Back in Black: The Cambridge Audio CX Black Limited Edition Series has Arrived

While we love Cambridge Audio’s signature Lunar Grey, there is just something about a matte black finish that feels... right. It’s stealthy, it’s timeless, and it finally plays nice with the rest of the gear in your rack.

At Safe and Sound, we are beyond excited to announce that the Cambridge Audio CX Black Limited Edition series is headed our way.

Let’s be real: Hi-Fi is as much about the vibe as it is about the vibrations. For a long time, if you wanted a high-performance Cambridge stack, you had to embrace the grey. But black is the universal language of home theater and audio gear.

The new anodized matte black finish on these units is stunning. It’s understated, purposeful, and features discreet gloss-black branding. Whether you're building a minimalist system or just trying to make sure your streamer doesn't stick out like a sore thumb next to your turntable, these Limited Edition models are the answer.

Heads up: These are strictly limited runs so once they’re gone, they are officially gone.

The Game Changer: CXN100 SE Network Streamer

If there is one piece in this collection that has us checking the shipping manifests every hour, it’s the CXN100 SE.

The original CXN100 was already a class-leader, but it had one missing piece that modern listeners were craving: HDMI eARC. We are thrilled to confirm that the CXN100 V2 SE now includes an HDMI input with eARC functionality.

What does this mean for you?

One Cable to Rule Them All: You can now run a single HDMI cable from your TV to the streamer.

Seamless Control: Your TV remote will now control the volume of your entire Hi-Fi system.

Audiophile TV Sound: Stop settling for "okay" sound from your TV. Your movies, games, and Netflix binges now run through the world-class ESS ES9028Q2M SABRE32 DAC.

The Rest of the Powerhouse Trio
The limited edition black treatment extends to the heart and soul of the CX series:

CXA81 MK II SE Integrated Amplifier

The CXA81 has been the "benchmark" amp for years, but the MKII SE takes it further. It features a re-engineered signal path and the upgraded ESS ES9018K2M DAC. It’s the same 80-watts of Class AB power you love, but with even more clarity and a lower noise floor. In black, it looks like a literal powerhouse.

CXC V2 SE CD Transport

Physical media is having a massive moment, and the CXC V2 SE remains the purest way to play your discs. It doesn't have a DAC of its own because it doesn't need one—it’s designed to do one thing: read your CDs with absolute precision using the proprietary S3 Servo and send that digital signal to your CXA81 or CXN100.

Coming Soon to Safe and Sound - Pre-Order Now!
We are expecting these Limited Edition units to land at our retail store and on our website very soon. Because of the "Limited Edition" status and the massive demand for that HDMI-equipped CXN100 V2 SE, we don't expect these to sit on the shelves for long. We are currently accepting pre-orders on our website.