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.
March 2014
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The editors liked
Great audio quality
Easy upgrade to digital output
Lightweight pocket size
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
Beautiful and portable design
Perform perfectly as a headphone amplifier because it can provide a much bigger sound
Boost bass and deliver warmer sound
Better sound stage
Substantial upgrade in audio quality
Powerful headphone amp
Well made
Small
Simple to use – no setup
Portable
Sturdy construction
Driverless on OS X
Simple operation
Stunning sound quality
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
Aluminum housing
Sound quality
Amplifier quality
Volume control on-board
Great DAC
Easy to use
Good drivers
Easy to carry with you
Inexpensive
Compact
192-kHz capable
Lightweight aluminum construction
150 watt headphone amplifier
The editors didn't like
Only supports 2 channel output
Costs almost $200
Takes up one USB port
No visual volume control
Sound quality is just slightly improved on new Mac/PC
Not compatible with mobile devices like smartphones and tablets
The DacMagic XS is being priced at around $189 on Amazon. This is a very reasonable price when you consider i
Expensive
External speaker improvement not as dramatic as headphones
Short cord for desktop computers
Volume buttons overide Mac's native volume
Micro USB plug for charging
Short USB cable length
Not for mobile
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
Potential dynamic limits
Runs warm
Higher resolution audio from Windows computer requires driver installation
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. ...
Abstract: The DacMagic XS is a simple device. Plug it into a USB port, plug your headphones into it, and off you go. However, you really should follow Cambridge Audio's instructions and download the Windows driver, then set your audio output setting to 19,2000 mhz....
Abstract: Now, there's the £100 DacMagic XS from Cambridge Audio. It connects more like the Meridian, effectively resembling a swelling in your headphone cable, and is so tiny (53.5mm x 10mm x 30mm) that it disappeared into the recesses of my Samsonite rucksack and...
Overall the Cambridge Audio DacMagic XS helps to improve the clarity of music. From the subtle intakes and exhales of a singer's breath to crisper- and truer-sounding cymbals, you can hear many more of the small details that are normally obscured. The c...
Exquisite sound quality, Volume control is handy, Great fit and finish, Unnoticeably light and compact
More expensive than competing products, Lack of strain relief on USB cable is cause for concern
The Cambridge Audio DacMagic XS USB DAC/headphone amplifier's $190 price tag may seem a little steep, especially when the well-reputed Audioquest Dragonfly v 1.2 is appears to be very similar, likely capable of the same performance and at about $40-$50 ...
A stable, refined and detailed sound, Lovely build and finish, Portability
At this price? Nothing
You have to feel a little sorry for the DacMagic XS, previously five stars, now bumped to four.If you can't spend a penny over £100 then the DacMagic XS represents a really good buy – it's exceptionally well made and produces a wonderfully refined sound f...
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...
