The test setup
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We tested the Cambridge MXN10 on the reference system. We put the NODE (N130) next to it as a comparison. This one was equipped with the Sbooster Modification. We also paired the DacMagic 200M with it to see what the gains were. We also provided this DacMagic with an Sbooster power supply during the test to determine the gain there. We played through both the Cambrige App and ROON. This gave no major differences in sound.
The test setup
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- TAD Evolution 2 loudspeakers
- Pass Labs XP-12
- Pass Labs X150.8
- NODE N130
- Grimm TPM cabling
- Isotek Titan
- Yeti Reference filter (sources)
- YETI Power cables
- Van den Hul Nova speaker cable / Driade Flow 808
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Should be possible to modify the power supply, especially in the AXN version which has a lot of extra space. Just increasing the capacitance by putting in a larger capacitor could be a first step (there is even an extra space for a second capacitor outlined on the board, but i don’t know if that can simply be used) and there is enough room for a toroidal transformer.
Nice review, I do must add a note, though. I am using CA as a connection point, along with my music on hard disc and then I am sending digital signal to RME ADI-DAC-2 FS, so CA is easy and cheap way to integrate all digital with any kind of DAC and so on, into preamp…