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Cambridge Audio DACMAGIC 100 (Black)
DAC
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£169
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Better value than ever but with the same class-leading performance, the Cambridge Audio DacMagic 100 is a true audio bargain.
What does the DacMagic 100 do?
Whatever the digital source, the DacMagic 100 will make your music sound better. Simply plug in your dock, Blu-ray, DVD, TV or CD player via optical or coaxial connections and enjoy audio quality that's way ahead of what you might expect. There's a USB connection for your computer, laptop or tablet and it also supports 24-bit/192kHz transfer, so music files stored on your laptop in top 24/192 quality can be streamed, uncompressed, and enhanced by its DAC.
Class-leading sound quality
Whatever your music source, you'll enjoy genuine hi-fi quality sound by using the Cambridge Audio DacMagic 100. A Wolfson WM8742 24-bit DAC is teamed up with Cambridge Audio's wealth of digital engineering knowledge to create a sound that's vibrant, detailed and remarkably free from jitter. Jitter is especially prevalent on music sent via network devices or hard drives and can give the sound a harsh and unnatural quality.
Well connected
There are two coaxial inputs and a single optical one, all switchable from the front. Add to this the USB input and gold-plated analogue RCA outputs for connecting to your hi-fi and the DacMagic 100 has every angle covered.
Audiophile quality sound from your digital sources without having to spend a fortune? Now, Dac's magic!
What does the DacMagic 100 do?
Whatever the digital source, the DacMagic 100 will make your music sound better. Simply plug in your dock, Blu-ray, DVD, TV or CD player via optical or coaxial connections and enjoy audio quality that's way ahead of what you might expect. There's a USB connection for your computer, laptop or tablet and it also supports 24-bit/192kHz transfer, so music files stored on your laptop in top 24/192 quality can be streamed, uncompressed, and enhanced by its DAC.
Class-leading sound quality
Whatever your music source, you'll enjoy genuine hi-fi quality sound by using the Cambridge Audio DacMagic 100. A Wolfson WM8742 24-bit DAC is teamed up with Cambridge Audio's wealth of digital engineering knowledge to create a sound that's vibrant, detailed and remarkably free from jitter. Jitter is especially prevalent on music sent via network devices or hard drives and can give the sound a harsh and unnatural quality.
Well connected
There are two coaxial inputs and a single optical one, all switchable from the front. Add to this the USB input and gold-plated analogue RCA outputs for connecting to your hi-fi and the DacMagic 100 has every angle covered.
Audiophile quality sound from your digital sources without having to spend a fortune? Now, Dac's magic!
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Better value than ever but with the same class-leading performance, the Cambridge Audio DacMagic 100 is a true audio bargain.
What does the DacMagic 100 do?
Whatever the digital source, the DacMagic 100 will make your music sound better. Simply plug in your dock, Blu-ray, DVD, TV or CD player via optical or coaxial connections and enjoy audio quality that's way ahead of what you might expect. There's a USB connection for your computer, laptop or tablet and it also supports 24-bit/192kHz transfer, so music files stored on your laptop in top 24/192 quality can be streamed, uncompressed, and enhanced by its DAC.
Class-leading sound quality
Whatever your music source, you'll enjoy genuine hi-fi quality sound by using the Cambridge Audio DacMagic 100. A Wolfson WM8742 24-bit DAC is teamed up with Cambridge Audio's wealth of digital engineering knowledge to create a sound that's vibrant, detailed and remarkably free from jitter. Jitter is especially prevalent on music sent via network devices or hard drives and can give the sound a harsh and unnatural quality.
Well connected
There are two coaxial inputs and a single optical one, all switchable from the front. Add to this the USB input and gold-plated analogue RCA outputs for connecting to your hi-fi and the DacMagic 100 has every angle covered.
Audiophile quality sound from your digital sources without having to spend a fortune? Now, Dac's magic!
What does the DacMagic 100 do?
Whatever the digital source, the DacMagic 100 will make your music sound better. Simply plug in your dock, Blu-ray, DVD, TV or CD player via optical or coaxial connections and enjoy audio quality that's way ahead of what you might expect. There's a USB connection for your computer, laptop or tablet and it also supports 24-bit/192kHz transfer, so music files stored on your laptop in top 24/192 quality can be streamed, uncompressed, and enhanced by its DAC.
Class-leading sound quality
Whatever your music source, you'll enjoy genuine hi-fi quality sound by using the Cambridge Audio DacMagic 100. A Wolfson WM8742 24-bit DAC is teamed up with Cambridge Audio's wealth of digital engineering knowledge to create a sound that's vibrant, detailed and remarkably free from jitter. Jitter is especially prevalent on music sent via network devices or hard drives and can give the sound a harsh and unnatural quality.
Well connected
There are two coaxial inputs and a single optical one, all switchable from the front. Add to this the USB input and gold-plated analogue RCA outputs for connecting to your hi-fi and the DacMagic 100 has every angle covered.
Audiophile quality sound from your digital sources without having to spend a fortune? Now, Dac's magic!
| Bluetooth | No |
|---|---|
| Coaxial Digital Input | 2 |
| Depth | 31.00 |
| Dimensions WxDxH | 106 x 130 x 46 |
| Dimensions WxHxD | 106 x 46 x 130mm |
| Height | 11.00 |
| Optical Digital Input | 1 |
| Power Consumption- Normal Use | 5 |
| Power Consumption - Standby | NA |
| USB Input | Yes |
| Weight (KG) | 0.5 |
| Width | 18.00 |
| Brand | Cambridge Audio |
| Colour | Black |
Rated 4 out of
5
by
javster106 from
Clearer sound
I've been wanting a DAC (specifically this one) since it came out, but could never justify the price tag - until I decided to just go for it!
The unit is solid and well made, and comes in a little cloth bag which is a nice touch. The supplied USB cable is a bit short so I used a different one to connect it to my PC (not a $400 one though!) and the drivers were available from the Cambridge Audio website. Speaking of their website, the design is terrible, often having to click three links in succession before getting the info.
Managed to download the USB 2.0 driver and then switch it over to USB 2 mode (hold select while you power it on).
The sound is definitely clearer, tried it through the PC input and also with an optical cable to a CD player (that is now just a transport) and the bass line on The Chain was that little bit taughter and clearer than it had been before. Worth buying? Yes, though I'd say you need a fairly decent system to notice the difference.
Date published: 2017-05-29
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Woolfruff from
Fabulous
I bought the Dacmagic 100 to replace a Dacmagic 2 that is around 20 years old. Most importantly I wanted to feed high-definition audio files from my computer to my hifi. I can tell you that this discreet piece of kit does a wonderful job. It's breathed new life into my modest hifi setup and I'm back in hifi heaven. It delivers a very enjoyable and satisfying sound. If you're looking to add a DAC to your setup and you aren't rolling in money then I'd say don't hesitate to buy this. I'm sure there are better DACs out there but if you want one then you'll probably need to dish out considerably more of your hard-earned money to get diminishing returns. At this price point I'd say it's a no-brainer.
Date published: 2017-04-08
Rated 5 out of
5
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Bruce174 from
Recommended wholeheartedly
My Cambridge DacMagic 100 arrives next day despite only choosing the free postage option. Linked to my Sony BDP S7200 Blu-ray player it provides a beautifully detailed sound. Though not quite achieving as spacious a sound as my Marantz SA8005 CD/SACD player (understandably given the combined price difference) it is nevertheless terrific value and can be recommended wholeheartedly.
Date published: 2017-03-31
Rated 5 out of
5
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Tostig66 from
Good, but needs careful matching.
I took a little while to (A) decide on purchasing this product, and (B) to assess how to get the best out of it within my existing system. During this period I listened to a wide selection of CDs - classical and jazz; orchestral and smaller, more intimate ensembles. Although it took some time to reach and feel happy with my final assessment, I felt confident that this neatly boxed addition was certainly worth the asking price. I'm using it primarily as an outboard for my venerable Pioneer CD transport, which has been given a new sense of purpose and now sounds better than ever.
Date published: 2017-03-22
Rated 3 out of
5
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SiF123 from
Just ok
At first these sound really good, with loads of detail and pace. But that is about it. Listen to something like the Arcam and it is leagues away in terms of quality reproduction of the music. Probably fine as a PC replacement, but as a hifi falls short, being too shrill and thin.
Date published: 2017-03-21
Rated 5 out of
5
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Loudesttwanger from
extremely well balanced tone-no booming bass.
I bought the cheap (£37)CYN DAB converter to send via an optic fibre cable out from my Panasonic TV -an analogue signal to my Musical Fidelity Amp/ Tanoy speakers. The very helpful Chelsea branch salesman at the time said that I might be back for a better converter. Whilst I loved the Cyn unit--one always quests for more. So back I go to discuss what was available. The bottom line is that there are converters at over a £1000!! Fourtunateley Richer sell the Cambridge Magic 100-at a far more sensible £165. the sound improvement is noticeably far better. super mid-range sound and no booming base. i would add that my Musical Fidelity amp--has no tone control-which I Iike--no mucking around on treble/ bass settings--just pure tone. The magic is just another super enhancement for modern day listening in this digital world.
Date published: 2017-03-20
Rated 4 out of
5
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Bunzer from
I don't know how I lived without one
Having decided to add streaming music to my old-but-posh hi-fi, I had to plan the best way to make use of existing equipment, sound files and possible acquisitions. I was recommended various ready-made and DIY solutions, none of which sounded ideal. I read about DACs, as my amp is purely analogue, and discovered the DacMagic 100, which will work with USB, optical and coax sources, and seemed great value for money. Too good to be true? No, it sounds great. I'm currently playing a mixture of FLAC, and MP3 through it, using ASIO on an old networked laptop running foobar2000, and it sounds way better than expected. I may upgrade to a dedicated player/ripper, and the DAC would handle it too. Why did I wait so long?
Date published: 2017-02-11
Rated 5 out of
5
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atomjazz from
Easy to set up & it does the rest
An excellent piece of kit for an excellent price. Connected virtually everything digital to the box and the improvement was very impressive. Very simple and to the point. Easy to operate, just switch to each input as required and enjoy superb uncompressed audio. Superb service too, arrived in a couple of days with a time of delivery in advance. Can't fault it
Date published: 2017-02-10
£169
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Lowest price guaranteed! We're confident that our prices are amongst the very keenest out there, so we've made it as easy as pie to qualify for our Price Beat. Richer Sounds also guarantees to beat web prices, and Price Beat is even valid for 7 days after purchase, so if you've seen a cheaper price, let us know, and we'll happily beat that price by up to £100!
Products must be brand new, boxed, carry a comparable guarantee and be in stock at time of purchase. Richer Sounds price used to compare will be net of any voucher / trace in discounts.
T&Cs applyWe’ll beat any genuine advertised price, even from the web & give you up to £100!
We'll happily come to you!
Our experienced advisors are able to visit you at your home or place of work today, to help select the right equipment at the best prices