Wanted: Cambridge Audio Azur 851n streamer (or similar)

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On the lookout for one of these. Please get in touch if you have one to move on. 

Thanks. 

[The Chronicals 329]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Cambridge-Audio-851N-Streamer-Pre-Amp-DAC/264536610416?hash=item3d979c5670:g:Lo0AAOSwFWVd0Z1m

It says collection only but maybe you could wing a deal or ask a local forum member to collect it

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4 hours ago, The Chronicals said:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Cambridge-Audio-851N-Streamer-Pre-Amp-DAC/264536610416?hash=item3d979c5670:g:Lo0AAOSwFWVd0Z1m

It says collection only but maybe you could wing a deal or ask a local forum member to collect it

Thanks, yes I'll ask here then I guess. 

Is anyone able to collect this for me? 

[orbscure 8,632]

The seller has this in the description:

I will not post, but you can arrange your own courier once I have received payment.

...so why not arrange your own courier...👍

[Bigwig07 31]

At that price I’d wait for the sales on Black Friday and get a new one at not much more

[The Chronicals 329]

1 hour ago, Bigwig07 said:

At that price I’d wait for the sales on Black Friday and get a new one at not much more

Hence the 'make an offer' button..

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6 hours ago, orbscure said:

The seller has this in the description:

I will not post, but you can arrange your own courier once I have received payment.

...so why not arrange your own courier...👍

Hi Pete, 

am always a little wary of people who say this kind of thing.

If they are not willing to make the effort to send via courier themselves how can I feel confident that they will ensure it is safely packed if I arrange my own courier and once they have my money?

Maybe I'm overly cautious, but I've had my fingers burned too many times at the hands of unscrupulous sellers to feel comfortable with this. 

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4 hours ago, Bigwig07 said:

At that price I’d wait for the sales on Black Friday and get a new one at not much more

Agree. Asking price is a little high. I'd make an offer though if I could get some sort of delivery worked out. .  

[Labven 0]

Hi, not been able to stream MQA files on mine yet from the minimal choice that I’d listen to, on Tidal.

[legzr1 69]

14 hours ago, Labven said:

Hi, not been able to stream MQA files on mine yet from the minimal choice that I’d listen to, on Tidal.

Buy the MconnectHD app for £6.

This will do first unfold of MQA using your tablets cpu and stream the resultant file at (up to 96/24) wirelessly to the 851N.

Its the nearest you’ll get to HD files from Tidal until CA decide to add full MQA to their products (which is highly unlikely as it requires new hardware).

Bottom left shows the app unfolding an MQA file and transcoding to 24/48:

[legzr1 69]

Hi Frank,

Are you still on the look out for an 851N?

There’s a chance I could be moving mine on but need to compare with it’s possible replacement first which could take a few days.

Obviously working perfectly, fully updated and no marks or scratches that I can see. I’m not sure if I kept the original box and packaging but I’m sure I could sort robust double boxes if/when we get to that stage.

Let me know if you’re interested - it will be more reasonably priced than the eBay item.

Steve

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31 minutes ago, legzr1 said:

Hi Frank,

Are you still on the look out for an 851N?

There’s a chance I could be moving mine on but need to compare with it’s possible replacement first which could take a few days.

Obviously working perfectly, fully updated and no marks or scratches that I can see. I’m not sure if I kept the original box and packaging but I’m sure I could sort robust double boxes if/when we get to that stage.

Let me know if you’re interested - it will be more reasonably priced than the eBay item.

Steve

PM Sent

[The Chronicals 329]

1 hour ago, legzr1 said:

I I would be fairly disappointed if a £4500 bit of kit didn’t better a £1400 Streamer/DAC/pre.

Exactly that! The 851N is lovely.

[Cable Monkey 533]

I’ve tidied this thread up. Can folks keep unsolicited opinions to themselves or start a thread in 2 channel please?