Cambridge Audio DacMagic
Cambridge Audio DAC Magic - Enjoy Music Like Never Before
Cambridge Audio pulls another rabbit from the hat with DacMagic.
This upsampling digital to analogue converter is the world’s most affordable
and effective way to upgrade any PC, network music device, games console
or standard CD/DVD player to truly high end sound quality.
DacMagic is also designed to link with today’s most popular music storage
devices - such as PCs or Media Center PCs - instantly bringing downloaded
content to life. And by simply linking DacMagic between PlayStation™ and Xbox™
consoles and your hi-fi, gaming gets a new dimension thanks to dramatically
improved soundtracks and special effects.
The magic of ATF
Adaptive Time Filtering (ATF) upsampling technology -
developed in conjunction with Anagram Technologies
of Switzerland - converts 16-24 bit audio data to 24
bit/192kHz dramatically improving musical reproduction.
When used with standard CDs for example, ATF enhances
audio clarity, richness and dynamic range to a level normally
associated with SACD or DVD-A discs “upgrading” the
investment you have already made in your music.
A 32 bit Digital Signal Processor (DSP) also eradicates
jitter, a problem which blurs the timing information of
reproduced audio signals resulting in degraded audio
quality. This is especially effective with hard disk
playback from PCs or media players connected
over a network.
Twist me - turn me
For total flexibility, DacMagic can be located
horizontally or vertically using the supplied stand.
Why do you need DacMagic from Cambridge Audio?
Digital music like never before!
Adapted Time Filtering (ATF) asynchronous
upsampling technology might sound
complicated but the benefits are instantly
audible. Essentially it converts 16-24 bit audio
to 24 bit/192kHz so you hear so much more
from compressed material. Whether your digital
music collection is stored on a PC or you
use a network music client – SqueezeboxTM,
SoundBridgeTM, SonosTM etc - the difference
in audible quality is incredible.
Games just explode into life
Gaming isn’t just about the moving image. By
connecting your games console - PlayStations
(PS2 and PS3™), Xbox™ and Xbox 360s™ to
your hi-fi via DacMagic, dramatically improved
soundtracks and special effects are
immediately apparent.
Breathe new life into your DVD player
DVD players can sound great with movies, but
normally lack polish when playing back CDs.
DacMagic is the simplest way to significantly
eradicate jitter and markedly improve your DVD
player’s sonic performance.
Resurrect your CD player
Maybe your CD player is ageing gracefully and
is in need of a boost. DacMagic adds a new
lease of life into any CD player fitted with an
S/PDIF or Toslink (optical) output.
An audiophile tour de force!
DacMagic sports a range of components you’d
never dream could be crammed into such a
compact case. These include a 32-bit Texas
Instruments Digital Signal Processor (DSP),
dual Differential Virtual Earth balanced filter
topology and twin Wolfson WM8740 high
quality DACs in dual differential mode for
excellent stereo imaging. Other features
include a choice of digital filters - linear
phase/minimum phase/steep filter - and an
incoming sampling rate indicator which shows
the original source quality.
It’s flexible and easy to set-up
Up to two digital sources - network music
devices, games consoles, CD/DVD players etc.
- can be connected concurrently using S/PDIF
or Toslink inputs. Additionally, you can connect
DacMagic directly to your PC using a USB
connection (no drivers needed) and
dramatically improve the quality of your digital
music. Once upsampled, DacMagic offers both
balanced XLR outputs and unbalanced RCA
outputs for superior quality analogue transfer.
Cambridge Audio DacMagic Performance Specifications
- Inputs 2 x digital inputs (choice of either co-axial or optical
connection for each)
- 1 x USB PC digital input
- Audio outputs 1 x pair gold plated RCA phono outputs
- 1 x pair XLR balanced outputs
- 1 x co-axial digital output (pass through)
- 1 x optical digital output (pass through)
- D/A converters Dual Wolfson WM8740 24 bit DACs
- Digital filter Texas Instruments TMS 320VC5501 DSP upsampling
to 24 bit 192kHz
- Analogue filter 2-pole dual differential Bessel double virtual earth balanced
- Frequency response 20Hz to 20KHz (±0.1dB) (steep filter disabled)
- THD @ 1kHz 0dBFs <0.001% 24 bit
- Signal / noise ratio -112dBr
- Supported digital input
- upsampling frequencies
- 32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz
- Audio output upsampling Fixed 24 bit 192kHz
- Power consumption 18W
- Dimensions (H x W x D) 52 x 215 x 191mm (2.0 x 8.6 x 7.6")
- Weight (gross / net) 2kg / 1.3kg
- Finishes Available: Silver or Black
Cambridge Audio History
Cambridge Audio has been at the forefront of British hi-fi for more than thirty five years. Since its inception in 1968, Cambridge Audio has brought some of the most innovative and technologically advanced products to market.
During the ‘70s, the P40, P50 and P110 amplifiers established the international reputation of the Cambridge Audio brand. The ‘80s saw Cambridge Audio launch the world’s first two-box CD player. In the ‘90s, the DacMagic was the first product in the company’s history to win an esteemed What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision Best Buy award. An all new and highly improved DacMagic is being released shortly. The new Millennium saw Cambridge Audio continue to innovate with its award winning DAB digital tuners and of course the highly-acclaimed Azur range and most recently most famous for it's now legendary award-winning 840c upsampling CD player.
Cambridge Audio has a philosophy of using only the finest quality components, all models are developed using state-of-the-art test and measurement equipment and feature the latest technology. This commitment to engineering excellence, combined with state of the art manufacturing facilities, means every Cambridge Audio product offers the best possible performance. Prior to launch, all designs undergo rigorous evaluation involving meticulous listening and fine tuning.
But the main reason for Cambridge Audio's success... is their people. Cambridge Audio employs nearly 80 colleagues, the majority at their London headquarters, including over 20 engineers in a dedicated research and development facility. Every member of Cambridges' team shares the same passion for hi-fi and home cinema as you – our customers. That’s why the Cambridge Audio team always go the extra mile to make sure that they only produce products their proud enough to take home – and trust us we all do!
