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US$163 is a fair price, sitting just above the median of the typical used market for this model. Based on GROUND TRUTH from three recent comparable listings, the median used price is US$148, with the 25th percentile at US$144 and the 75th at US$155. The asking price of US$163 exceeds the 75th percentile slightly but remains well below the original retail price of US$399, making it a reasonable entry for a solid DAC.
This Cambridge Audio Azur DacMagic is well-regarded for its clean sound, reliable Wolfson DAC chips, and effective Adaptive Time Filtering upsampling. It handles S/PDIF, Toslink, and USB inputs with ease, delivering 24-bit/192kHz performance that still impresses today. For a fellow enthusiast seeking a budget DAC with original-owner condition and no known issues, this listing presents a worthwhile buying opportunity rather than a caution.
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Cambridge Audio emerged from the innovative spirit of 1960s Britain, founded in Cambridge, United Kingdom, by a group of young engineers who spun off from Cambridge Consulting Group. Established in 1968, the brand launched with the groundbreaking P40 integrated amplifier—the first to employ a toroidal transformer, setting a new standard for dynamic power delivery in hi-fi design that endures in high-end gear today. This heritage of British engineering excellence propelled decades of award-winning products, navigating ownership changes including a revival under entrepreneur Vince Adams and acquisition in 1994 by Julian Richer and James Johnson-Flint of Richer Sounds.
The brand excels across core hi-fi categories, renowned for integrated amplifiers like the iconic A1 and P-series, alongside streaming DACs, network players, turntables, and all-in-one systems that prioritize pure analogue warmth and digital precision. Speakers, headphones, and cables round out a cohesive ecosystem, emphasizing accessible high performance without excess frills.
Positioned firmly in the mid-tier market, Cambridge Audio delivers premium British sound—detailed, rhythmic, and uncolored—at prices that democratize quality for discerning buyers. Free from corporate bloat, it holds a reputation for reliability and value, appealing to enthusiasts seeking sophisticated hi-fi that punches above its weight rather than chasing ultra-high-end esoterica.
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