Cambridge Audio EXN100 Network Player

SRP: $1799 Network Player EXN100 is the music-streaming powerhouse of the EX range. Expertly refined in London, EX is a leap forward in performance, engineered to bring out the full potential of your music. Next-level digital performance We took the best of the CX series and pushed it further. By refining the ESS Reference DAC and meticulously fine-tuning every element of the signal path, EXN100 achieves a new benchmark in clarity, depth, and musicality. Advanced streaming platform Built on our fourth-generation StreamMagic platform, the EXN100 provides seamless access to high-resolution audio files, as well as MQA files. It’s Roon Ready, with support for Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect, Amazon Music, Qobuz, and more. Precision engineering EXN100 features significant enhancements in its post-DAC analogue stage, contributing to increased clarity, separation, and an expansive soundstage, ensuring a truly exceptional listening experience. The pinnacle of performance  XN100 redefines high-fidelity streaming, combining cutting-edge digital engineering with meticulous analogue refinement to deliver breathtaking clarity, depth, and precision. Minimal design, maximal performance High-Resolution Audio Support Experience music as the artist intended, with support for high-resolution audio formats up to 32-bit/784kHz PCM and DSD512. EXN100’s precision-engineered DAC ensures every note is delivered with breathtaking accuracy and warmth. Effortless control with StreamMagic Navigate your library, discover new artists, control playback, and tweak the 7-band EQ with the StreamMagic app—giving you full command of your music from anywhere in your home. Comprehensive Connectivity Designed to fit seamlessly into your setup, EXN100 includes optical, coaxial, USB Type-B and USB Type-A ports for direct playback.  TV playback HDMI eARC allows TV audio to integrate effortlessly, delivering superior sound for movies, games, and live performances. High-Resolution Display See album artwork and track details in stunning clarity on EXN100’s large, high-resolution screen. Or switch to VU meters for a classic hi-fi aesthetic. Multi-Room, Your Way Let the music flow seamlessly from room to room by syncing multiple Cambridge Audio streaming devices around your home. Built-in Google Cast, Apple AirPlay 2 and ROON compatibility gives enormous flexibility to build the perfect multi-room system. Whether you group all your rooms into one big party system or want the music to follow you from one space to another, multi-room audio keeps the listening going. Technical specification Manual Dac ESS ES9028Q2M Preamp mode Yes Streammagic version Gen 4 Display screen 4.76" IPS TFT - 1280 x 569 Usb drive input 1 x USB 2.0 S/pdif toslink input 1 S/pdif coaxial input 1 Asynchronous usb input 1 Bluetooth 5.0 with aptX HD Hdmi arc input 1 (eARC compatible) Analogue rca outputs 1 Pair S/pdif output 1 Toslink output 1 Balanced xlr output 1 Pair S/pdif toslink optical 16/24bit 32-96kHz PCM, DoP64 S/PDIF S/pdif coaxial 16/24bit 32-192kHz PCM, DoP64 Hdmi earc PCM up to 24bit/192kHz Local usb media PCM up to 32-bit 768kHz, DSD up to x512 File system support FAT32, NTFS, Ext2/3/4, ExFAT Usb audio PCM up to 32-bit 768kHz, DSD up to x512 Bluetooth 5.0 A2DP/AVRCP supporting SBC, aptX and aptX HD codecs Upnp PCM up to 32bit/768kHz Internet radio Yes Tidal connect Yes Spotify connect Yes Qobuz Yes Deezer Yes Amazon music Yes (via Google Cast) Google cast Yes Airplay 2 Yes Roon ready 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 / 5GHz) Rs232 control Yes Thd @ 1khz 0dbfs < 0.0005 % Frequency response 7Hz to 75kHz +0/-1dB Crosstalk @1khz < -120dB Signal to noise ratio (ref 1w) > 120dB Max power consumption 30W Standby power consumption Network Standby: >2W ; Eco mode: <0.5W Dimensions (w x h x d) 430 x 90 x 305mm Weight 4.1kg In the box Mains lead, control bus cable, antenna x2, quick start guide, safety sheet, registration card