No. 102101556

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Cambridge - 851A Silver Solid state integrated amplifier
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€ 701
1 week ago

Cambridge - 851A Silver Solid state integrated amplifier

Cambridge Audio is generally seen as a serious British hi‑fi brand with a strong “audiophile but affordable” image, rather than as extreme ultra‑luxury gear. -EISA Award: Won “Best Product Two-Channel Stereo System” for the 851C/851A combination, highlighting its performance as a top hi-fi pairing 2012-2013 -TONEAudio Exceptional Value Award: Recognized alongside the 851C in 2013 for outstanding value and sound quality in its class -What Hi-Fi?, Stereophile, and others praised the 851A’s Class XD amplification, power (200W/ch into 8 ohms), and musicality, positioning it as Cambridge’s flagship integrated amp of its era Amplification - Class XD - 2 × 120 W (8 ohms) - 2 × 200 W (4 ohms) - Frequency response: 10 Hz – 50 kHz (±1 dB) - Signal-to-noise ratio: > 93 dB - Damping factor: > 110 at 1 kHz - Input impedance (RCA and XLR): 20 kΩ Features - LCD display - Separate winding transformers for both channels (left and right), configured in dual mono with diode bridges and filtering - Output stage using Sanken power transistors with external emitter resistors for reduced thermal variations and improved current capacity - ALPs volume potentiometer for more precise balance and stereo imaging at low volume (1 dB increments) - Enhanced CAP5 protection device for better performance at high volume - New low-loss electrolytic and polypropylene capacitors - EnergyStar certified for ultra-low standby consumption ( W) - Completely new chassis design with brushed aluminum front panel Tone Controls - ±10 dB at 100 Hz - ±7.5 dB at 20 kHz Connectivity - Speaker outputs A/B - 7 stereo RCA audio inputs - 2 stereo XLR audio inputs - 1 REC input - 1 REC output - 1 Pre Out output - 1 front-panel headphone jack - Bus Control (In/Out) - IR remote control input in aluminium - Detachable power cable - Original Box ( Without foams) Will be very much protected. General - Maximum power consumption: 800 W (0.5 W in standby) - Dimensions (H × W × D): 115 × 430 × 385 mm - Weight: 15 kg Note: The amplifier has been reviewed and the card of the volume control has been replaced. All decorative objects visible in photos are NOT included in the sale - only the Amplifier and its original accessories as listed above.

No. 102101556

Sold
Cambridge - 851A Silver Solid state integrated amplifier

Cambridge - 851A Silver Solid state integrated amplifier

Cambridge Audio is generally seen as a serious British hi‑fi brand with a strong “audiophile but affordable” image, rather than as extreme ultra‑luxury gear.

-EISA Award: Won “Best Product Two-Channel Stereo System” for the 851C/851A combination, highlighting its performance as a top hi-fi pairing 2012-2013

-TONEAudio Exceptional Value Award: Recognized alongside the 851C in 2013 for outstanding value and sound quality in its class

-What Hi-Fi?, Stereophile, and others praised the 851A’s Class XD amplification, power (200W/ch into 8 ohms), and musicality, positioning it as Cambridge’s flagship integrated amp of its era

Amplification
- Class XD
- 2 × 120 W (8 ohms)
- 2 × 200 W (4 ohms)
- Frequency response: 10 Hz – 50 kHz (±1 dB)
- Signal-to-noise ratio: > 93 dB
- Damping factor: > 110 at 1 kHz
- Input impedance (RCA and XLR): 20 kΩ

Features
- LCD display
- Separate winding transformers for both channels (left and right), configured in dual mono with diode bridges and filtering
- Output stage using Sanken power transistors with external emitter resistors for reduced thermal variations and improved current capacity
- ALPs volume potentiometer for more precise balance and stereo imaging at low volume (1 dB increments)
- Enhanced CAP5 protection device for better performance at high volume
- New low-loss electrolytic and polypropylene capacitors
- EnergyStar certified for ultra-low standby consumption ( W)
- Completely new chassis design with brushed aluminum front panel

Tone Controls
- ±10 dB at 100 Hz
- ±7.5 dB at 20 kHz

Connectivity
- Speaker outputs A/B
- 7 stereo RCA audio inputs
- 2 stereo XLR audio inputs
- 1 REC input
- 1 REC output
- 1 Pre Out output
- 1 front-panel headphone jack
- Bus Control (In/Out)
- IR remote control input in aluminium
- Detachable power cable
- Original Box ( Without foams) Will be very much protected.

General
- Maximum power consumption: 800 W (0.5 W in standby)
- Dimensions (H × W × D): 115 × 430 × 385 mm
- Weight: 15 kg

Note: The amplifier has been reviewed and the card of the volume control has been replaced.
All decorative objects visible in photos are NOT included in the sale - only the Amplifier and its original accessories as listed above.


Final bid
€ 701
Matthew McIvor
Expert
Estimate  € 850 - € 950

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