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@jungtarcph6 ай бұрын
What is a good "family streamer"? Where I can play Tidal, My GF can play Tidal, Spotify, Soundcloud and someone can also connect to Bluetooth WITHOUT everyone understanding a million settings. And if one phone is connected I would like NOT to first disconnect one phone, laptop etc, before the next can connect. Bug free, please. This is a constant frustration.
@mrpmj005 ай бұрын
No native Apple Music lossless and hi-res lossless is a pass for me. I love my Eversolo DMP-A6 with a linear power supply upgrade by Beatechnik.
@keithkimbrell86165 ай бұрын
While on the subject of Crutchfield I’ve been a customer off and on since the 1980’s. It’s not because of their pricing. They are no less expensive or more expensive than any other retailer. But their customer service is absolutely the best. Absolutely, and that is why I always shop there first.
@christopherguse6 ай бұрын
People mentioning that the screen is superfluous if you have a phone or tablet are 100% right. People who are happy this has a screen so they don't have to pick up their phone or tablet because listening to music is a time to disconnect are also 100% right. I'm in the latter, love the screen.
@istevens786 ай бұрын
Looking at a phone assumes there is only one person in the room that wants to know what is playing.
@D1N026 ай бұрын
Yeah get up from the couch en bend over to read the screen only to realize you left your reading glasses on the coffee table. Very comfy...
@osirismarbles51776 ай бұрын
how do you select music with the screen though? is it touchscreen? toggling up and down with buttons through music on a service or home server seems a little tedious. but if you can do it relatively quickly then that's awesome.
@gwine90876 ай бұрын
I could afford it but I would have a lot of difficulty spending $1000 for a streamer. Maybe, I am the 'reallycheapaudioman'.
@squallywally6 ай бұрын
Me too. Wiim mini just hard to beat.
@YouSoundButtHurt6 ай бұрын
Wiim is junk.
@mattm26846 ай бұрын
I said to myself a long time ago he needs to change his channel name to AFFORDABLE AUDIO MAN
@2HatHudders6 ай бұрын
I have the eversolo lower modell and that's the most I'd ever spend. Next time, I'd be going lower as I do use it as a transport. Does sound better than the Wimm Mini but maybe not 7 times lol. The other functionality such as ripping CDs is very good
@shipsahoy17936 ай бұрын
Cambridge needed to make that unit without a dac for a lot less money.. people prob already have too many dacs.. nobody's going to buy that thing for $1100 if they have a bunch of equipment already, and I don't see that as a beginner's product for that price. It seems like a money grab to me, especially if you can get a salesman to pitch it.
@ChicagoRob26 ай бұрын
If I didn’t already have a system, I would definitely pull the trigger on an all-Cambridge setup. Good gear, and good sound.
@richardfishpool48345 ай бұрын
Thats what I did about a year ago. Replaced all my cheap kit with CA gear. Bought a Marantz Tt-15s1 as at the time Cambridge didn't offer a turntable. Bought a CXNV2 streamer, now they bring out this. Doh! 🤣
@cobar53426 ай бұрын
Cambridge Audio makes great equipment
@savagejabbit59295 ай бұрын
Until CD player makes weird noises through amp.... Amp turns itself up at random 🤔😅
@kellyk86015 ай бұрын
Not really, now over rated and hyped by KZbin reviewers like this one. Build quality and cheap components used. Sonically, dry and lack dynamic. Far from its roots and sound characteristics
@jyharris6 ай бұрын
Crutchfield is the first place I look for electronics. Looks like a cool piece of kit.
@seano2186 ай бұрын
You should support your local hifi store first, just like your local record shop.
@Photoboy19486 ай бұрын
Love the video especially the much more mature looking and short intro.
@christophergaus39966 ай бұрын
I'd LOVE a Wimm Pro/Pro+ with a video output so I can use any display
@Nordraw6 ай бұрын
You would be better off
@D1N026 ай бұрын
This one is likely aimed to be paired with the CXA61 and CXA81 amps. It is optically similar (knob). The AXA's are a lower price class. Also CXN, CXA, it makes sense.
@jamesschneider38286 ай бұрын
I don't have one but my CXA81'S remote has CXN control section I'm sure would work with this so I don't need another remote sitting on my side table
@carminedesanto67466 ай бұрын
Nice review 👍 I went with the Wiim pro feeding the Denafrips Ares 12-1 DAC …as for not having a screen ..that’s what the phone or tablet is for 😎
@Alamo-cz5xc6 ай бұрын
exactly, an Ipad with Tidal connect and you even get lyrics if you want them
@seano2186 ай бұрын
A $200 streamer going to a $1100 DAC? Makes perfect sense, lol
@paulmunoz546 ай бұрын
Does a streamer Stream music differently from the cloud ? Or are they all the same ? Not the dac just the stream ??????
@thomasbelka81606 ай бұрын
Wiim Pro got Digital In/Out, where is the Problem to go digital out from wiim into digital in on the Ares@@seano218
@carminedesanto67466 ай бұрын
@@paulmunoz54 Interesting point..some streamers can do WIFI others are strictly hardwired via CAT-5 cable ..is there a difference ..possibly depending on WIFI strength and speed I guess….🧐
@stimpy12265 ай бұрын
When it comes to streaming I like ROON and a ROON Nucleus that give me so much information on a great GUI that resides on my iPad. It works great with my PS Audio DAC/Steamer via Ethernet. I do think that everything that Cambridge makes is well thought out, sounds exceptional and is priced right.
@SnapperX36 ай бұрын
Happy Anniversary Crutchfield. Great company.
@mattmiller49786 ай бұрын
Loving my 3 Wiims (1 amp, 2 minis on SU1/Fosi v3). All give away speakers from FB marketplace. Truly cheap audio that makes me smile with how good it sounds. Never forget the high cost of diminishing returns!I have great whole home audio for less than this unit costs. Thanks Randy!
@Old_Sailor856 ай бұрын
I have an older Cambridge DAC Magic. No issues. I would certainly try more of their gear.
@eddieruddock70146 ай бұрын
What would this do that a Wiim mini and a Geshelli J2 wouldn't? The screen? I can look at the 4K screen of my phone that's in my hand while i navigate Tidal from the comfort of my listening chair instead of the screen on my streamer that's across the room from me 🤷🏼♂️ And you'd save $600~ 😂
@TheVTRainMan6 ай бұрын
My thoughts exactly... or you could repurpose a device with screen that is dedicated for streaming. I cheap android smartphone or iphone/ipod... or a bigger tablet. But, I get the integrated part for people that have the money and want something that just works out of box without thinking about it. That's just not us.
@cmessi6 ай бұрын
Not always a matter of 'can do'. But also of quality of parts, power supply, DAC, etc. Adding a high quality DAC will not always improve sound. The whole chain en the synergy is also important.
@navinadv6 ай бұрын
The Geshelli I configured was about $700 (aluminium box) plus $250 for a WiiM Pro Plus. So that combo comes to about $1000. I’d compare with the Ifi Neo Stream. That said the videos on this channel are sounding more like advertising.
@cmessi6 ай бұрын
@@navinadv yes, but even if the Geshelli was 900 euros, it is not guaranteed it sounds better.
@navinadv6 ай бұрын
@@cmessi I don’t have enough to compare it to. At the time I had a budget of $1000 and the WiiM+Geshelli combo seemed like a more flexible option than the iFi Neo Stream. I got the Amanero+ 4499 + Sparkos options because it fit my budget. Without these options the Geshelli is around $300. This CXN 100 wasn’t out then. Having a screen that is 12-15 feet away makes little sense to me anyway. You can barely see the album artwork.
@jessewebber92456 ай бұрын
I have the V2 version of this in my HiFi system and love it. It just does what it needs to do! The app isn’t great, but I use JPlay. Also have a Pontus II as the DAC. I have 3 Wiiims in other systems throughout the house.
@d.branch36046 ай бұрын
Randy - You mentioned at the end of this video, your office being on the edge of your wifi... If you have a coaxial outlet in your office, you might want to consider purchasing a MoCA 2.5 to connect to your streaming device. If you have more than one device with an ethernet port, you could also use the MoCA 2.5 with an ethernet switch for better connectivity. Better streaming capabilites for your office and a possible video idea. 🤷🏾♂️
@giacomonovara6 ай бұрын
Does it sound better than the Eversolo A6 standard edition? What about the user interface and experience?
@wtcwtc98616 ай бұрын
Lately there are lots of Eversolo DMP A6 and A8's showing up in the used market here in Canada. So many reviewers gushed over them, but the people that actually went out and bought one obviously aren't that impressed. On the contrary I rarely see used Wiim products for sale. Did I miss the part in this vid where Randy talked about how the DAC in this unit sounds?
@MH-rl9ep6 ай бұрын
I think he said it sounded clean but if you blinked, you missed it.
@SkullLeader6 ай бұрын
Yeah, was looking at the Eversolo and did not pull the trigger. I think I made the right choice. The screen is beautiful, but with a large local library it could be quite clunky and it does not support ReplayGain AFAIK.
@gracenotes53796 ай бұрын
He implied that it would have synergy with more warm/romantic-sounding downstream amplification (i.e., not class D). I got the impression it is detailed and analytical ("you'll hear ev-er-y-th-ing!").
@JosephCrowesDIYSpeakerBuilding6 ай бұрын
I saw that too…gave me pause on buying the DMP-A8…then some more level headed reviews come out. Now I’m building my own streamer using raspberry pi.
@Melkitzedeq6 ай бұрын
Maybe you were asking if you skipped the part where Randy says that a Wiim+ a Geshelli Dac sound better (and wiim app got a Parametric EQ, if i'm correct)and cost less, but even in that case, no, you didn't skip, simply that part isn't in the review, but you can trust is right...
@epi20456 ай бұрын
Love Crutchfield’s car audio stuff too!
@kevinwhilden53946 ай бұрын
First time watching this channel... Disappointed in the lack of critical audio sound quality review. Plenty of hype though.
@michaeledwards52416 ай бұрын
If you listen to what he said, then you would know that’s there’s an in-depth review coming. Check some more of his video, he goes into a lot of depth as a rule.
@andrewbrazier96645 ай бұрын
Nice looking piece of kit which I guess it's what needed to inspire the next generation of hi Fi enthusiasts 🎶😊
@seano2186 ай бұрын
Is there seriously anybody here that actually gets up and uses the buttons on the front of the component over the remote or app?!! I literally laughed out loud at that crap, thanks Randy for cheering me up! Btw, is Crutchfield paying you now?
@mikecampbell58566 ай бұрын
I have been so sick for the last week with 100 degree fever and lots of other crud and your videos make me feel better. Thank you and God bless you Randy!
@SandsOfArrakis6 ай бұрын
I've bought the CXN V2 last year together with a CXA 81 amp and CXC V2 CD transport. Early this year I've added a DacMagic 200M to the mix. So my CXN is acting as streamer only and the DacMagic is producing all the sounds. It has the same DAC (x2) as the new CXN 100. Apart from my jet black Sony BluRay player, everything here is Cambridge Lunar Grey. Even though the new CXN 100 has a nicer screen and some other updates, I won't be upgrading as I love my CXN V2 + DacMagic 200M combination. Qobuz & Tidal through Roon and StreamMagic handles Internet Radio.
@tomaszsikora53606 ай бұрын
Dacmagic 200 more better cxn2?
@SandsOfArrakis6 ай бұрын
@@tomaszsikora5360 the CXN V2 is really good but I prefer the sound that the ESS Saber DAC from the DacMagic produces.
@arongatt6 ай бұрын
How did we morphed into an advertising channel , buffels me 🤔
@philcibley18046 ай бұрын
Just use your computer into a DAC into your playback system. Screen problem solved and you save $1100.
@GeirRssaak5 ай бұрын
Very good!
@madcrabber11136 ай бұрын
Crutchfield and Sears catalogues were the best.
@rmeyer526 ай бұрын
I sent my Cambridge CXN 100 back. Found the DAC to be too harsh.
@arnaudbaudon8455 ай бұрын
Hi And what about the sound stage, dynamic and clarity with the Cambridge cxn 100 please ? You find it top bright isn't it ? Best regard
@charleskatz26066 ай бұрын
Toss in a eArrc and a analogue input or two it would be great at that price
@sheerkhanful5 ай бұрын
The thing in a KZbin video where the person points to a corner of the screen for a link that never appears should be a drinking game. Common to all creators, veteran or new.
@kenparker96442 ай бұрын
I have a Bluesound Vault 2 (with 2Tb hard drive. Drive is nearly full, so I would like to add a NAS of 4Tb (the BluOS can support that size). Now I have added a USB memory stick of 512 Gb but this gives me a second “library” - so my idea would be to have NAS and transfer all my 2Tb to it and then build a single library with all of my music on it… ideally I’d have a simple NAS with internet connection and based on a single SSD (then I could add a basic SSD (or HD) unit to work as a back-up drive.
@OMDF015 ай бұрын
Warranty? Oh! A fan of OMD! ♥️
@lcd24266 ай бұрын
Good stuff as usual Randy! This is an interesting piece of kit but, the only thing that would make me pick the eversolo over this has to do with the mirror app for the eversolo. That app allows you to control the Apple Music app that's down loaded on the eversolo from your phone. That's if you want true lossless/high res bit perfect with apple music.
@GeirRssaak6 ай бұрын
Why do you waste your money on an overprized music streamer?you should use your computer, a smartphone and a DAC, if you have an old, decent amp!
@GeirRssaak6 ай бұрын
Why do you not use your computer, smartphone and a DAC?!
@GeirRssaak5 ай бұрын
No, this product is meaningless!
@GeirRssaak5 ай бұрын
No, do not listen to Randy! He should only review coffee!
@TheTrueVoiceOfReason6 ай бұрын
If I could get my Win98 machine to work well with the internet, I'd use that for streaming. As it is, it is my preferred server for audio. The Crystal sound chip is my favorite, along with all the customization, EQs, SRS surround, all the different soundscapes. Always love the way it sounds.
@thunderbird666136 ай бұрын
The Lost Boys Rule!!
@RodimusPrime6 ай бұрын
Dont see a single thing about it that would make me want this over an Eversolo....
@kavinsiva16346 ай бұрын
i was wondering if hdmi uhd android box with hdmi,optical out port eould be a cheaper solution for streaming online content like MI box..ect
@mrpmj005 ай бұрын
No native Apple Music lossless and hi-res lossless is a pass for me. I love my Eversolo DMP-A6 with a linear power supply upgrade by Beatechnik.
@Temperature9806 ай бұрын
A hologram display would be cool or a picture frame that can attach to the streamer.
@Simon_Hawkshaw6 ай бұрын
Very pretty and will probably suit many, but I'm not in the market for a streamer. Thanks as always for your time, efforts, and perspectives. Stay well, Sir.
@KajottR6 ай бұрын
the MXN10 is also worth a good recommendation. With my Accuphase E211 and Spendor A2 speakers, Qobuz is a lot of fun to listen to. Cambridge amps are also very good! I had also liked to hear AXA 25 and 35. Best regards from Northern Bavaria near Aschaffenburg.😀
@rapier56 ай бұрын
I have 2 channel, a 65" TV and a Windows PC. Tidal Connect finds my Node 2 (sometimes) but could be any streamer. Now I have a display baby. With a wireless mouse I can click through to a bio or lyrics or whatever. (The tricky thing is I have a DAC on the PC's USB output, going to the Node's analog input. Good enough for streaming video. I stream everything from the PC like Neflix or Prime , cable or KZbin, never apps. Good enough for non critical listening or playing videos stored on the PC. If you don't get why streaming from a Node is better than taking the PC's output even with a DAC, go to school, but it does work fine)
@paulwarren70186 ай бұрын
There's also the streaming radio stations...worldwide, too!
@marioplus3216 ай бұрын
I've asked several reviewers,nobody ansewered me, WHICH radio service/app is in CXN100. Would you?
@jedknutson83736 ай бұрын
there isn't, that's why i love my node..has every app available..... wish these streamers would include the numerous apps like the node..
@SandsOfArrakis6 ай бұрын
@@marioplus321Radio stations are handled by Cambridge's StreamMagic app. It has thousands of them in its database. Cambridge hosts its own radio server. All i could find on TuneIn are also available in StreamMagic. My CXN V2, the CXN 100 predecessor, is happily streaming all day. Either Qobuz/Tidal or online radio.
@paulwarren70186 ай бұрын
@@marioplus321 TuneIn
@mr.b44446 ай бұрын
I purchased a Cambridge Azure 851N from Crutchfield a couple years ago and it has been a solid performing DAC. I use it to play FLAC files from a USB SSD drive. I wonder if this CXN100 has a little more sparkle on the top end which I would prefer. Generally speaking British audio products tend to sound a bit rolled off on the top (the British sound). For me, DAC streamers with a screen to show artwork is a plus; I wouldn't purchase one without the screen.
@steffenjensen93505 ай бұрын
I too have a 851 N and use it for streaming only,,,, DAC in my Devialet Expert 220 is simply much better ;)
@mr.b44445 ай бұрын
@@steffenjensen9350 Well, at $10,000 it should be. 🙂
@hannu.kalkaja6 ай бұрын
I recommend to listen your own audio before releasing video. Levels... You may always try to hit normalise button on edit.
@ZeitdiebX4 ай бұрын
We all love things with buttons on the front, right ? 😂
@OldGrowthRedwood5 ай бұрын
Bluesound NODE 2i, done with about $500 leftover.
@gregbailer87016 ай бұрын
For me...PC with an HDMI out is the magic so I can use my TV as the screen. Mouse and Keyboard for selecting music in Amazon HD from my chair. Up to 24/192 on content is enough for my needs. Windows Media Player has done just fine for WAV or FLAC files over the years for music that is not currently 24/192 with Amazon. My DAC is SMSL SU1 with AKM chip @ $80. Happy with the sound quality. Rather spend more on upgrading the DAC later (such as Geshelli J2S) vs a $1000 streamer from Cambridge.
@rudyponzio58716 ай бұрын
You know about speakers? How come no one remembers the INFINITY POSITIVE ONE CABINETS? released in 1972 Wow matched w even a basic Girard table and the same year JB Lansing integrated amplifier. Driving at 60 watts per channel. With built in phono null adjustment and separated per channel bass and treble adjustments. It's the greatest darn combination of analog reproduction I've heard. And I have more than a few systems that cost triple and don't face the music that frankly. I mean with every mix it's as nude as the studio it was recorded in on that day. Everything sounds complete. Ha. go figure for me... solid state class A is right up there with old school tube carrier
@bobsabin6 ай бұрын
Bluesound picked a bad time to have their Node 2 line self destruct due to hardware issues (mine bricked after an update). They’re replacing it but who knows how long it will take. The CXN looks niiiiice….
@groovygrl0074 ай бұрын
What amp would you suggest for the Magnat Transpuls 1000 speakers? Nothing more than 2000.00 CDN. I listen mostly to jazz, chill, house, reggae, and some classic rock. Since I have a Denon 2800 AV receiver, a salesperson suggests the Denon PMA-900HNE ( since they would match). Personally, I think that the sound would leave me wanting. I also really do not like the look of the Denon. I like the look of Yamaha, Marantz, and Cambridge. Topping and Schitt look nice too. Any suggestions?
@KTZ_866 ай бұрын
1st time discovering your channel and watching a video. Got my CXN100 a month ago (had the CXNV2) - used as a DAC/STREAMER, hooked up to my Yamaha AS-2100. Sounds FANTASTIC. Also, really NICE Sub and Seamaster, my dude ;)
@DigitalPhilosophers5 ай бұрын
What are the differences to the CNXv2 regarding the sound ?
@thornwithin61956 ай бұрын
If I were to go with something, like the Eversolo. With the solid state HDD optin, you bumps you can hook up a cd player and directly to the storage. The Cambridge though is very nice, but Ultimately I'd rather listen to my music collection.
@SteadyRolling4 ай бұрын
Does this stream radio stations which broadcast also on the internet, such as how the Sonos uses TuneIn?
@nico36416 ай бұрын
What not mention that it's Roon Ready? Do you still use Roon?
@GeirRssaak5 ай бұрын
And What will happen to roon?
@osupoke856 ай бұрын
I have the cxn v2
@jbrc13226 ай бұрын
Gosh, this is a perfect match for my CXA61 integrated amplifier.
@TriAmpHiFi6 ай бұрын
What's the 1322 referring to?
@paulmcmahon25615 ай бұрын
I have the A61 but its paired with the CXNV2 which I love. Can't see spending more for the new streamer when I may not be able to discern any sound difference.
@jbrc13225 ай бұрын
@@TriAmpHiFi honestly, it just showed up one day. Originally had no numbers.
@jbrc13225 ай бұрын
@paulmcmahon2561 yeah, I just run a wiim pro plus, and I already think it sounds dang good.
@johngillis93085 ай бұрын
Nice Seamaster
@b3m0146 ай бұрын
I have a similar setup to what you said. I have a CXN V2 going to my AXA35 and a pair of Focal Chora 806. Although I’m looking for more juice to get more out of the speaker, I can comfortably say that it’s a solid setup. If the CXN100 would have been out when I did my purchase, that’s what I would have gone for. I guess there will not be MQA on my system until I upgrade to the 100!
@stephenmartin32686 ай бұрын
Same system as you. Bar I have KEF ls50 meta. I changed my RCA to a Chord clearway. And now it's perfection. I won't be upgrading. I love the twin Wolfson's in the V2.
@b3m0146 ай бұрын
@@stephenmartin3268 I was so on the fence on the speaker choice. I thought about the kef’s for a solid 3 month before pulling the trigger. The focal seemed easier to be positioned and overall more forgiving on the placement.
@stephenmartin32686 ай бұрын
@@b3m014 I truly believe it's what works for you. Everyone has a different idea of what is their end game sound. I just know I love the V2. And the metas are outstanding. But that's my ideal sound. Not necessarily yours. I wish you luck in your end game sound.
@pokrog6 ай бұрын
The cost of the CXN100 should be under $200. It is basically a cheap dongle with a streamer. They used a mobile DAC chip. No reason whatsoever to take it seriously at over $1000.
@asianskywalker6 ай бұрын
Gonna get blown out of the water by the upcoming Wiim Ultra.
@unewb6 ай бұрын
The Wiim Ultra? What’s that all about?
@christophergaus39966 ай бұрын
I'm holding off for the Wiim Ultra Turbo 😎
@BoRerunn6 ай бұрын
I just ordered thee Eversolo #6
@seano2186 ай бұрын
Cool story bro... I just bought an out of print CD for $20.
@GeirRssaak5 ай бұрын
What a waste of money!
@2HatHudders6 ай бұрын
The OCD in me really wants yo declutter and tidy your house 😂😂😂
@bengleason5086 ай бұрын
Thanks Randy!
@GeirRssaak5 ай бұрын
You should not thank Randy!
@GeirRssaak5 ай бұрын
@@Audiodreamer192-24 take care and stay healthy! Be happy!
@GeirRssaak5 ай бұрын
@@Audiodreamer192-24 dear Dreamer! I respect your opinions! I just mentioned that people can use their old tablets,laptops, smartphone s to do the same as a music streamer!wish you well!
@GeirRssaak5 ай бұрын
@@Audiodreamer192-24 dear Dreamer! Nice to hear that you are concerned about my mental health! Where do you live! Do you have access to good health care?
@unewb6 ай бұрын
Back in my day we used devices that cost thousands for streaming, they called them computers. This seems like a pretty good bargain.
@GeirRssaak5 ай бұрын
Well spoken Sir!
@Kerwonderful6 ай бұрын
Hard to understand why a new streamer does not have an eARC input. Not for me.
@TriAmpHiFi6 ай бұрын
or a streamer with no HDMI Video Output. I like Concerts & Music videos.
@Nordraw6 ай бұрын
Won’t sound any better than a WiiM mini or pro. That’s my bet
@JosephCrowesDIYSpeakerBuilding6 ай бұрын
The Wiim Pro DAC is pretty sub-par if you ask me.
@adsph6 ай бұрын
Looks like a nice piece.
@JR-ho5qm6 ай бұрын
I’m hopping Bluesound comes out with a screened version for around the $1000 mark. I think it’s time they stepped up their game if they want to continue there legacy 👍🏻🔈
@michaelwright16026 ай бұрын
WiiM is coming out with one, should be around April.
@JR-ho5qm6 ай бұрын
@@michaelwright1602 that’s awesome! I got a couple minis for secondary systems. But I prefer the higher build quality of the Bluesound stuff for my main system 👍🏻
@pitou1156 ай бұрын
I would like to have a digital processing unit that does streaming, room correction and other DSP processing and optionally DAC
@cmessi6 ай бұрын
Me too, waiting for that. Eversolo A6 is a good product but often described as bright.
@Secession19006 ай бұрын
You should look into the NAD C658
@randycochones59656 ай бұрын
Minidsp SHD Streamer (Volumio), AD&DA Converters, a DSP controls 4 analog outputs and the same outputs are available in digital connectors. Filter, EQ and so on. Sounds very natural, dynamic without listening fatigue if used for hours. DIRAC room correction included. Works very good as a preamp, because volume control has a wide range. price about 1.600,-€ new. if you want little more sound quality than this, you have to spend about 10k for a Trinnov.
@cmessi6 ай бұрын
@@randycochones5965 what do you adjust en EQ? And which speakers?
@mjejce6 ай бұрын
Curious about how different it sounds from the MXN10. Obviously different DAC’s but both Cambridge Audio streamers. (Also, no balanced outputs on the MXN10, but that’s not an issue for me.) Thanks! Love the channel.
@gustenar5 ай бұрын
Cheap audio man sold out
@GeirRssaak5 ай бұрын
Cheap audioman has lost his principals! Now he is promoting overprized and meaningless products!
@Melkitzedeq6 ай бұрын
Not the kind of review one would expect from this channel, too short, not enough sonic discussion, i would have liked to see a comparison with it's award winning predecessor (cxn v2)on the sonic differences and if this revision would be justified by it's price also against his little brothers axn10 and mxn10 (no screen, but they don't sell you a remote control because the system is intended to be used with your phone). So, sorry for my harshness, but this seemed to me an hustler to Crutchfield more than a proper review...
@michaelwright16026 ай бұрын
The CXN v2 sounded very good. I owned one, but had issues with it and returned it.
@miguelangelvega40666 ай бұрын
Do you think it could be better than Eversolo A6 Master Edition?
@cmessi6 ай бұрын
I think more a matter of taste.
@adamcfada50715 ай бұрын
If you plug the CXN100 into your Denefrips dac, and just use it as a streamer, is there any difference in sound quality, compared to the Wiim Pro??
@stephenkincaid49156 ай бұрын
Personally, I would just like to put a CD in myself, $1000. Nothing that Bluetooth adapter would cure
@feelgeorge6 ай бұрын
Can you mention/compare the DAC in this steamer to Denafrips Ares 12 in your future video? Thanks
@robertendsley83126 ай бұрын
How do you compare this VS the Eversolo? Which one is better?
@mansolomd6 ай бұрын
Think I’m “stuck” with Sonos. All music and all devices are Apple, except for one Kindle reader.
@hchavez5 ай бұрын
So how does the DAC sound?
@rudyponzio58716 ай бұрын
Thanks for the great stuff here! I'm an analog junkie. I also master audio. Okay... Digital and Analog.. how to compare? ... You know those fake deserts and confections that are in the window. No matter how close you look you swear you could eat them. In fact when you order the same desert it looks even more real? Ha. Laugh Out Loud Digital isn't analog. The original progenitor is mutated at input then re-synthesized before future manipulations necessary for streaming. I mean it's already happening . What's happing? If everyone forgets your arguments become fiction.
@keithfailmezger15966 ай бұрын
can you stream dolby atmos .. with this piece ????? and i love crutchfield .. amazing company
@TheRiffmasterZ5 ай бұрын
Would this streamer only preform with apps like Tidal? I'm a spotify user. Would I not be getting the best out of the streamer with Spotify.
@CalCobra5 ай бұрын
Looks okay, but for $1100 a nice 9 or 11 channel AVR can do the same thing and so much more!
@rickangel75145 ай бұрын
how does it compare ti Wiim?
@rafagincas5 ай бұрын
Does the Cambridge Audio streaming app have EQ?
@jimf51606 ай бұрын
i tried chromecast with Roon....really terrible quality vs going through my home theater receiver or nvidia shield pro.
@gww7306 ай бұрын
Currently loving my scatch+dent (but actually just a flawless open box unit) WiiM Amp from Crutchfield. I'd love it if they made their old catalogs from the early 90s avaiable as PDFs.
@martindiede29495 ай бұрын
Hi Randy, I listen to Tidal through my laptop to my Rotel 1592mk11. I watched this video about Cambridge streamer. Would my music sound better through a streamer or the same as my laptop? I'm kinda confused but looking for the best sound possible.
@GeirRssaak5 ай бұрын
Trust your ears! Do not waste your money on overprized music streamers!
@scottstrang15836 ай бұрын
It seems nice. But I’d be concerned about it being bricked by updates and then no longer supported.
@Silencer846 ай бұрын
Great quality, but not cheap. That's with most things in life I guess. Whether somebody with an average hifi system will hear the difference between this and the more affordable WiiM Pro is to be seen. If not, the screen only becomes the difference I guess
@MsCorbacho6 ай бұрын
Do not doubt is great , But i would buy the bluesound node as a streamer with a good discount if you look good ( or second hand ) and buy a better dac ..denafrips ares 12th-1 for example . Being full size also does not rock my boat ,...i prefer a streamer and dac midi size or even smaller , saves me rack space which i need , The screen looks cool ...thats it ...i tend to use my phone or i pad for everything , and interaction is great from my lazy chair Cheers
@SkullLeader6 ай бұрын
I run Audirvana on a Mac Mini into a Denafrips which works fantastic, but that would be my second choice.
@danmarjenka63615 ай бұрын
Cambridge needs to add texture to their volume knobs. Too difficult to turn.
@Аняна6 ай бұрын
The new CXN has a much better DAC, so it will probably sound good. I had the old version (CXN V2) and it sounded very bad - it was fatiguing to listen to and hard to match with the rest of my audio kit. We can only be glad that Cambridge have made a new version of this streamer.
@michaelwright16026 ай бұрын
I can concur on that, it was fatiguing, depending upon the amp and or speakers.
@Аняна6 ай бұрын
@@michaelwright1602 Pro-Ject, Cyrus, Onkyo, Arcam, Creative, Realtek and a random Chinese Bluetooth in the same set up all play very nicely. The CXN V2 is a terrible piece of crap. The Wolfson with that weird oversampling installed in the Cambridge is unpleasant and what's worse you can't change its digital filter or turn off the enhancers. Maybe it plays better in the whole Cambridge setup, but in general this brand has no ambitious sound. Disco at the firehouse 😄
@michaelwright16026 ай бұрын
@@Аняна I hear you there, I returned mine, now running a Sansui 4000 and a Cayin EL84 tube amplifier, PS Audio DAC and the WiiM Pro with a pair of Zu DW6 Supreme speakers. Very happy!
@jeroenalexandervanarkel5 ай бұрын
No Bluetooth? So no Beatport playback?
@Krell6666 ай бұрын
If only it came in black...
@johnmcmanus55826 ай бұрын
Hi Randy Please could you advise! I currently use a Wiim mini into an audiolab 6000a amp, via optical. It doesn’t sound anything like as good as cds ! I was looking at the Cambridge audio mxn10 which you reviewed. Is it worth double the price for the cxn100 ???? Purely based on sound quality! I don’t need a screen, I use an 8 inch tablet- huge screen!! Would massively appreciate your thoughts
@michaelwright16026 ай бұрын
I would upgrade the WiiM mini to the WiiM Pro Plus and use the coaxial output to the 6000A, and see how that sounds. I owned the CXN V2 streamer, and it was nice, but I cannot say the WiiM is not as good with an outboard DAC. And there are plenty of DACs out there. If you like a warm sound, the SU-1 is nice, and only $79. Or go with a Schiit DAC, they start around $100 if you like a more detailed sound.