CXN100
Network Player
$1,099.00
4.3
(29)
  • Stunning Sound Quality - hear every detail from your digital music
  • ESS ES9028Q2M SABRE32 Reference DAC - for stunning digital/analogue conversion 
  • StreamMagic Gen4 module - for full streaming capabilities, incl. MQA
  • Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect, Qobuz & Deezer built-in - for the best possible sound
  • High-resolution Internet Radio - thanks to MPEG-DASH support
  • Roon Ready - consolidated browsing of your digital music collection
  • Multiroom Capability - compatible with Google Home, Apple Airplay and Roon multiroom systems
  • Flexible Digital Connectivity - with USB audio, Coaxial & TOSLINK or wirelessly with Chromecast built-in, AirPlay 2 & Bluetooth
  • Big hi-res colour screen - see album artwork from the comfort of your chair
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  • Rewarding Performance

    We shouldn’t have favourites but CXN100 is something else. Hi-fi specialists and our listeners alike loved its predecessor CXN V2 – just wait until they hear this.

    CXN100 will instantly transform a classic hi-fi stack into a system with a bright future. And because it’s a network device, CXN100’s firmware can be upgraded remotely, via our StreamMagic app, to receive the latest services. 
     

    • Audiograde Best of 2024 Badge

      "Cambridge Audio’s CXN100 is the go-to network player if you seek reliable music streaming with a big-brand user experience. And who doesn’t want that?"

    • What HiFi 5 Star Logo

      "...the amply-featured and user-friendly CXN100 streamer remains the one to beat."

    • HiFi Pig 5-stars Award

      "CXN100 is a magical network server that would be welcome in anyone’s HiFi setup"

    • T3 logo

      BEST MUSIC STREAMER 2024

      "Cambridge Audio didn’t have much to prove where high-performing music streamers are concerned - but with the CXN100 it’s improved on its own already sky-high standards and delivered a device that demands your attention"

      CXN100 Network Player's screen

      Forever Changes

      The first thing you’ll notice is the big hi-res colour screen – all the better for album artwork. We’ve changed the volume control too, to do one thing well with a reassuringly tactile response. Inside, we take things up a level with a new ESS ES9028Q2M SABRE32 DAC and our Gen 4 StreamMagic module. Redesigned, expertly tuned, and simplified circuitry for a purer signal path, complete the picture.  

      Smartphone playing music through the CXN100

      Ready for the Revolution?

      The convenience of streamed music was once let-down by its quality. That’s no longer the case – thanks to better CODECS, broadband speeds and products like CXN100. It’s designed to deliver the effortless accessibility of the digital format, but with the uncompromised sonic excellence that comes with over 55 years of designing hi-fi, and well over a decade perfecting our StreamMagic platform. 

      StreamMagic app screenshots

      Whatever you Want

      CXN100 has free and subscription hi-res streaming services, like internet radio, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect with MQA, Qobuz, and Deezer on board for the best available sound quality. With Apple Airplay2 and Chromecast built-in, you can access Apple Music, Amazon Music, BBC Sounds and more. CXN100 is also Roon Ready, consolidating your digital music browsing experience in one place.  

      CXN100 internal circuit board

      The Whole Story

      CXN100’s circuitry has been totally re-designed to capitalise on the ESS ES9028Q2M SABRE32 Digital Analogue Converter’s 32-bit capabilities. We’ve been able to simplify the audio signal path and tune our carefully chosen components’ performance to make sure that nothing comes between you and the original recording. The result? A warmth, depth and nuance not often associated with digital audio. 
       

      CXN100's StreamMagic Gen4 Module

      StreamMagic

      If the DAC is the CXN100’s heart, then our StreamMagic Gen 4 module is its brain.  It runs our custom-made streaming platform and app, which we’ve perfected for well-over a decade. It’s responsible for the network player’s slick, seamless and stable listening experience from any digital source. CXN100’s firmware can also be upgraded over-the-air to receive updates and access to new services. 

      Young man enjoying the sound of a CX range stack, including the CXN100 Network Player

      Control. Pure and Simple

      A beautifully smooth volume dial and large colour display take the experience of playing music from CXN100 up a level. The StreamMagic app is your remote control, giving you intuitive command of connected sources – curate playlists, program pre-sets or browse albums from the comfort of your listening position. CXN100 also works with the physical remote control supplied with CXC and CXA components.  

      Remote control available here

      CX stack on an hi-fi rack, including the CXN100 Network Player, CXC and CXA81

      Designed for Life

      With elegant, minimalistic lines, crafted from aluminium and steel, CXN100 will endure physically and aesthetically for many years to come. Its ability to receive over-air updates should repay your investment too. Making products that last is just one of the ways that we can minimise our impact on the planet and maximise your listening pleasure. After all, great sound shouldn’t cost the Earth.

      CXN100 Network Player on an hi-fi rack next to a smartphone

      The Best Just Got Better

      DAC
      ESS ES9028Q2M
      2 x Wolfson WM8740 24-bit
      StreamMagic Version
      Gen4
      Gen3
      Bluetooth Integrated
      PCM Native Playback
      PCM up to 32-bit 768kHz
      PCM up to 24-bit 192kHz
      MQA
      DSD Playback
      DSD512
      DSD64
      Display Size
      110.4 x 49.5 mm
      95 x 44 mm
      Display Resolution
      1280 x 574
      475 x 219

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    • Technical Specifications

      DAC ESS ES9028Q2M
      USB AUDIO INPUT USB Type B conforms to USB Audio 2.0
      DIGITAL AUDIO INPUTS USB Drive, Bluetooth (5.1), S/PDIF Coaxial, TOSLINK Optical
      ANALOGUE AUDIO OUTPUTS Balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA analogue
      DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUTS S/PDIF Coaxial and TOSLINK Optical
      COMPATIBILITY TOSLINK optical: 16/24bit 32-96kHz PCM, DoP64 S/PDIF coaxial: 16/24bit 32-192kHz PCM, DoP64 UPnP: up to 32bit, 768kHz Local USB media: PCM up to 32-bit 768kHz, DSD up to x512 USB audio: PCM up to 32-bit 768kHz, DSD up to x512 Bluetooth: SBC, AAC AirPlay 2, Chromecast built-in, Internet Radio, Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect, MQA, Qobuz, Deezer, Roon Ready.
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    • CXN100 Reviews

      4.3

      4.3
      (29)

      21 Reviews

      Very impressive

      Just what I needed to update my vintage 70s amp.
      I have tried a number of methods to get hi-res audio on my system and have been constantly annoyed. The cxn100 does not disappoint , the sound quality is first class even on standard Qobuz files. The quality of the Hi-res 24 bit files streamed through the cxn100 is simply magical and mesmerising.
      I love the cxn100, it’s a sleek, well made, quality piece of audio equipment.

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      Response from Cambridge Audio

      Dear Valued Customer

      Thank you for your fantastic review! We're delighted to hear that you appreciate the detailed sound quality of the CXN100. It's always rewarding to know that our products enhance our customers' musical experiences.We hope you continue to enjoy your musical journey with the CXN100 for many years to come.Warm regards

      Cambridge Audio Customer Support

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      Very happy !!!

      After using a 851N and the Cxn V2 i ordered a CXN100 at the CA site.
      After reading some test i was realy wandering if it was beter , and for me it is !!!!!
      Sounds much crisp and clearer so i am realy happy .
      The only thing i miss is connecting a headphone with bluetooth but that is all.
      Go and listen at a dealer and you will be suprised !

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      Response from Cambridge Audio

      Dear valued customer

      Thank you for sharing your positive experience with the CXN100! We're delighted to hear that you're enjoying the crisp and clearer sound it delivers compared to your previous 851N and CXN V2 models.It's wonderful to know that you're pleased with your decision to upgrade and that you find the CXN100 to be a significant improvement. We appreciate your feedback regarding the headphone Bluetooth connectivity and we'll certainly consider this for future product developments.Warm regards

      Cambridge Audio Customer Support Team

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      Great features and nice surprises

      Very good product. Installed it a couple of days after reception. A bit difficult to connect with at first via StreamMagic, but probably a protection on my mobile was making it difficult. After disactivating Norton Safe Web, it worked fine. Easy to connect to Deezer or any radio. One very nice feature is the control of the CXA81 via StreamMagic, having connected the control bus cable from the CXN to the CXA. Whereas the main drawback of the remote control of the CXA is its sharp directivity, StreamMagic enables to get rid of that. It can switch the CXA On and Off, and control the volume, even when CXA is palying from another input than the CXN. Brilliant. Only thing is if it could have switched it on the CXN input as well when switching it On. Maybe on a future relase of the CXN, if the CXA can receive such a command via the control bus.
      All this not mentioning the sound quality, outstanding by all standards. A very good buy.

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      Response from Cambridge Audio

      Dear Valued Customer

      Thank you for your detailed and positive review! We're delighted to hear that you find our product CXN100 to be very good and that you appreciate the features and functionality it offers.We're glad to hear that you were able to resolve the initial connectivity issues with StreamMagic by disabling Norton Safe Web and that you find it easy to connect to Deezer and other radio services. It's fantastic that you find the control of the CXA81 via StreamMagic to be a valuable feature and that it enhances your user experience by eliminating the directivity issues of the remote control.Your feedback regarding the suggestion to switch the CXN input when turning on the CXA is greatly appreciated and we'll certainly consider it for future releases.We're thrilled to hear that you find the sound quality outstanding and that you consider our product to be a very good buy.Warm regards

      Cambridge Audio Customer Support

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      My CXA81 needed it!

      There's no doubt in my mind the CXN100 is the top-notch, the high(est) quality piece of equipment. Just throw at it a right audio file and it will offer you a real audio feast. But, the keyword here is - the "right audio file"! The CXN100, along with the CXA81, is extremely unforgiving to "imperfect" files: you'll quickly notice missing highs, missing lows, missing this or that; audio being poor, muddy, difficult to listen....
      Thus, I ran into numerous TIDAL tunes with high quality tag - 24-bit, etc, etc, that were painful to listen. Ouch. Most of the (Tidal) radio stations are "forget it"! IMHO - Internet broadcasting, despite some certain bright spots, still has a long way to go.
      Where the CXN100 shines for me - the audio I'm sending to it from my Macs and mobile Apple devices is really, really good (I do have a whole bunch of not-so-right files, too, and it feels). The Airplay at times needs just a bit of brightening up, perhaps up to +2dB between 8 and 16Khz, while the Bluetooth feed is almost perfect, both through my own MP3/MP4 files and Apple Music lossless (radio included) broadcast. Extremely enjoyable.
      So, I love my CXN100 - my CXA81 needed it. No regrets. Not at all. Also - looks cool ;-)

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      Response from Cambridge Audio

      Dear Valued Customer

      Thank you for your detailed and insightful review of the CXN100! We're thrilled to hear that you consider it a top-notch high-quality piece of equipment and that you're enjoying the audio feast it offers with the right audio files.We appreciate your feedback regarding the performance of the CXN100 with various audio files and sources.

      Your observations are valuable to us and we understand that high-quality audio equipment can be more revealing of the imperfections in audio files.It's great to know that you find the audio quality from your Macs and mobile Apple devices to be really good and that you're enjoying the Airplay and Bluetooth functionality with your MP3/MP4 files and Apple Music lossless broadcasts.We're delighted that you love your CXN100 and that it complements your CXA81 perfectly.

      And we agree – it does look cool!

      Thank you for choosing Cambridge Audio and we hope you continue to enjoy your listening experience with our products!Warm regards

      Cambridge Audio Customer Support

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