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Against the obvious alternative of waiting for a cheaper compact processor or matrix piece, £200 is above the typical used level here: it sits well over the £104 median and even above the £223 75th percentile? No — at £200 it is still below that upper quartile, so this reads as a firm but not outrageous ask rather than a bargain. It is not a slam-dunk deal versus the broader market, but it is still within the stronger end of normal used pricing.
The appeal is in the Crestron ecosystem: these Adagio expanders were made for proper multi-room integration and home-cinema distribution, so the value is in system capability rather than standalone hi-fi glamour. If you already have matching Crestron gear, this can be a smart pickup; if not, the real question is whether the unit is complete and healthy, because “untested” shifts the risk onto the buyer and any missing control/interface pieces can matter more than the headline price.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Crestron was founded in 1972 in the United States by George Feldstein and built its reputation in professional AV, automation, and control systems rather than in traditional consumer hi-fi. It is a privately held company headquartered in Rockleigh, New Jersey, and its core business has long centered on integrated technology for commercial spaces and high-end residential systems.
In audio, Crestron is best known for installation-oriented products: control processors, AV distribution, streaming audio-over-IP systems, amplifiers, and architectural speakers. Its residential audio line is built around the Crestron Home platform and DM NAX distribution hardware, while its speakers are typically developed with partners such as Origin Acoustics rather than sold as standalone audiophile separates.
In the market, Crestron sits in the premium custom-install and high-end integration segment, not the conventional hi-fi retail space. Its appeal is strongest among system designers, integrators, and affluent homeowners who want whole-house audio, automation, and discreet in-wall or in-ceiling sound, rather than collectors looking for turntables, headphones, or vintage separates. It is a niche but major brand in residential and commercial integration, with audio positioned as part of a broader control ecosystem.
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