EXN100 Network Player – Cambridge Audio

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Part of Cambridge Audio’s EX series, the EXN100 is a flagship network streamer and digital preamp built on the StreamMagic Gen 4 platform. It pushes the ESS ES9028Q2M DAC with a refined signal path for greater clarity and scale, adds HDMI eARC for TV audio, and supports Chromecast built-in, AirPlay 2, aptX HD Bluetooth, and Roon Ready streaming—all shown on a larger hi-res display with album art or VU meters. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
Description
Cambridge Audio EXN100 — Reference Streaming, Refined
The EXN100 sits at the heart of Cambridge Audio’s EX series as a no-compromise network streamer and DAC. Building on the acclaimed CXN100, Cambridge’s London engineering team pushed the ESS Reference DAC and meticulously re-tuned the post-DAC analogue stage to unlock a blacker background, superior separation, and a more expansive soundstage. The result is a streamer that marries precision with musicality—equally at home as a source component or as the digital hub of your system in Preamp Mode. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Why It’s Special
- Upgraded conversion: ESS ES9028Q2M SABRE32 DAC, with Cambridge’s refined signal path for higher transparency and detail. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
- StreamMagic Gen 4: Seamless access to Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect, Qobuz, Deezer, Amazon Music (via Cast), internet radio, UPnP, and full Roon Ready support. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
- HDMI eARC: Bring TV, films, and games into your hi-fi with PCM up to 24-bit/192 kHz. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
- Hi-def wireless: Bluetooth 5.0 with aptX/aptX HD, plus Chromecast built-in and AirPlay 2 multiroom. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
- Bigger display: 4.76″ IPS TFT (1280 × 569) shows album art, track data, or classic VU meters. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
- System flexibility: Balanced XLR and RCA outputs, digital inputs/outputs, USB-B for computer audio, and Preamp Mode with volume control. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
- EX-series design: Thicker casework with a milled aluminium front panel and knurled control knob for a premium, minimalist aesthetic. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
Streaming & Platform Support
- Services: Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect, Qobuz, Deezer, Amazon Music (via Google Cast), Internet Radio; Roon Ready. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}
- Casting & AirPlay: Chromecast built-in, Apple AirPlay 2 (multi-room). :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}
- Local & Network: UPnP playback up to 32-bit/768 kHz PCM; USB drive playback with file-system support (FAT32/NTFS/Ext2/3/4/ExFAT). :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}
- Control: StreamMagic app (iOS/Android); EX-series remote (bundled with EXA100, supports EXN100). :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}
Technical Specifications
DAC | ESS ES9028Q2M (SABRE32) |
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Digital Inputs | HDMI eARC (PCM to 24-bit/192 kHz), USB-B (PCM to 32-bit/768 kHz; DSD to 512), 1 × Optical TOSLINK, 1 × Coaxial S/PDIF |
Digital Outputs | 1 × Optical TOSLINK, 1 × Coaxial S/PDIF |
Analogue Outputs | Balanced XLR (1 pair), RCA (1 pair) |
Wireless | Bluetooth 5.0 (SBC, aptX, aptX HD), Chromecast built-in, AirPlay 2 |
Local USB Media | PCM to 32-bit/768 kHz, DSD to x512; file systems FAT32/NTFS/Ext2/3/4/ExFAT |
Audio Formats | ALAC, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD (x512), WMA, MP3, AAC, HE-AAC, AAC+, Ogg Vorbis |
Measured Performance | THD @ 1 kHz 0 dBFS < 0.0005%; Frequency response 7 Hz–75 kHz (+0/-1 dB); SNR > 120 dB; Crosstalk < −120 dB |
Dimensions (W × H × D) | 430 × 90 × 305 mm (16.9 × 3.5 × 12.0 in); Weight: 4.1 kg (9 lb) |
In the Box | Mains lead, control-bus cable, 2 × antennas, quick start guide, safety sheet, registration card |
Specs and supported services from Cambridge Audio’s official EXN100 page; display size, I/O and format limits from the Technical Specification. Dimensions/weight corroborated by third-party reviews. :contentReference[oaicite:13]{index=13}
System Pairing
For a matched stack, partner EXN100 with the EXA100 integrated amplifier—whose bundled EX-series remote also controls EXN100—and enjoy consistent design, ergonomics, and performance headroom across the chain. :contentReference[oaicite:14]{index=14}