised for its clean Wolfson WM8742 24-bit conversion and versatile inputs including USB, optical, and coaxial. It delivers solid 112dB dynamic range and low distortion, making it a reliable bridge for computers or older digital sources. However, given this elevated price, the listing needs to be pristine, include original accessories like the power brick and remote, or offer rare original-owner condition to justify the cost. If the condition is unknown or accessories are missing, this is a pass.
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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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