Cambridge Azur 851d DAC/Digital Preamp

rooftop59
rooftop59 Posts: 8,121
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Excellent sounding, very good condition overall. Works perfectly. Only selling because I finally bit the bullet and bought an 851n, which is the exact same thing plus the built in streamer.

For the lazy folks, here’s the stereophile review: https://www.stereophile.com/content/cambridge-audio-azur-851d-da-processor.

Cosmetic Description: 8/10 Excellent condition with minimal visible cosmetic wear including a few tiny nicks on the top edge of the faceplate. The top surface has a few light scuffs as well. This item looks like new from just a few feet away. You'll have to examine very closely to find any signs of wear

I purchased this from the music room just a few months ago. Comes with remote and power cord, and the packaging is MUCH better than the factory packaging from Cambridge. Oversized box with custom molded foam.

I am asking what I paid: $599 plus shipping via fedex ground. These are pretty rare these days.
Living Room 2.2: Usher BE-718 "tiny dancers"; Dual DIY Dayton audio RSS210HF-4 Subs with Dayton SPA-250 amps; Arcam SA30; Musical Fidelity A308; Sony UBP-x1000es
Game Room 5.1.4: Denon AVR-X4200w; Sony UBP-x700; Definitive Technology Power Monitor 900 mains, CLR-3000 center, StudioMonitor 350 surrounds, ProMonitor 800 atmos x4; Sub - Monoprice Monolith 15in THX Ultra
Bedroom 2.1 Harmon Kardon HK3490; Bluesounds Node N130; Polk RT25i; ACI Titan Subwoofer
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  • audioluvr
    audioluvr Posts: 5,584
    Great product here folks! Great opportunity for people not interested in streaming. I admittedly use my 851n with my laptop via USB rather than the CA streaming app simply because it is more user friendly that way. It's nice to have thousands of radio stations available but the commercials are obnoxious. I only use the streamer for local radio stations
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  • gyosa
    gyosa Posts: 749
    edited July 2020
    I have an 851n and love it .....
    I typically use Mconnect with it for Tidal .... plays higher rez ....

    This 851d is a fantastic unit and dac - especially for the offered price ....
    Gets great reviews - and BONUS - the volume control is perfect , not the usual digital crap , , according to one test I read ....

    Here’s some detailed measurements- applies to the 851n as well - for those interested- addresses the outstanding volume control....

    http://www.htguide.com/forum/showthread.php?43193-Cambridge-Audio-851D-excels-at-quot-budget-quot-price-point&s=b45e7e1d0b9cd144ce11857494c341c3


    Gotta scroll down a bit for the measurements....

    Truly an outstanding unit ....

    Bk
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  • rooftop59
    rooftop59 Posts: 8,121
    Long weekend bump!
    Living Room 2.2: Usher BE-718 "tiny dancers"; Dual DIY Dayton audio RSS210HF-4 Subs with Dayton SPA-250 amps; Arcam SA30; Musical Fidelity A308; Sony UBP-x1000es
    Game Room 5.1.4:     Denon AVR-X4200w; Sony UBP-x700; Definitive Technology Power Monitor 900 mains, CLR-3000 center, StudioMonitor 350 surrounds, ProMonitor 800 atmos x4; Sub - Monoprice Monolith 15in THX Ultra
    Bedroom 2.1     Harmon Kardon HK3490; Bluesounds Node N130; Polk RT25i; ACI Titan Subwoofer
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  • rooftop59
    rooftop59 Posts: 8,121
    Hump day bump day!
    Living Room 2.2: Usher BE-718 "tiny dancers"; Dual DIY Dayton audio RSS210HF-4 Subs with Dayton SPA-250 amps; Arcam SA30; Musical Fidelity A308; Sony UBP-x1000es
    Game Room 5.1.4:     Denon AVR-X4200w; Sony UBP-x700; Definitive Technology Power Monitor 900 mains, CLR-3000 center, StudioMonitor 350 surrounds, ProMonitor 800 atmos x4; Sub - Monoprice Monolith 15in THX Ultra
    Bedroom 2.1     Harmon Kardon HK3490; Bluesounds Node N130; Polk RT25i; ACI Titan Subwoofer
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  • rooftop59
    rooftop59 Posts: 8,121
    This in combination with the squeezebox touch I am selling makes a pretty slick and awesome sounding digital source...
    Living Room 2.2: Usher BE-718 "tiny dancers"; Dual DIY Dayton audio RSS210HF-4 Subs with Dayton SPA-250 amps; Arcam SA30; Musical Fidelity A308; Sony UBP-x1000es
    Game Room 5.1.4:     Denon AVR-X4200w; Sony UBP-x700; Definitive Technology Power Monitor 900 mains, CLR-3000 center, StudioMonitor 350 surrounds, ProMonitor 800 atmos x4; Sub - Monoprice Monolith 15in THX Ultra
    Bedroom 2.1     Harmon Kardon HK3490; Bluesounds Node N130; Polk RT25i; ACI Titan Subwoofer
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  • rooftop59
    rooftop59 Posts: 8,121
    Ok folks how about $550 plus shipping PayPal f&f or cover the fees. My fedex account keeps shipping costs pretty reasonable...
    Living Room 2.2: Usher BE-718 "tiny dancers"; Dual DIY Dayton audio RSS210HF-4 Subs with Dayton SPA-250 amps; Arcam SA30; Musical Fidelity A308; Sony UBP-x1000es
    Game Room 5.1.4:     Denon AVR-X4200w; Sony UBP-x700; Definitive Technology Power Monitor 900 mains, CLR-3000 center, StudioMonitor 350 surrounds, ProMonitor 800 atmos x4; Sub - Monoprice Monolith 15in THX Ultra
    Bedroom 2.1     Harmon Kardon HK3490; Bluesounds Node N130; Polk RT25i; ACI Titan Subwoofer
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  • rooftop59
    rooftop59 Posts: 8,121
    Ok well I know it’s the down season and all but I’ll give this one more bump!
    Living Room 2.2: Usher BE-718 "tiny dancers"; Dual DIY Dayton audio RSS210HF-4 Subs with Dayton SPA-250 amps; Arcam SA30; Musical Fidelity A308; Sony UBP-x1000es
    Game Room 5.1.4:     Denon AVR-X4200w; Sony UBP-x700; Definitive Technology Power Monitor 900 mains, CLR-3000 center, StudioMonitor 350 surrounds, ProMonitor 800 atmos x4; Sub - Monoprice Monolith 15in THX Ultra
    Bedroom 2.1     Harmon Kardon HK3490; Bluesounds Node N130; Polk RT25i; ACI Titan Subwoofer
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  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 12,934
    PM incoming.
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  • rooftop59
    rooftop59 Posts: 8,121
    Sold elsewhere 😢
    Living Room 2.2: Usher BE-718 "tiny dancers"; Dual DIY Dayton audio RSS210HF-4 Subs with Dayton SPA-250 amps; Arcam SA30; Musical Fidelity A308; Sony UBP-x1000es
    Game Room 5.1.4:     Denon AVR-X4200w; Sony UBP-x700; Definitive Technology Power Monitor 900 mains, CLR-3000 center, StudioMonitor 350 surrounds, ProMonitor 800 atmos x4; Sub - Monoprice Monolith 15in THX Ultra
    Bedroom 2.1     Harmon Kardon HK3490; Bluesounds Node N130; Polk RT25i; ACI Titan Subwoofer
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  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 12,934
    All good. Was asking for a friend. ;)
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