I had a Cambridge CXN and the sound quality was very good but the app was crap. I have no experience with the Innous but note that most users like their app. So unless Cambridge have made huge improvements to their app I would go with the Innous or maybe consider Aurender if any of their models are in your price range.
Cambridge CXN V2 or Innuos Pulse Mini?
These two streamers popped up in a few recent threads and got me thinking about upgrading my Bluesound Node, so I would appreciate some advice.
Both are in the $1200 range which is about all I’m willing to spend on digital at this time, so I’m wondering which one I should get and will the difference in SQ be significant, or should I stay where I am for now? (My understanding is the DAC is key to good SQ, but I know zero about DAC brands/specs)
- I stream only, mostly Tidal, then SirusXM, and I am auditioning QoBuz
- I don’t care about MQA
- I don’t need file storage or CD ripping
- I’m reasonably happy with the BluOS app
- Better library / favorites management would be nice
- Input is ethernet cable
- Output is analogue / RCA
Thank you!
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@soix it does help thank you @mazian thank you Based on the feedback I’m leaning towards adding an external DAC and staying with the BlueOS app. I’m looking at the CA DACMagic 200 ($500) with a 60 in home trial OR the DENAFRIPS ARES 12TH anniv. ($1,100). Which one would you get? (or neither, feel free to suggest something else) Thanks! |
Cambridge CXN is not great at all. Bought it few years ago, used it for a week , I had to return it. It doesn't sound great at all. The unit is light and feel like nothing inside. I returned it get my full refund and got the Lumin instead. Its like night and day. Cambridge tech support is worse ! I also tried the DacMagic 200M, it has some buzzing noise and delay when switching from hi-res to MQA. Their support took a week to reply me and said it is how the hardware designed and they will escalate the issue to the team. That's all. They didn't care. I will never use their products again. |
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