Cambridge Audio Azur Dacmagic & Pangea P-100 powersupply
EndersShadow
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For sale is my USED, BLACK DacMagic with a Pangea P100 external PSU. This is NOT the DacMagic PLUS or the DacMagic 100.
I am downsizing things a bit so this piece has to go. It is a very great DAC for someone with multiple devices (CD player, computer, game consoles, etc). It has a single USB input (IIRC its 16/44.1 limited), and 3 sets of coaxial and optical inputs (24/96 limited). It has a set of RCA OR XLR outputs as well as a set of DIGITAL OUTPUTS. From what I understand as well the XLR outputs are TRULY balanced rather than QUASI.
I believe I still have the original box for both units but will have to double check. It works great as I am using it currently.
Included is a generic IEC powercord for the Pangea, the Pangea’s cable to connect to the DacMagic, and both units of course. I “think” the DacMagic box has the original powercable but am not sure, but with the Pangea you don’t really need it. A link to the PDF owners manual is below. If I have the other connectors for the Pangea they will be included, but I don’t remember if they are in the box or not.
Before anyone asks I'm NOT wanting to split the two up at this time.
I am asking 250 + ship for this item but am willing to entertain offers. If you’re within driving distance we can talk about meeting up instead of having to ship. I also have this posted locally on Craigslist.
Links and information below (PM for pictures).
DacMagic Owners Manual for Download:
Stereophile review:
Pangea P100:
Additional DacMagic Specifications below:
• 2 digital inputs featuring both optical & coaxial connections for each, plus an additional USB audio input.
• Balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA audio outputs
• ATF (Adaptive Time Filtering) up-sampling intelligently interpolates incoming audio data (16-24 bits, 32-96kHz) to 24bit/192kHz output through the use of a 32bit Texas Instruments DSP
• Twin Wolfson WM8740 24bit DACs used in dual differential configuration.
• Selectable digital filters (Linear Phase, Minimum Phase and Steep) differ slightly in optimization and allow user to select filter of their choice.
• USB audio input allows the DacMagic to act as a high quality DAC/soundcard for your
computer
• Digital output provides 'pass-through' output to recording devices.
• Available in black or silver finishes Cambridge Audio DacMagic
Detailed Specifications
Inputs 2 x Digital Inputs (choice of either co-axial or optical connection for each)
1 x USB PC Digital Input
Audio Outputs
-1 x pair Gold Plated RCA phono outputs
-1 x pair XLR balanced outputs
-1 x Co-axial digital output (pass through)
-1 x Optical digital output (pass through)
-D/A converters Dual Wolfson WM8740 24bit DACs
-Digital filter Texas Instruments TMS 320VC5501 DSP upsampling to 24bit 192kHz
-Analogue filter 2-Pole Dual Differential Bessel Double Virtual Earth Balanced
-Frequency response 20Hz to 20kHz (±0.1dB) *
-Output level (unbalanced) 2.1V rms
-Output level (balanced) 4.2V rms (2.1V per phase)
-Digital input word widths supported 16-24bit**
-Digital input sampling frequencies supported 32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz ***
- Audio output upsampling Fixed 24bit 192kHz
Dimensions (H x W x D) 52 x 215 x 191mm (2.0 x 8.6 x 7.6")
Weight 1.2kg/2.6lbs
* Steep filter disabled, **16bit for USB, ***48kHz for USB
Additional Pangea P-100 specifications below:
-Highly-regulated and filtered low-noise AC power supply
-Compatible with Cambridge Audio DacMagic, Cambridge Audio 540P and 640P phono stages, and Musical Fidelity V-Series components (including V-Series II)
-All needed cables are included (see below)
-Noise- and vibration-resistant compact steel chassis
-Power On/Off switch
-Front Panel LED light
-Everything You Need Is Included
-P-100 Regulated Power Supply
-IEC-style AC power input cable
-DC power output cable for Cambridge Audio DacMagic (also works with 540P and 640P phono stages) (1.0M long)
-DC power output cable for Musical Fidelity V-Series components (including V-Series II) (1.0M long)
-Instruction sheet
We've sold thousands of Cambridge Audio DacMagic and Musical Fidelity V-DAC USB DACs over the years. Our customers love their outstanding performance for the money. Being audiophiles, the folks at Pangea Audio wondered how they could make these DACs sound even better. Using better cables makes a big difference, but they wanted to dig even deeper.
The answer to better performance from these components is the Pangea Audio P-100, a new highly regulated power supply created by legendary audio designer Peter Madnick exclusively for Pangea Audio.
"If you own one of the Cambridge Audio or Musical Fidelity models listed above, then I suggest that $99.99 for a Pangea P-100 is the best hundred bucks you could spend," says Sam Tellig in the February 2012 issue of Stereophile. "Dynamics improved. The little V-DAC MkII sounded bigger. . . The Pangea Audio P-100 is for those who want to wrest the very best form their budget gear."
Just Plain Better in Every Way
Compared to the power supplies that come with the DacMagic and V-DAC, the P-100 boasts better filtering, better regulation, and a much lower output impedance. You might say that the P-100 is just plain better in every way. And the circuitry is housed inside a noise- and vibration-resistant compact steel chassis. All of this dramatically cleans up the power flowing to the DAC, resulting in a noticeable upgrade in sound quality.
A No-Brainer to Use
The P-100 couldn't be easier to use. Just substitute it for the AC adapter that comes with the DacMagic or V-DAC. In fact, you can use the P-100 with any Musical Fidelity V-Series components for a nice performance enhancement, and that includes the new V-Series II products. And if this isn't enough excitement for you already, the P-100 will also upgrade the Cambridge Audio Azur 540P and 640P phono stages.
The P-100 includes all the cables you need for connecting to the DacMagic (plus 540P and 640P), and V-Series components. Each cable is 1.0M long and clearly labeled. Get listening, and have a blast.
I am downsizing things a bit so this piece has to go. It is a very great DAC for someone with multiple devices (CD player, computer, game consoles, etc). It has a single USB input (IIRC its 16/44.1 limited), and 3 sets of coaxial and optical inputs (24/96 limited). It has a set of RCA OR XLR outputs as well as a set of DIGITAL OUTPUTS. From what I understand as well the XLR outputs are TRULY balanced rather than QUASI.
I believe I still have the original box for both units but will have to double check. It works great as I am using it currently.
Included is a generic IEC powercord for the Pangea, the Pangea’s cable to connect to the DacMagic, and both units of course. I “think” the DacMagic box has the original powercable but am not sure, but with the Pangea you don’t really need it. A link to the PDF owners manual is below. If I have the other connectors for the Pangea they will be included, but I don’t remember if they are in the box or not.
Before anyone asks I'm NOT wanting to split the two up at this time.
I am asking 250 + ship for this item but am willing to entertain offers. If you’re within driving distance we can talk about meeting up instead of having to ship. I also have this posted locally on Craigslist.
Links and information below (PM for pictures).
DacMagic Owners Manual for Download:
Stereophile review:
Pangea P100:
Additional DacMagic Specifications below:
• 2 digital inputs featuring both optical & coaxial connections for each, plus an additional USB audio input.
• Balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA audio outputs
• ATF (Adaptive Time Filtering) up-sampling intelligently interpolates incoming audio data (16-24 bits, 32-96kHz) to 24bit/192kHz output through the use of a 32bit Texas Instruments DSP
• Twin Wolfson WM8740 24bit DACs used in dual differential configuration.
• Selectable digital filters (Linear Phase, Minimum Phase and Steep) differ slightly in optimization and allow user to select filter of their choice.
• USB audio input allows the DacMagic to act as a high quality DAC/soundcard for your
computer
• Digital output provides 'pass-through' output to recording devices.
• Available in black or silver finishes Cambridge Audio DacMagic
Detailed Specifications
Inputs 2 x Digital Inputs (choice of either co-axial or optical connection for each)
1 x USB PC Digital Input
Audio Outputs
-1 x pair Gold Plated RCA phono outputs
-1 x pair XLR balanced outputs
-1 x Co-axial digital output (pass through)
-1 x Optical digital output (pass through)
-D/A converters Dual Wolfson WM8740 24bit DACs
-Digital filter Texas Instruments TMS 320VC5501 DSP upsampling to 24bit 192kHz
-Analogue filter 2-Pole Dual Differential Bessel Double Virtual Earth Balanced
-Frequency response 20Hz to 20kHz (±0.1dB) *
-Output level (unbalanced) 2.1V rms
-Output level (balanced) 4.2V rms (2.1V per phase)
-Digital input word widths supported 16-24bit**
-Digital input sampling frequencies supported 32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz ***
- Audio output upsampling Fixed 24bit 192kHz
Dimensions (H x W x D) 52 x 215 x 191mm (2.0 x 8.6 x 7.6")
Weight 1.2kg/2.6lbs
* Steep filter disabled, **16bit for USB, ***48kHz for USB
Additional Pangea P-100 specifications below:
-Highly-regulated and filtered low-noise AC power supply
-Compatible with Cambridge Audio DacMagic, Cambridge Audio 540P and 640P phono stages, and Musical Fidelity V-Series components (including V-Series II)
-All needed cables are included (see below)
-Noise- and vibration-resistant compact steel chassis
-Power On/Off switch
-Front Panel LED light
-Everything You Need Is Included
-P-100 Regulated Power Supply
-IEC-style AC power input cable
-DC power output cable for Cambridge Audio DacMagic (also works with 540P and 640P phono stages) (1.0M long)
-DC power output cable for Musical Fidelity V-Series components (including V-Series II) (1.0M long)
-Instruction sheet
We've sold thousands of Cambridge Audio DacMagic and Musical Fidelity V-DAC USB DACs over the years. Our customers love their outstanding performance for the money. Being audiophiles, the folks at Pangea Audio wondered how they could make these DACs sound even better. Using better cables makes a big difference, but they wanted to dig even deeper.
The answer to better performance from these components is the Pangea Audio P-100, a new highly regulated power supply created by legendary audio designer Peter Madnick exclusively for Pangea Audio.
"If you own one of the Cambridge Audio or Musical Fidelity models listed above, then I suggest that $99.99 for a Pangea P-100 is the best hundred bucks you could spend," says Sam Tellig in the February 2012 issue of Stereophile. "Dynamics improved. The little V-DAC MkII sounded bigger. . . The Pangea Audio P-100 is for those who want to wrest the very best form their budget gear."
Just Plain Better in Every Way
Compared to the power supplies that come with the DacMagic and V-DAC, the P-100 boasts better filtering, better regulation, and a much lower output impedance. You might say that the P-100 is just plain better in every way. And the circuitry is housed inside a noise- and vibration-resistant compact steel chassis. All of this dramatically cleans up the power flowing to the DAC, resulting in a noticeable upgrade in sound quality.
A No-Brainer to Use
The P-100 couldn't be easier to use. Just substitute it for the AC adapter that comes with the DacMagic or V-DAC. In fact, you can use the P-100 with any Musical Fidelity V-Series components for a nice performance enhancement, and that includes the new V-Series II products. And if this isn't enough excitement for you already, the P-100 will also upgrade the Cambridge Audio Azur 540P and 640P phono stages.
The P-100 includes all the cables you need for connecting to the DacMagic (plus 540P and 640P), and V-Series components. Each cable is 1.0M long and clearly labeled. Get listening, and have a blast.
"....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963)
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It might help if you posted some information on the unit.
LOL, just kidding.
Great seller here (I think everyone knows that already)2 ChannelTurntable - VPI Classic 2/Ortofon 2M BlueAmplification - Rogue Audio Cronus Magnum II, Parks Audio Budgie PhonoSpeakers - GoldenEar Triton 17.2 Home TheaterDenon AVR-X3300W; Rotel RMB-1066; Klipsch RP-280F's, Klipsch RP-450C, Polk FXi3's, Polk RC60i; Dual SVS PB 2000's; BenQ HT2050; Elite Screens 120"Man CaveTurntable - Pro-Ject 2.9 Wood/Grado GoldAmplification - Dared SL2000a, McCormack DNA 0.5 DeluxeCD: Cambridge AudioSpeakers - Wharfedale Linton 85th Anniversary; LSiM 703; SDA 2A -
Dang Dan feeling wordy today? All that and no pictures......j/k
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Hmmmm........
You had better have kept both boxes!! I'm surprised that I actually managed to do it myself. Pictures sell items. Make sure to put your crusty toenails in it!!
Good Luck!Where’s the KABOOM?!?! There’s supposed to be an Earth shattering KABOOM!!! -
Trust me the pictures I have don't show em lol...
But since it's on CL I'd rather not post em, cause the price is higher there lol.. But you already knew that your just messing with me...
Regarding boxes I'm sure I've got em but I have a shed filled with boxes in boxes in boxes in boxes...
I'm not dealing with that till someone actually wants it lol."....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963) -
Bump"....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963)
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Another bump"....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963)
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I'm shocked this hasn't sold yet....especially with the power supply thrown in. You guys who want to get your feet wet with external dacs, this is a heck of a place to start at a heck of a price.HT SYSTEM-
Sony 850c 4k
Pioneer elite vhx 21
Sony 4k BRP
SVS SB-2000
Polk Sig. 20's
Polk FX500 surrounds
Cables-
Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable
Kitchen
Sonos zp90
Grant Fidelity tube dac
B&k 1420
lsi 9's -
Screw it, here are the pics..
Apologies to @mrbiron for forgetting to include my ugly feet and toes in at least one of the pictures...
"....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963) -
I'm shocked this hasn't sold yet....especially with the power supply thrown in. You guys who want to get your feet wet with external dacs, this is a heck of a place to start at a heck of a price.
Thanks @tonyb. I agree this is a fair price especially given its multiple inputs and the better powersupply.
Most folks likely know but worth restating that the powersupply was additional 100 on top of the price of the DAC which was 500 initially.
If I were to have a buyer for the PSU and another for the DAC I might consider splitting them up. But the chances of that are unlikely."....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963) -
Ohhh nooo....that dac needs that pangea PS. Whoever buys it needs to buy both.
Honestly, there was a noticeable difference by making the swap.
No Toes....No Sale!Where’s the KABOOM?!?! There’s supposed to be an Earth shattering KABOOM!!! -
I wish I knew more about DAC's,I'm so new at this digital stuff, I'm DAC illiterate. I've been wanting to get a used DAC unit for about a month. Looks like this technology is constantly changing and improving with new units. I do know that this particular DAC has received much praise in past reviews.
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Sale pending"....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963)
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Sold elsewhere..."....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963)
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Nice job spanky!
Where’s the KABOOM?!?! There’s supposed to be an Earth shattering KABOOM!!! -
Nice job spanky!
Yup, sad to see it go, but just gives me a excuse to upgrade and still trying to fund a AVR upgrade.....
Must have been the lack of ugly toes and feet in my pictures..."....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963) -
Or a One......Where’s the KABOOM?!?! There’s supposed to be an Earth shattering KABOOM!!!
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"....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963)
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From me??...havent got the PM yet!!Where’s the KABOOM?!?! There’s supposed to be an Earth shattering KABOOM!!!
