Cambridge Audio 851N

Back on the market to members that are in good standing and meet the set criteria of the forum. That said, lets not derail this thread as it is not an area for discussion. I am happy to discuss anything about the player via PM if you should have questions. Description is honest and transaction will be hassle free and quick to the person that steps up here. The unit shows as brand new as if you were ordering brand new.(Plastic film still on display sceen) It does not have a lot of hours on it but trust I have enjoyed it enough to speak up and say it is a very nice sounding player with tons of features, most of which I don't use or need so make this baby yours. Will come in original bag that fits into the original box remote & cord . Will ship Fed Ex. (unless the buyer hates Fed Ex, then I will find an alternate) Unit is Black and it is a beautiful piece for sure. Non smoking home. Packed and ready to ship, or pick up in Dayton Ohio. $1000.00 Pay Pal gift, check, money order, what ever is easiest for you. Read reviews, read reviews and don't believe me, but you will love it and I am open to help with set up if you are like I was (kinda still am) Challanged with this stuff. It is a real user friendly piece of gear . Thanks and please keep questions in form of a PM. I will answer promply.

THJ
"if it's not fun, it's not worth it & remember folks, "It's All About The Music"!!
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  • verb
    verb Posts: 10,176
    That is a deal folks! I would've snagged it, but went with the silver faceplate! :smile:
    Basement: Polk SDA SRS 1.2tl's, Cary SLP-05 Pre with ultimate upgrade,McIntosh MCD301 CD/SACD player, Northstar Designs Excelsio DAC, Cambridge 851N streamer, McIntosh MC300 Amp, Silnote Morpheus Ref2, Series2 Digital Cables, Silnote Morpheus Ref2 Series2 XLR's, Furman 15PFi Power Conditioner, Pangea Power Cables, MIT Shotgun S3 IC's, MIT Shotgun S1 Bi-Wire speaker cables
    Office: PC, EAR Acute CD Player, EAR 834L Pre, Northstar Designs Intenso DAC, Antique Sound Labs AV8 Monoblocks, Denon UDR-F10 Cassette, Acoustic Technologies Classic FR Speakers, SVS SB12 Plus sub, MIT AVt2 speaker cables, IFI Purifier2, AQ Cinnamon USB cable, Groneberg Quatro Reference IC's
    Spare Room: Dayens Ampino Integrated Amp, Tjoeb 99 tube CD player (modified Marantz CD-38), Analysis Plus Oval 9's, Zu Jumpers, AudioEngine B1 Streamer, Klipsch RB-61 v2, SVS PB1000 sub, Blue Jeans RCA IC's, Shunyata Hydra 8 Power Conditioner
    Living Room: Peachtree Nova Integrated, Cambridge CXN v2 Streamer, Rotel RCD-1072 CD player, Furman 15PFi Power Conditioner, Polk RT265 In Wall Speakers, Polk DSW Pro 660wi sub
    Garage #1: Cambridge Audio 640A Integrated Amp, Project Box-E BT Streamer, Polk Tsi200 Bookies, Douglas Speaker Cables, Shunyata Power Conditioner
    Garage #2: Cambridge Audio EVO150 Integrated Amplifier, Polk L200's, Analysis Plus Silver Oval 2 Speaker Cables, IC's TBD.
  • tophatjohnny
    tophatjohnny Posts: 4,182
    Thanks for the nice PM Mike and great question I forgot to mention..yes it will be double boxed just as it comes from the factory. I shouldn't assume (hate that word) that everyone knows it would be double boxed. Thanks and hope all are well.

    THJ
    "if it's not fun, it's not worth it & remember folks, "It's All About The Music"!!
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  • tophatjohnny
    tophatjohnny Posts: 4,182
    Sunday morning bump with a 25.00 reduction! Just because I'm passing this beautiful player along does not mean I still don't have love and respect for Cambridge, it just has way more features than I need or have ever used. This one is dead mint guys! $975.00 shipped, check, money order, paypal (GIFT) and it is ready to ship. I don't delay once payment is received and will ship Fed Ex. (unless buyer requests UPS)

    Great value here!!
    "if it's not fun, it's not worth it & remember folks, "It's All About The Music"!!
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  • deronb1
    deronb1 Posts: 5,021
    Just saw this yesterday and it is indeed minty fresh. I would snag it in a heartbeat, but too many other obligations right now. Dont let this deal go to a stranger or flipper! It needs a good home!
  • verb
    verb Posts: 10,176
    Folks get this player! I love mine! :smile: Smoking deal too! :smile:
    Basement: Polk SDA SRS 1.2tl's, Cary SLP-05 Pre with ultimate upgrade,McIntosh MCD301 CD/SACD player, Northstar Designs Excelsio DAC, Cambridge 851N streamer, McIntosh MC300 Amp, Silnote Morpheus Ref2, Series2 Digital Cables, Silnote Morpheus Ref2 Series2 XLR's, Furman 15PFi Power Conditioner, Pangea Power Cables, MIT Shotgun S3 IC's, MIT Shotgun S1 Bi-Wire speaker cables
    Office: PC, EAR Acute CD Player, EAR 834L Pre, Northstar Designs Intenso DAC, Antique Sound Labs AV8 Monoblocks, Denon UDR-F10 Cassette, Acoustic Technologies Classic FR Speakers, SVS SB12 Plus sub, MIT AVt2 speaker cables, IFI Purifier2, AQ Cinnamon USB cable, Groneberg Quatro Reference IC's
    Spare Room: Dayens Ampino Integrated Amp, Tjoeb 99 tube CD player (modified Marantz CD-38), Analysis Plus Oval 9's, Zu Jumpers, AudioEngine B1 Streamer, Klipsch RB-61 v2, SVS PB1000 sub, Blue Jeans RCA IC's, Shunyata Hydra 8 Power Conditioner
    Living Room: Peachtree Nova Integrated, Cambridge CXN v2 Streamer, Rotel RCD-1072 CD player, Furman 15PFi Power Conditioner, Polk RT265 In Wall Speakers, Polk DSW Pro 660wi sub
    Garage #1: Cambridge Audio 640A Integrated Amp, Project Box-E BT Streamer, Polk Tsi200 Bookies, Douglas Speaker Cables, Shunyata Power Conditioner
    Garage #2: Cambridge Audio EVO150 Integrated Amplifier, Polk L200's, Analysis Plus Silver Oval 2 Speaker Cables, IC's TBD.
  • tophatjohnny
    tophatjohnny Posts: 4,182
    edited May 2019
    Did I forget to say how great the app is for the 851N??? Amazing and so easy to use.
    "if it's not fun, it's not worth it & remember folks, "It's All About The Music"!!
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  • rburgess714
    rburgess714 Posts: 616
    edited May 2019
    Pulling the trigger on this. It’s mine😃 PM and payment sent.
    Living Room
    Parasound HINT 6, Yamaha Aventage RX-A 1060, Oppo 103D, Cambridge Audio Azur 851N, KLH Model 5s, Polk CSi A6, Samsung 65" LED

    Office
    Yamaha A-S501, Auralic Aries Mini, LSiM 703s

    Douglas Connection ICs and Cables
  • indyhawg
    indyhawg Posts: 1,642
    Pulling the trigger on this. It’s mine😃 PM and payment sent.

    Congrats to both you and Johnny on the sale.
  • tophatjohnny
    tophatjohnny Posts: 4,182
    You will enjoy it Ray, & great talking with you......copy of manual FOUND!! lol

    This baby is sold and in the Polk Family!

    Congrats and welcome to club 851N!! You have a lotta support here on the forum.
    "if it's not fun, it's not worth it & remember folks, "It's All About The Music"!!
    *****************************
  • verb
    verb Posts: 10,176
    Pulling the trigger on this. It’s mine😃 PM and payment sent.

    Congrats brother! And to @tophatjohnny ! You're gonna love it! As I do mine! :smile:

    Smoking deal too! :smile:
    Basement: Polk SDA SRS 1.2tl's, Cary SLP-05 Pre with ultimate upgrade,McIntosh MCD301 CD/SACD player, Northstar Designs Excelsio DAC, Cambridge 851N streamer, McIntosh MC300 Amp, Silnote Morpheus Ref2, Series2 Digital Cables, Silnote Morpheus Ref2 Series2 XLR's, Furman 15PFi Power Conditioner, Pangea Power Cables, MIT Shotgun S3 IC's, MIT Shotgun S1 Bi-Wire speaker cables
    Office: PC, EAR Acute CD Player, EAR 834L Pre, Northstar Designs Intenso DAC, Antique Sound Labs AV8 Monoblocks, Denon UDR-F10 Cassette, Acoustic Technologies Classic FR Speakers, SVS SB12 Plus sub, MIT AVt2 speaker cables, IFI Purifier2, AQ Cinnamon USB cable, Groneberg Quatro Reference IC's
    Spare Room: Dayens Ampino Integrated Amp, Tjoeb 99 tube CD player (modified Marantz CD-38), Analysis Plus Oval 9's, Zu Jumpers, AudioEngine B1 Streamer, Klipsch RB-61 v2, SVS PB1000 sub, Blue Jeans RCA IC's, Shunyata Hydra 8 Power Conditioner
    Living Room: Peachtree Nova Integrated, Cambridge CXN v2 Streamer, Rotel RCD-1072 CD player, Furman 15PFi Power Conditioner, Polk RT265 In Wall Speakers, Polk DSW Pro 660wi sub
    Garage #1: Cambridge Audio 640A Integrated Amp, Project Box-E BT Streamer, Polk Tsi200 Bookies, Douglas Speaker Cables, Shunyata Power Conditioner
    Garage #2: Cambridge Audio EVO150 Integrated Amplifier, Polk L200's, Analysis Plus Silver Oval 2 Speaker Cables, IC's TBD.
  • rburgess714
    rburgess714 Posts: 616
    You will enjoy it Ray, & great talking with you......copy of manual FOUND!! lol

    This baby is sold and in the Polk Family!

    Congrats and welcome to club 851N!! You have a lotta support here on the forum.

    Pleasure chatting with you I am super excited to receive this.
    Living Room
    Parasound HINT 6, Yamaha Aventage RX-A 1060, Oppo 103D, Cambridge Audio Azur 851N, KLH Model 5s, Polk CSi A6, Samsung 65" LED

    Office
    Yamaha A-S501, Auralic Aries Mini, LSiM 703s

    Douglas Connection ICs and Cables
  • rburgess714
    rburgess714 Posts: 616
    verb wrote: »
    Pulling the trigger on this. It’s mine😃 PM and payment sent.

    Congrats brother! And to @tophatjohnny ! You're gonna love it! As I do mine! :smile:

    Smoking deal too! :smile:


    Thanks, I am excited for a new toy.
    Living Room
    Parasound HINT 6, Yamaha Aventage RX-A 1060, Oppo 103D, Cambridge Audio Azur 851N, KLH Model 5s, Polk CSi A6, Samsung 65" LED

    Office
    Yamaha A-S501, Auralic Aries Mini, LSiM 703s

    Douglas Connection ICs and Cables
  • audioluvr
    audioluvr Posts: 5,587
    Pulling the trigger on this. It’s mine😃 PM and payment sent.

    Ha! Sucker!

    Just kidding. You should love it.
    Gustard X26 Pro DAC
    Belles 21A Pre modded with Mundorf Supreme caps
    B&K M200 Sonata monoblocks refreshed and upgraded
    Polk SDA 1C's modded / 1000Va Dreadnaught
    Wireworld Silver Eclipse IC's and speaker cables
    Harman Kardon T65C w/Grado Gold. (Don't laugh. It sounds great!)


    There is about a 5% genetic difference between apes and men …but that difference is the difference between throwing your own poo when you are annoyed …and Einstein, Shakespeare and Miss January. by Dr. Sardonicus
  • WagnerRC
    WagnerRC Posts: 2,157
    ray you should have no regrets. Nice buy
  • tophatjohnny
    tophatjohnny Posts: 4,182
    WagnerRC wrote: »
    ray you should have no regrets. Nice buy

    Amen brother, as the big step up from the 851N (not with Cambridge) to a unit that does what the 851N does is sure a costly beast. I know this!!!!!
    "if it's not fun, it's not worth it & remember folks, "It's All About The Music"!!
    *****************************
  • rburgess714
    rburgess714 Posts: 616
    Picked up the 851N last night from FedEx. It arrived undamaged and in mint condition. Hats off to Johnny for making this a very smooth transaction it was a pleasure getting to know another forum member. Initial impression is definitely a step up in sound quality from the Aries Mini and its no slouch. More on this later got some music to listen to :)
    Living Room
    Parasound HINT 6, Yamaha Aventage RX-A 1060, Oppo 103D, Cambridge Audio Azur 851N, KLH Model 5s, Polk CSi A6, Samsung 65" LED

    Office
    Yamaha A-S501, Auralic Aries Mini, LSiM 703s

    Douglas Connection ICs and Cables
  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    Excellent. Keep us updated.
    Lumin X1 file player, Westminster Labs interconnect cable
    Sony XA-5400ES SACD; Pass XP-22 pre; X600.5 amps
    Magico S5 MKII Mcast Rose speakers; SPOD spikes

    Shunyata Triton v3/Typhon QR on source, Denali 2000 (2) on amps
    Shunyata Sigma XLR analog ICs, Sigma speaker cables
    Shunyata Sigma HC (2), Sigma Analog, Sigma Digital, Z Anaconda (3) power cables

    Mapleshade Samson V.3 four shelf solid maple rack, Micropoint brass footers
    Three 20 amp circuits.
  • tophatjohnny
    tophatjohnny Posts: 4,182
    Congrats Ray and it was a pleasure working with you . I hope the 851N serves you well.
    "if it's not fun, it's not worth it & remember folks, "It's All About The Music"!!
    *****************************