Cambridge Audio DACMagic 100 - Digital to Analogue Converter

Key Specifications & Features

Uses a Wolfson WM8742 24-bit DAC chip. audioeden.com+1
Frequency response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz (±0.1 dB) when using its analogue output. cambridgeaudio.com+1
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) at 1 kHz 0dBFS: <0.0025% (24-bit), a very low figure. audioeden.com+1
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: approx “-113 dBr” (indicating a very quiet noise floor) in specs. ProHiFi India+1
Digital input support:
- USB Type-B input (for connection to computer) supporting up to 24-bit/192kHz (with appropriate driver). Crutchfield+1
- Optical (TOSLINK) digital input and coaxial S/PDIF digital inputs. B&H Photo Video+1
Outputs: Stereo RCA analogue output (unbalanced). realaudio.eu
Compact size & form factor: Very small footprint (approx 106 × 46 × 130 mm) and weight ~0.5 kg. audioeden.com
Power consumption: Very low (max ~5 W). cambridgeaudio.com
Case and build: Full-metal casework, quality design, good finish. Jamsticks

Description

Thanks to a Wolfson 24-bit DAC, a 24-bit/96kHz driverless USB Audio 1.0 input, and S/PDIF and TosLink digital inputs, the DacMagic 100 takes the sound from your computer, iPod, TV, and other digital devices and adds detail, depth, and clarity to give you a true audio experience

Warranty:

1-year manufacturer’s warranty

PURE PROCESS
Generally, the digital-to-analog converter found in typical digital devices is pretty poor and won’t extract the truest quality of audio from your sources. The DacMagic 100 works by taking a direct digital audio signal from your device to bypass its soundcard or DAC. It then digitally processes the audio signal using Cambridge Audio’s custom-designed technology, dramatically improving sound quality and reducing distortion. This results in greater detail, sparkling clarity, and a deeper scale to all of your audio.

COMPATIBILITY
DacMagic 100 is very flexible and supports virtually all digital file formats, including the very highest quality 24-bit studio master or lossless quality audio files stored on your computer. With three different digital connectivity options and the ability to connect four devices concurrently, DacMagic 100 is a true digital music enhancement hub. Set-up is intuitive, allowing you to begin enjoying better-quality audio in minutes.

SOUND FIRST DESIGN
Like all of Cambridge Audio’s products, the DacMagic 100 was custom-developed from the ground up by their design team at their headquarters in the heart of London. Their engineering teams put an incredible amount of attention to detail on ensuring the sound quality is the focus of the product. For the DacMagic 100, this included incorporating the very latest digital-to-analog converter from the market leader Wolfson.

Technical Specifications:

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″)
WEIGHT	0.5Kg (1.1 lbs)