

Description
Cambridge Audio's EXN100 delivers an experience that goes beyond CX. Whatever your playlist, the EXN100 reveals new depths to every note! Cambridge Audio pushed the ESS Reference DAC from the celebrated CXN100 to its limits, meticulously fine-tuning every element- they took the best and made it breathtaking. 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! 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. 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. 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.
Features:
- Best-in-Class Sound: Amplifier tech inspired by our flagship Edge M monobloc delivers an incredibly wide, detailed soundstage. Be moved by your music like never before.
- Power With Control: 100 Watts per channel of perfectly tuned Class AB amplification skilfully drives even the most demanding speakers with ease.
- Digital Connectivity: Get your TV, CD, USB drives and more connected via HDMI eARC, TOSLINK, Coaxial & USB Audio digital inputs
- Balanced XLR Inputs: Enjoy the best possible analogue sound quality with these premium analogue connections.
- ESS ES9018K2M SABRE32 DAC: For exceptional digital-to-analogue conversion; tuned in London like no other for peak performance.
- Bluetooth aptX HD: Wirelessly connect devices such as the Alva TT V2 turntable and stream in glorious hi-def quality.
- Power Amp Mode: For use with a dedicated preamp or as part of a multi-channel system.
- Dual Speaker Zones: Why limit the fun to just one room? Two sets of speaker outputs offer a second zone option.
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 |