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Cambridge Audio CXU

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User ratings:
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4.3 out of 5
40 user ratings
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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4.5 out of 5
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Pros

  • Audio file support is more reliable
  • High res audio downloads also sound sublime
  • the HDMI delivery of multichannel PCM is superb

Cons

  • lack of wireless connectivity
  • there is no native Netflix app inside the system
  • Some of the photos used on our site have copyrights of the product manufacturer

Key specs

  • yes
  • yes
  • 4K Ultra HD
  • 2160p (4K Ultra HD)
  • yes
  • no
  • DTS HD Master Audio, Dolby TrueHD

Cambridge Audio CXU - Pros & Cons

Cambridge Audio CXU

Pros

  • Audio file support is more reliable
  • High res audio downloads also sound sublime
  • the HDMI delivery of multichannel PCM is superb
  • attractively designed and well made player
  • smooth and quiet in operation
  • simple and highly versatile system
  • build quality is excellent
  • looks natural
  • crystal clear
  • and full of subtlety and dynamism
  • punchy colours

Cons

  • lack of wireless connectivity
  • there is no native Netflix app inside the system
  • Some of the photos used on our site have copyrights of the product manufacturer
  • device does not support Wi-Fi or Bluetooth connectivity
  • no standard Wi-Fi connectivity
  • currently no network service support of note
  • Darbee is only applied to the primary HDMI 1 output
  • Darbee Visual Presence picture processing modes
  • it does not play DSD128/5. 6448 MHz files
  • home cinema system
  • film soundtracks played back over either the HDMI or analogue outputs

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Cambridge Audio CXU - Full Specifications

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General
Device typeBlu-Ray player
Built-in D/A converteryes
D/A audio24-bit / 192 kHz
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Image properties
HD type4K Ultra HD
Supported image filesJPEG/JPG
Supported video modes
2160p
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Design
Colour of productBlack
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Features
Displayyes
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Storage
Built-in hard driveno
Playable discs (recordable media)
  • BD
  • BD-R
  • BD-RE
  • CD
  • CD-R
  • CD-RW
  • DVD
  • DVD+R
  • DVD+R DL
  • DVD+RW
  • DVD-R
  • DVD-R DL
  • DVD-ROM
  • DVD-RW
Memory card readerno
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Connectivity
HDMIyes
HDMI version1.4a
Number of HDMI inputs2
SCART outno
USB 2.0 ports quantity3
Ethernet connectionyes
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Wireless networking standard IEEE 802.1
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
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Audio properties
Audio output channels7.1
Audio format
  • DTS HD Master Audio
  • Dolby TrueHD
Supported audio files
  • AAC
  • FLAC
  • MP3
  • OGG Vorbis
  • WAV
  • WMA
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Dimensions
Height3.23 in
Width16.93 in
Depth12.28 in
Weight176.37 oz
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Compatibility
3D support (3D-Ready)yes
Can convert 2D to 3Dyes
DLNA certifiedyes
High resolution audio formats
  • DVD-Audio
  • SACD
Video upscalingyes
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Power
Power consumption (standby)0.5 W
Power consumption (typical)35.0 W

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Cambridge Audio CXU Cambridge Audio - Editorial Reviews (6)

4.5
Based on 6 reviews
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Published: 01.09.2015
Cambridge Audio CXU
4.0

Cambridge Audio launch their new high-end CXU universal Blu-ray player but with Ultra HD Blu-ray around the corner is their timing off?

Cambridge Audio CXU Cambridge Audio CXU Review
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filmora.wondershare.com
Published: 25.04.2017
Cambridge Audio CXU Review

Cambridge CXU is a multi talented advanced disc player that has gained five star rating among competitors. This product is with impressive features.

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Home Cinema Choice
Published: 07.12.2015
Cambridge Audio CXU review

British AV brand targets serious audiophiles with its latest universal disc player With its Union flag branding and prim brushed fascia there’s something of the Last Night of the Proms about Cambridge Audio’s top-ranking CXU Blu-ray player.

Cambridge Audio CXU Cambridge Audio CXU Review - A Universal Disc Player With Class and Quality | Tech Pep
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Tech Pep
Published: 10.11.2015
Cambridge Audio CXU Review - A Universal Disc Player With Class and Quality | Tech Pep

Last Updated - Saturday, November 21, 2015Cambridge Audio CXU is a universal disc spinner that does away with the trend for cheap Blu-Ray devices by becoming an investment while still being able to provide an impressive array of hi-res audio, hi-def images, and other features. Perhaps the only thing missing about it is Netflix. The Cambridge Audio CXU Provides Excellent Images and Sound Without Netflix Cambridge Audio CXU is a heavyweight of a player. It weighs 5-kilograms and has a brushed black aluminum body that screams classy and quality. For the price, of course it has these features. Audio-wise, it

Cambridge Audio CXU Home review
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whathifi
Published: 28.08.2015
Home review
5.0

Best Blu-ray player £300+, Awards 2015. A multi-talented universal player that performs brilliantly with both movies and music...

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Published: 09.11.2015
Cambridge Audio CXU review
4.5

Universal disc player that impresses on quality, but where's Netflix and WiFi?