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Timing is mostly neutral here: this is the current Mk II generation, so there’s no “wait for the next replacement” pressure, but it’s still a recent model rather than a legacy bargain. At £822, it sits well above your used-market median of £116 and even above the 75th percentile of £246, so on your database it reads as very ambitious rather than a fair used deal.
That said, the amp itself is a strong piece: the CXA81 Mk II is widely regarded as a clean, authoritative integrated with good DAC sections, proper drive, and enough flexibility for a serious two-channel setup. If the condition is genuinely immaculate and it includes the original remote and accessories, the listing has appeal for someone who specifically wants this exact model now. Even so, the price is close enough to new/refurb territory that I’d only bite if the seller can justify the premium with excellent provenance, warranty, or extras.
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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