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Up for sale is my AUDIOLAB 7000N PLAY Music Streamer. It works perfectly and is in mint condition without even a fingerprint on it! I am the original owner having purchased it new last year.Check out all the hi-res photos to verify its condition.It includes the original box, packing, remote, power cord and owner's manual.It has been displayed in a non-smoking, incense free, child free, pet free and cologne and perfume free home and is guaranteed to be free of any greasy fingerprints, strange odors or any other funk!Read my stellar feedback and purchase with complete confidence. It is listed elsewhere and subject to prior sale so do not hesitate as I expect it to sell quickly!Shipping cost is $49. The weight and dims are: 15 pounds and 20 x 19 x 7 inches. Note that it will ship FedEx Home Delivery/Ground or UPS Ground Saver.
Should you jump on this at US$595? Yes — against your own comp set, it lands below the US$637 median but above the US$418 25th percentile, so this reads as a fair-to-good buy, not a steal and not overpriced.
For a network streamer like this, the appeal is simple: a clean, like-new unit usually means lower risk, quieter ownership, and less chance of needing fiddly setup drama. The 7000N Play is the sort of box people buy to get solid streaming performance without overcomplicating the rack, and in this condition the real upside is paying near-midmarket for something that should slot straight in. If it includes the original remote, PSU, packaging, or any DAC/network extras, that nudges it further toward attractive.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Audiolab emerged from the frustration of two Imperial College students, Philip Swift and Derek Scotland, who in 1983 founded the brand in Britain to deliver high-quality hi-fi without exorbitant prices or needless complexity. Their debut 8000A integrated amplifier swiftly became a benchmark, praised for its robust build, transparent sound, and minimalist design that prioritized musical purity over gimmicks. This origin story rooted Audiolab in a philosophy of accessible excellence, evolving from kitchen prototypes to a lineup of landmark components like the 8000S preamp, 8000T tuner, and 8000M monoblocs.
The brand focuses on core hi-fi categories, excelling in integrated and power amplifiers, preamplifiers, DACs, CD players, tuners, and phono stages, with forays into AV processors and multi-channel amps during its TAG McLaren era from 1997 to 2004. Since joining the International Audio Group in 2004, Audiolab has refined its no-nonsense aesthetic while expanding to modern streaming and digital sources, always emphasizing engineering that extracts maximum performance from any system.
Audiolab holds a solid mid-tier position in the hi-fi market, renowned among discerning buyers for exceptional value—delivering near-high-end sound quality at approachable prices. It appeals to purists seeking reliable, unadorned British engineering rather than boutique exotica or vintage collectibles, maintaining a loyal following for its enduring reputation in straightforward, music-first performance.
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