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Cambridge Audio 851E / 851W Pre / Power Combination Cambridge Audio Azur 851E Pre‑Amplifier & 851W Power Amplifier – Excellent ConditionFor sale is my Cambridge Audio Azur 851E pre‑amplifier and Azur 851W power amplifier, a superb high‑end separates combination delivering exceptional transparency, control and musicality.Both units are in excellent working and cosmetic condition, from a smoke‑free home, and have been carefully used in a dedicated hi‑fi system.Highlights:851E fully balanced analogue pre‑amplifier 851W Class XD dual‑mono power amplifier (350W into 4Ω) Huge soundstage, excellent g
At A$2,000, this excellent-condition Cambridge Audio 851W sits above the A$1,550 median and the A$1,736 75th percentile from our recent AUD listings, making it an ambitious price rather than a bargain or fair deal. It exceeds the top quartile of comparable asking prices, though it remains within the broader A$1,500–A$1,900 used market range noted for this discontinued model in Australia.
The 851W is a revered, now-discontinued power amp known for its clean, authoritative sound and robust 200W into 8Ω output, delivering the tonal balance and dynamics that defined Cambridge’s 851 series. While the price is high, the excellent condition and original-owner status (implied by “excellent”) offer meaningful upside if the unit includes original packaging and accessories—common selling points for well-preserved 851W units. No caveats are needed unless service history or missing items emerge; at this price, it’s a premium opportunity for a buyer who values the 851W’s legacy and won’t mind paying above median for top-tier condition.
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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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