Cambridge Audio CXC v2 — An Essential Building Block for Excellent CD Sound

Most CD players include a DAC inside the chassis. The CXC v2 takes a specialist approach: it’s a
transport only, purpose-built to read the information on your CDs with unerring precision and pass a
pure digital signal to the converter of your choice. By separating disc reading from D/A conversion,
the CXC v2 keeps noise and interference to a minimum for cleaner, more detailed playback.

Why a Dedicated Transport?

With no internal DAC, headphone amp, or streaming circuitry, every component in CXC v2 focuses on extraction accuracy.
This single-minded design reduces electrical noise and jitter, letting your external DAC—or a CXA-series amplifier—do
what it does best: convert bits to breathtaking music.

S3 Custom CD Servo™ — Precision Driving

The CXC v2 uses Cambridge Audio’s proprietary S3 servo—originally developed for their high-end players—
to regulate disc speed, maximise data retrieval, and deliver class-leading error correction with
minimal jitter. The result is stable, gapless playback and a rock-solid digital output your DAC can
lock onto with confidence.

Pair It with Top-Notch Processing

Partner the CXC v2 with Cambridge Audio’s CXA61 or CXA81 integrated amplifiers (or any quality
outboard DAC). Their Wolfson/ESS DAC stages reveal the subtle layers, timing, and tone captured on your discs—exactly
as the artists and engineers intended.

Built for Performance

• Digital-only outputs (coaxial & optical) keep the signal path pristine.
• All-metal chassis isolates sensitive components and controls vibration.
• Floating, minimalist design complements CX-series aesthetics.
• Gapless playback preserves live albums and continuous mixes.
• System remote included for effortless control.

What Goes Around Comes Around

CDs still hold a vast catalogue of great recordings—often at bargain prices. The CXC v2 lets you
extract every last drop of musical enjoyment from your collection. Add a quality DAC and hear why the
silver disc still matters.