Cambridge - CXC Transport (Black) - 2024 report by Whydis
Cambridge - CXC Transport (Black)
Single-Speed Cambridge Audio CXC CD Transport with Proprietary Servo Focuses on One Task and Performs Brilliantly: Connect It to a DAC and Hear Illustrious, Defined, Detailed, Soulful Sound When it debuted at the Consumer Electronics Show, the Cambri...
However, after spending much money and time trying to get an analog front end that sounded "right," that I didn't always catch myself finding fault with in some way, I appreciate a relatively inexpensive setup like this that sounds natural and balanced
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The CXC does produce detailed music with a great soundstage etc through the Arcam IRDAC but to me it just sounded a bit dry and clinical without that warm detailed presence that great British stereo gear is known for
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Since my integrated amp has a pretty great DAC built in, I’ve been using the CD player merely as a transport.
It seems very well made which stumps me as to why the cd tray makes an awful snapping noise and awkward clunk when it opens
If I am going to spend a half a grand on a device that only reads the cd, I expect it to sound smooth yet very detailed especially when running through such a great DAC (that itself costs almost a $1000)
Pair it up with a good DAC and you will hear the beauty of this device
Paired with a good DAC, speakers and other components, it is on the level with much pricier components
Beautiful details I've never heard before on my reference cds.
It seems very well made which stumps me as to why the cd tray makes an awful snapping noise and awkward clunk when it opens
The CXC does produce detailed music with a great soundstage etc through the Arcam IRDAC but to me it just sounded a bit dry and clinical without that warm detailed presence that great British stereo gear is known for
I thought I could hear great detail in my CDs, especially the particularly well-recorded ones.
If I am going to spend a half a grand on a device that only reads the cd, I expect it to sound smooth yet very detailed especially when running through such a great DAC (that itself costs almost a $1000)
But I caution prospective buyers to beware of the possible bias in reviews (both professional reviews and reviews written by me and my fellow Amazon customers).
Or maybe there’s some placebo effect from the fact that Cambridge Audio makes great stuff and the CX line packs a lot of impressive technology and is getting very strong reviews.
But professional and user reviews of the CXC were very positive, and I was impressed by Cambridge’s explanation of the tech that goes into making their newer CD players and transports
This very well reviewed high end DAC makes almost anything you play through it sound wonderful, which again stumps me why a $500 cd transport doesn't sound like sheer magic
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People who say the CXC sounds incredible maybe have better, more sensitive hearing than me.
It seems very well made which stumps me as to why the cd tray makes an awful snapping noise and awkward clunk when it opens
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Single-Speed Cambridge Audio CXC CD Transport with Proprietary Servo Focuses on One Task and Performs Brilliantly: Connect It to a DAC and Hear Illustrious, Defined, Detailed, Soulful Sound When it debuted at the Consumer Electronics Show, the Cambridge Audio CXC CD transport drew as much attention as any component in the British company's room
That's saying something
So much, then, for interest in CDs going the way of the dinosaur
Music listeners that value great sound realize the worth of a standout CD player that focuses on one thing and performs that single task with flawless operation
Fortified by Cambridge's proprietary S3 servo transport and an audiophile-caliber toroidal transformer, the single-speed CXC is quiet, efficient, and painstakingly accurate
Featuring state-of-the-art error correction, CXC recovers profound detail from your discs and provides illustriously defined, soulfully nourishing musical experiences
Simply connect it to the high-end DAC of your choice and off you go. Backed by our Money-Back Guarantee , CXC is CD playback made simple, and simply brilliant
“If you play CDs, Cambridge Audio's CXC transport will take your sound to the next level.” —Steve Guttenberg, CNET , March 2018 “If you’ve already got a good DAC, the Cambridge CXC transport is a no-brainer.” — What Hi-Fi? , five-star review and Best CD Transport Under $700 Award For Optimal Performance, Pair CXC With a Cambridge Audio CXA Integrated Amp Designed specifically for the CX Series, CXC delivers stunning CD playback and works in perfect harmony with the Cambridge CXA60 and CXA80 integrated amplifiers as well as other high-end DACs
With no digital to analogue conversion in the CXC, when used in conjunction with CX Series amplifiers, CXC outputs the CD signal in digital form from the player to the amplifier, using the high-quality W
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