Cambridge Audio MXN10 review 2024: great performance

It is resolved to redefine realistic with the MXN10 and provide the joys of wireless music streaming to those proud owners of legacy set-ups who don’t want to junk their beloved systems only to obtain a bit of digital streaming capabilities. This will be accomplished by bringing wireless music streaming to those owners of legacy hi-fi set-ups. Which is all well and good – even praiseworthy – but can the MXN10 accomplish what needs to be done?

Now available for purchase is the Cambridge Audio MXN10, which can be purchased in the United Kingdom for the price of £449. In the United States, you can expect to pay $499 for it, while in Australia, you’ll have to shell out $899.

It goes without saying that this is a very competitive price for a full-on digital audio streamer, even one that is housed in a chassis that is smaller than typical. Alternatives that are comparable in price are nearly as difficult to find as competitors that are comparable in size.

Cambridge Audio MXN10 Specifications

Cambridge Audio released two new inexpensive music streamers: the limited-edition AXN10 and the MXN10, which is smaller. We were called to the company’s office for the official unveiling, where we could see and hear the two new streamers for the first time.

Cambridge Audio MXN10: Design

We will use the word “discretion” in this case. Anyone who is familiar with Cambridge Audio’s hugely popular line of DACs and phono stages will recognize the MXN10’s dimensions: 52 x 215 x 191mm (HxWxD). It’s a small, modest device.

So it’s perfect for use in a full-fledged hi-fi system or as a source for a wireless speaker, for example. Aside from the mains power, it seems like only one of its outputs will need cables, so it shouldn’t mess up your feng shui no matter where you put it. You can buy this from its official website

Cambridge Audio MXN10: Sound Quality

It shouldn’t come as a surprise that the Cambridge Audio MXN10 works best with big, information-packed Hi-Res audio files. What might bother you, though, is that it isn’t too picky. For example, if you feed it low-resolution music from Spotify’s free tier, it won’t turn its nose up. The mood here seems to be, “Everything is fine.”

So, to find out what the MXN10 can do, its analogue RCA outputs are connected to a stereo amplifier, which is then attached to a pair of stereo speakers. The stereo amplifier handles both streaming and digital-to-analog conversion. It is connected to the same network as a NAS drive with high-resolution material, and the StreamMagic app is given access to a Qobuz account. After that, all you have to do is sit back and listen.

Pricing and Availability

When it is finally released, the AXN10 will be available as a “limited edition” full-sized streamer with a price tag of £549, $599, or €599. According to Cambridge Audio, the MXN10 will retail for £449, which is equivalent to $499 or €499, and features a significantly more compact design. This places them at the more affordable end of the market and places them in direct rivalry with the multiple-award winning Bluesound Node.

Final Words

We only had a short time to look at and listen to the Cambridge Audio MXN10 and AXN10, but it’s clear that both of these streamers have a lot of promise. Even though they don’t look like much, they are priced very competitively for the hardware and features they give.

The MXN10’s smaller size could also make it appealing to people who want to upgrade an older machine but don’t have a lot of room. When we get it in for review, we’ll be interested to see how it works when it’s put through real tests.

Cambridge Audio MXN10 review: The good and The bad

The MXN10 is a wonderful combination of high-quality sound production with a straightforward user interface.

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