{"product_id":"cambridge-cxc-v2-cd-transport","title":"Cambridge CXC v2 CD Transport","description":"\u003cp\u003eA dedicated CD transport that hands the hard part off to your DAC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe player is often the weakest link\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost all-in-one CD players cram the disc drive and the digital-to-analogue conversion into one box built to a price. The conversion stage is where a lot of the sound is won or lost, and it's usually the corner that gets cut. If you already own a good DAC, or an amplifier with digital inputs, you're paying for a converter you'll never use and letting a compromised one shape your music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy we recommend the CXC v2\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CXC v2 does one job and does it properly. It reads the disc and sends a clean digital signal out, then gets out of the way. There's no built-in DAC by design, so all of Cambridge's engineering goes into accurate, low-jitter disc reading through the single-speed S3 servo mechanism. Coaxial S\/PDIF and optical TOSLINK outputs let you feed the DAC or amplifier you already trust, whether that's a Cambridge CXA amp or a standalone converter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat the specs won't tell you\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYour DAC finally gets a clean feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Reading discs at single speed, with a dedicated servo, keeps errors and timing jitter low. That gives your converter accurate data to work with, which shows up as a wider, more organic soundstage and cleaner detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn upgrade path that respects what you own.\u003c\/strong\u003e Because the CXC v2 has no converter of its own, it never becomes the bottleneck. Change your DAC or amplifier later and the transport keeps delivering, so the money you spend here stays useful for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuiet, confident everyday use.\u003c\/strong\u003e The disc mechanism runs smoothly and quietly, tracks reliably, and handles CD-Rs without fuss. Drop a disc in and it simply works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat the reviewers heard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat Hi-Fi named the CXC v2 its Best Budget CD Transport for 2024, describing an organic, fluid interplay between instruments that can get lost on lesser players, punchy and agile with ample detail across a wide, spacious soundstage. It's the update to a design that has held five-star status since its launch, and reviewers agree it still sets the standard in its class.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Audio Two verdict\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the transport we recommend when you already have a good DAC or an amplifier with digital inputs and want to get the most out of your discs. Pair it with a Cambridge CXA amp or any quality converter and it delivers clean, detailed, musical CD playback for well under what a comparable all-in-one player costs. If sound quality is the priority and you've got the DAC to match, the CXC v2 is an easy call.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\"There's a real musicality here that can get lost on lesser players, punchy and agile with ample detail in a wide, spacious soundstage.\" — \u003cem\u003eWhat Hi-Fi?\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTech you can hear\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat You Hear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy It Happens\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA wide, organic soundstage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow-jitter single-speed S3 servo transport\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCleaner detail than all-in-one players\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo internal DAC, so the disc reading is the sole focus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWorks with the DAC or amp you already own\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCoaxial S\/PDIF and optical TOSLINK digital outputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAn upgrade path that lasts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTransport-only design never becomes the bottleneck\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQuiet, reliable operation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmooth servo mechanism, CD-R compatible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDedicated CD transport, no internal DAC by design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle-speed S3 servo transport mechanism for low read errors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDigital outputs: coaxial S\/PDIF and optical TOSLINK\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisc support: CD, CD-R, CD-RW (no MP3, WMA, or SACD)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePairs naturally with Cambridge CXA amplifiers or any quality DAC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat Hi-Fi Best Budget CD Transport 2024\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy choose Audio Two\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAudio Two ships across Canada. If you don't have access to a proper high-end dealer in your city, this is your way in, real expertise from people who've heard the system, matched the electronics, and can guide you through a decision this size.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cambridge Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49248408305916,"sku":"A2-CA-CXCV2","price":849.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/7597\/3809\/files\/cambridge_cxc_silver_front34high.jpg?v=1783178440","url":"https:\/\/audiotwo.com\/products\/cambridge-cxc-v2-cd-transport","provider":"Audio Two","version":"1.0","type":"link"}