Cambridge EXN100 – Network Streamer / Digital Preamplifier
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Cambridge EXN100 – Network Streamer / Digital Preamplifier
Cambridge Audio EX Series – EXN100 Streamer
We wanted more. For us; for you; for the music. We spent three years – 1000+ days, including countless hours of listening sessions – making more happen, in the all-new shape of the EX Series. The EXN100 music streamer and EXA100 integrated amplifier are a serious step up from our CX Series, taking you and your music closer to the reference-level performance of the flagship Edge range, from which they draw significant trickledown technology. Aficionados may also recognise the EX Series as the spiritual successor to the iconic Azur 851. If you know you know. But for every nod to our proud heritage, the EX Series offers something new: from its stunning design to its pioneering feature-set. Start enjoying more.
- Expertly Tuned for Exceptional Sound: Carefully crafted in London to bring out the full potential of the ESS DAC and our StreamMagic streaming platform.
- Stream Your Music: Effortlessly enjoy your favourite services such as Spotify, TIDAL, Deezer, Qobuz, Internet Radio, and more.
- Boost Your TV Sound: Enhance your home entertainment experience with an easy HDMI eARC connection for immersive audio.
- Versatile Connectivity: Plug in via USB audio, Coaxial & TOSLINK, or connect wirelessly with Chromecast built-in, AirPlay 2 & Bluetooth aptX HD.
- Roon Ready: Seamlessly explore your entire digital music library through Roon’s intuitive interface.
- Preamp Mode: Doubles as a digital preamp, offering input switching and volume control for any system.
- Multiroom Capability: Fill your home with sound, thanks to compatibility with Google Home, Apple AirPlay, and Roon.
- Larger Hi-Res Colour Screen: Immerse yourself visually with album artwork, VU meters and more.
Overview
EX-Stream Excellence
EXN100 is the music-streaming brains of your new EX system, delivering an experience that goes beyond CX. Expertly refined at our London HQ, the EX range is a leap forward – its performance is rivalled only by our flagship Edge series.
Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger
Our team of audio experts pushed the ESS Reference DAC from the celebrated CXN100 to its limits, meticulously fine-tuning every element of the signal path. Put simply: we took the best and made it breathtaking.
Close to the Edge
Our flagship Edge range of separates provides both design and technical DNA that trickle down for the EX Series, which shares its zealous attention to detail. Painstakingly selected components and over-engineered excellence are the EX way.
Wirelessly Stream a World of Music
Effortlessly explore a universe of sound with seamless support for Spotify, TIDAL, Deezer, Qobuz, Internet Radio, and more – thanks to our cutting-edge StreamMagic platform. It’s Roon Ready, too. Whatever your playlist, the EXN100 reveals new depths to every note.
Get Yourself Connected
EXN100 makes connecting a variety of sources simple, with HDMI eARC too – so you can elevate the audio from your favourite TV shows and movies. It’s a sound upgrade you’ll feel as much as hear.
In the Air Tonight
Cut the cords without cutting the quality. Enjoy aptX HD Bluetooth for rich, wireless streaming from devices such as an Alva turntable. With Chromecast built-in and AirPlay 2, streaming directly from your phone or laptop is just as effortless – and just as stunning.
A Design For Life
It’s not just performance and features that make the EX range exceptional: the design is a cut above, too. Enjoy style and substance, with premium aluminium casework and a gloriously tactile knurled control knob.
I Can See Clearly Now
Enjoy a larger, clearer view of album artwork – or our iconic VU meters option – with EXN100’s large hi-res display screen. It’s never been easier to see what you’re hearing!
You’ve Got The Magic Touch
The StreamMagic App gives you full control of EXN100 and is a gateway to discovering more of the music, podcasts and radio stations you love. Your next great listen is just a swipe away.
Pump Up The Volume
Activate EXN100’s Preamp Mode to make it a digital hub, with volume control via the StreamMagic App, remote or rotary dial. It’s a versatile partner for any power amp or vintage system.
Details & Specifications
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: 20Hz-20kHz +/- 0.1dB
Crosstalk @1kHz: < -120dB
Signal to Noise Ratio (Ref 1W): > 120dBr
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
IGNORE: EXN 100, EXN-100, EX N100, EX N 100, EX-N100, EX-N-100, EX N-100
