Product Comparison: Cambridge Audio DacMagic 100 vs Cambridge Audio DacMagic Plus
General Specifications
Brand
Cambridge Audio
Cambridge Audio
Model
DacMagic 100
DacMagic Plus
Origin
China
China
About the Product
DacMagic 100 takes the sound from your computer, iPod, 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.
The DacMagic Plus has fantastic new features including wireless device connectivity and stunning audio performance from music of all formats.
Key Specs
Built-in DAC
Wolfson WM8742
Wolfson WM8740
Type
Desktop
Desktop
Sample Resolution/Rate
24-bit / 192kHz
24-bit / 192kHz
Signal/Noise Ratio
113 dB
112 dB
What customers say about "Key Specs"
Cambridge Audio DacMagic 100 Black
- I can report that there is definitely an improvement in the sound quality with the DacMagic DAC.
- The sound is a bit less grainy. It sounds like the sound is more "filled in", like there were gaps that were there before that are now filled in.
- This simple addition made my system sound like one costing thousands of dollars, not hundreds!
- 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.
- Significantly improves sound quality! I hooked up this dac to my JBL 2328 studio monitors.
Cambridge Audio DacMagic Plus DAC Silver Universal
- This DAC is a very high quality piece of stereo equipment. The ONKYO 8050 built in DAC was nice but I can definitely tell a difference in sound quality using the DacMagic Plus.
- The unit is made exceptionally well, looks good and sounds fantastic. Setup is just plug-n-play.
- Sound is super natural! Now I can use my old gear with new video & audio conveniences!!
- This DAC is great. Sounds wonderful, I am using with a USB connection to a small PC and running JRiver and JRemote on an iPad Mini.
- It works only one month, then a noise appear and finally stop to work.
Size & Weight
Color
Black
Silver
Height
1.8 in.
2 in.
Width
4.1 in.
8.6 in.
Depth
5.1 in.
7.6 in.
Weight
17.64 oz.
41.6 oz.
What customers say about "Size & Weight"
Cambridge Audio DacMagic 100 Black
- This is a compact, highly capable DAC. I have the output connected to a 2 channel Yamaha receiver, powering a pair of KEF R300s.
- Incredible increase in sound quality from PC files - compact & efficient!
- I am surprised that such a compact thing can improve the sound so well.
- I highly recommend this compact amplifier for your sound system.
- It is easy to lose sight of because of its small size. Therefore, sometimes you have to look for him.
Cambridge Audio DacMagic Plus DAC Silver Universal
- Unit is pretty light so it's somewhat portable. It can fit my laptop bag.
- Size and look was perfect for me and produced a good sound.
- I liked the small size so that i dont have to see more clutter on desk.
- The DacMagic Plus is compact and doesn't take up a lot of desk at all.
- This unit is compact and well built. Highly recommend.
Features
Enclosure Material
Aluminium
Aluminium
Max. Frequency Response
20 kHz
20 kHz
Min. Frequency Response
20 Hz
20 Hz
Controls
Power On, Source
Power On, Source, Volume Control, Filter/Phase select
OS Compatibility
Apple OS, Microsoft Windows, Apple iOS, Android
Apple OS, Microsoft Windows, Apple iOS, Android
Wireless Connection
No
No
Interfaces
USB, Optical Input, 2x Coaxial Input, Analog Stereo RCA
Phones, 2x Coaxial Input, 2x Optical Input, Coaxial Output, Optical Output, USB, XLR Out
Extras
Neat design, High-Performance DAC, LED Indicators
Dual DACs, 2-Pole Dual Differential Bessel Double Virtual Earth Balanced, Analog Devices ADSP21261 DSP, BT100 Bluetooth receiver
What customers say about "Features"
Cambridge Audio DacMagic 100 Black
- It's also very nice that you can see the sampling rate of the incoming data.
- The sound stage is much wider, the bass comes through with a lot more punch and the clarity of the midrange/highs is spectacular.
- The DAC is very convenient as it allow multiple connections to my Amp which is really great for me.
- 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.
- My biggest complaint about the DacMagic is that there's no trigger input to turn it on.
Cambridge Audio DacMagic Plus DAC Silver Universal
- This is a really great sounding unit that is built well and an amazing value for the money.
- The bass has much more punch even on lower volume. At high volumes it really sounds great.
- Very well made, professional connections. The sound is impeccable.
- Used on windows and MAC. The sound quality was equally impressive on both.
- The Bluetooth adapter didn't work very well with my windows 7 computer.
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
1 year(s)
1 year(s)
Certifications
CE
CE
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