Cambridge CXC CD Transport

The new CX range of the British manufacturer replaces the famous and well-known Azur range. The Cambridge Audio CXC CD transport is the only CD drive offered by Cambridge Audio. It has been designed to play the digital audio information of a CD with the best precision possible.

CAMBRIDGE AUDIO CXC: FRONT PANEL

We find the beautiful aluminium front panel with the new anthracite grey finish, named “Lunar Grey” by the manufacturer.

In the middle, there is the loading drawer and underneath is the Oled display.

On the right side, there 4 circular push buttons that give access to the main functions (play, stop, next and previous). On the left side, there 2 buttons that manage the opening of the drawer as well as the switching on.

CAMBRIDGE AUDIO CXC: COMPONENTS

Each component of the Cambridge Audio CXC is only dedicated to the extraction of information retained in the Compact Disc. It transmits the information via the SPDIF or Toslink digital outputs to a digital/analog converter.

The Cambridge Audio CXC is equipped with the mechanics that was originally developed by Cambridge Audio for its 851 C high-end CD player. The “S3” servomotor offers unrivalled low Jitter and error correction levels.

No integrated CD player can equal the stability and precision levels of the CXC by Cambridge Audio.

CAMBRIDGE AUDIO CXC: TEST AND LISTENING

Compared to a CD player of the same range, the Cambridge Audio CXC offers unrivalled detail and transparency levels.

Of course, the tonal balance and dynamics are closely linked to the quality of the associated converter. However, no matter the DAC, we find the same common characteristics and are linked to the CXC.

The sound scene is precise, spacious and very stable. The transparency is also continuous, no matter the converter used.

If you own a good D/A converter, the Cambridge Audio CXC CD transport will give you results and a musicality that no other CD player can give you at this price.

Recommended!