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The modern hifi rack isn't complete without a serious digital hub, and the Cambridge Audio CXN100 is exactly that. Built around the highly regarded ESS ES9028Q2M SABRE32 DAC and powered by Cambridge’s proprietary Gen 4 StreamMagic platform, this unit bridges the gap between bit-perfect digital precision and the engaging, organic warmth audiophiles crave. Whether it is anchoring a traditional stereo setup or acting as a digital preamp directly into a power amp, the CXN100 handles high-resolution audio with absolute effortless authority.Condition & ProvenanceThis specific unit is a showroom demo in the sleek Lunar Grey finish and has been meticulously cared for in a controlled environment. Overall, it presents wonderfully with minimal signs of wear; please note there is a very light scratch on the knob (as pictured) that is subtle and hard to see unless you are specifically looking for it.It ships in its original factory packaging and includes all original accessories:• Mains power lead• Control bus cable• Dual Wi-Fi/Bluetooth antennas• Quick start guide and documentationPerformance & Connectivity Highlights• Premium Digital Engine: The SABRE32 DAC unlocks exceptional 32-bit clarity, natively supporting PCM up to 32-bit/768kHz and DSD512 via USB audio.• Native Streaming Ecosystem: Fully integrated with Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect (with MQA), Qobuz, Deezer, Apple AirPlay 2, Chromecast Built-in, and it is natively Roon Ready.• Versatile Architecture: Features an optional Preamp Mode for direct-to-amp volume control, balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA outputs, and an intuitive 7-band app EQ.• Tactile & Visual Design: High-resolution color display for album art paired with an incredibly smooth, weighted front-panel volume dial.
US$749 is a strong deal, sitting just above the recent comparable 25th-percentile price of US$745 and well below the US$795 median. It is effectively a lower-quartile buy, with the 75th percentile at US$800, so the asking price looks attractive rather than merely fair.
The CXN100 is a particularly capable modern streamer: its StreamMagic platform supports Qobuz, Tidal Connect, Spotify Connect, AirPlay 2, Chromecast, Bluetooth, and Roon Ready operation, while the built-in ESS DAC offers balanced XLR and RCA outputs for flexible system matching. It also handles high-resolution PCM and DSD files and has a useful display and app-driven control. With no condition details supplied, confirm the screen, networking, remote/app operation, power supply, and included accessories—but at US$749, a fully working example is a worthwhile buy.
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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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