About the Cambridge Audio MXN10

Product highlights:
- high-resolution network music player
- compact, half-width footprint
- built-in ESS SABRE ES9033Q DAC
- plays high-res files up to 32-bit/768kHz and DSD512
- add MQA decoding and more with the DacMagic 200M (sold separately)
- supports Spotify Connect and TIDAL Connect
- free StreamMagic control app for Apple and Android devices
- support for Qobuz, internet radio, and more
- intuitive access to network-attached storage (NAS) and USB-connected drives
- StreamMagic Gen 4 module for fast music retrieval and high-quality sound
- high-quality internet radio uses MPEG-DASH support
- Bluetooth 5.0 for easy streaming connectivity
- Apple AirPlay 2
- Google Cast
- works as a Roon player (requires subscription and Roon Core running on your network)
- Roon Core is media server software that runs on your computer, NAS drive, or other compatible hardware
- four front-panel buttons let you instantly play your favorite streaming presets
Connections:
- USB Type-A port for connecting an external drive loaded with music
- supported formats: ALAC, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD, WMA, MP3, AAC, HE AAC, AAC+, and OGG Vorbis
- Ethernet port for optional hardwired connection to your home network
- analog stereo RCA output for connecting to an amplifier, receiver, or powered speakers
- optical and coaxial digital outputs for connecting to an outboard DAC
- Wi-Fi and Bluetooth antenna connections (antennas included)
- detachable AC power cord
Dimensions and warranty:
- 8-1/2"W x 2-1/4"H x 9-5/8"D
- weight: 2.55 lbs.
- warranty: 2 years (3 years with registration)
- MFR # C11260K
- Item # 779MXN10
What's in the box:
Cambridge Audio MXN10 owner's manual
If you need assistance accessing this owner's manual, please give us a call.- Network player
- 71" AC power cord (non-polarized C-7 plug)
- Wi-Fi and Bluetooth antennas
- Quick Start Guide
- Important Safety Instructions
- Register Your Product card
More details on the Cambridge Audio MXN10

Features & specs
Inputs | ||
---|---|---|
Optical Digital Inputs | 0 | |
Coaxial Digital Inputs | 0 | |
USB Type A | 1 | |
USB Type B | None | |
Ethernet Port | Yes | |
Outputs | ||
RCA Outputs | 1 | |
XLR Outputs | None | |
Optical Digital Outputs | 1 | |
Coaxial Digital Outputs | 1 | |
Subwoofer Outputs | None | |
DAC Specs | ||
DAC Bit Depth | 32-bit | |
DAC Sample Rate | 768kHz | |
High-res Audio Playback | ||
From Network | Yes | |
From USB Thumb Drive (USB-A) | Yes | |
From Computer (USB-B) | No | |
Wireless Features | ||
Bluetooth | Built-in | |
Bluetooth Formats Supported | SBC, AAC | |
Wi-Fi | 802.11 b/g/n | |
Frequency Bands | 2.4GHz, 5GHz | |
Streaming Compatibility | ||
Apple AirPlay | AirPlay 2 | |
DTS Play-Fi | No | |
Google Cast | Yes | |
Roon | Ready | |
HEOS | No | |
MusicCast | No | |
BluOS | No | |
Music Services | ||
Amazon Music | Amazon Music HD | |
Apple Music | Airplay 2 | |
Pandora | Yes | |
Qobuz | Yes | |
SiriusXM | Yes | |
Spotify | Connect | |
Tidal | Connect | |
TuneIn | Yes | |
YouTube Music | Yes | |
Control | ||
Apple Control App | Apple iOS, Android | |
Android Control App | Apple iOS, Android | |
Amazon Alexa | No | |
Google Assistant | Optional | |
12 Volt Trigger | No | |
Other Specs | ||
Width (Inches) | 8.5 | |
Height (Inches) | 2.25 | |
Depth (Inches) | 9.25 | |
Parts Warranty | 2 Yr (3 Yr registered) | |
Labor Warranty | 2 Yr (3 Yr registered) |
Product Research
Features
Overview: The Cambridge Audio MXN10 is a compact network audio player that lets you stream high resolution digital audio from multiple sources. It is powered by the StreamMagic Gen 4 Module, the latest version of Cambridge Audio's innovative streaming platform, which is also found in the flagship Edge NQ and CXN V2 network streamers. The MXN10's "half-width" form factor (only 8.5" wide) provides more flexibility for placing the streaming device into your system. The network audio player has no display, but utilizes Cambridge Audio's StreamMagic app for intuitive control, and to view your music files, sources, setup menus, and album art. The MXN10 has analog and digital outputs, Bluetooth 5.0 and dual-band Wi-Fi wireless connections, and USB and Ethernet ports to give you a wide variety of source and connectivity options. The device has a Lunar Grey aluminum cabinet which matches other Cambridge Audio components, such as the DacMagic 200M D/A Converter.
Compatible Sources: The MXN10 network audio player has built-in support for Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect, Amazon Music, Qobuz, and Deezer streaming services, and tens of thousands of internet radio stations. The device is Roon Ready to pull together all of your digital music sources into one easy-to-use library. The MXN10 has Apple Airplay2 and Chromecast Built-in, and supports UPnP.
Internet Radio: You can choose from over 20,000 Internet Radio stations on your MXN10, including local, national, and international stations, and special interest stations. The network audio player features MPEG-DASH (Dynamic Adaptive Streaming over HTTP), which enables higher audio quality with less buffering by adapting to the available bandwidth.
Digital-to-Analog Converter: The MXN10 is equipped with the ESS Sabre ES9033Q Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC) for playing your digital music files up to 768kHz/32-bit PCM and DSD512. The device is compatible with the following audio formats: ALAC, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD (x512), WMA, MP3, AAC, HE AAC, AAC+, OGG Vorbis, HLS/DASH, and .m3u and .pls playlists.
MQA Support: The MXN10 can receive MQA-encoded content, however, it is not possible to play back full MQA files via TIDAL Connect, because the device does not have an MQA decoder to unfold the files. It is possible to bypass the MXN10's built-in DAC and send the digital files to Cambridge Audio's DacMagic 200M (sold separately) for MQA processing and decoding. This requires connecting the MXN10 and the DacMagic 200M via S/PDIF Coaxial or Toslink Optical cable.
StreamMagic: StreamMagic is a proprietary streaming technology created by Cambridge Audio in 2011 to allow listeners to play digital music from anywhere. The MXN10's StreamMagic Gen 4 hardware module (Quad Core ARM Cortex-A53 1.8 GHz) and software bring together your home audio and mobile devices, and multiple digital audio sources for streaming high quality digital audio. StreamMagic constantly updates itself to keep up with the latest technology (including new formats and CODECs), add new features, and improves performance. The complementary StreamMagic by Cambridge Audio app, downloaded to your Android or iOS device, provides total control for the MXN10, and gives you access to your devices, playlists, digital audio files, and internet radio stations. You can assign up to 99 of your favorite Internet Radio stations in the app, including the four preset buttons on the front panel of the MXN10. StreamMagic by Cambridge Audio is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch running iOS 12.1 or later, and Android phones and tablets running Android 5.0 and up.
Inputs: The MXN10 lets you stream content from a wide variety of sources:
- USB Media Input: The USB-A port on the rear panel supports USB SSD, USB HDD, and USB flash drives. The drives should be formatted to FAT32 and NTFS. The following formats are supported: ALAC, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD (x512), WMA, MP3, AAC, HE AAC, AAC+, and OGG Vorbis.
- Ethernet: The RJ45 Ethernet port on the rear panel lets you connect directly to your router using a network cable (Cat 5/5E). Supports IEEE 802.3 / 10 Base-T and 100 Base-T Ethernet.
- Wi-Fi: The MXN10 works with both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Wi-Fi networks. The included Wi-Fi antenna plugs into the rear panel.
- Bluetooth: The device has Bluetooth version 5.0 for streaming audio from your smartphone, tablet, or other Bluetooth-enabled digital audio player. The included Bluetooth antenna plugs into the rear panel.
Outputs: The MXN10 offers analog and digital audio outputs. The MXN10 includes one analog and two digital outputs. Analog output can be set of "Variable" or "Fixed". The digital outputs are "Fixed" only. The three audio outputs remain active at all times, and you can use the outputs one at a time, or all at once simultaneously.
- Line Output (Analog): Unbalanced audio output with a stereo RCA pair
- Coaxial Digital: S/PDIF digital output (24-bit/192kHz), bypasses the built-in DAC
- Optical Digital: Toslink optical digital output (24-bit/192kHz), bypasses the built-in DAC
Specifications:
- Frequency Response: 20Hz to 70kHz (+0, -1dB)
- THD+N: < 0.001% (0 dBFS, 1 KHz 20k BW)
- S/N Ratio: > 110dB (20k BW)
- Ethernet: IEEE 802.3 10 Base-T or 100 Base-T
- Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 5 dual band 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz; WPA2/WPA2-PSK
- Bluetooth: Version 5.0; A2DP, AVRCP, with SBC and AAC codecs
- RCA Output Level: 2 Volts RMS +/-10%
- RCA Output Impedance: 500Ω
- Power Consumption: 20W max, <0.5W standby
- Dimensions: W = 8.5" (w), H = 2.25" (4.0" with antennas), D = 9.25"
- Weight: 40.85 ounces (w/o cables)
Warranty Note: The warranty for the MXN10 is 2 years. U.S. customers can get an extra year of warranty if they register their product on the Cambridge Audio registration site.
The Cambridge Audio MXN10 replaces these items:

Cambridge Audio AXN10
- full component-width footprint
- plays high-res files up to 32-bit/768kHz and DSD512
- supports Apple AirPlay 2, Google Cast, and Roon

Cambridge Audio MXN10
- compact, half-width footprint
- plays high-res files up to 32-bit/768kHz and DSD512
- supports Apple AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect, Google Cast, and Roon
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Definitely a home run at this price, sounds great, Stream Magic works smoothly, USB drive with my HD flac files, network media HD on pc , Tidal, Amazon music, and all playlists on my iPad. Thank you Cambridge & Crutchfield for great service again..
Michael from BRIGHTON, MI