PRESS RELEASE
Cambridge Audio Minx Xi Digital Music System - £599.95 RRP
Available October 2013 from Richer Sounds stores nationwide
Wednesday 18 September 2013, London - However you store your music, the new Minx Xi streaming digital music system plays it all and to the highest possible level of quality.
Developed by Cambridge Audio's experts in the heart of London, Minx Xi seamlessly combines the simple access and control of an unlimited choice of music with powerful and punchy, audiophile grade components, in one compact and stylish unit that sounds just brilliant.
So, want to stream music from a smartphone or tablet? Minx Xi features Bluetooth connectivity compatible with any brand of Bluetooth device. Want to play high resolution music stored on your home network? Minx Xi can wirelessly play back music stored on any UPnP server, NAS drive or computer. Want to enjoy internet radio? Tune into your favourite stations in seconds or discover new ones from around the world. Plus, there's built-in support for many streaming services including BBC iPlayer Radio, Pandora and Rhapsody.
Ideal for hi-fi enthusiasts or the more casual music lover, Minx Xi is simple for everyone in the family to use and enjoy thanks to the clear and intuitive display plus the free Stream Magic app available for Apple and Android devices.
What's more, Minx Xi offers maximum flexibility. As well as streaming music by Bluetooth, wireless or wired network connectivity, you can also hook up set-top boxes and games consoles to the digital inputs, plug in local media to the two USB inputs, or connect devices to the three analogue sockets - and all will enjoy superb, superior sound.
The two USB sockets will also charge phones and tablets and, in addition, you can add a subwoofer for a 2.1 system.
But, the extensive choice of connections and supported digital formats aren't the only things that mark Minx Xi out from its competitors. As well as combining all of Cambridge Audio's streaming and hi-fi expertise into the one product, Minx Xi includes true audiophile quality components that are so rarely found in lifestyle systems.
Premium quality components include a Class AB amplifier - for great sound, low distortion and superb power efficiency - an oversized toroidal power supply - for a robust performance at all volume levels - and a Wolfson WM8728 24-bit/96kHz digital-analogue converter that draws the maximum detail from all sound sources.
The result: Minx Xi is not only one of the best-looking do-it-all audio systems around, but one of the best-sounding too. In other words, however you like your music, Minx Xi will make it sound wonderful.
Minx Xi in more depth...
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Stylish looks - Available in gloss white or gloss black compact package, designed as an attractive yet subtle addition to any home.
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Audiophile components - Components rarely found in this kind of wireless designer system include a high-quality 24-bit/96kHz Wolfson WM8728 DAC that means all sources are delivered in sparkling detail; an oversized toroidal power supply for improved audio quality performance across a wide volume range; Class AB amplifier for great sound, low distortion and superb power efficiency; and external clocking taken from our award winning NP30 network player to minimise jitter in digital audio streams. The result is that Minx Xi sounds as good as it looks.
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Power output - 40W RMS (into 8 Ohms), 55W RMS (into 4 Ohms)
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Wireless connectivity - Bluetooth wireless connectivity lets you stream music from any smartphone, tablet or computer to Minx Xi.As well as the Standard Bluetooth CODEC (SBC), Minx Xi also supports the much higher quality Bluetooth system, aptX, which sounds even better and squeezes the absolute maximum digital detail out of Bluetooth audio streaming
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Meanwhile, Minx Xi can also wirelessly access music stored on any UPnP enabled NAS drive, PC or Mac. There's support for up to 24-bit/96kHz streaming of studio quality 24-bit WAV and FLAC downloads as well as all popular CODECs including Apple Lossless, MP3, AAC, and OGG Vorbis as well as 88.2kHz files
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Network connectivity - Wireless 802.11 b/g and n plus Ethernet network connectivity built in. Ethernet port provided for those who prefer physical connection (recommended for transfer of music files greater than 16-bit)
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Firmware updates can be pushed to Minx Xi, ensuring it will continue to work with the latest internet services, apps and protocols.
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Digital connections - Rear-mounted TOSLINK and S/PDIF inputs allow devices such as TVs, Blu-ray players and games consoles to be connected and enjoyed in superior audio quality
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Physical and analogue - As well as widespread wireless support, Minx Xi has many traditional analogue and physical connections. Three hi-fi analogue inputs for CD players etc., two device-charging USBs and a subwoofer output to turn Minx Xi into a compact and stylish 2.1 system.
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Control via Cambridge Audio's free Stream Magic app (iOS and Android versions available) or the supplied custom designed remote control
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Eco-friendly <0.5W standby power consumption and auto power
An introduction to Cambridge Audio...
Cambridge Audio has a rich history of developing innovative products designed to harness every last drop of detail from your favourite music and movies.
Every product bearing our name is created at our London research and development centre by a team of incredibly passionate and committed engineers with a vast array of live music and sound production experience.
Whilst the way we enjoy home entertainment has changed dramatically over the years, neither time nor new technology can ever dampen the emotional power of a perfectly reproduced song or favourite movie soundtrack. Fuelled by your passion for music and movies, Cambridge Audio products are created by people who genuinely want to deliver the most captivating entertainment experience for the very best value possible.
Testament to the trust and self belief we have in ourselves, we actively encourage press reviews of all our products and if you look at any of the leading home entertainment press, you'll see that Cambridge Audio is consistently recognised for its immense performance, innovation and value.
