Cambridge Audio P500 Stereo Power Amplifier
- Location
- GB
- Seller
- midcm1
- Source
- eBay UK
- Posted
- 3 Jun 2026
- Last seen
- 3d ago
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This looks like a fair ask, sitting essentially on the market median at £115 versus a typical £114 used price, with plenty of room above it up to the £238 75th percentile. In other words, it is not a bargain-bin score, but it is squarely in sensible territory for a known piece of kit.
The appeal here is straightforward: these Cambridge power amps are valued for clean, honest drive and solid control, making them a practical match for anyone wanting more grip and weight than many integrated amps can give. At this price, the main question is condition rather than value — confirm it powers up quietly, switches without drama, and has no history of overheating or channel imbalance.
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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