CAMBRIDGE AUDIO CXN 100

Cambridge CXN100 is a Hi-Fi network streamer and player that represents the natural evolution of the acclaimed CXN V2, improving on every aspect through a complete redesign—both technically and functionally. It’s designed to elevate digital music to new levels of quality, offering an engaging and fully controlled listening experience that enhances any audio system thanks to its versatility and high-end performance. Its wide compatibility with popular streaming services—from TIDAL to Spotify, Qobuz to Deezer—is complemented by native support for modern protocols like Chromecast, AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, and TIDAL Connect, ensuring seamless access from both Android and Apple devices. Everything is managed via the proprietary StreamMagic app, developed entirely in London, offering stability, elegance, and intuitive control.

At the heart of the CXN100 is the ESS ES9028Q2M SABRE32 DAC, a reference component capable of processing PCM files up to 32-bit/768 kHz and DSD up to 512. This enables extremely accurate playback with impressive dynamic range, low distortion, and virtually no jitter. The removal of the post-DAC filter and optimization of the signal path further enhance the transparency and naturalness of the sound. The analog circuit has also been revised, featuring new capacitors and more efficient operational amplifiers, resulting in an improved signal-to-noise ratio.

The fourth-generation StreamMagic module, also used in the Evo 75 and Evo 150 all-in-ones, expands connectivity and compatibility with the digital streaming world. Roon Ready certification allows demanding users to get the most from their music libraries, integrating content from various sources without compromising on quality. The CXN100 offers generous and flexible physical connectivity, with USB, coaxial, and Toslink inputs alongside balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA outputs—making it suitable for any setup, including systems with dedicated power amplifiers.

In addition to being a network streamer, the CXN100 also functions as a digital preamplifier thanks to its Digital Preamp feature, which enables volume and channel balance control while keeping the signal in the digital domain for as long as possible to preserve integrity. This results in a clean, coherent sound—even at low volumes. Control is available via the StreamMagic app, the CX Series remote, or directly on the front panel, which features a high-resolution 4.76-inch color display showing playback info and album artwork clearly, even from a distance.

The robust and elegant chassis reflects the CX series design language, perfectly complementing the CXA61, CXA81, and the CXC V2 CD transport. But integration goes beyond aesthetics: the synergy between these components delivers an authentic listening experience, faithful to the British sound that has always defined Cambridge Audio. Network firmware updates ensure the device remains up to date with the latest features and services.

The CXN100 is designed for both seasoned audiophiles and modern listeners who simply want to enjoy their favorite music in the best possible quality. It can connect to CD players, TVs, gaming consoles, or storage devices like hard drives and SSDs, and supports a wide range of audio formats including FLAC, WAV, ALAC, AIFF, MP3, AAC, DSD, and even MQA files. The USB input includes a Ground Lift switch to reduce noise under specific conditions. Integration with multiroom systems like Roon, Google Home, and Apple AirPlay makes it easy to enjoy music throughout the entire home.

For Cambridge Audio, listening is much more than a technical function—it’s an emotional act. And with that spirit, the CXN100 was born, designed in the company’s London labs with the same passion that has driven the brand since 1968. This is a product that goes beyond simply playing music—it aims to restore its emotional depth, becoming the beating heart of any high-quality audio system.

Technical specifications:

• DAC: ESS ES9028Q2M
• USB Audio Input: USB Type B; compatible with USB Audio profile 1.0 or 2.0 (user selectable)
• Digital Audio Inputs: USB Drive; Bluetooth; S/PDIF Coaxial; TOSLINK Optical
• Analog Audio Outputs: Balanced XLR; Unbalanced RCA
• Digital Audio Outputs: S/PDIF Coaxial; TOSLINK Optical
• Compatibility: TOSLINK Optical: 16/24-bit, 32–96 kHz PCM; S/PDIF Coaxial: 16/24-bit, 31–192 kHz PCM; uPnP: up to 32-bit, 768 kHz; Local USB Media: PCM up to 32-bit 768 kHz; DSD up to x512; Bluetooth: SBC, AAC; Supports: AirPlay 2; Chromecast built-in; Internet Radio; Spotify Connect; TIDAL Connect; MQA; Qobuz; Deezer; Roon Ready
• Supported Audio Formats: ALAC; WAV; FLAC; AIFF; DSD (x512); WMA; MP3; AAC; HE AAC; AAC+; OGG Vorbis
• Ethernet: 10/100 Mbit
• Wi-Fi: IEEE 802.11ac (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
• Standby Power Consumption: <0.5 W (eco); <2 W (network standby)
• Dimensions (W x H x D): 430 x 85 x 305 mm
• Weight: 3.55 kg