CAMBRIDGE AUDIO CXN100 SE Network Music Streamer
The Cambridge Audio CXN100 SE Network Music Streamer is built for listeners who want audiophile-grade digital sound, broad streaming access, and easy integration into a serious hi-fi system. At its core is an ESS ES9028Q2M SABRE32 DAC that delivers detailed, spacious, high-resolution playback from services and platforms including Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect with MQA, Amazon Music, Qobuz, Deezer, internet radio, Apple AirPlay 2, Chromecast built-in, Bluetooth aptX HD, and Roon Ready. HDMI eARC makes it just as useful for upgrading TV sound as it is for music, while Preamp Mode, balanced XLR and RCA analogue connections, digital outputs, and support for high-resolution PCM and DSD files make it a flexible centerpiece for modern systems. With a large hi-res colour screen, tactile controls, multiroom capability, StreamMagic app support, and over-the-air updates, the CXN100 SE brings together premium performance, long-term usability, and refined Cambridge Audio styling.
What It's Good At:
- Delivering clear, refined hi-res audio with its ESS ES9028Q2M SABRE32 DAC.
- Bringing better TV sound into a hi-fi system through HDMI eARC.
- Giving access to major streaming services, internet radio, AirPlay 2, Chromecast built-in, Bluetooth aptX HD, and Roon Ready playback.
- Working as a high-quality digital preamp through Preamp Mode in the StreamMagic app.
- Fitting easily into premium systems with balanced XLR, RCA analogue, coaxial, optical, USB, and wireless connectivity.
- Supporting multiroom listening and staying current with over-the-air updates.
Cambridge Audio CXN100 SE Network Music Streamer Full Specifications:
- Product type: Network Music Streamer
- Available colours: Black, Lunar Grey
- DAC: ESS ES9028Q2M
- Preamp mode: Yes, activated through the StreamMagic app
- Display: Large high-resolution colour screen
- USB audio input: USB Type-B conforms to USB Audio 2.0
- Digital audio inputs: HDMI eARC, USB Drive, Bluetooth 5.1, S/PDIF coaxial, TOSLINK optical
- Analogue connections: Balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA analogue
- Digital audio outputs: S/PDIF coaxial and TOSLINK optical
- Streaming services and platforms: Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect with MQA, Amazon Music, Qobuz, Deezer, Internet Radio, Apple AirPlay 2, Chromecast built-in, Bluetooth aptX HD, Roon Ready
- Multiroom compatibility: Google Home, Apple AirPlay, and Roon multiroom systems
- TOSLINK optical compatibility: 16/24-bit, 32-96kHz PCM, DoP64
- S/PDIF coaxial compatibility: 16/24-bit, 32-192kHz PCM, DoP64
- UPnP compatibility: Up to 32-bit/768kHz
- Local USB media compatibility: PCM up to 32-bit/768kHz, DSD up to x512
- USB audio compatibility: PCM up to 32-bit/768kHz, DSD up to x512
- Bluetooth codec support: SBC, AAC
- Audio formats: ALAC, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD (x512), WMA, MP3, AAC, HE AAC, AAC+, OGG Vorbis
- Ethernet: 10/100Mbit
- Wi-Fi: IEEE 802.11ac (2.4GHz / 5GHz)
- Max power consumption: 30W
- Standby power consumption: <0.5W (eco), <2W (network standby)
- Dimensions: 430 x 85 x 305mm (16.9 x 3.4 x 12.2")
- Weight: 3.55kg (7.83lbs)
- In the box: CXN100 SE, mains lead, control bus cable, antenna x2, quick start guide, safety sheet, registration card
- Long-term support: Over-the-air updates
Cambridge Audio CXN100 SE Network Music Streamer Q&A:
- What does the Cambridge Audio CXN100 SE do?
- It is a network music streamer that adds high-resolution streaming, advanced digital-to-analogue conversion, and flexible system integration to an existing hi-fi setup.
- Can the CXN100 SE improve TV sound as well as music playback?
- Yes. Its HDMI eARC connection lets it integrate with a TV and bring cleaner, more detailed audio into a hi-fi system.
- Which streaming services and platforms does it support?
- It supports Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect with MQA, Amazon Music, Qobuz, Deezer, internet radio, Apple AirPlay 2, Chromecast built-in, Bluetooth aptX HD, and Roon Ready playback.
- Does it work in a multiroom audio setup?
- Yes. It can be used in multiroom systems through Google Home, Apple AirPlay, and Roon compatibility.
- Can it be used as a preamp?
- Yes. Preamp Mode in the StreamMagic app allows the CXN100 SE to function as a high-quality digital preamp in a wider range of system setups.
- What audio quality and file support does it offer?
- Depending on the input or source, it supports PCM up to 32-bit/768kHz and DSD up to x512, along with formats such as FLAC, WAV, AIFF, ALAC, MP3, AAC, WMA, and OGG Vorbis.
- What connections are included?
- The CXN100 SE includes HDMI eARC, USB Type-B audio, USB Drive, Bluetooth 5.1, S/PDIF coaxial, TOSLINK optical, balanced XLR and RCA analogue connections, plus coaxial and optical digital outputs.
- What comes in the box?
- In the box are the CXN100 SE, mains lead, control bus cable, two antennas, quick start guide, safety sheet, and registration card.
