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Cambridge Audio CXC CD Transport CD transport only. external DAC required. Digital only, S/PDIF, and optical output. Modified with KLE Innovations RCA panel socket. Identical to current model spec. Condition: As New / Mint Payment Method: COD, Bank transfer,PayPal Region/State: (VIC) Victoria/Australia By ozdiyer 0 Comments Secure Ad AUD $650 Date: May 30, 2025May 30
Are you comfortable paying above the going used rate for a transport that’s mainly about sound quality, not features? At A$650, this sits well above the typical used market here: the median is A$448, with the upper quartile at A$468. That makes it an ambitious ask, even if the unit is in like_new condition.
The upside is that the CXC is a very well-liked CD transport for people who want a clean, stable digital feed into a DAC; it’s simple, quiet, and built for serious disc replay rather than gimmicks. If it’s truly immaculate and includes the original box/remote, that helps, but at this price I’d still want to see some negotiation room unless it’s exceptionally well kept.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
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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