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Unmarked and 100% functioning Cambridge Audio 851n.Very close to new condition with remotePreamp DAC network player.Clearing some things out hence the low price.Non-negotiable.Buyer pays post
Against a new-price baseline, A$399 for a Cambridge Audio 851N looks like a strong bargain: it sits well below the A$767 25th percentile and far under the A$898 median for recent AUD comparables. In plain terms, this is priced like a quick, sensible buy rather than a wait-and-see listing.
That makes sense for a streamer/DAC of this caliber: the 851N is well regarded for clean conversion, flexible digital inputs, and a no-fuss, mature feature set that still suits serious two-channel systems. If it’s complete and working properly, the upside is real—especially since used network audio gear can be a very good value when bought from an owner who kept it in good order.
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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