CXC
Compact Disc Transport
3.8
(30)
  • High quality audio CD transport – for detailed playback of music CDs
  • Custom designed S3 Servo – perfect disc speed & error free playback 
  • Digital only S/PDIF Coaxial & Optical output – for pure digital audio signal  
  • Gapless playback – ideal for classical pieces & DJ mixes 
  • Acoustically dampened metal chassis – isolates components for peak performance 
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      "Trust us, its sound will impress."

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      "...a very pleasant reminder that real time and attention spent listening to music pays dividends."

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      "...robust power supply, durability, and solid construction make it a worthwhile addition to your system."

      CX Series V2 setup

      Rewarding Performance

      You’ve spent years collecting CDs, so why not give them the CX sound upgrade too? CXC is a CD transport that’s designed to work with DACs and compatible amps – like our award-winning CXA81. You’ll hear incredible detail from your discs, possibly for the first time. CXC breathes new life into CDs – giving you many more years of enjoyment from them.
       

      CXC Black Edition

      CX Black Edition

      We present a 1000-piece limited edition of each CX Series 2 model in a minimalist matt black finish, with discreet gloss black branding. The same award-winning sound as CX, only in black. Why? Because we thought they’d look dead cool. If you want some, please don’t delay – CX Black Edition won’t be here for long. 

      CXC on shelf

      Do One Thing Well

      There’s a complete purity of purpose to CXC. It’s built to read the digital audio information on CDs with absolute accuracy and consistency. It then passes that signal on to a DAC, like our DacMagic 200M or the high-quality DACs found in CX amplifiers. Each component in CXC is focused on performing this task with precision.

      CXC detail close up

      Precision Driving 

      The disc drive in CXC was originally designed by our engineers for our high-end CD players. The renowned S3 Servo is no multi-purpose disc drive. By spinning audio CDs at the exact speed required for data retrieval, it provides CXC with award-winning sonic precision and stability. 

      Man using CXC CD player

      Let’s Get Physical

      CXC benefits from an acoustically dampened metal chassis. It ensures that external forces don’t interfere with the digital signal. CXC has a choice of S/PDIF digital outputs – one coax, the other optical. Pick the one that best suits your DAC, be that a standalone unit or one integrated into an amplifier.

      Un diseño para siempre

      Complete Control

      CXC comes with a remote control, so you can choose exactly what to listen to. And all CX Series remotes can control every CX component, so you only need one device handy for key commands. Alternatively, use the controls on the front of CXC. 

      CXC close up

      Designed for Life

      A CD collection should last a lifetime. We designed and engineered the CXC CD Transport to do the same. The bespoke S3 Servo is built to play CDs with precision for many years to come. And with elegant, minimalistic lines crafted from aluminium and steel, CXC’s timeless design will endure both physically and aesthetically.

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    • Technical Specifications

      DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUTS S/PDIF coaxial and TOSLINK optical
      S/PDIF OUTPUT IMPEDANCE <75 Ohms
      MAX POWER CONSUMPTION 25W
      STANDBY POWER CONSUMPTION <0.5W
      GAPLESS PLAYBACK? Yes
      REMOTE CONTROL Yes
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    • Product Support & Downloads

    • CXC Series 2 Reviews

      3.8

      3.8
      (30)

      18 Reviews

      Decent sound, questionable durability, poor remote

      I had a Cambridge Azur integrated amp and CD player both which lasted about 10 years before failing. I replaced the amp with a different brand and since I have a musical fidelity DAC I decided to try the CXC CD transport. The sound is what I would expect for the price. Part of the unit broke within the first week when my hand hit the faceplate of the CD drawer and broke off as I was reaching to load it with a CD. A clunky remote is an issue and has less CD player features than the old Azur remote which does not work with the new unit. This is something that other users have mentioned.

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      Response from Cambridge Audio

      Dear valued customer,

      Thank you for sharing your experience with the CXC CD transport. We appreciate your candid feedback and are sorry to hear that your overall satisfaction with the product has been impacted.

      We are sorry to hear about the damage to the faceplate during your first week of use. If you haven’t already, we recommend contacting our support team at [[email protected]] so they can assist with investigating an in-warranty repair.

      We also regret that you’re not satisfied with the remote control. Your feedback will be passed on to our product team to help inform them of future improvements. Customer feedback like yours is invaluable in helping us learn and grow,

      Thank you again for your comments, and we hope to resolve these issues to your satisfaction.

      Best regards,
      Cambridge Audio Customer Support

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      CXC CD Transport Player

      Having a Roksan Kandy CD player since 2006, and was used on most days, the transport finally gave up. Having A Cambridge CXN100 & CXA35, which I’ve been very pleased with them, it was sensible to get a Cambridge CD, i looked at the AXC 25/35, and CXC, the reviews were good, so I went for the CXC, which was a good choice, also looks good with the Amplifier & Streamer. Overall I am very impressed with the CD playback musically via a Dacmagic 200m, hearing instrument's not heard before. I can certainly recommend the CXC and my other Cambridge kit.

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      The very best.

      The CXC is by far the very best cd transfer I have ever experienced. I love the music that I can now hear exceptionally. The price range was another reason that
      this choice was easier. The very best. Thank you Cambridge Audio.

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      The marriage that ended in divorce.

      I love my Dacmagic 200M and had planned to marry the CXC to it. Unfortunately, the CXC wouldn’t/ couldn’t read 20% of the discs i tried and several were brand new. I contacted Tech support, who was great, but was not able to fix the issue, so i returned it.

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