Cambridge Audio ’s avalanche of launches continues with the announcement of the EX series , a step serial to the CX model from sooner in 2024 .
Consisting of the EXN100 music pennon and the EXA100 stereo amplifier , the series has apparently been in the making for three years , functioning as the successor to the much - lovedAzur 851range .
Starting with the EXA100 , it borrow amplifier technology from the flagship Edge M monobloc power amp , featuring 100W of a Class AB amplification and an ESS Sabre ES9018K2 M DAC to power its auditory sensation .
Connectivity can claim anHDMI eARCamong its option ( which would explain why it was n’t featured in the revamp CXN theoretical account ) . There ’s also Balanced XLRs and three RCA stereoscopic photograph inputs , with a front - mounted 6.3 millimeter headphone socket , stereophonic pre - out , and sub - out . On the digital side is a USB stimulation , digital coaxial and two optical ports . Bluetooth ( up to aptX HD ) is supported to wirelessly relate to the EXA100 .
The EXA100 also comes with a Power Amp Mode , enable utilisation with a pre - amp of your alternative ( perhaps the EXN100 in its preamp mode ) or to be used in a multi - channel home cinema system .
Next up is the EXN100
Next up is the EXN100 , which takes the ESS Reference DAC that sport in itsCXN100and ramp up the performance to help attain its full potential . It can playback PCM digital signal input up to 32 - bit/768kHz and DSD 512 . The Preamp Mode offers the option of creating a pre / power combo with the EXA100 .
It also features an HDMI eARC port for connexion to a TV , and there’saptX HD Bluetoothto stream from a mobile twist that ’s not on your Wi - Fi web . Design - wise there ’s a tumid 720p color video display , thicker casework and a “ beautifully knurled ” control dial .
With Cambridge Audio ’s StreamMagic platform acting as the brains of the building block , there ’s keep forSpotify Connect , TIDAL Connect , Deezer , Qobuz , Roon Ready , UPnP and Internet Radio . wire and wireless connectivity includes USB , Coaxial , TOSLINK along with Chromecast , AirPlay 2and aptX HD Bluetooth .
Pricing
Both the EXA100 and EXN100 are available form Cambridge Audio and approve retailers . Pricing for the EXA100 is £ 1999 / € 2199 / $ 2199 , while the EXN100 £ 1599 / € 1799 / $ 1799 .
