Cambridge Audio CXN V2 network streamer Introduction
Cambridge Audio CXN V2 network stream. 9/10 confirm basically mint. Come with box, protective case, remote. Can ship at buyers expense. Highly regarded as the best streamer in the $2k range. Incredible detail with the dual Wolfson 24 bit DAC. Can also be used as Pre-amp with digital connections and XLR. Can be auditioned.
What Hi-Fi? Awards 2023 winner. This remains the best streamer out there at this price
Cambridge Audio's CXN (V2) was designed with today's audiophiles in mind. This versatile component offers digital convenience, plus the sound quality Cambridge is known for.
Think of it as three components in one. First, it's a digital preamp with an assortment of connections for handling your digital gear. Plus, it's a network player ready to stream your favourite audio sources. And, of course, it's a high-performance DAC with state-of-the-art audio processing to improve the listening experience for all digital formats.
The CXN (V2) handles the most popular digital file formats and gives them all a sonic upgrade, from lossy sources like MP3s and Spotify®, to your CD collection, to high-resolution music including local files and streaming services like TIDAL and Qobuz.
Flexible streaming options
You can use Chromecast built-in or Apple AirPlay 2 to stream from a wide variety of apps to compatible devices on your Wi-Fi network. This player will also show up in your player list if you're using Roon (subscription required).
Advanced upsampling and DACs for clean, clear sound from every source
Cambridge's sophisticated Adapted Time Filtering 2 technology upsamples all incoming digital audio to a 24-bit/384-kHz signal to resolve extremely fine detail. That happens for all incoming audio data — whether it's from an internet radio stream, a lossless FLAC file on a USB flash drive, or a connected component like a CD transport. The upsampled audio signal is then fed through twin Wolfson 24-bit DACs, for clean, detailed, noise-free sound and outstanding stereo imaging with every source.
Seamless control through a simple, easy-to-use interface
Cambridge's free StreamMagic app offers simple, intuitive browsing and control of all connected sources. Use the app to browse through your albums, build playlists, and set presets, without leaving your chair. From the music stored on your home network devices, to popular streaming services and thousands of internet radio stations, this app puts everything at your fingertips.
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stereo network player with built-in digital-to-analog converter (DAC)
plays digital music from computers, music servers, and online services with your home stereo system
connects to your home network via wired Ethernet or Wi-Fi for music streaming and downloads
Wi-Fi USB dongle included
Apple AirPlay® 2 for streaming music from an iPhone®, iPod touch®, iPad® or iTunes® to compatible devices on your network
Spotify Connect lets you play Spotify's streaming music library via Wi-Fi, controlled by your smartphone or tablet (requires Spotify app and a premium subscription)
Chromecast built-in lets you stream from a wide variety of apps to compatible devices on your network
compatible with TIDAL and Qobuz high-res music streaming services
free Cambridge StreamMagic app for iOS® and Android™
works as a Roon player (requires subscription and Roon Core running on your network)
Roon Core is media server software that runs on your computer, NAS drive, or other compatible hardware
dual Wolfson WM8740 24-bit DACs for high-performance stereo playback of digital music
2nd-generation Adaptive Time Filtering (ATF2) upsampling to 24-bit/384kHz
asynchronous USB technology for reduced timing jitter and better sound
high-resolution playback of DSD, FLAC, WAV, AIFF, and ALAC files; also plays MP3, WMA, AAC, and OGG Vorbis files
up to 24-bit/192kHz resolution for PCM files; up to 2.8MHz resolution for DSD files
Connections:
Ethernet port for wired connection to a home network
stereo balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA analog audio outputs
Toslink optical digital audio (1 in, 1 out)
coaxial digital audio in/out
USB input (Type B) for connecting a Mac or Windows® computer
3 USB inputs (Type A) for connecting a thumb drive, the supplied Wi-Fi antenna, or the optional BT-100 Bluetooth receiver (1 front, 2 rear)
accepts optional BT-100 Bluetooth dongle (available separately) for wireless audio streaming from a mobile phone, tablet, or computer
If connecting to a TV, please make sure you can select "PCM" output in its audio menu — this DAC cannot decode multichannel Dolby® Digital signals
Specifications:
dimensions (measured by Crutchfield): 16-15/16"W x 3-1/4"H x 14-5/8"D
weight: 7.7 lbs.
