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The CXN is our fastest, slickest network player yet, and this is helped by the processing power of our bespoke new Cambridge Connect app. The app, which offers a new menu system plus a more graphical and intuitive interface, locates uPnP servers on your network, makes sense of the folder structure and lists content metadata, all without skipping a beat.
The CXN also supports C-BUS control, allowing power and volume to be controlled via the Cambridge Connect app. The CXN can be employed as a digital pre-amplifier, with volume control performed by the Sharc DSP; for maximum quality, this resamples at every volume step. Thereʼs also asychronous USB (24-bit/192kHz resolution) with DSD64 playback support. Using the app to find the track you want to play, not the player, results in a faster, more satisfying user experience. We believe this switcheroo is ingenious. Before, our streaming module would have to go find the uPnP servers and serve up the file structure back to the app - a relatively slow process. In the CXN ecosystem, your smartphone or tablet app handles all the browsing, searching and finding.
Naturally file playback support is wide, with all popular codecs and wrappers supported, including WAV, FLAC, ALAC, AIFF, MP3, HE AAC and AAC+ OGG Vorbis. UPnP media playback is joined by AirPlay, Spotify Connect and Internet radio.
Built to sound better
Just as with other components in the CX series, the CXN features a low-resonance, acoustically dampened chassis, allied to a high quality power supply - and for the first time on a Cambridge network player, thereʼs also a high resolution, full colour TFT display, which compliments the browsing experience on the Cambridge Connect app.
Unleashing Zander
With the CXN, weʼve been able to unlock more of our extremely powerful Zander audio streaming module. Incredibly, itʼs currently utilising only about 20 per cent of its potential. Expect firmware updates to unlock more features and functionality over time.
Dual Differential DACs
The two Wolfson WM8740 DACs within the CXN are used in a dual differential mode. Put simply, this means we use one stereo DAC per channel. Not only does this give us terrific stereo separation, but also enables us to multiply up and convert at 24-bit 384kHz (2 x192Khz) per channel. Why do we use Wolfson WM8740 DACs? Because they sound great, of course!
Adaptive Time Filtering upsampling
The CXN employs Cambridge Audioʼs proprietary 2nd Generation Adaptive Time Filtering (ATF2) upsampling technology, which is implemented in the CXNʼs Analog Devices Sharc DSP. Traditionally, upsampling algortithms consider two bits of data then draw a line between; our ATF technology considers both the data and its overall shape, then interpolates where itʼll best fit the waveform. We believe this is a more accurate, realistic way of handling audio upsampling, and results in a more convincing soundstage.
Bespoke Bluetooth
If you want to use the CXN with a Bluetooth source, we offer an optional BT100 audio receiver.
From the ground up, this is an audiophile Bluetooth device. All the coding for the BT100, from the XMOS interface to the aptX implementation, is done in-house. We even include an extension cable which enables you get the best Bluetooth range.
- DACDual Wolfson WM8740 24-bit DACs
- Digital filter2nd Generation ATF2 up-sampling to 24-bit/384kHz
- Analogue filter2-Pole Dual Differential Bessel
- USB Audio InputUSB Type B conforms to USB Audio profile 1.0 or 2.0 (user selectable) and DSD via USB
- Digital audio inputsS/PDIF Coaxial and TOSLINK Optical
- Analogue audio outputsBalanced XLR and unbalanced RCA analogue
- Digital audio outputsS/PDIF Coaxial and TOSLINK Optical
- CompatibilityUPnP, Local USB media, USB audio 1.0 and 2.0, S/PDIF Toslink and Coaxial, Airplay, BT100 Bluetooth receiver (not supplied), Internet radio, Spotify Connect
- Audio formatsALAC, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, WMA, MP3, AAC, HE AAC, AAC+, OGG Vorbis
- Max power consumption30W
- Standby power consumption0.5W
- Dimensions (H x W x D)maximum including sockets and controls: 85 x 430 x 305mm (3.4 x 16.9 x 12.2“)
- Weight3.5Kg (7.7lbs)
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High rigidity metal frame
• High quality mains filter
• Rubber insulated aluminium feet
• Philips L1210 CD module
• True balanced analogue output
• Toroidal transformers with separated sections
• fordigital and analogue supply
• Double mono balanced analogue stage Analog
Devices AD1895 digital upsampler Texas 2 x
PCM 1796 DB DACHigh quality analogue
stage design
Very low jitter system clock management
| The new CD6006 is a fine-tuned version with even more specially selected components and new layout circuit compared to its CD6005 predecessor. We also added more rigid feet to further eliminate vibration. The oversized power supply feeds the digital and analog circuitry of the player, where the high-quality CS4398 DAC converts digital signals to analog, this is then 'pushed' to the gold-plated synch outputs by Marantz's own small signal amplifier, the HDAM-SA2. In addition, we have included a new remote that also controls the PM6006 amp.
The CD6006 is a match made in heaven for the music lover who wants nothing but the best performance at an attractive price, and it is also perfect for lovers of portable music, thanks to its iPod-digital connectivity. The CD6006 also features a newly developed, complex headphone amplifier with Headphone amp gain setting for a wider range of headphones.
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0.3 W |
| Maximum Dimensions (W x D x H) |
17.3 x 13.5 x 4.1 inches |
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Featuring a broad range of listening and streaming options, the Marantz M-CR611 Network CD Receiver is now equipped with both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi wireless audio streaming functions including Apple AirPlay, and features popular streaming services including Pandora, SiriusXM and Spotify, along with delivering thousands of internet radio stations from around the world.
The M-CR611 features a built-in disc player that's compatible with music CDs, CD-R and CD-RW recordable and erasable discs and is also equipped with an AM/FM tuner.
Featuring 4 high efficiency digital audio amplifier channels, the M-CR611 lets you connect 2 pairs of loudspeakers, and now features the ability to control the volume level of each speaker pair independently. You can also configure the M-CR611 to drive 1 pair of speakers with double the power output, or drive a pair of bi-amp compatible audiophile speakers.
The M-CR611 comes with a deluxe ergonomic remote control and is fully compatible with the Marantz Remote App, which is available in iOS and Android versions.
| High quality power output | 2 x 60 W |
| CD Compatibility: CD / CD-R/RW / WMA / MP3 | / / / |
| Streaming audio from computer | |
| Bluetooth / aptX / NFC | / / |
| vTuner/ Spotify Connect/ SiriusXM/ Pandora | / / / |
| USB Audio (Front) / Made for iPod / Made for iPhone® | / / |
| USB Audio (Rear) / Made for iPod / Made for iPhone | / / |
| USB-A: DSD / WAV / FLAC / AIFF / ALAC | 2.8 / 192 / 192 / 192 / 96 |
| Wi-Fi setup: WPS / Wi-Fi Sharing | / |
| Lossy formats: MP3 / WMA / AAC | / / |
| Lossless formats: FLAC HD / ALAC / WAV / AIFF / DSD | 192 / 96 / 192 / 192 / 2.8 |
| Remote APP: iDevice / Android | / |
| Tone Control: Bass / Treble / Balance | / / |
| Auto Volume Adjust / Wide Sound | / |
| Low Noise OELD display | 3 line |
| Illuminated front | 4 colors selectable + off mode |
| Programmable Timer: Once / Daily | / |
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Introducing the Denon DN-C640, a fully specified Network Audio/CD player for use in all broadcast, installation and professional audio environments. The DN-C640 is a 1U rack-mount unit featuring a slot-load CD/DVD drive, able to read CDA, MP3, WMA, MP2 and PCM .wav files from CD or DVD media. It is also equipped with an inbuilt LAN port offering complete access to network audio files and remote control via a web based GUI.
With balanced, unbalanced, SP-DIF and AES outputs, an RS 232 port, an IR receiver and a parallel remote port, the DN-C640 fits into any and all pro audio environments requiring the playing of CD and the versatility of network audio selection, locally or remotely. Additionally the use of DVD media and compressed audio files can result in days of playback accommodating the most demanding of users.
The product is completed with a high visibility, fully featured fluorescent display and large backlit transport controls.
- Supports CD-DA (.cda), WAVE (.wav), MPEG-1/2 Layer III (.mp3), MPEG-1
- Layer II (.mpg), Windows Media Audio (.wma)
- End Monitor and User-selectable Finish Mode Features
- Cue to Music (with dedicated button)
- Reads CD-R/RW, DVD-R/RW, and DVD+R/RW discs
| The design of the HDA range draws upon all of Arcam’s experience as one of the UK’s most respected audio companies, to produce Arcam’s best performing range of audio products yet – using the best quality components and engineering practices, the HDA range is designed and built to give you years of listening enjoyment.
- Plays all disc formats, including SACD, CD-A, CD-R and CD-RW
- Supports audio file formats including FLAC, WAV, AIFF, OGG, MP3, AAC and WMA
- USB input
- Superb 32-bit DAC built in
- Streaming through the music life app
- Total harmonic distortion + noise = 0.002%
CDS50
Our most advanced cd, digital audio and network streaming player yet
In a sense, digital audio doesn’t exist. You’d have to be a particularly dull superhero to possess ears that can decode the millions of 1’s and 0’s that make up your CD collection or iTunes library. Whatever the source – be it a laptop, CD player, smartphone, USB stick – the result is just a vibration in your speakers. In other words, it all winds up analogue in the end.
Arguably, when playing from a digital format, the most vital component is the DAC, or Digital to Analogue Converter. We’ll spare you the bulk of the science, but this is what translates that otherwise lifeless binary code into audible sound energy. Bit-depth, meanwhile, is a key measure of audio quality.
So, if you’re listening to a 24-bit WAV copy of your favourite album through a DAC that only converts to 16-bit, there’s a good chunk of detail going to waste right there. That’s why we’ve included 32-bit DACs on the entire HDA range – the most commonly used bit-depth in digital recording – so you’re guaranteed the full aural picture of whatever the artist intended. |
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