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A notably capable all-in-one streamer/DAC/preamp, the Azur 851N at £600 sits just above the £567 median of 11 comparable listings, but comfortably within the normal market band of £511–£692. That makes it a fair price rather than a bargain or an ambitious ask; condition and included accessories will decide whether it is genuinely attractive.
Its strengths are substantial: excellent connectivity, balanced XLR and RCA outputs, USB and AES/EBU inputs, network streaming, AirPlay and Spotify Connect, plus a useful variable-output mode for direct connection to a power amp. The twin DAC architecture and flexible digital handling still make it a serious source component. Confirm that the display, outputs, networking and remote all work properly, and check whether the Wi-Fi adapter is included; at this price, a clean, fully functional example is worth pursuing.
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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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