Excellent review, very thorough. Glad to hear the positive comments on the StreamMagic app too. Thank you.

Have been watching your video for 3 years now, Again Great straight forward review, and more important, always feel dependable and reliable..thanks a lot ..

Great review. Thanks for sharing. Hope to see Eversolo A6 steamer review one of these days and able to compare with this Cambridge.

I love the StreamMagic app. I'm using it next to Roon with my CXNv2. It has everything I need. Is easy to use and pretty quick too. 😊

I’m pretty stoked about about this streamer. I currently have an Innuos product but I hate the software. Software is what makes or breaks a streamer, so I’m glad you talked about that a lot.

Great presentation on the MXN10, I purchased one three days ago, and I could not be happier. I can't believe how simple the hook-up and software usage is. It sits nicely on top of my Cambridge Audio AX R100. You review sold me on this Server. Thank You!

Excellent review! Short and sweet.

Thank you for the review. You have become one of my top three reviewers I feel I can trust. I’m considering adding a streamer to my stereo rig. The Cambridge Audio MXN10 or AXN10 have been at the top of my list. You just sold me on a Cambridge streamer. Recently got the Cambridge CXA61 and believe this would match well. I love the sound of the Cambridge products I have heard. Would love to hear your thoughts if you get to review the Wharfedale Super Denton. Thanks again Nemo. 🎶👍🏼😎

Spot on with the software being key, I have a Play-Fi streamer that hasn't been powered on in a year. Thanks for the review.

Hi Nemo, thanks for a most useful and concise review. I was streaming music from my PC through a smart TV (for the app and info) and into my amp and then speakers, I thought all this was fine, in fact it was enjoyable and convenient but after research and speaking to people in the audio world, a streamer, it seemed, would make the sound much better (more expense ? do I need this?). Well I bought the MXN10, the black model, it matches the Audiolab 6000A. I set it all up to play one of my favourite tracks from Tidal. When the first note sounded, I jumped, everything was more, the volume, the clarity, the soundstage, the overall richness, the pleasure. My amp and speakers (Acoustic Energy AE500) are quite neutral and revealing, the music sounds very nicely natural. I was born in the middle of the 20th century and am so happy to still be here and to experience this amazing and always improving new era of wonderful audio : ) Streaming ? Go baby. (and give the artists a bigger share).

Great review. The Node has Sub out and good Bass management, I think that's big, and HDMI.

Like the old 7UP commerical, crisp and clean with no caffeine.

I’ve got a Wiim Pro with a dedicated Topping E50 DAC …streaming Amazon Music HD …and it’s freak’n awesome. Now ..if I was to upgrade ..this looks amazing!! Great video 👍☕️🍕🔥

Great review

Mac Mini (2012), Schiit Modi (USB connection for 24/192), Remote App from Apple on the iPhone, Remote App for the Receiver (Yes, Receiver). Works great for Apple Music

Thank you Nemo for explaining the difference between a true networkstreamer and an end-point reciever, I had no idea but this makes so much sense now! I have had my eyes on the MXN10 for a while now, it now is at the top of my shortlist. A cheaper alternative may be the 6000N play by Audiolab, that has a similar no-nonsense front but with 6 presets. Now with the introduction of both the 7000 and 9000 range, retailers are cleaning up their inventory as it were, so the 6000N now often retails for ridiculous discount prices. It has a high quality circuitry, its own solid transformer and an excellent sabre 9018-dac for the money. It is truly excellent with many review awards. Its only downside is the Play Fi app, but the 6 presets do ease the pain somewhat. However, it is only a true streamer if you activate the 'transfer-to-the-device-mode'. ATB, Gerlach Sven

I love Cambridge products, they are high value and high quality, something rare in the audio market. Plus their customer support is top notch.

Cambridge makes great products.

That’s so important that it’s a real streamer not receiving a Bluetooth signal.

I'd suggest to start any streamer review with a comprehensive list of supported streaming services.

Good review, thank you. Did you feel the need to burn in this Mxn10 before a more complete analysis?

Value wise and software, can’t beat the WiiM pro. It’s on sale too sometimes.

Finally bought a streamer (Wiim Pro Plus) & though I like the resolution & soundstage the dac sounds a tad bright, so I ran an optical to my Rotel Integrated to temper it. I need a 2nd streamer so I'm considering the MXN10, hoping I like it's dac over the Pro Plus.

The one thing the newer node has over that HDMI arc which is sweet because I can connect my tv and gaming systems to my 2 channel set with volume control out digital outputs. I use to have the Cambridge CXNV2 and I thought is sounded a tad better, but that might be in my head, something I only noticed after going from the node 2I to the cambrige to the node HDMI, with me thinking that something is missing. If you have to think about it, is it true? So, definately not a night and day difference. I like Blue OS better than Stream Magic, not that SM was bad, I just liked the way I can select tracks to play in Blue OS better. SM would changed the cue on the one song i selected in my track favorites instead of cuing up my track favorites. I do miss the CXN wish that i had never sold it.

Will be interested to see your Eversolo streamer review... I would suspect that once you put in some time with it, you will be replacing your Node with the Eversolo😂. I've got the upgraded Master Edition of the Eversolo in transit to me now, very anxious to put it in my system and replace my Cambridge CXNV2.

sir, i have the topping d90 dac? should I use the cambridge dac or connect it to the D90 for (better?) sound?

Maybe I don't know what I'm doing but I use my Nvidia Shield to stream both audio and video and it sounds great to me. I have the Shield connected to my Modi which in turn connects to my preamp. Am I missing something?

Did you try out the usb port? I have a large number of flac files that I like to play from a usb thumb drive

A request please, as you review the Eversolo and perhaps compare it back to this Cambridge and the Bluesound, once you plug it into an external dac, does one have a noticeable upgrade in sound quality over the other.

Hi Nemo, could you please tell me your opinion on this setup. I want to get the Schiit Modi DAC that you reviewed and pair it with the WiiM Pro for a total of $280. Instead of buying the MXN10 for $500. My question is just about the DAC quality not the streamer. Basically do you think the Schiit Modi DAC sounds 99% just as good and neutral as the Node&MXN10 ?? Thanks

Cambridge do really good things.. Really happy with mine I have also a CXN100 whose better but not samedi price

Im thinking about getting this and be connecting to my DACMagic200. Doesn’t sound like it’s necessary to use external DAC. Thoughts?

Great and full review but could have done with more in-depth demo of the Stream Magic app. After all it stands it falls by that.

By the way thanks for sharing the Axpona videos, it's something most of us will never experience. So in the review you said you used a either net cable from the router to the streamer. Do you have any strong opinions on connecting to steamers on a WIFI connection? I think Cheap audio man once said in the past that with a WIFI connection to a streamer that there's a second delay. I would assume with a solid connection one shouldn't be really be able to tell the difference. Thanks

Hi, great reviews! Do you think adding a streamer like mxn10 would really improve sound quality of a system with denon x2700 Av receiver and monitor audio bronze 2 bookshelf? Or would it be a waste of money? I've been listening to tidal mostly with bubble upnp app.

I have a node and I get frustrated by the disconnects or drops and lag in switching songs

Hey, I’m not trying to call you out, I am just curious if you checked out the app with some form of a screen reader and do you know if it works worth a damn.? Thank you for a great review.

Hi Nemo. One thing not mentioned was Wifi. Did you test that? I had to go on their web site to even figure out if it had wifi. First thing I look for because of my circumstances.

Tack!

Hey, I'm basically streaming from a Sony Bravia A95K Quantum Dot Oled (via optical). It sounds glorious. Do I still need a streamer? Why?

Hi Do you have any thoughts regarding Roon versus StreamMagic?

How does this compare with the new cheaper WiiM Pro Plus or the more expensive Volumio Rivo?

Why do some streamers allow you to log in and use a music account like Pandora and other streamers don’t ? Can’t they all offer more choices? Or is Pandora just on its way out

I wonder how this would compare to CXN V2?

Danke!

Can you listen through headphones through the mxn10 through amplifier

I wonder how the Cambridge compares to the Wiim Pro. I own the Wiim and when using coax out into a DAC and in my case the Bifrost 2, it sounds excellent. There are some limitations if using your own music files but sound wise and for the money you cannot do any better! In addition the software gets updated regularly and works very well.

The MNX10 does not support Amazon Music if that is your thing but it does have Airplay for a work around.

One solid review after another, bro! Like DJ Khaled; “Another One”! Great point about the value of a clean & neutral streamer. To be honest, I’m guilty of searching for the best sounding streamer myself. Can’t wait for your Eversolo DMP-A6 review! Get your DJ Khaled tag ready! Cheers 🍻!

The WIIM Pro is a real streamer. I turn off my phone after connecting to my music service. Not airplay.

How about the FiiO R7?

Just a point to note for further reviews, it's pronounced Came- bridge, as in Oxford and Cambridge. Maybe it's an American thing ?

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can it do Amazon HD music?

Anyone using the built in DAC and audio processing on the Node: don't do it. Get a quality DAC and hook it up to the Node in "Fixed Volume" setting, in other words, bit perfect mode.

My issue with these streamers is how expensive they are but they come with a DAC that is so easily replaceable. It may not be bad but its nothing special either, for $500 I think its a shame. On top of that, if you want to have multi room audio they're asking you to pay over $1000 just to link two systems together. I feel like "most" people would be way better off with an external DAC and a Wiim as you can get the sound you personally like for way cheaper. People used to complain about the Wiim software but its really improved since November. When I got the bluesound I wanted to keep it but I couldn't justify it as the sound just wasn't as good than it was coming from an E50, Schitt Modi, or Gheselli. Spending $500, then another 100+ hours just to figure out that my separates sounded way better was really disapointing. I have a system in my office, living room, gym, and basement; there was just no way I could have them all on a $500+ streamer if I was immeadiatley putting another DAC on top. When it comes to streaming, the DAC is too important to just throw whatever Sabre in there.

does not support Is2 output

I use WiiM with Tidal Connect going to RME DAC…and I want to buy a more expensive streamer for looks and brand…but I can’t justify it because WiiM is a real bit perfect gapless streamer and I love Tidal Connect. It’s a shame WiiM has a stupid name and is plastic…so I just hide it so nobody sees it 😀

Wish it had Sub out and that could bring more sales for it. Bluesound is more versatile with sub out and 100 bucks might justify for other people.