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Cambridge Audio Azur 851N - Stream Transport/DAC/Preamplifier

I've moved to separate transport and DAC mostly for configuration reasons (to run a miniDSP with Dirac Live between them and to setup HT Bypass).  So, up for sale is the 851N.  It is a very nice piece and clearly a lot of bang for the buck.  It is basically Cambridge Audio's well-regarded flagship DAC (851D) and CXN streamer in one box. 

Stereophile reviewed the DAC twice (Jon Iverson in 2014 and Art Dudley in 2015) and gave it high praise. I think it was last year they gave it Class A status.
https://www.stereophile.com/content/cambridge-audio-azur-851d-da-processor
https://www.stereophile.com/content/cambridge-audio-azur-851d-da-processor-art-dudley-february-2015

and a review of the 851N:
https://www.soundstageaccess.com/index.php/equipment-reviews/667-cambridge-audio-azur-851n-network-music-player-dac-digital-preamplifier

There is a lot to the 851N.  I won't try to detail everything here but will answer any questions I can.  Until the need to reconfigure my system, I was very happy with it. 

Originally paid $1799 plus $100 for the BT100 bluetooth receiver.  Will sell for $1000 plus shipping and paypal (if used).  I have all original contents including hardly used remote (I use a Harmony universal) and the original shipping double box.  I also have the BT100 bluetooth receiver, though I forgot to include it in the photos.  The 851N is in excellent condition with no functional flaws I am aware of.  Only owner - smoke free house.

Shipping weight is 25 pounds.  Box is 24x19x10.  Example rate from Anchorage to Atlanta would be $85 USPS Priority Mail with $1000 insurance or $85 Fedex 2nd Day with $1000 insurance.  It may go down a bit if you are west of Atlanta.

              ........Peter

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Added info:


BEAUTIFUL SOUND

You can stream virtually any file to the 851N and its internal engine will then bring it to life. Firstly, all tracks are put through our 2nd generation Adaptive Time Filtering that upsamples everything to 24bit/384kHz hi-res quality, no matter the original source. As a result, jitter is almost completely absent, and the music sounds amazing. Read more on our proprietary ATF upsampling technology here.

The upsampled data then passes through Twin Analog Devices DACs (very high-end digital to analogue converters) which are implemented in a dual differential configuration meaning each channel has its own DAC. The result is lifelike stereo imaging where instruments can be heard in specific parts of your room with uncanny accuracy.

All of these audiophile internals are powered by a large toroidal transformer and wrapped in rigid metal casework for the best delivery of a high quality and consistent signal with low noise and buzz levels.

DIGITAL PRE-AMP

Not just a great network player the 851N is also an outstanding digital pre-amp that can be connected directly to dedicated power amplifiers as well traditional integrated amps. Keeping the signal digital to the last moment makes it less susceptible to analogue deterioration, while a 32-bit SHARC DSP controls the volume output; by keeping the entire signal digital the best possible sound is achieved, even at very low volume levels.

ULTRA CONNECTIVITY

The 851N takes almost any digital file from virtually any source and renders it to the highest possible standard meaning any digital audio source can be enjoyed as part of your hi-fi set up. Its wireless options include NAS Drive / UPnP compatibility, internet radio, Spotify Connect, and Apple Airplay. Add an optional BT100 Bluetooth dongle and any Bluetooth device can be connected also.

Digital source components such as TVs, smartphones, PCs or MACs can connect via optical, co-axial, AES/EBU and asynchronous USB Audio digital inputs. Music files in all the popular formats are supported, from MP3, through to FLAC/Apple Lossless, DSD64 and WAV 16-24 bit master files.

The 851N will play anything you want and thanks to its huge processing power and effortless functionality from our award winning StreamMagic platform, it’s a seamless listener experience.



D/A converters

Twin Analog Devices AD1955 24-bit DACs

Digital filter

2nd Generation ATF2 up-sampling to 24-bit/384kHz. Linear Phase, Minimum phase or Steep modes.

Analogue filter

2-pole differential Bessel with DC servo (for both XLR and RCA outputs)

Digital audio inputs

1 x AES/EBU, 2 x S/PDIF coaxial and 2 x TOSLINK optical

USB Audio input

USB Type B conforms to USB Audio profile 1.0 or 2.0 (user selectable)

Analogue audio outputs

Balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA analogue audio outputs

Compatibility

UPnP: Linear PCM 16-24 bit, 11.025-192kHz Local USB media:Linear PCM 16-24 bit, 11.025-192kHz USB Audio1.0: Linear PCM 16-24 bit, 44.1-96kHz USB Audio 2.0: Linear PCM 16-24 bit, 44.1-192kHz or DSD x64 (DSD also available over UPnP streaming), TOSLINK: 16-24 bit, 32-192kHz (using high quality TOSLINK optical cable) S/PDIF: Linear PCM 16-24 bit, 32-192kHz AES3/EBU: Linear PCM 16-24 bit, 32-192kHz BT100 Bluetooth receiver: A2DP plus aptX Internet radio: 16-24 bit, 11.025-192kHz

Audio formats

ALAC, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD (x64), WMA, MP3, AAC, HE AAC, AAC+, OGG Vorbis

Standby power consumption

<0.5W

Dimensions (H x W x D)

115 x 430 x 360mm (4.5 x 16.9 x 14.7”)

Weight

8.1kg (17.9lbs)

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