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At £150, this sits well above the recent comparable used market: the median is £61, the 75th percentile is £88, and even strong listings are usually topping out below this level. On that basis, the asking price is ambitious rather than fair value, unless this one is unusually pristine, recently serviced, or comes with something meaningful extra.

The upside is that this is a well-liked older integrated from Cambridge Audio’s lean, straightforward era: easy to live with, musically sensible, and usually appealing if you want a no-fuss amplifier for a modest system. At this price, I’d want clear evidence of clean operation, quiet pots/switches, and no channel imbalance or relay/aging issues; without that, it feels expensive for a mid-market vintage-ish amp.

Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.

About Cambridge Audio

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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