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Cambridge Audio DacMagic 100 - Digital to Analogue Converter with Toslink, S/PDIF, and USB Inputs Featuring 24-bit Wolfson DAC - Black

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  • Works with Any Mac or PC or virtually any device with a digital audio output
  • 1 x USB, 2 x Coaxial Digital, and 1 x Optical Input
  • Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20kHz (+/-0.1dB)
  • D-A Converters: Wolfson WM8742 24-bit DAC

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Upgrade Your Audio

For those who use a computer or other digital devices as their primary music source, DacMagic 100 is a must have upgrade. DacMagic 100 takes the sound from your computer, TV or other digital devices and delivers it to your amp without losing a drop of detail, depth and clarity. Experience a truly premium digital audio experience.

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Revolutionize Digital Audio

Lots of digital devices, like Blu-Ray players, TVs and PCs, have DACs built in, but often they leave much to be desired when it comes to sound quality. DacMagic 100 bypasses these inferior processors and decodes the digital audio itself to deliver a vastly improved sound.

High-Performance DAC

A Wolfson WM8742 DAC is at the heart of the DacMagic 100. This is where the magic happens, accepting playback of up to 24-bit/192kHz high-resolution digital audio files.

Connect Up to Four Devices Simultaneously

DacMagic 100 features 2x coaxial inputs, 1x optical input and 1x USB Audio input. Controls on the front panel let you switch between sources, so once you’ve connected up to four devices, you won’t have to worry about cables again.

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TECH SPECS

  • DIGITAL TO ANALOGUE CONVERTER Wolfson WM8742 24-bit DAC
  • FREQUENCY RESPONSE 20Hz to 20kHz (±0.1dB)
  • THD @ 1KHZ 0DBFS <0.0025% 24-bit
  • THD @ 1KHZ -10DBFS <0.0025% 24-bit
  • THD @ 20KHZ 0DBFS <0.0025%
  • SIGNAL TO NOISE RATIO -113dBr
  • TOTAL CORRELATED JITTER <130pS
  • CROSSTALK @ 1KHZ < -130dB
  • CROSSTALK @ 20KHZ < -112dB

  • OUTPUT IMPEDANCE <50ohms
  • MAX. OUTPUT LEVEL (UNBALANCED) 2.3V rms
  • DIGITAL INPUT WORD WIDTHS SUPPORTED 16-24bit
  • DIGITAL INPUT SAMPLING FREQUENCIES SUPPORTED 32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 192kHz
  • MAX. POWER CONSUMPTION 5W
  • DIMENSIONS (WXHXD) 106 x 46 x 130mm (4.1 x 1.8 x 5.1")

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4.5 out of 5 stars
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Customers like the ease of use, quality, sound quality, clarity, and performance of the electronic signal converter. They mention that it's easy to set up and use, it improves the soundscape of their music collection, and that it sounds exact. Some like the value, and size.

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78 customers mention72 positive6 negative

Customers are satisfied with the sound quality of the electronic signal converter. They mention that it has fabulous sound quality, improves the soundscape of their music collection, and has clear and transparent sound. The bass comes through with a lot more punch, and the clarity of the midrange is very nice.

"Simple to install and use. Sound quality is superior to 3 other DAC's I tried. Great value as well." Read more

"...The sound quality is excellent - and was an instant upgrade to my system. I highly recommend this product." Read more

"...to be an audiophile to hear this little device can make your streaming music sound better no matter what it is connected too....just don't expect it..." Read more

"...I can say without a doubt the DAC Magic 100 has improved the soundscape of my music collection by a factor of 10 over my last DAC...." Read more

32 customers mention32 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the electronic signal converter. They mention that it's an excellent DAC, with a stellar build. They also say that it helps in the pursuit of better quality, and that it is a highly capable DAC.

"...quality from the computer - what I would most worry about - is really excellent...." Read more

"It is a brilliant little DAC for an external amplifier on the cheap...." Read more

"It’s a great little box I’m glad I brought it" Read more

"...The Cambridge displays no driver flakiness, crackling under ASIO, or other issues...." Read more

26 customers mention21 positive5 negative

Customers like the performance of the electronic signal converter. They say that it works well, sounds great, and works perfectly on a Mac. Some mention that the DAC device plays digitalized music brilliantly, is balanced, and neutral. The interface with the computer's USB interface works perfectly, and the results are stunning.

"I paired it with my Cambridge Audio cd transporter and it worked flawlessly!! Thanks" Read more

"...Both work great. The audio conversion quality from the computer - what I would most worry about - is really excellent...." Read more

"...works perfect on a Mac but expect to download some software from Cambridge Audio using windows" Read more

"Works quite well and sounds great." Read more

22 customers mention22 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the value of the electronic signal converter. They mention that it is worth the money, has great midrange, and works great at a reasonable price. Some say that it makes an average Stereo setup high-end.

"...Sound quality is superior to 3 other DAC's I tried. Great value as well." Read more

"...Still, this is very nice sounding DAC for the money. I am just fussy." Read more

"This petite dac sounds very good for its price. Has all the features you’ll need in a dac" Read more

"A great DAC for the price I paid ($179 used, but like new)...." Read more

17 customers mention17 positive0 negative

Customers find the electronic signal converter easy to set up and use. They say it's simple and convenient. Some mention that the driver installation went flawlessly. They also say it takes an average stereo setup and makes it high-end.

"Simple to install and use. Sound quality is superior to 3 other DAC's I tried. Great value as well." Read more

"...However, the setup is not overly complicated at all...." Read more

"...Setup is straight forward and requires you (if you use a windows computer) to download drivers from Cambridge Audios website ... DO the extra work..." Read more

"...I still like the Marantz for CD playback.The DAC is very convenient as it allow multiple connections to my Amp which is really great for me...." Read more

7 customers mention7 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the clarity of the electronic signal converter. They mention that it produces great files through their PC with spectacular midrange/highs and perfect imaging from their speakers.

"...After hooking everything up the music came alive: more separation, clarity, and upfrontness...." Read more

"...bass comes through with a lot more punch and the clarity of the midrange/highs is spectacular...." Read more

"...This unit is super super clear, open. A MAJOR improvement. I haven't done the additional software upgrade - just enjoying the difference...." Read more

"This device has clear and transparent sound with an excellent sound stage. There is no jitter...." Read more

5 customers mention5 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the size of the electronic signal converter. They mention that it is compact, works fine in the space they have, and is a good small DAC.

"...The source is a CD transport. The physical size works fine in the space where I’ve got it placed...." Read more

"This is a compact, highly capable DAC. I have the output connected to a 2 channel Yamaha receiver, powering a pair of KEF R300s...." Read more

"best sound for the money, small item and important one to connect to home system audio" Read more

"...Incredible increase in sound quality from PC files - compact & efficient! Must have component." Read more

4 customers mention0 positive4 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the auto shut off feature of the signal converter. They mention that it randomly shuts off, distorted the signal, and causes them to stop what they're doing.

"...Only hickup is that it occasionally turns off.....Haven't figured out why...." Read more

"...The only thing that is slightly annoying is that it powers off automatically if there is no signal, so each time you have to hit the power button,..." Read more

"...rate and will spit out a highly distorted signal, or it will sometimes randomly shut off (yes I defeated the auto time out)...." Read more

"I like this DAC when it works. It cuts off randomly sometimes forcing me to stop what I'm doing and restart it...." Read more

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I bought this to add digital inputs to my Yamaha A500 integrated amp, I purchased this in the UK at the Cambridge Audio (CA) distributor there, Richer Sounds while I was visiting. It turned out to be about half the price if I purchased in the USA. I came with a multi-voltage adapter.The DAC is very good in sound production, perhaps a little more mid range heavy than top end that I usually like but very listenable and non fatiguing. I did a direct comparison with CD's, I used my Marantz CD67SE which I found was more detailed in the very high range but I'd say the lower midrange was better with the DAC. I still like the Marantz for CD playback.The DAC is very convenient as it allow multiple connections to my Amp which is really great for me. I use it with my laptop mostly and have tried some high resolution files 192/24 which sounded really well rounded. I also have a bluetooth receiver plugged into it's single toslink port which also sounds very nice with music I stream from my phone like Pandora or Amazon music (for convenience rather than critical listening). It is really nice to have the 3 additional digital inputs (2 coax and one toslink) and a UBS high resolution input.I did have to update my laptop drivers to used the CA driver off their website - this is for use of USB 2 audio and I also update the firmware which was pretty straightforward from emailing CA technical support for the .bin file. I was actually pretty happy with CA support. The firmware that is most update is v3.260 and the driver is v3.26 (it came with firmware v3.20) -I am using Windows 10 and Foobar2000. You have to update it if you are having issues with the ASIO high resolution playback which I found out.For the price I paid I would totally recommend this DAC, for $299 is it still very comparative to other similar DACs. I like it a lot.
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eeezeee
5.0 out of 5 stars Very good DAC
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Simple to install and use. Sound quality is superior to 3 other DAC's I tried. Great value as well.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Powerful DAC - Suited my need, perfectly
Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2022
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I shopped around and read a lot of positive reviews about this DAC. Now, I understand why. I knew that there was something lacking in the output audio from my PC to my amplifier. I'm neither an audiophile nor a novice, but my research led me into shopping for a DAC to improve the sound quality from my PC's audio output. It's easy to get overwhelmed when shopping for the right DAC because there are a lot of products on the market. So, I took a chance on the Cambridge Audio DAC. Wow, what a difference this DAC made! Instant improvement of overall sound quality. It's too cheesy to say "magic", but the difference was dramatic and obvious. Take your time and follow the setup instructions, carefully. It's easy to make a mistake and think that you've got a defective product - at first - if you don't double check your source input setting...etc. However, the setup is not overly complicated at all. For the money that I invested in this product, I can say that this was a great buy that exceeded my expectations. I did compare this product to other, more expensive brands, and I can say that I'm very pleased with my purchase. The sound quality is excellent - and was an instant upgrade to my system. I highly recommend this product.
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4.0 out of 5 stars A Hybrid Sound that is Appealing
Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2023
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For those of you that have a decent record player with a quality stylus, receiver and speakers...you know and appreciate that the clear, warm sound of vinyl just can't be beat. But, unfortunately many of us can't afford to go and buy vinyl records of all of our favorite songs. So, we listen to streaming services as a sad alternative. I stream Amazon Music from my HDTV connected to my receiver. The sound quality was barely OK...no where near the sound quality of vinyl or even a CD for that matter. The music sounded somewhat harsh with no depth or warmth at all. And I knew my Yamaha receiver with floor standing Klipsch speakers were capable of much better. So, I decided to get this Cambridge DAC in an attempt to cure the problem. When I first hooked up this DAC between streaming music from my HDTV to my receiver, to be candid...I didn't know quite what to think of it. Firstly, the streaming music definitely sounded much better, BUT it also definitely didn't sound as good as my vinyl. To me, it sounds more like a hybrid between a lower quality record player and clarity of a CD mixed in...hard to explain it really. I am not saying the sound is not good. The sound is great...much better improvement to my streaming music. But if you are getting this DAC in hopes that it will make your streaming music sound as good as vinyl, then you will be disappointed. I don't think any DAC can do that no matter what it costs. But it you are looking for a DAC that can get your streaming music to sound warmer than a CD and have a sound quality tantalizingly close to vinyl, then you will be a happy camper. For those of you that don't have a mid to high end record player setup/home audio system, this DAC will sound much better to you. Bottom line is...no matter what your home audio setup is, you don't have to be an audiophile to hear this little device can make your streaming music sound better no matter what it is connected too....just don't expect it to make digital music sound as good as king vinyl is all :-)
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5.0 out of 5 stars Digital Hifi .... heaven
Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2013
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There are ALOT of DACs out there and the price range from "cheap" to "gee I'd like to eat this month instead"

This is not my first DAC I started with the SoundBlaster X-Fi and noticed a lack of depth and width in my music collection. I am very serious about my digital music listening experience, My entire library is FLAC most are 44KHz and run at an average of 1000 kbps. I do have some that run at 8000 Kbps and 96KHz

I use Winamp Pro with the MonkeyMote app. DAC connects to a Niles amp that feeds two mains and a balanced subwoofer connection. I can say without a doubt the DAC Magic 100 has improved the soundscape of my music collection by a factor of 10 over my last DAC.

Seperation has improved to the point I find myself looking over my shoulder only to realize its a sound or instrument that had until the DAC Magic 100 had been buried, severely muffled or lost in the data stream.

A few words of advice for anyone considering a DAC in general

Disable ALL sound devices/onboard sound cards this will insure that the music file is not being altered before it reaches the DAC

on windows this can be done by way of the device manager

DO NOT use a home theater A/V unit the onboard electronics will "down mix" your HiRes audio files basically destroying what the DAC just fixed. Invest in a good Amp and have a separate stand alone system for your music collection. I know this sounds obsessive and if it does you don't need a DAC just listen to Mp3.

However if you notice your music sounds flat two dimentional and lifeless and if you are on a budget but want true 24bit/96Khz playback this is the DAC for You!

Setup is straight forward and requires you (if you use a windows computer) to download drivers from Cambridge Audios website ... DO the extra work and use the USB2 driver it makes a difference.

I gave this DAC a four star review due to the lack of customer support. Cambridge Audio recommends that you use a ASIO software plugin with your player in order to get the best sound. I did so and when I play 96Khz audio files it does this strange "fast forward" on those files. I contacted Cambridge Audio three weeks ago to assist me with this problem and have yet to hear back ... major FAIL on their part and while I am happy with the product running Nullsoft Direct I won't buy another product from Cambridge Audio

Next one will be the Schitt Audio Gungnir They have AMAZING customer service answered all my questions EVEN THOUGH I was not yet a customer... just couldn't afford the $749...Yet

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if you use Windows 7 or later and use the Cambridge Audio USB2 driver you DO NOT need ASIO plugin. Still miffed no one at Cambridge made me aware of this fact however I will sit down for some Humble Pie with a side of Crow ... great DAC even better now after the 100 hour burn in so five stars even if customer support is lacking ...
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5.0 out of 5 stars It works well.
Reviewed in the United States on February 29, 2024
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I paired it with my Cambridge Audio cd transporter and it worked flawlessly!! Thanks
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5.0 out of 5 stars Comprar calidad a un precio razonable.
Reviewed in Mexico on October 21, 2021
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Me gustó el sonido tan brillante de los agudos y la profundidad de los graves, su tamaño compacto y la calidad de sus componentes.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Good Upgrade for CD player
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 30, 2024
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I can only review the product as a CD external DAC. My Marantz CD6007 is a great player with a rated internal DAC but personally I think it lacks detail. After reading reviews on various DACs I purchased the Cambridge DACMagic 100 to use as an alternative DAC connected via toslink. The build quality is good. Connectivity is aplenty. The sound quality is very good.
I am very pleased with how it has changed the sound of the CD player. It is punchier in the midrange and more dynamic with high frequencies. Having said that it’s not a fatiguing sound, it’s very smooth and neutral. Where the Marantz on its own is “laid back” and “warm”, with the DACMagic 100 it is livelier and grabs your attention. Bass is as it was but not muddying the detail giving extra space for what is an improved soundstage. A very surprising upgrade for £149.

CONS: A problem many Amazon customers have mentioned and has happened to me 3 times or more. Please PLEASE listen Amazon people. You should not be sending delicate electronic items to people unprotected. Putting a sticker on the box and sending it out in a van is really asking for a return. Put the item in another box with some of your paper with it. PROTECT THE PURCHASE FOR US! otherwise thank you.
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M J
5.0 out of 5 stars Good Upgrade for CD player
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 30, 2024
I can only review the product as a CD external DAC. My Marantz CD6007 is a great player with a rated internal DAC but personally I think it lacks detail. After reading reviews on various DACs I purchased the Cambridge DACMagic 100 to use as an alternative DAC connected via toslink. The build quality is good. Connectivity is aplenty. The sound quality is very good.
I am very pleased with how it has changed the sound of the CD player. It is punchier in the midrange and more dynamic with high frequencies. Having said that it’s not a fatiguing sound, it’s very smooth and neutral. Where the Marantz on its own is “laid back” and “warm”, with the DACMagic 100 it is livelier and grabs your attention. Bass is as it was but not muddying the detail giving extra space for what is an improved soundstage. A very surprising upgrade for £149.

CONS: A problem many Amazon customers have mentioned and has happened to me 3 times or more. Please PLEASE listen Amazon people. You should not be sending delicate electronic items to people unprotected. Putting a sticker on the box and sending it out in a van is really asking for a return. Put the item in another box with some of your paper with it. PROTECT THE PURCHASE FOR US! otherwise thank you.
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Glen Smith
5.0 out of 5 stars A good upgrade
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 18, 2024
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I'm pleased. Using with TV optical output. Compared to the optical input of my Marantz amp the sound seems leaner in the midrange and more coherent with a better soundstage. There's also more detail in the top end. The change in sound quality was immediate. I wouldn't say this is a state of the art device but improvement in sound quality is notable in my case, even with TV sound and its very variable nature. For the price it seems excellent value and build quality is super. It's 100% worth a punt if you're into your Hi-Fi. Try one.
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Cliente Amazon
4.0 out of 5 stars Buon DAC entry-level
Reviewed in Italy on April 1, 2024
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Ho comparato la conversione digitale da CD con il lettore Denon DCD 600NE ma non ho trovato miglioramenti.
Ottengo invece un bel miglioramento convertendo l'audio che arriva dal computer (con il quale ascolto radio digitali e i vari files presenti sui dischi). Ho collegato il Cambridge al PC tramite un cavo ottico (Toslink), presente su entrambi gli apparecchi. Così facendo il computer non effettua nessuna conversione da digitale ad analogico e passa i dati digitali direttamente al Cambridge, che ha un convertitore senza dubbio migliore.
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Scubi7
5.0 out of 5 stars Simple
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 24, 2023
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My first dac ,
Very easy to setup basically plug and play.
Perfect sound from my cd player. Then I connected my IPad perfect Apple Music .
Very good value.
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Scubi7
5.0 out of 5 stars Simple
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 24, 2023
My first dac ,
Very easy to setup basically plug and play.
Perfect sound from my cd player. Then I connected my IPad perfect Apple Music .
Very good value.
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