Cambridge Audio CXN100 Network Player

Cambridge Audio CXN100 Network Player Specifications :

Design
Network Player

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

Cambridge Audio CXN100 Network Player Details :

If you're looking for a dedicated music streaming player for your system, the new Cambridge Audio CXN100 offers nearly all the features you could think of, including Spotify Connect and Roon Ready compatibility.

The CXN100 is a "grown-up" version of the competitive, entry-level WiiM Pro and this is because the Cambridge instead uses a full-size metal housing; a bright, readable screen; and a fuller range of outputs.

The CXN100's predecessor, the CXN V2, has been my favorite streamer for many years, and the new version looks to improve on it in a number of ways. Firstly, the internals have been completely redesigned and now include the StreamMagic Gen4 module with MQA compatibility. The onboard DAC has been upgraded too, from the Wolfson DAC to the ESS ES9028Q2M Sabre32 Reference chip, and the company says it's improved the post-DAC analog stage with better signal-to-noise ratio and reduced distortion.

The screen, which is the best feature of the CXN V2, has been enhanced for the CXN100. It boasts an increase in size from 4.3 inches to 4.8 inches and is now surrounded by fewer, though more-dedicated, physical buttons.

The CXN100 offers compatibility with music streaming standards including Spotify Connect, Roon Ready, Tidal, Qobuz, Chromecast built-in and Apple AirPlay. The system also includes Bluetooth, USB, digital coax and digital optical connections. Analog output is available through balanced XLR or unbalanced RCA sockets. But it doesn't include spatial music support.

At the end of the day, it's the screen and controls that set the CXN streamers apart from almost every other competitor. If you like the flexibility of having a host of streaming options, and want to own something that looks spiffy sitting on your AV unit, then the CXN100 appears to be a great option.