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A respected MM-only phono stage, and at £115 this lands a touch under the £125 median for recent GBP comparables, so it reads as a solid buy rather than an overreach. It’s also below the £142 75th percentile, which keeps it comfortably in the fair-value zone and just shy of bargain territory.

That’s where this model tends to shine: clean, low-noise gain, a tidy aluminum box, and an easy upgrade over built-in phono inputs for moving-magnet setups. For the money, it’s a sensible, enthusiast-friendly piece with little fluff and plenty of usable performance. With condition listed as unknown, the main check is simply that it powers up quietly and the included PSU is original and stable; if those are in order, £115 looks buyable.

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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