Cambridge Audio Sonata NP30

Cambridge Audio Sonata NP30
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Based on 11 expert reviews
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Expert reviews and ratings

70

There are many shortcomings that we can point out on the peripheral values and most of them will be related to ergonomics or user interface, but the Cambridge Audio NP30 wins when it comes to the core - being able to deliver the next level of...

By FirstPost on
100

An absolute must-buy for hi-fi enthusiasts that only listen to music in one room...

By Expert Reviews on
90

The NP30 provides a slick, hassle-free way of liberating your digital music library. And with reliable streaming, sublime sound quality and top-notch build quality it’s remarkably good value for...

By Trusted Reviews on
60

A very high-quality music player, but it's far too expensive for what it does...

By Computeractive on
75

While the Cambridge Audio Sonata NP30 has hi-fi credentials with its native 24/96 streaming rate, but you’ll need a decent system to appreciate it. You’ll also need an iOS device to get the most out of it too. Due in Q4 this year, is the Android...

By theregister.co.uk on
81

The Cambridge Audio NP30 is a herald of the future of streaming media with wide format support and decent quality...

By CNET Australia on
100

OK, so there's no sign of Apple Airplay, but this music streamer is way ahead of its time. The addition of a useful app is welcome, while the UuVol streaming hub is excellent the more it's used and customized - and makes operation of the NP30 far...

By itreviews.com on
80

It lacks Apple AirPlay, but lossless music fans are served well by the NP30. A standalone streamer of this price could be overkill for most, but audiophiles will adore the...

By Pocket-lint on
100

Network music players are fast replacing CD players at the heart of many hi-fi systems. Traditional hi-fi brands such as Linn and Naim have stormed the high-end; this £400 NP30 is the cheapest such device that we’ve seen.The NP30 allows you to play...

By What Hi-Fi? on
80

At Munich's High End 2010 show, Cambridge announced the NP30 network streamer. By the time the same event came around this year it had just about finished it. Cambridge's excuse for this extraordinary tardiness is that network audio is a fast-moving...

By TechRadar on

A fine-sounding option for those looking for a networked audio player — with a few ergonomic quirks Finally — and this one’s not Cambridge’s fault — the player is limited to the organizational structure of the services it, uh, serves, whether these are...

By soundandvision.com on
81

Der Cambridge Audio Sonata NP30 bietet eine sehr gute Formatunterstützung und ordentlichen Klang und ist der Vorbote einer Audio-Zukunft, die auf Media-Streaming fokussiert. Fanden Sie diesen Testbericht nützlich? ...

International Review By CNET.de on