Cambridge Audio CXN100
Music Streamers

CXN100

Cambridge Audio

Released Mar 1, 2024 · Analysis updated Oct 30, 2026

The Cambridge Audio CXN100 offers great sound and versatile connectivity in an easy-to-use, premium-built streamer. The Cambridge Audio CXN100 scores 86/100 based on 6 expert reviews in the music streamers category. Coverage includes reviews from What Hi-Fi?, Worldwidestereo, Audiograde, and The-ear.

Critic Score

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86

based on 6 expert reviews

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General agreement: our scores range from 78 (Futureaudiophile) to 95 (What Hi-Fi?).

Average of 6 publication reviews, each normalized to a 0–100 scale. How we score

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Pros

  • Great sound quality(7)
  • Easy to use(6)
  • Versatile connectivity(3)
  • Premium build quality(2)
  • Good value(2)

Cons

  • No remote control(3)
  • High price(2)

6 Publication Reviews

95
Established publication03/2024

AI summary of this review

The Cambridge Audio CXN100 is a top-tier music streamer that offers exceptional clarity and a spacious soundstage, making it a leading choice in its price bracket despite a slight shift toward a leane...

Publisher score: 5

88
Independent publication08/2026

AI summary of this review

The Cambridge Audio CXN100 is a high-performance network streamer that delivers superb audio fidelity and extensive connectivity, justifying its premium cost for audiophiles.

Score estimated from the review text

88
Independent publication04/2024

AI summary of this review

The Cambridge Audio CXN100 is a highly recommended mid-priced network player that combines a premium build and a top-tier app experience with dynamic, crystal-clear audio performance.

Score estimated from the review text

86
Independent publication01/2026

AI summary of this review

The Cambridge Audio CXN100 SE is a highly capable and well-built streamer that offers a significant sonic upgrade over budget alternatives and excellent versatility for under £1,000.

Score estimated from the review text

82
Independent publication05/2026

AI summary of this review

The Cambridge Audio CXN100 SE is a well-constructed and sonically impressive streaming preamplifier that offers great value and versatile connectivity, including a useful HDMI eARC port.

Score estimated from the review text

78
Independent publication10/2026

AI summary of this review

The Cambridge Audio CXN100 is a highly capable and aesthetically pleasing network streamer that excels as a source component, though it falters when used as a standalone preamplifier.

Score estimated from the review text