The Cambridge Audio CXN100 network streaming player is built within an acoustically damped lunar grey aluminium chassis designed as a dedicated source component for digital audio enthusiasts. Operating as the central component of the CX Series lineup of network players, this unit decodes high-resolution audio files from both local storage networks and modern streaming architectures. Its full-width form factor and low-resonance mechanical housing ensure electrical isolation and signal purity across all critical audio pathways.The Hi-Fi Centre Team TakeOperating the Cambridge Audio CXN100 day to day introduces a smooth rhythm to domestic listening, where high-resolution library navigation feels instantaneous and tactile via the weighted front-panel dial. The 4.76-inch colour screen provides crisp album artwork and track metrics that remain legible across the room, creating an immersive visual dimension during evening listening sessions. Its quiet noise floor and precise digital reconstruction allow subtle vocal nuances and acoustic decays to emerge cleanly without fatigue. It stands as an uncluttered, responsive digital hub that integrates modern network streaming into traditional hi-fi environments.Key Features ESS SABRE32 DAC Architecture: Uses an ES9028Q2M converter to resolve micro-dynamics and spatial depth across high-resolution PCM and native DSD streams. StreamMagic Gen4 Platform: Delivers rapid album indexing and native playback support for platforms including Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect, and Qobuz. High-Resolution Colour Display: Features an integrated 4.76-inch TFT screen that cleanly renders track metadata and vibrant album artwork from across the listening room. Authorized Dealer Assurance: Supplied directly through Hi-Fi Centre as an Authorized Dealer, guaranteeing verified authenticity, full manufacturer warranty protection, and dedicated post-purchase technical support. Technical Specifications Component Type: Network Streaming Player and Digital-to-Analogue Converter Digital-to-Analogue Converter: ESS SABRE32 ES9028Q2M Analogue Audio Outputs: 1 x balanced stereo XLR pair, 1 x unbalanced stereo RCA pair Digital Audio Inputs: 1 x S/PDIF coaxial, 1 x TOSLINK optical, 1 x USB Type-B (Audio Profile 1.0/2.0), 1 x USB Type-A media port Digital Audio Outputs: 1 x S/PDIF coaxial, 1 x TOSLINK optical Supported Formats: ALAC, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD (up to DSD512), MQA, WMA, MP3, AAC, HE AAC, AAC+, OGG Vorbis Supported Input Sampling Rates: Optical up to 24-bit/96kHz; Coaxial up to 24-bit/192kHz; USB Audio up to 32-bit/768kHz PCM and DSD512 Network & Wireless Connectivity: Dual-band Wi-Fi, Ethernet RJ45, Apple AirPlay 2, Google Cast, Roon Ready, Bluetooth 5.1 (SBC, AAC) Display: 4.76-inch colour TFT display (1280 x 574 resolution) Dimensions (H x W x D): 85 x 430 x 305 mm Weight: 3.55 kg
