CAMBRIDGE AUDIO EXN100 Network Music Streamer

Product Description

The Cambridge Audio EXN100 Network Music Streamer is the high-performance streaming hub of the EX range, designed to unlock the full potential of digital music. Expertly refined in London, the EXN100 combines Cambridge Audio’s fourth-generation StreamMagic platform, a premium ESS ES9028Q2M SABRE32 DAC, and carefully upgraded analogue circuitry to deliver exceptional clarity, depth, separation, and musicality.

Built for modern hi-fi systems, the EXN100 supports high-resolution music playback up to 32-bit/768kHz PCM and DSD512, along with major streaming platforms including Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect, Qobuz, Deezer, Amazon Music via Google Cast, internet radio, Apple AirPlay 2, Google Cast, and Roon Ready playback. With Preamp Mode, balanced XLR outputs, RCA outputs, HDMI eARC for TV audio, Bluetooth 5.0 with aptX HD, a 7-band EQ, multiroom capability, and a large high-resolution display, the Cambridge Audio EXN100 is a powerful digital source for music, movies, gaming, and whole-home listening.

Specifications

• Product Type: Network music streamer
• Series: Cambridge Audio EX range
• DAC: ESS ES9028Q2M SABRE32 DAC
• Preamp Mode: Yes
• Streaming Platform: StreamMagic Gen 4
• Display Screen: 4.76" IPS TFT display
• Display Resolution: 1280 x 569
• EQ: 7-band EQ via StreamMagic app
• Multiroom Capability: Yes, with compatible Cambridge Audio streaming devices
• Roon Ready: Yes
• USB Drive Input: 1 x USB 2.0
• S/PDIF TOSLINK Input: 1
• S/PDIF Coaxial Input: 1
• Asynchronous USB Input: 1
• Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.0 with aptX HD
• HDMI ARC Input: 1, eARC compatible
• Analogue RCA Outputs: 1 pair
• Balanced XLR Outputs: 1 pair
• S/PDIF Output: 1
• TOSLINK Output: 1
• S/PDIF TOSLINK Optical Support: 16/24-bit, 32-96kHz PCM, DoP64 S/PDIF
• S/PDIF Coaxial Support: 16/24-bit, 32-192kHz PCM, DoP64
• HDMI eARC Support: PCM up to 24-bit/192kHz
• Local USB Media Support: PCM up to 32-bit/768kHz, DSD up to x512
• Local USB File System Support: FAT32, NTFS, Ext2/3/4, ExFAT
• USB Audio Support: PCM up to 32-bit/768kHz, DSD up to x512
• Bluetooth Profiles: A2DP, AVRCP
• Bluetooth Codecs: SBC, aptX, aptX HD
• UPnP Support: PCM up to 32-bit/768kHz
• Internet Radio: Yes
• TIDAL Connect: Yes
• Spotify Connect: Yes
• Qobuz: Yes
• Deezer: Yes
• Amazon Music: Yes, via Google Cast
• Google Cast: Yes
• Apple AirPlay 2: Yes
• Audio Formats: ALAC, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD x512, WMA, MP3, AAC, HE AAC, AAC+, OGG Vorbis
• Ethernet: IEEE 802.3, 10 Base-T or 100 Base-T
• Wi-Fi: IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4GHz and 5GHz
• RS232 Control: Yes
• THD at 1kHz 0dBFs: <0.0005%
• Frequency Response: 7Hz to 75kHz, +0/-1dB
• Crosstalk at 1kHz: <-120dB
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: >120dB, Ref 1W
• Maximum Power Consumption: 30W
• Standby Power Consumption: Network Standby >2W, Eco Mode <0.5W
• Dimensions: 16.9"W x 3.5"H x 12"D
• Weight: 9 lbs.
• Designed In: London
• Included in the Box: Mains lead, control bus cable, 2 antennas, quick start guide, safety sheet, registration card

What It's Great At

• Delivering high-resolution digital music: Supports PCM up to 32-bit/768kHz and DSD512 for serious high-fidelity playback.
• Upgrading a hi-fi system: The ESS ES9028Q2M SABRE32 DAC and refined analogue stage bring clarity, depth, and separation to digital sources.
• Streaming from major platforms: Works with Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect, Qobuz, Deezer, Amazon Music via Google Cast, Apple AirPlay 2, Google Cast, and internet radio.
• Integrating TV sound: HDMI eARC allows TV audio to play through your hi-fi system with improved sound quality for movies, games, and live performances.
• Controlling music throughout the home: Multiroom capability lets compatible Cambridge Audio streamers play together across different rooms.
• Serving as a digital preamp: Preamp Mode gives the EXN100 flexible system control when paired with power amplifiers or active speakers.

Expanded Key Features List

• ESS ES9028Q2M SABRE32 DAC: Converts digital audio with exceptional precision, helping reveal more clarity, depth, and musical detail from your favorite tracks.
• StreamMagic Gen 4 Platform: Provides a fast, refined streaming experience with access to high-resolution files, streaming services, internet radio, and app-based control.
• High-Resolution Audio Support: Plays PCM up to 32-bit/768kHz and DSD512, giving audiophile systems the resolution needed for demanding music libraries.
• Preamp Mode: Allows the EXN100 to control volume directly, making it a flexible centerpiece for simplified hi-fi systems with a power amplifier or active speakers.
• HDMI eARC Input: Connects compatible TVs for high-quality PCM audio up to 24-bit/192kHz, improving sound for movies, shows, games, and live performances.
• Balanced XLR and RCA Outputs: Offers both premium balanced and standard analogue output options for easy integration with a wide range of amplifiers and audio systems.
• Roon Ready Playback: Works seamlessly with Roon for advanced library management, rich music discovery, and high-quality network playback.
• 7-Band EQ: Lets you fine-tune the sound through the StreamMagic app to better match your room, speakers, and listening preferences.
• Large High-Resolution Display: Shows album artwork, track information, and optional VU meters on a 4.76" IPS TFT screen for a modern or classic hi-fi look.
• Multiroom Streaming: Syncs with compatible Cambridge Audio streaming devices so music can play throughout your home as one system or by individual room.
• Bluetooth 5.0 with aptX HD: Provides convenient wireless playback with support for SBC, aptX, and aptX HD codecs.
• Comprehensive Digital Connectivity: Includes optical, coaxial, USB Type-A, USB Type-B, HDMI eARC, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, and digital outputs for flexible system building.

FAQ Section

Q: What is the Cambridge Audio EXN100?
A: The EXN100 is a high-performance network music streamer designed to bring high-resolution streaming, digital inputs, premium DAC conversion, and preamp functionality into a modern hi-fi system.

Q: What DAC does the EXN100 use?
A: The EXN100 uses an ESS ES9028Q2M SABRE32 DAC, engineered to deliver clean, detailed, and highly accurate digital-to-analogue conversion.

Q: Does the EXN100 support high-resolution audio?
A: Yes. It supports PCM playback up to 32-bit/768kHz and DSD up to x512 through compatible inputs and file playback methods.

Q: Which streaming services work with the EXN100?
A: The EXN100 supports Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect, Qobuz, Deezer, Amazon Music via Google Cast, internet radio, Apple AirPlay 2, Google Cast, and Roon Ready playback.

Q: Can the EXN100 connect to a TV?
A: Yes. The EXN100 includes an HDMI ARC input that is eARC compatible, allowing TV audio to play through your hi-fi system with PCM support up to 24-bit/192kHz.

Q: Can the EXN100 be used as a preamp?
A: Yes. With Preamp Mode, the EXN100 can control volume directly, making it suitable for use with a power amplifier or compatible active speakers.

Q: Does the EXN100 support balanced audio outputs?
A: Yes. The EXN100 includes one pair of balanced XLR outputs along with one pair of analogue RCA outputs for flexible system connection.

Q: Can I customize the sound of the EXN100?
A: Yes. The StreamMagic app includes a 7-band EQ, allowing you to adjust the sound to better suit your room, speakers, and listening preferences.