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Excellent condition, original box. Streamer and digital pre-amp
At £649, this Cambridge Audio Azur 851N sits just above the 75th percentile of £647 from the ground truth, making it slightly ambitious but not unreasonable compared to alternatives like the newer EXN100 in this price band. While it exceeds the median of £573, the price remains within the upper range of recent comparable GBP listings, so it is fair for an excellent condition unit rather than a deep bargain.
The 851N is a well-regarded flagship streamer that excels with 24-bit/384kHz upsampling and acts as a digital preamp, offering meaningful sonic upside for high-end systems. Its original-owner condition and award-winning pedigree make this a worthwhile buy for enthusiasts seeking proven performance, and the clean listing at a fair price is a genuine buying opportunity rather than a warning.
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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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