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The condition is unknown, but at US$485 this is a strong deal versus your recent comp set: it sits well below the US$554 25th percentile and under the US$629 median, so it’s priced on the low side of the current used market. For a clean, working example, that leaves decent room for a buyer to absorb normal used-gear risk and still come out ahead.
This model has a solid reputation for being a punchy, practical integrated amp with enough current to keep a lot of real-world speakers happy, plus a smooth, engaging presentation that made the CXA line popular. The upside is strongest if it’s complete and unmolested: original remote, no channel imbalance, no relay noise, and no history of repair. At this price, a well-kept unit is very much a buyer’s opportunity.
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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