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Cambridge Audio CXA61 Integrated Amplifier I purchased this amp from Carlton Audio Visual in June 2021 for $1,700 (original receipt available for sighting). Amp is in perfect operating order and is absolutely unmarked. Sale includes remote control, power cord, bluetooth antenna, optical cable and Quick Start Guide. I regret that I do not have the original box as this was used for shipping the vintage Yamaha amp that the Cambridge replaced. Any inquiries welcome and I’m happy to demonstrate the amp. Pick-up preferred. Condition: As new. Payment Method: EFT, Paypal. Region/State: (VIC) Victoria/
At AUD $1,000, this is pushing it for a used CXA61. The amp typically sells used in the AUD $600–$800 range depending on condition and market. Original retail was around AUD $750, so asking a third above that for a secondhand unit needs strong justification—flawless condition, full warranty transfer, or recent service work. If it's genuinely as-new with all original packaging and documentation, you're in fair territory; otherwise, negotiate down by AUD $150–$200.
Before committing, verify the unit powers up cleanly and confirm all inputs (both optical, coaxial, USB, and Bluetooth) are functional. Ask for proof of purchase date to assess warranty status—Cambridge typically offers two years coverage. Check that the ESS Sabre DAC isn't exhibiting any digital noise artifacts by testing USB input if possible. Request the original remote and any accessories; missing items should drop the asking price further. Finally, confirm the seller's reason for moving on; if it's a known fault rather than lifestyle change, walk away.
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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