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Cambridge Audio CXN (v2) network audio streamer: This is a high-tech musical powerhouse

A network audio streamer is designed to serve as a central hub for all your digital audio sources. Cambridge Audio’s $1,099 CXN (v2) network audio streamer is arguably among the best you’ll find. The CXN (v2) marries a super-rich feature set, copious connectivity options, broad support for multiple ecosystems, and solid audio performance into a near-perfect package that will fit into just about any scenario.

Even better, regular firmware updates promise to add features and functionality, making for an investment that you’ll enjoy for years to come.

BUILT FOR HIGH-PERFORMANCE AUDIO

The CXN (v2) is designed to sit at the heart of a high-performance audio system. It’s sculpted design and brushed metal accents make this a piece you won’t mind putting on display front and center.

The unit’s front panel display would be killer if it was an OLED panel. You’ll instead have to settle for a pretty-good LCD display that I found to be crisp, sharp, and good enough to get the job done. Tactile buttons flanking the LCD display are clearly and

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