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I just purchased a Cambridge Audio CXN to upgrade the digital side of my system from a CA DACMagic. The CXN is being replaced with the CXN V2 but it looks like they just improved internet radio and access to Tidal for $150 more than the current price of a CXN. Neither feature was a must-have for me. I downloaded the Cambridge Connect App and when it found my new NAS without an issue I was sold.
I like OPPO products, I have had three of their disc players, and I was seriously looking at the Sonica DAC but its lack of gapless playback and that some reviews noted somewhat harsh high frequencies steered me to the CXN. Admittedly, I didn't do a head-to-head comparison between the CXN and Sonica so I can't say how the sound of the two units compare but they both have the functions I intend to use. Also, there isn't a lot of info on CXN when I searched AK so I hope to add some insights for folks who are looking for a streaming DAC.
I'm looking forward to rediscovering my digital music that includes CDs, 24/96 downloads and 24/96 recordings of some of my records with the convenience offered by the CXN when it arrives next week.
I like OPPO products, I have had three of their disc players, and I was seriously looking at the Sonica DAC but its lack of gapless playback and that some reviews noted somewhat harsh high frequencies steered me to the CXN. Admittedly, I didn't do a head-to-head comparison between the CXN and Sonica so I can't say how the sound of the two units compare but they both have the functions I intend to use. Also, there isn't a lot of info on CXN when I searched AK so I hope to add some insights for folks who are looking for a streaming DAC.
I'm looking forward to rediscovering my digital music that includes CDs, 24/96 downloads and 24/96 recordings of some of my records with the convenience offered by the CXN when it arrives next week.