Cambridge Streamer

Black Cambridge Audio 851N Streamer/Preamp/DAC for sale. I just purchased this from Skip on 12/4, he purchased it new and used it once for the Polkfest event in November.

FedEx took their sweet time getting it to me, so it's only been in my system for the past 4 days. In like new condition with original double box and all accessories. No issues or flaws whatsoever, and everything works perfectly. @dr1978 just recently purchased my CXN V2 and can attest to the condition I keep my gear in.

Paid $1,160, looking for a Polkie Price of $1,000 shipped (insured) to you. Thanks.
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  • displayname
    displayname Posts: 1,148
    Quick turn, but killer price! I'm sure this will move quickly.
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  • dr1978
    dr1978 Posts: 424
    Clipdat wrote: »
    @dr1978 just recently purchased my CXN V2 and can attest to the condition I keep my gear in.

    That I can, if it weren't for a couple dinged corners on the box from shipping, there would have been no way to know that it wasn't brand new. Still haven't put it into my system since its going to be a gift from Santa, but I can't wait!
    Pro-ject 2 Experience SB, OPPO BDP-103, Marantz SR5011, Lounge LCR MKIII, McCormack DNA-HT5, Polk LSiM705, Polk LSiM706C, Polk LSiM702, SVS SB16-Ultra
  • gyosa
    gyosa Posts: 749
    That was fast .....
    Didn’t like it ?

    Bk
    PS Audio S300 , WiiM Ultra , Yamaha wxc-50 , Salk SuperCharged Songtowers , Kimber Kable 4TC, Sony 42” - BEDROOM

    B&K EX-442 ( it will go in my casket when I die ... ) , PS Audio 4.6 preamp ( old school , but it still jams on ... ) , Eversolo DMP-A6 , Boston Acoustic voyager 7’s - POOL

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  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 12,935
    gyosa wrote: »
    That was fast .....
    Didn’t like it ?

    Bk

    Oh yeah, I hated it. Can't stand it, just awful.

    That'll really help me sell it, right? Thanks for chiming in.
  • Gerres26
    Gerres26 Posts: 864
    Clipdat wrote: »
    gyosa wrote: »
    That was fast .....
    Didn’t like it ?

    Bk

    Oh yeah, I hated it. Can't stand it, just awful.

    That'll really help me sell it, right? Thanks for chiming in.

    Maybe a legitimate question after owning it for just 4 days? Did you just decide to go in a different direction for a streamer?
  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 12,935
    My reason for selling is that I would rather have $1,000 instead of a Cambridge 851N.
  • pglbook
    pglbook Posts: 2,222
    edited December 2019
    You posted in the "What happened to DSkip" thread asking people to be respectful and not pass judgment. Looks like you should follow your own advice. I agree that gyosa asked a legitimate question (I was wondering the same thing) and did not deserve your harsh and sarcastic response.

    In any event, GLWTS. It is a nice item at a good price.


  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 12,935
    I'd like to ask all members to please kindly refrain from posting any additional comments in this for sale thread, unless you are seriously interested in purchasing the item. Thank you.
  • afterburnt
    afterburnt Posts: 7,892
    @Clipdat serious question: what's wrong with it? I always wondered if I should have gotten the 851 instead of the CXN. Are you in someway unhappy with the unit or do you just need the money for more important stuff like lap dances?
  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 12,935
    afterburnt wrote: »
    what's wrong with it?
    Clipdat wrote: »
    No issues or flaws whatsoever, and everything works perfectly.
  • afterburnt
    afterburnt Posts: 7,892
    @Clipdat I mean like what about it that ain't floating your boat?
  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 12,935
    I've been told that it is a "system synergy" issue.
  • Nightfall
    Nightfall Posts: 10,086
    Very nice streamer for the cash. Super versatile. Can even be used as a DAC. Great price and GLWTS!
    afterburnt wrote: »
    They didn't speak a word of English, they were from South Carolina.

    Village Idiot of Club Polk
  • halo
    halo Posts: 5,616
    If you are interested in this piece, know that Drew is a stand-up guy and a very well respected seller. Buy with the utmost confidence!
    Audio: Polk S15 * Polk S35 * Polk S10 * SVS SB-1000 Pro
    HT: Samsung QN90B * Marantz NR1510 * Panasonic DMP-BDT220 * Roku Ultra LT * APC H10
  • verb
    verb Posts: 10,176
    halo wrote: »
    If you are interested in this piece, know that Drew is a stand-up guy and a very well respected seller. Buy with the utmost confidence!

    For sure Vic! I'm interested, and already have one! :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.
  • afterburnt
    afterburnt Posts: 7,892
    Clipdat wrote: »
    I've been told that it is a "system synergy" issue.

    Now I don't even want my CXN no more.
  • gyosa
    gyosa Posts: 749

    Sheesh , sorry ......
    Was just curious, as I own one and love it .....

    Feel better now ?
    😊

    Bk


    Clipdat wrote: »
    gyosa wrote: »
    That was fast .....
    Didn’t like it ?

    Bk

    Oh yeah, I hated it. Can't stand it, just awful.

    That'll really help me sell it, right? Thanks for chiming in.

    PS Audio S300 , WiiM Ultra , Yamaha wxc-50 , Salk SuperCharged Songtowers , Kimber Kable 4TC, Sony 42” - BEDROOM

    B&K EX-442 ( it will go in my casket when I die ... ) , PS Audio 4.6 preamp ( old school , but it still jams on ... ) , Eversolo DMP-A6 , Boston Acoustic voyager 7’s - POOL

    Parasound A21, Eversolo DMP-A8 , Kimber Kable 4vs , Ascend Acoustics ELX Ribbon Towers , Sony XBR-A8F 65” OLED - DEN , MAIN system

    Onkyo TX-nr609 , Polk atrium 7 , Boston acoustic sound ware (4) , Boston acoustic sub , B&W center , Sharp 65” TV - PATIO
  • I really do enjoy my 851 and have no desire to upgrade. Great unit and great price.
    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
  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,241
    Chill grasshopper!!!
  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,644
    I would recommend posting pictures.
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 12,935
    VR3 wrote: »
    I would recommend posting pictures.

    You're right, how could I have forgot to do that!?
  • erniejade
    erniejade Posts: 6,321
    Trustworthy seller here folks. Buy with confidence.
    Klipsch The Nines, Audioquest Thunderbird Interconnect, Innuos Zen MK3 W4S recovery, Revolution Audio Labs USB & Ethernet, Border Patrol SE-I, Audioquest Niagara 5000 & Thunder, Cullen Crossover II PC's.
  • joecoulson
    joecoulson Posts: 4,943
    More than that, gear is always flawless and shipping is insured above value.
  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,644
    Since the sarcasm is running deep in this one. I know I'm not alone in saying this. The only way I pay full price for gear is full 360 degree photos, up close front and back. Pics of any damage. Picture of accessories, boxes, etc.

    A single poor photo, the most I would pay is 50% to 70% of market value to account for what ifs.

    No photos, depending on the seller, I would only consider 10% to 50% of market value.

    Not to crap on your thread, but how hard is it to take the piece of gear out, clean it up. Snap 10 cell phone pics and then put it back in the box? Pics from the person you bought it from are meaningless even if it is the same.

    Best of luck and all the best.
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 12,935
    edited December 2019
    I bought it from Skip without seeing a single photo. Gasp.

    @dr1978 Bought my CXN V2 without seeing a single photo. Shrug.
  • verb
    verb Posts: 10,176
    Drew's word is as good as it gets. No pic's necessary, IMO!
    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.
  • We're all guilty of commenting in for sale threads as if to start some sort of conversation so maybe a learning experience to the OP?
    I owned the 851N and loved it. The seller here is a great guy and if he says it's like new it is like new. If someone is interested PM Drew and work it out. A great deal from a great member.
    "if it's not fun, it's not worth it & remember folks, "It's All About The Music"!!
    *****************************
  • vcwatkins
    vcwatkins Posts: 1,993
    You old smoothie! Put me down for three!
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