Comparing: Matrix Audio element X2 Pure and Cambridge Audio CXN100.
| Name | Matrix Audio element X2 Pure | Cambridge Audio CXN100 |
| Image | | |
| Launch Date | 2024-03 | |
| Price | $999 | |
| Manufacturer URL | https://www.cambridgeaudio.com/gbr/en/products/hi-fi/cx-series/cxn100 | |
| DAC | ESS 9039Pro x2 | ESS 9028Q2M |
| LCD | ||
| Audio Processor | ||
| OP-AMP Chip | ||
| HD-Audio Max | ||
| Internet Music Services | Internet Radio, Tidal, Qobuz | |
| Streaming | Chromecast, AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, UPnP | |
| Roon | Roon Ready | |
| LAN Access | ||
| Multi-Room | Google Home, Apple Airplay, Roon | |
| Operating System | ||
| SSD | ||
| SSD Max Size TB | ||
| CPU | StreamMagic Gen 4 module | |
| Internal RAM GB | ||
| Internal RAM Type | ||
| Internal Storage GB | ||
| Other Storage | ||
| Ethernet | 10/100 | |
| WI-FI | Wi-Fi 5. 2.4+5GHz | |
| TOSLINK Optical Input | ||
| Coaxial Optical Input | Yes | |
| Analogue Input | No | |
| Phono Input | ||
| Bluetooth Input | ||
| USB Digital Input | ||
| XLR Output | Yes. Balanced | |
| RCA Output | Yes | |
| USB Digital Output | No | |
| TOSLINK Optical Output | Yes | |
| Coaxial Optical Output | Yes | |
| HDMI Audio Output | No | |
| Headphone Output | No | |
| IIS Audio Output | No | |
| Bluetooth Output | ||
| Subwoofer Output | ||
| HDMI ARC | No | |
| XLR Specification | ||
| RCA Specification | ||
| EQ | ||
| Mobile App Remote | Yes. MA Remote | Yes. StreamMagic |
| Bluetooth Remote | ||
| LCD Touch Control | No | |
| Control Systems | ||
| Power Supply | ||
| Rated Power (W) | 30 | |
| Dimensions (mm) | 430x305x85 |