Welcome to the Magical Meat Boutique! Our menu is filled with enchanting dishes that are sure to cast a spell on your taste buds. Start your culinary adventure with one of our bewitching appetizers. The Fairy Wings will transport you to a world of delicate flavors, as the tender chicken wings are coated in a mesmerizing blend of herbs and spices. For something more vibrant, try the Pixie Popper Salad, featuring crispy poppers tossed with fresh greens and a tangy citrus dressing. For the main course, prepare to be amazed by our selection of enchanted entrees. The Dragon Steak is the pinnacle of our menu, featuring a succulent cut of beef that has been aged to perfection, then seared to create a caramelized crust.
THD+N versus frequency using wider bandwidth shows the higher noise floor noted earlier:
If you want to go wireless, there is an inevitable drop in quality but the aptX dongle connected to our smartphones and laptop easily enough, and sounded better than standard Bluetooth connections. With some music, like softer classical sections recorded with plenty of infrasonic room rumble, you may hear some zipper noise as you re changing the volume.
The Dragon Steak is the pinnacle of our menu, featuring a succulent cut of beef that has been aged to perfection, then seared to create a caramelized crust. Another option is the Mermaid Burger, a juicy fish patty served on a bed of seaweed with a side of tartar sauce that will make you feel like you're dining in an underwater kingdom. If you're in the mood for something truly magical, look no further than our spellbinding specials.
Cambridge audio dac magic plus review
Cambridge DacMagic Plus
192k/24b DAC and Semi-Preamp
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Cambridge Audio DacMagic Plus (2.8 lbs./1.3 kg, about $600). enlarge. This free website's biggest source of support is when you use these links, especially this link to them at Amazon, when you get anything, regardless of the country in which you live. Thanks! Ken.
Rear, Cambridge Audio DacMagic Plus. enlarge.
Digital Inputs: USB, (2) TOSLINK or coaxial RCA digital inputs. Also a flat USB connector for a dedicated, optional BT100 bluetooth receiver.
Analog Outputs: Unbalanced RCA and balanced XLR. ¼" headphone jack.
Digital Outputs: TOSLINK and RCA (pass-through only).
Power: 12V wall-wart. 100-240V, 50-60 Hz, with three different power connectors for world-wide use.
Notable: Astounding technical DAC performance regardless of price. Absolute polarity switch. Three easily-selected digital filters. Headphone output.
Missing: No remote control. No analog inputs. No AES digital inputs or outputs. Not USB powered (always needs wall power). Balanced output 10 dB below standard +4 levels.
Introduction top
The Cambridge Audio DacMagic Plus is an inexpensive, lightweight, Chinese-made DAC with astounding performance.
It has the highest performance of any DAC I've ever measured, and is among the least expensive. It's not the biggest, toughest, heaviest or most-impressive looking, but nothing outperforms it sonically. It's also one of the few DACs at any price to include an absolute polarity switch, as well as digital filter options. Not bad for $600!
It only has digital inputs so it's not really a preamp, but it does have four selectable inputs, a volume control and even a headphone output, so for many of us, it can be our master control center.
It does not have a remote control.
It has the best performance I've ever measured over USB of any DAC at any price. It's completely immune to even the slightest jitter that other excellent DACs can't remove from USB, as well as often the best performances I've measured for distortion. I installed no software, and magically it fed itself with 96 ksps audio via USB from iTunes on my Mac.
Its headphone amplifier performance is typical, limited by its 50 Ω output source impedance, but at least it's 12 dB louder (4 V RMS max.) with high-impedance headphones than most iPods and portable equipment.
Specifications top
Black or silver.
32 ksps, 44.1 ksps, 48 ksps, 88.2 ksps, 96 ksps, 176.4 ksps, 192 ksps.
(1) USB, marked with the flipped pawn-shop symbol on front-panel.
(2) TOSLINK or RCA, marked as "Digital 1" and "Digital 2" on front-panel.
(1) Flat USB slot for the dedicated BT100 bluetooth receiver, marked "Ext" on front panel.
All digital inputs resampled to 384 ksps and 24-bits with Analog Devices ADSP21261 DSP.
Dual Wolfson WM8740 24-bit DACs.
Analog low-pass filter: 2-pole dual differential Bessel double virtual earth balanced.
Frequency Response
20 ~ 20,000 Hz ±0.1dB.
Headphone response is rated 10 ~ 100,000 Hz, without a tolerance, but it's unclear how you get it a 100 kHz signal if the maximum sample rate is 192 ksps.
Reference not stated, so this a meaningless spec.
Correlated Jitter
Output Impedance
RCA Unbalanced
¼" headphone jack on front.
32 ~ 600 Ω headphones recommended.
XLR Balanced
4.2 V RMS @ 0 dBFS.
TOSLINK and RCA, simply pass-throughs of the selected input.
12 V DC from supplied AC adapter.
Measured Power Consumption (from 120 VAC 60 Hz via AC adapter):
7.75 watts with headphones (line output mutes).
2.0 x 8.6 x 7.6” HWD.
52 x 215 x 191mm HWD.
44.935 oz. (2.81 pounds, 1,273.9g), measured.
Performance top
The DacMagic Plus is a lightweight piece of consumer equipment that is sonically superb, although the slowly-responding volume control and its plastic knob is a real disappointment.
It's easy to get started: just plug it in. The only reason to read the manual is if you want to disable the volume control and have it run at full output all the time.
It's clean: what comes out is exactly what goes in; nothing more, nothing less.
It has no fans and makes no noise.
There is no audible self-noise from the headphone jacks, even with super-sensitive Audio-Technica ATH-M50 headphones at full gain.
Software and Installation
There is no software and no firmware: plug and play.
There might be some drivers for tweaks, I have no time to explore when there's so much great music to enjoy instead of tweaking.
Ergonomics & Usage top
The biggest disappointment about the high-performance DacMagic Plus is its poky volume control. You have to keep turning and turning it to change the volume.
The volume control is too darn slow to respond. It's maddening to use.
With some music, like softer classical sections recorded with plenty of infrasonic room rumble, you may hear some "zipper noise" as you're changing the volume.
It turns and turns without stops. You never really know where the volume's set, except that the source LED blinks when you're all the way up or down.
You'll be spending a lot of time turning this knob, and it's plastic and not that deep, so grip isn't that wonderful.
Great news is that tapping it mutes and unmutes instantly.
It mutes the line outputs with a time-delay relay whenever headphones are inserted, a brilliant touch!
It unmutes when you tap the volume control, remove the headphones or change the filter selection.
It's shipped in a nice box with foam inserts. The DAC itself is in a nice reusable bag, adding a quality touch.
It always stays on, so if fed from a Mac, there are no power thumps since it's always on. If my Mac is sleeping and I turn on the DacMagic connected by USB, my Mac wakes.
The 4 V RMS headphone output is more than enough for sensitive, low-impedance headphones like the Audio-Technica ATH-M50, and usually enough with less sensitive 600 Ω headphones like the DT880.
Blue Lights
All the LEDs are blue, not amber.
They aren't very bright by day, and swell at night — except at night, you can't read the panel inscriptions.
The input LEDs blink if the input goes away, for instance, if your computer is asleep and your DacMagic is left on on your desk.
This Cambridge Audio DacMagic Plus is typical precise and lightweight Chinese: sheet metal case and aluminum front.
There are no bottom feet so you can install it in tight spots. If you want feet, stick-on bumpers are included for you to attach.
A plastic base is included for it to stand vertically, say, on your desk. If you use this, the front-panel lettering doesn't rotate.
Measurements top
These measurements were made with a $50,000 Rohde & Schwarz UPL laboratory analyzer. The traces from the Rohde & Schwarz UPL laboratory analyzer are color coded for the Left Channel and for the Right Channel . When they don't lie on top of each other, it's due to channel imbalance.
Even measured from 44.1/16-bit sources, this DAC is much cleaner than an excellent power amp. Most people have no idea how good is 44.1/16; even at 44.1/16, this will be the cleanest part of your reproduction chain.
All measurements are made with coaxial digital input from the UPL, linear phase filter, 44.1 ksps (kilosamples per second a.k.a. kHz), 24 undithered bits at 0 dBFS, maximum volume and unbalanced outputs at 2 V RMS, unless otherwise specified.
Output Levels (At maximum gain at 0 dBFS) measurements top
Unbalanced Output Level (200 kΩ load)
2.053 V RMS at 0.0007% THD:
Actual output source impedance at 1 kHz: 47.5 Ω.
Headphone Output Levels
Actual measured output source impedance at 1kHz: 33.2 Ω.
Headphone output at 0 dBFS
Correlated Jitter
The Unicorn Ravioli is a whimsical dish filled with cheesy goodness and topped with a creamy pink sauce that is as pleasing to the eyes as it is to the palate. Or, try the Phoenix Fire Wings for an explosive experience, as the spicy glaze ignites your taste buds with a fiery kick. No enchanted meal is complete without a sweet ending, and our desserts are simply enchanting. The Sorcerer's Soufflé is a fluffy delight, with a rich chocolate center that will melt your heart. Or, indulge in the Mystic Macarons, an assortment of delicate French cookies filled with enchanting flavors like lavender, rose, and pistachio. At the Magical Meat Boutique, we believe that every meal should be a magical experience. Join us for a dining adventure like no other, where the flavors will whisk you away to a world of culinary enchantment..
Reviews for "Magical Meat Boutique: Where meat meets enchantment"
1. John - 1 star - The Magical Meat Boutique menu was a huge disappointment. The food was overpriced and tasted nothing like meat. I ordered a steak but it was so tough and flavorless, I could barely chew it. The portion sizes were also incredibly small, leaving me feeling hungry and unsatisfied. The atmosphere in the restaurant was also lacking, with dim lighting and uncomfortable seating. I would not recommend this place to anyone looking for a quality meat dining experience.
2. Sarah - 2 stars - I was really excited to try the Magical Meat Boutique menu, but unfortunately, it fell short of my expectations. The service was slow and inattentive, and the staff seemed indifferent to my concerns. The food was mediocre at best, with the flavors not living up to the hype. The prices were also quite high for what we received. Overall, I was disappointed and unlikely to return to this restaurant.
3. Michael - 2 stars - The Magical Meat Boutique menu was a letdown. The cuts of meat were not as tender and flavorful as I had hoped, and the seasoning was lacking. I ordered a burger and it was overcooked and dry. The sides were also lackluster and did not complement the main dish. The only positive aspect was the ambiance, which was cozy and inviting. However, with so many other meat-focused restaurants in the area, I would not choose to dine here again.