Cambridge Audio AXN10 Network Streamer & DAC, Roon Ready, AirPlay 2, Chromecast

The Cambridge Audio AXN10 is a network music streamer and DAC from the AX Series, built on Cambridge Audio's fourth-generation StreamMagic platform with an ESS Sabre ES9033Q DAC. It supports hi-res audio up to 768kHz/32-bit PCM and DSD512, and connects to every major streaming service out of the box.

Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect with MQA, Amazon Music, Qobuz, Deezer, and internet radio are all natively supported through the StreamMagic app. The AXN10 is Roon Ready and compatible with AirPlay 2, Chromecast built-in, and Bluetooth 5.0 for wireless playback from any device. Multi-room audio is supported via Google Home, AirPlay, and Roon. ProHiFi is an authorised Cambridge Audio dealer in India.

Outputs include unbalanced RCA analogue and both coaxial and optical digital, so the AXN10 can feed any amplifier directly or pass its digital signal to an external DAC. A USB socket on the rear plays music from connected storage devices. Tactile front-panel preset buttons give quick access to favourite playlists and radio stations without reaching for a phone.

Stereonet named it their Affordable Streamer Product of the Year 2024 and gave it a separate Applause Award, praising it as a great sounding starter streamer with a superb app. Low Beats noted that everything about it is just right, from sound to connectivity to energy consumption. Audiograde called it a streamer that delivers well beyond its price point.

Key Features

• ESS Sabre ES9033Q DAC
• Hi-res audio: up to 768kHz/32-bit PCM and DSD512
• StreamMagic Gen 4 streaming platform
• Roon Ready, Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect (MQA), Qobuz, Deezer
• AirPlay 2, Chromecast built-in, Bluetooth 5.0
• RCA analogue output; coaxial and optical digital outputs
• USB socket for local storage playback
• 7-band adjustable EQ via StreamMagic app
• Front-panel preset buttons for favourites
• Multi-room via Google Home, AirPlay, Roon
• 430 x 75 x 305mm; 3.3kg; Luna Grey finish
• Stereonet Product of the Year 2024; Stereonet Applause Award; Audiograde Recommended

Warranty:

1-year manufacturer's warranty

Why Consider the Cambridge Audio AXN10

The AXN10 is the right choice for listeners who want to add serious streaming capability to an existing amplifier at the most accessible price in Cambridge Audio's lineup. The ESS Sabre DAC, Roon Ready certification, TIDAL Connect with MQA, Chromecast built-in, and AirPlay 2 are features typically found on streamers costing considerably more, and reviewers across Europe have independently confirmed that the sound quality matches the specification. The 7-band EQ, front-panel preset buttons, and StreamMagic Gen 4 app provide a level of control and convenience that makes the AXN10 genuinely easy to live with. For an Indian audiophile adding streaming to a traditional amplifier and speaker system for the first time, or replacing an older streamer, the AXN10 delivers Cambridge Audio's streaming expertise at a price that represents outstanding value.

Ideal for

• Listeners adding streaming to an existing amplifier and speaker system
• Roon users wanting an affordable Roon Ready network player
• Multi-room setups using Chromecast, AirPlay 2, or Roon across zones
• AX Series system builds pairing with the AXA25 or AXA35 amplifier
• Those wanting TIDAL Connect with MQA at an entry-level price
• Listeners who value front-panel preset buttons for quick access to favourites

Technical Specifications