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Cambridge Audio DacMagic 100 vs Cambridge Audio DacMagic Plus

Product Comparison: Cambridge Audio DacMagic 100 vs Cambridge Audio DacMagic Plus

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Cambridge Audio DacMagic 100 Black

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Cambridge Audio DacMagic Plus DAC Silver Universal

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General Specifications

Brand

Cambridge Audio

Model

DacMagic 100

DacMagic Plus

Origin

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

Sample Resolution/Rate

24-bit / 192kHz

Signal/Noise Ratio

113 dB

112 dB

Cambridge Audio DacMagic 100

Cambridge Audio DacMagic Plus

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.

Cambridge Audio DacMagic 100

Cambridge Audio DacMagic Plus

Cambridge Audio DacMagic 100

Cambridge Audio DacMagic Plus

Cambridge Audio DacMagic 100

Cambridge Audio DacMagic Plus

Cambridge Audio DacMagic 100

Cambridge Audio DacMagic Plus

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

Max. Frequency Response

20 kHz

Min. Frequency Response

20 Hz

Controls

Power On, Source

Power On, Source, Volume Control, Filter/Phase select

OS Compatibility

Apple OS, Microsoft Windows, Apple iOS, Android

Wireless Connection

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

Min. Frequency Response
Max. Frequency Response

Cambridge Audio DacMagic 100

Cambridge Audio DacMagic Plus

Cambridge Audio DacMagic 100

Cambridge Audio DacMagic Plus

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)

Certifications