Cambridge Audio CXC (Limited Edition Black) is rated
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Cambridge Audio CXC (Limited Edition Black)
CD Transport
£499
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Black Edition – limited edition finish
Limited to just 1000 models, the CXC Black Edition is something less run-of-mill. The sleek new style features a matte black, anodized aluminium facia with gloss black branding. As well as appealing in its own right, the CXC Black Edition makes the perfect partner for other black components you may have.
Transport-only design
The Cambridge CXC is a CD transport only, so inside you'll only find 'half' of what's usually inside a CD player. Although this may sound unconventional, it has many benefits. The most obvious of these is cost effectiveness, but there are sonic benefits to be had, too. Without an onboard DAC (Digital to Analogue Convertor), the power supply only has to drive the CD transport. By being dedicated to this task it can provide a clean, stable power supply for the highest performance possible at its price.
Pair with your choice of DAC
Another advantage is increased flexibility. Chose to match with one of the Cambridge CXA digital amplifiers or use your own choice of DAC entirely. By starting with such a high quality transport design, the CXC could see you through many system and DAC upgrades without being in the least bit out of place.
S3 servo
Rather than using 'off the shelf' CD software, Cambridge uses its own S3 servo processor. Dedicated to CD music playback rather than the multi-purpose disc readers, the CXC maximises the full potential of your audio CDs. With state-of-the-art error correction your CDs simply sound more realistic, more dynamic and more detailed than with other players.
Vibration resistant casing
With rigid, metal construction and low-resonance design, the casing helps shield the player from both mechanical and electrical interference, helping to improve clarity and reduce background noise. Isolating feet help adsorb vibration for a further reduction in distortion.
Dedicated to the finest sound from CD possible, the Cambridge CXC Black Edition CD transport redefines CD playback quality at its price.
Connectivity
Coaxial Digital Output
Yes
General
Manufacturer's Warranty
2 years
Features
Cd Number Of Discs
1
Cd Text
Yes
Cdrw Playback Compatible
Yes
Gapless Playback
Yes
Energy Consumption
Power Consumption - Normal Use (W)
25
Power Consumption - Standby
0.5
Dimensions
Dimensions WxHxD (mm)
430 x 85 x 315
Weight
Weight (KG)
4.7
Accessories
Remote Control
Yes
Rated 4 out of
5
by
Hodgeman from
More refinement and depth
Having bought the CXA81 last year I decided to upgrade my 21 year old Arcam CD player with the CXC. The difference was subtle, but significant. A double bass intro to a Diana Krall vocal recorded by the legendary Al Schmidt and a Steve Gadd drum solo both had more depth and refinement. Both sounded solid. I started using a TOSLINK connection but then switched to Coaxial. Again the difference was slight, but noticeably more edge with the greater bandwidth.
Marked down one star because the remote control options are minimal. No numeric keypad to select a particular track, scrolling is the only option. Also the restart button selects the previous track not the start of the current track.
One other minus star for misleading info regarding stacking. The website shows the CX stack, yet the literature and customer service both advise against it.
Date published: 2020-10-30
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