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At £200, this Cambridge Audio STREAM MAGIC 6 sits just above the 75th percentile (£191) of recent GBP comparable listings, making it an ambitious ask compared to the median of £177, though it remains far below its original £699–£700 new price. While not a bargain, the price is defensible if the unit is in excellent condition, as it still represents roughly 30% of its launch cost for a well-regarded, versatile network streamer.
The Stream Magic 6 is a favourite among enthusiasts for its flexibility: it functions as a network player, high-quality DAC, and digital preamp, supporting hi-res audio up to 24-bit/192kHz via USB and 24-bit/96kHz over Ethernet. Its internal upsampling to 384kHz and aptX Bluetooth add meaningful value, especially if original accessories like the power cable and remote are included. At this price, it’s a solid buy for someone wanting a clean, feature-rich entry into network streaming without paying for newer, more expensive models.
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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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