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Testseek.com have collected 25 expert reviews of the Cambridge Audio DacMagic XS and the average rating is 87%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Cambridge Audio DacMagic XS.
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  Published: 2014-05-24, Author: Marshal , review by: gadgetreview.com

  • Lightweight aluminum construction, 150 watt headphone amplifier
  • Higher resolution audio from Windows computer requires driver installation
  • The DacMagic XS performs a “simple” task that requires a high-level of sophisticated audio circuitr...

 
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  Published: 2014-05-03, Author: Dale , review by: destructoid.com

  • Abstract:  Before I tell you why you need this DAC or any other, let me tell you what it actually is.Think of a Digital to Analog Converter as an external upgrade for the circuitry of your audio device's innards. Every modern audio device, from your MP3 player to yo...

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  Published: 2014-03-17, Author: Frederik , review by: techpowerup.com

  • Aluminum housing, Sound quality, Amplifier quality, Volume control on-board, Great DAC, Easy to use, Good drivers, Easy to carry with you
  • Expensive
  • The Cambridge DacMagic XS is available for $189. Aluminum housing Sound quality Amplifier quality Volume control on-board Great DAC Easy to use Good drivers Easy to carry with you Expensive 9.5 The DacMagic XS is a great feat of engineering. Everything ju...

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  Published: 2014-03-11, Author: Joe , review by: pureoverclock.com

  • Great audio quality, easy upgrade to digital output, lightweight pocket size
  • Only supports 2 channel output
  • At first I wasn't quite sure about the value of this product, but then I got to thinking about all the different types of devices that it could be connected to via USB ports. Cambridge Audio did an amazing job with the design and features of the DacMagic...

 
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  Published: 2014-02-27, Author: Paul , review by: technabob.com

  • Abstract:  Ever since trying out professional quality headphones with a digital audio converter (DAC) and headphone amp, it's hard for me to listen to music without them. Unfortunately, the amplifiers in most computers are woefully underpowered – and most headphones...

 
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  Published: 2014-02-12, Author: Brian , review by: hometheaterreview.com

  • The DacMagic XS provides plenty of power to drive all but the most demanding of headphones to more than reasonable volume levels, It has the ability to handle audio files of all resolutions up to 24/192, The sound quality of the DacMagic XS is clearly sup
  • I cannot really think of anything I did not like about the DacMagic XS. At times, I wished it had a bit more power or detail, but it was always noticeably better than the output it was replacing
  • The Cambridge Audio DacMagic XS allowed me to enjoy really great computer audio through my headphones. It's a small, affordable device that virtually anyone will find to be easy to use, and it can drive all but the most demanding of headphones. If you're...

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  Published: 2014-02-06, Author: Mark , review by: soundandvision.com

  • Inexpensive, Compact, 192-kHz capable
  • Potential dynamic limits, Runs warm
  • Though not ideal for more demanding headphones with challenging music, this is a highly affordable way to improve computer audio....

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  Published: 2014-01-18, Author: Daniel , review by: geardiary.com

  • Makes a world of difference when listening to music sourced from a computer, Simple to set up and use, Small and easy to bring along when on the road
  • Costs almost $200; Takes up one USB port

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  Published: 2014-01-13, Author: Clint , review by: audioholics.com

  • Abstract:  Everything that takes a digital signal and outputs it to something you can hear has a DAC. DAC, or Digital to Analogue Converter is what takes the ones and zeros of your digital music and turns it into something your speakers or headphones can reproduce. ...

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  Published: 2014-01-23, review by: audio.de

  • kompakt und leicht zu transportierenklar, strukturierte und raumfüllende Darbietung
  • Der Cambridge DacMagic XS bietet für den abgerufenen Preis von 150 Euro enorm viel Klang, unkomplizierte Bedienung sowie flexible Anwendungsmöglichkeiten. Im Handumdrehen an den Laptop angeschlossen, katapultiert er diesen zu einer formidablen Wiedergabeq...

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