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Against the recent used market, £146 sits essentially at the median for this model, so this reads as a fair buy rather than a steal. With a 25th percentile at £126 and a 75th percentile at £163, the asking price is right in the normal trading band and not ambitious.

The appeal here is straightforward: this is a well-liked network streamer for listeners who want a clean, no-drama way into digital playback without spending much. If it’s complete and functioning properly, the value is in getting a capable, established piece at a sensible price; at this level, I’d mainly confirm reliable network operation, remote/accessories, and that it’s been behaving well with your setup.

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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