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Excellent condition Cambridge Audio 851N network streamer finished in black. Comes complete with the original box, remote control and manual. Pickup in Glasgow or will ship at buyer’s expense.
£575 is a touch above the £524 median and just over the £569 75th percentile, so this reads as slightly ambitious rather than a bargain. It is not wildly off, but I would want a bit of room on price unless the included extras are unusually good.
That said, the 851N has a strong reputation as a serious all-in-one streamer/DAC with proper hi-fi credibility, so a clean example can still be worth paying for. Excellent condition matters here, especially on a network player where you want stable operation, a tidy display, and complete accessories; if it’s well cared for and fully functional, this is a sensible buy, just not a standout deal.
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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