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The home of elegantly styled, upgradeable audio systems.
Cyrus makes audio equipment that has become the benchmark for excellence, made by passionate designers who strive to raise the state of the art through the continuous development of the classic Cyrus components.
The timeless design that is the chassis of the Cyrus range evokes a sense of strength yet fines is evident. The beautiful die-castings are a pleasure to collect yet it is what is engineered within that provides the almost sinful pleasure that Cyrus systems can create.
Premium Retailers offer the highest standards of demonstrations and customer service, backed up with expert product knowledge.
By visiting a Premium Retailer, consumers will be able to experience the full product range as well as being reassured that they are receiving the best service and advice available.
Leicester Hi Fi is a CYRUS PREMIUM RETAILER
Prices are Suggested Retail Prices for guidance only.
STREAMING MUSIC PLAYERS
Streamline - Real hi-fi in a single compact box. The streamline is a complete all-in-one music system. Due to its remarkable compact size and stylish appearance it can be the perfect choice for any room. The Streamline is based upon the same platform as the Stream XP but it comes complete with a high performance built-in stereo power amplifier. Furthermore, the Streamline offers great flexibility as it can be upgraded, so you can add more powerful amplifiers if you want to build up your Streamline’s performance in the months or years to come. Because it’s designed for easy use but based on the flagship Stream XP, this is a supremely flexible choice.
Key features:
Complete hi-fi system with 2 x 30 Watt power amplifier (8 Ohm)
Just add speakers for a complete music solution
Stream music via wired or wireless network connection
Suitable for all the family with USB interface for playback from an iPod or portable storage device
Choose from thousands of internet radio stations via TuneIn Radio
Headphone outputSupplied with n-remote
Specification Connectivity
UPnP and DLNA compatible
Wired Ethernet connection
Wi-Fi connection
USB input for portable data storage devices
Apple iPod digital USB input
SPDIF Inputs x 3
Optical Inputs x 2
Stereo power output (2x 30 Watts into 8 Ohm)
SPDIF digital output x 1
Stereo variable line outputs (Pre-amplifier)
Stereo fixed line outputs
TuneIn Radio
3.5mm headphone output
MC BUS
RS 232
2 x up sampling Burr Brown DACs providing 24Bit/192kHz decoding
Supported Files
WAV, FLAC, AAC, MP3, WMA, AIFF
High Resolution 24Bit/96Khz
Control Interfaces
LCD front panel display with twist & click control
Supplied with n-remote
Power
Standby power consumption. Less than 1 Watt
Accessories
Wi-Fi antenna comes with magnetic base
Finishes: Brushed Black & Quartz Silver
Suggested Selling Price for guidance: £1600.00
Stream XP High performance music player with built in pre-amplifier
Bringing together 25 years of audiophile expertise and the latest generation network streaming technology, Stream XP is the perfect basis for a new high performance system. Select from our wide range of power amplifiers to create a system that will excel with the finest loudspeakers. The inclusion of the latest streaming technology and upgrade options ensure this model will have a very special place in your system for many years to come. Capable of both wired and wireless network connections, Stream XP is the ultimate Cyrus streaming solution.
Key features:
• Just add a power amplifier and speakers for a truly high performance hi-fi experience
• Stream music via wired or wireless network connection
• Choose from thousands of internet radio stations via TuneIn Radio
• Use the USB interface for playback from your iPod or for digital audio on portable storage devices
• Supports 24 Bit/96Khz resolution for high performance and better than CD quality playback
• Upgrade the audio from many other devices such as your TV
• Supplied with n-remote
• Upgrade with a PSX-R for the very best performance
Specification
Connectivity
UPnP and DLNA compatible
Wired Ethernet connection
Wi-Fi connection
USB input for portable data storage devices
Apple iPod digital USB input
SPDIF Inputs x 3
Optical Inputs x 2
SPDIF digital output x 1
Stereo variable line outputs (Pre-amplifier)
Stereo fixed line outputs
TuneIn Radio
3.5mm headphone output
MC BUS
RS 232
2 x up sampling Burr Brown DACs providing 24Bit/192kHz decoding
Supported Files
WAV, FLAC, AAC, MP3, WMA, AIFF
High Resolution 24Bit/96Khz
Control Interfaces
LCD front panel display with twist & click control
Supplied with n-remote
Power
Standby power consumption. Less than 1 Watt
PSX-R input
Accessories
Wi-Fi antenna comes with magnetic base
Finishes: Brushed Black & Quartz Silver
Suggested Selling Price for guidance: £2000.00
Stream X – The ultimate source component for existing hi-fi systems
The Stream X is based on the Stream XP but without the preamp section. This model is the perfect source to add to a Cyrus system that already includes a DAC such as our range of XPd integrated amplifiers and preamplifiers. It can also be partnered with the flagship DAC XP+ to create a ‘purist’ digital source.
Key features:
• Perfect for integrating into an existing DAC enabled high performance hi-fi system
• Stream music via wired or wireless network connection
• 5 external inputs comprising 2 optical, 3 SPDIF inputs and USB or iPod connectivity
• 24 Bit/96Khz resolution for high performance and better than CD quality playback
• Choose from thousands of internet radio stations via TuneIn Radio
• Supplied with n-remote
Specification
Connectivity
UPnP and DLNA compatible
Wired Ethernet connection
Wi-Fi connection
USB input for portable data storage devices
Apple iPod digital USB input
SPDIF Inputs x 3
Optical Inputs x 2
SPDIF digital output x 1
TuneIn Radio
MC BUS
RS 232
Supported Files
WAV, FLAC, AAC, MP3, WMA, AIFF
High Resolution 24Bit/96Khz
Control Interfaces
LCD front panel display with twist & click control
Supplied with n-remote
Power
Standby power consumption. Less than 1 Watt
Accessories
Wi-Fi antenna comes with magnetic base
Finishes: Brushed Black & Quartz Silver
Suggested Selling Price for guidance: £1400.00
N-Remote
n-remote is a special two way control unit that makes browsing your networked music library simple, whilst also giving you full control of your streamer at the touch of a button. It also has an infra-red learning capability, so that it can swiftly learn to control other products in your home, making this a truly flexible handset. The direct RF (radio frequency) link from the n-remote provides a robust connection to your streamer, allowing fast and reliable control. Whether music is stored on your home network or iPod, the n-remote makes it possible for you to browse your music library by artist, album, genre or even access internet radio stations.
Whatever your preference is, simply sit back and quickly rediscover the depth of your music collection.
INTEGRATED AMPLIFIERS
The Cyrus 6 XP Integrated Stereo Amplifier
The Cyrus 6 XP is based on the Cyrus 8 XPd but without the digital input option or a power supply upgrade port.
Features include
• High performance pre-amplifier based on the X series DAC XP design.
• 6 analogue inputs
• 2 x 40 w power amplifier
• Option to add an on-board Cyrus DAC and 5 digital inputs.
• Top quality LCD display and extensive user setup menu system.
• Zone two output, multi-source, multi-zone.
Interesting highlights
The standard 6 XP is very well specified with a generous power output, six analogue inputs, a zone two output so you can play any source in another part of your home, Bi-wireable speaker terminals, headphone output with a good quality amplifier, Pre-amplifier output (for bi-amping), large clear high quality LCD screen, and a sophisticated control system with system remote control are all provided. Input sensitivity matching is also included.
The ‘d’ digital is available as an upgrade option.
Suggested Selling Price for guidance £950.00
Finishes: Brushed Black or Quartz Silver
The Cyrus 6 XP d Integrated Stereo Amplifier with Digital inputs
Product Overview
With all the features of the award winning 6 XP, the versatile 6 XP d integrated amplifier includes five digital inputs including a USB port. This means that you can play music directly from your laptop, PC or MAC. Simply connect your computer via the USB socket on the amplifier and you can enjoy the convenience of great sounding music directly from your music library.
Further Information
The Cyrus 6 XP d is based on the Cyrus 8 XP d but without the power supply upgrade port. The 6 XP d is very well specified with a generous power output (2 x 40 Watt power amplifier), high performance pre-amplifier based on the X series DAC XP design, six analogue inputs, 5 digital inputs including a USB port, a zone two output so you can play any source in another part of your home, Bi-wireable speaker terminals, headphone output with a good quality amplifier, Pre-amplifier output (for bi-amping), large clear high quality LCD screen, and a sophisticated control system with system remote control are all provided. Input sensitivity matching is also included.
With the highly versatile 6 Xp d DAC enabled integrated amplifier, you can connect to a wide range of digital sources including an iPod dock with digital output, PC, Laptop, Netbook, Apple MAC, PVR, BluRay, DVD player, minidisc, DAB tuner, plasma TV, LCD TV, SKY box, set top box (Virgin, Freeview etc), games console, media streamer and of course the CD XT SE+ CD transport to name but a few.
Suggested Selling Price for guidance £1250.00
Finishes: Brushed Black or Quartz Silver
The Cyrus 8 XP d Qx Integrated Stereo Amplifier
The built-in DAC of the 'd'' models is the latest in a long line of top quality Cyrus DAC designs able to upgrade the performance of any digital source.
Combining the latest 'XP' series preamplifier with a newly revised 2 x 70 watt power amp has resulted in an integrated amplifier offering an unusually subtle and detailed sound. The power amplifier section is powerful enough for most listening rooms, reproducing bass instruments with strong and detailed confidence. Because the preamplifier is heavily based on the more exotic X series circuitry, the 8 XP d delivers a suprisingly sophisticated performance for its price point. Add to this the benefits of digital inputs and the 8 XP d becomes not only a wonderfully rewarding hi-fi amplifier, able to improve many digital sources through it's 'Cyrus quality' DAC's, but more importantly it is able to reproduce these digital sources to a high enough standard to satisfy experienced hi-fi fans.
Features include
•
High performance pre-amplifier based on the X series DAC XP design.
• 8XP - inputs, 6 analogue
• 8XPd - inputs, 6 analogue + 5 digital
• 2 x 70 W power amplifier
• 8XPd - On-board high performance DAC
• 8XPd - The USB input allows connection of a computer to play files back through the on-board Cyrus quality DAC.
• Top quality LCD display and extensive user setup menu system.
• Zone two output, multi-source, multi-zone.
• 8XPd - Option to add the higher quality Qx DAC upgrade.
• PSX-R upgrade option
Cyrus 8XP More details Suggested Selling Price for guidance £1350.00
Cyrus 8XP d More details Suggested Selling Price for guidance £1650.00
Cyrus 8XPd Qx (shown above) More details Suggested Selling Price for guidance £1950.00
Finishes: Brushed Black or Quartz Silver
PRE AMPLIFIER
The Cyrus Pre XP d Qx Pre-amplifier
The Pre XPd QX is a high performance Pre-amplifier, plus it also features the superior QX DAC card.
Features include
• High performance Pre-amplifier based on the X series DAC XP design.
• 11 inputs, 6 analogue + 5 digital.
• QX DAC card providing 192kHz up-sampling of all digital inputs
• The USB feature allows connection of a computer to play files back through the high quality Cyrus DAC.
• High quality LCD display and helpful user setup menu system.
• Zone two output, multi-source, multi-zone.
• Option to add even higher quality QX DAC upgrade.
• PSX-R upgrade option
Interesting highlights
The Cyrus QX is a high performance DAC module of very advanced specification. In keeping with the Cyrus tradition of low-obsolescence and upgradeability the module builds on the considerable strengths of the Cyrus Pre XP d.
Suggested Selling Price for guidance Pre XP d Qx £1650.00 (shown above)
The Pre XPd is a high performance pre-amplifier featuring an on-board DAC.
Features of the Pre XPd include
• High performance pre-amplifier based on the X series DAC XP design.
• 11 inputs, 6 analogue + 5 digital.
• On-board high performance DAC
• The USB feature allows connection of a computer to play files back through the high quality Cyrus DAC.
• High quality LCD display and helpful user setup menu system.
• Zone two output, multi-source, multi-zone.
• Option to add even higher quality QX DAC upgrade.
• PSX-R upgrade option
Interesting highlights
The multi-input digital board features a USB input for a computer. Anything that plays on your computer will sound much better when played back through the ‘Cyrus quality’ DAC’s of the digital board. The Cyrus digital board uses a highly specified DAC and power supply arranged so that all connected digital sources benefit from the inherent quality of the DAC.
The Pre XPd preamp stages are based on the DAC XP+ model and therefore benefit from many sophisticated design elements from the more expensive model.
The front panel boasts a high quality LCD display that shows volume, the input selected and a set-up menu that helps you to configure your amplifier to work exactly the way that suits you.
Suggested Selling Price for guidance Pre XP d £1350.00
POWER AMPLIFIERS
Cyrus 6 POWER 2 x 50W Stereo Power Amplifier Don’t be fooled by the compact dimensions of the 6 Series power amp, it is more than capable of filling the average listening room with wonderful music.
6 Power will be mainly used with a preamp, the performance giving outstanding value for money. However, many AV customers will use several 6 Powers to create an amazingly high-quality, multi-channel AV system.
Suggested Selling Price for guidance £700.00
Finish - Quartz Silver or Brushed Black
Cyrus 8 POWER 2 x 60W Stereo/Mono Power Amplifier Back View
This amplifier can be used as a stereo or mono power amplifier. Used as a stereo amplifier this will deliver a solid 60 Watts per channel or in mono mode will deliver 110 Watts (8 ohms). With PSX-R upgrade option and digital protection, this amplifier offers flexibility and great performance.
The 8 Power is the ideal partner for the Pre XP d. Or equally it will be a perfect match to bi-amp the 8 XP, 8XP d or 8 XPd QX. These combinations sound extremely good and offer outstanding value, not only sonically, but because the 8 power is so upgradeable. It can evolve from a stereo 60W per channel (8ohms) power amp all the way through to a powerful 220w (4ohms) mono amplifier. In fact, this incredible design can also be upgraded further as we offer a factory upgrade to the next range up, the X power, which delivers even more performance. As you upgrade your hi-fi system, the 8 Power evolves to meet your demands, adding power and finesse with each upgrade. You may run your new amp in stereo or mono, with or without the matching PSX-R. Uniquely, this chameleon-like quality is achieved without loss of performance common with lesser bridgeable amps. Auto start and auto power down, plus built-in (MC-Bus™) system control compatibility, make this a truly intelligent power amp, ideal for high-performance audio systems or a Cyrus-quality AV system and is uniquely flexible when systems are upgraded.
Electrical
Inputs - Phono sockets
Outputs - Bi-wirable Loudspeakers, Chain out
Power Supply - 180VA Toroidal transformer
External - Highly regulated PSX-R upgradeable
Communications - MC-BUS™ System BUS
Specifications
Power output Stereo - 60W/CH (both driven into 8 Ohms) 90W/CH (both driven into 4 Ohms)
Power output Mono - 110W/CH (both driven into 8 Ohms) 150W/CH (both driven into 4 Ohms)
Power output stereo + PSX-R - 60W/CH (both driven into 8 Ohms) 110W/CH (both driven into 4 Ohms)
Power output mono + PSX-R - 125W/CH (both driven into 8 Ohms) 220W/CH (both driven into 4 Ohms)
Distortion - <0.002%, (1kHz into 8 Ohms) <0.01%, (20Hz-20kHz into 8 Ohms)
Frequency Response - -3 dB at 0.1Hz and 100kHz
Output Current - 30A peak
Sensitivity (RCA input) - 413mV (for 60W stereo into 8 Ohms)
Input impedance - 20Kohm
S/N Ratio - 112dBA (ref 60W)
Dimensions - (H x W x D) 73 x 215 x 360 (mm)
Weight - 4.6kg
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Suggested Selling Price £950.00
Finish - Quartz Silver or Brushed Black
The Cyrus X Power Back View
This amplifier is a switchable stereo or mono power amplifier. Switching the amp into mono allows it to be used with another X Power. As a stereo amplifier it delivers 70 watts per channel (8 ohms) or if used in mono mode it will deliver 120 Watts per channel.
Further Information
The X Power is the reference stereo power amplifier in the Cyrus series. Conservatively rated at 70W/ch (8 ohms) and upgradeable in stages to 140W mono (with PSX-R), the X Power is the perfect partner for the Cyrus X series preamplifiers such as the Pre XP d and DAC XP+, or as an upgrade power amplifier for the Cyrus 8XP
This amplifier is the perfect partner for the Cyrus X series preamplifiers such as the Pre XPd and the DAC XP+ where the system does not demand the driving power of the mighty Mono X. In true Cyrus style the X Power is packed with a long line of features to enable total system flexibility and the possibility of progressive upgrade routes to double the system power up to a full 140W (8 ohms) when switched to mono with a PSX-R connected.
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Suggested Selling Price for guidance £1150.00
Cyrus MONO X 200 Power Amplifier
The Mono X 200 is a significant advance from the previous generation Mono X and is based on the same core technology as the Mono X 300. This version offers the same advances in resolution, timing and soundstage, but with a power output of over 200 watts.
Technical Information
Standby ...................................................... (<1W)
ON (No Signal) ............................................ (23W)
Maximum, Mono X 300................................ (750W)
Maximum, Mono X 200 ............................... (525W)
EMC & Safety Compliance (230V).........................CE
Enclosure
Dimensions (WxHxD) ................. .215 x 75 x 365mm
Weight (Mono X 300)...................................... 6.4kg
Weight (Mono X 200)...................................... 5.5kg
Material .......................................... Die cast chassis
Audio Performance
Input Sensitivity (50W 8Ù) RCA ..................... ..380mV
Input Sensitivity (50W 8Ù) BAL..........................775mV
Input Sensitivity (150W 8Ù) RCA..................... .660mV
Input Sensitivity (150W 8Ù) BAL ......................... 1.3V
Input Impedance (RCA)................................ 47kOhm
Input Impedance (BAL)................................. 20kOhm
Output Power (Continuous) 8Ohm.................150Wrms
Output Power(Continuous) 4Ohm..................240Wrms
THD+N @2/3 full power... (20Hz - 20kHz 8Ù) ... <0.05%
(1kHz 8Ù) ................ <0.004%
Slew Rate (input filter bypassed)....................700v/uS
Frequency Response(-3dB)....................0.1Hz-300kHz
S/N Ratio (Ref. 150W / 8Ù).............................114dBA
Chain Output (buffered) ...........(unity gain) 660mV
(ref. 660mV RCA input, 1.3V Balanced input.)
Finishes Brushed Black or Quartz Silver
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Suggested Selling Price for guidance £1700.00
Cyrus MONO X 300 Power Amplifier
The Mono X 300 is a massively powerful amplifier, yet it is still housed inside just one magnesium die-cast chassis. Incredibly, it is able to drive over 300 watts into real world speaker loads!
Further Information
•The most powerful amplifier created by Cyrus
•Outputs over 300 watts with outstanding control and dynamics
•Zero Feedback circuit design eliminates unnecessary circuit paths for wide open imaging and pitch black background noise
•Home automation control via RS232 and 12v Triggers for truly flexible installation options
•Reference sound quality has been achieved through the last 7 years of product evolution and R&D research
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Suggested Selling Price for guidance £2500.00
DISC PLAYERS
The Servo Evolution Platform - What is SE? SE stands for Servo Evolution. A ‘made for high-end audio’ CD engine.
Inside all CD players tracking of the laser is controlled by software that positions the laser.
Why is this so important?
Until now hi-fi CD players have been based around laser / servo parts designed for the mass market. Even high-end designers do this because they are readily available and because it’s very complex to design your own. However these kits of parts are primarily designed for low cost mass produced equipment like portable audio players.
Cyrus knows this is the biggest barrier to high quality so they have invested in engineering their own ‘made for high-end audio’ CD engine they call Servo Evolution.
Cyrus CD 6 SE CD Player Back View
The CD 6 SE CD Player features Cyrus' unique Servo Evolution ‘CD Engine’, twin analogue outputs, audiophile grade components and is factory upgradeable to full CD 8 SE or XT SE+ specification. The CD 6 SE benefits from the same high specification 24bit differential DAC as the CD 8 SE (although not in a fully balanced topology) and shares much of the CD 8 SE power supply technology (but with a single power transformer, rather than the twin transformer design of the CD 8 SE). The performance of the resulting player has far exceeded our expectations, and is the perfect partner for the highly-rated Cyrus 6 XP amplifier.
Electrical
- Power Supply - Toroidal power transformer feeding 8 regulated power supplies
- D/A Converter - 24 bit current output with integrated digital filter
- Outputs - Dual Stereo audio, SPDIF optical
- Transport - Isolated slot loading mechanism with high bandwidth optical pick-up
- Disc Compatibility - CD, CD-R (closed session)
- Display - Custom LCD with subtle green back lighting
- Remote Control - Full function Cyrus system remote control facility
- Communications - MC-BUS™ System BUS
Specifications
- Audio output - 2.1V rms.
- Frequency response - 20Hz-20kHz
- THD - <0.002% (ref. 1kHz, 0dB)
- S/n ratio - 110dBA
- Dynamic Range - >100 dB (20 Hz to 20 kHz)
- Channel separation - >110dB (1kHz), >90dB (20kHz)
- Digital output - Optical SPDIF
- Clock Jitter - <90pS
- Power Consumption - 7.5W
- Weight - 3.1 Kg
- Dimensions - (H x W x D) 78 x 215 x 360 (mm
Suggested Selling Price for guidance £950.00
Finish - Quartz Silver or Brushed Black
Cyrus CD8SE CD Player The CD 8 SE benefits from the latest Servo Evolution optical data control systems that greatly improve the integrity of the data we read from the CD. Internally the power supply design features twin, custom made, transformers each feeding individual highly regulated power supplies which in turn feed the 11 separate sections of the player.
The CD 8 SE’s outstanding performance can be expanded further by adding a Cyrus PSX-R power supply, which will help reveal subtle details within the recording; this has to be heard to be fully appreciated. When used as an integrated CD player the specially developed DAC circuitry provides outstanding performance. When partnered with our optional DAC X component, the CD 8 SE then operates as a CD transport. Returning the CD 8 SE to Cyrus for upgrade to the dedicated CD transport, CD Xt SE, allows you to move up to one of the finest CD systems in the world. However configured, this player will produce stunning performance and, with the right speakers, an almost holographic 3D image. Cyrus’ CD platform is a valuable example of Cyrus’ upgrade philosophy. Our systems are designed to grow with our customer’s enthusiasm for musical advancement and through a series of affordable upgrades, all the way up, to the ultimate X series.
Electrical
- Power Supply - Twin toroidal power transformers feeding 11 regulated power supplies
- D/A Converter - 24 bit current output with fully balanced analogue filter topology
- Outputs - Dual Stereo audio, SPDIF coaxial and optica
- Transport - Isolated slot loading mechanism with high bandwidth optical pick-up
- Disc Compatibility - CD, CD-R (closed session)
- Display - Custom LCD with subtle green back lighting
- Remote Control - Full function Cyrus system remote control facility
- Communications - MC-BUS™ System BUS
Specifications
Audio output - 2.1V rms.- Frequency response - 20Hz-20kHz
- THD - <0.002% (ref. 1kHz, 0dB)
- S/n ratio - 120dBA
- Dynamic Range - >100 dB (20 Hz to 20 kHz)
- Channel separation - >120dB (1kHz), >100dB (20kHz)
- Digital output - Coaxial and Optical SPDIF
- Clock Jitter - <70pS
- Power Consumption - 11W
- Weight - 3.5 Kg
- Dimensions - (H x W x D) 78 x 215 x 360 (mm)
Suggested Selling Price for guidance £1350.00
Finish - Quartz Silver or Brushed Black
Cyrus CD Xt SE+ Back View
The CD Xt SE+ is the transport or disc spinning half of the ultimate Cyrus CD player system. At the highest levels of CD player development we have learnt that it is beneficial to separate certain sections of the CD mechanics from the low level decoding sections. The most successful way we have found to do this is to manufacture the player in two separate and isolated die-cast chassis. The benefits of this approach bring higher resolution, quieter background and improved imagery.
The SE engineering was originally developed for the CDXt. In a nutshell, the SE brings the following key benefits;
Specifically developed for Audio data standards- Up to 5 times fewer data errors than ordinary players
- Less reliance on error correction
- Better signal to noise ratio
- Improved laser control accuracy
- Upgrade path from recent Cyrus CD players
Realising quite quickly that if they could incorporate SE across the range this would bring an economy of scale and therefore only a relatively small extra cost to each model, rather than loading all the SE development overheads into the high-end model CDXt. This is why CD Xt SE+ is (in the world of high-end audio) relatively inexpensive.
The ‘other half’ of the high-end CD playing system is a matching DAC called DAC X+. Separating the mechanical elements from the low-level decoding circuits offers significant improvement to the resolution of the audio signals. Conversely joining the low level analog signals, post DAC, with the preamplifier delivers improvements so we make a combined DAC and preamp model called DAC XP for the ultimate hi-performance solution. You have a choice between our high performance DAC X+ with our most advanced engineering or the preamp equipped version for the best systems. Being Cyrus, the multi-input decoder only (DAC X+) can be upgraded to full DAC XP+ dual mono, fully balanced preamplifier specification later on. So if the DAC XP+ is beyond your means initially, you can upgrade later and gain the benefits of the ultimate performance as funds allow.
This integration brings several benefits because, unlike the transport, the preamplifier benefits from it’s closer physical link to the DAC and a much smaller circuit topology.
Finish - Quartz Silver or Brushed Black
Suggested Selling Price for guidance £1550.00
DAC X+ Multi input digital to analogue converter Back View
The DAC X+ is a multi input digital to analogue converter and will significantly enhance CD performance, especially when partnered with the CDXT SE+. The DAC X+ should be partnered with a preamp and power amp and then you can really appreciate the wonderful resolution and musical enhancement that this offers.
The DAC X+ is all about accuracy. First a highly accurate reference clock is generated and this is used to locking together a special Sample Rate Converter and the Digital to Analogue Converter for maximum digital accuracy. After re-clocking (from a wide number of available original sample rates) the signal is up sampled to 192kHz before feeding to twin stereo DACs designed in dual mono configuration enabling balanced operation. Operational elements of the system, such as the digital control signals, are optically isolated from the twin mono DAC cards improving the clarity of the system. The re-clocked digital signal benefits from the development of a carefully specified power supply system. Based on a custom designed ultra low noise torroidal power transformer, the power is cascaded through a number of sophisticated regulation stages and isolation techniques that ensure each section receives an unrestricted, noise free, power supply.
Each input may be re-named from a wide list of options within the menu allowing the owner to customise the DAC’s input options to match their own system options. The input names are displayed on the clear soft green backlit LCD display matching all other Cyrus components.
Although the DAC X+ will slave “on”, through the Master Control BUS with any Cyrus CD player, it will act as and respond to preamplifier remote commands if fitted with the optional preamplifier.
The result is an easy to use, compact unit, that is able to elevate the performance of many source components massively extending the performance and useful life of a consumers investment in Cyrus (and other) audio and video components.
Suggested Selling Price for guidance £1550.00
DAC XP+ With a complete high-end pre-amplifier stage with separate power supply.
Suggested Price for guidance £2550.00
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Finish - Quartz Silver or Brushed Black
SPECIAL COMPONENTS
The PSX-R Intelligent Power Supply Back View
Many of the Cyrus components can be further improved by adding this
regulated power supply. Like a giant battery, it feeds the sensitive circuitry with highly regulated power thus allowing you to realize the maximum performance from the system.
The Cyrus PSX-R is a 300W fully regulated DC Power supply designed to enhance the performance of the partnering Cyrus products when used as an optional extra. With its intelligent connectivity, the PSX-R automatically adjusts its output parameters to suit the partnering Cyrus component.
• A 300VA toroidal transformer with an enormous current delivery capability forms the front end of the PSX-R. The 30,000 microfarad slotted foil reservoir capacitors ensure that very low ESR and wide bandwidth are presented to the linear mode regulator stage that follows.
• The symmetry as a design objective set out in the Cyrus range continues to be an important topology feature of this wide dual bandwidth DC amplifier working as a linear voltage regulator in an identical manner for the positive and negative sides of the PSX-R.
• Current sharing fast double output power transistors ensure quick response in providing the demanded current from the partnering Cyrus unit. Low noise high gain amplifiers in a propriety design provide the remarkable load and line regulation afforded by the PSX-R.
• The intelligent nature of the control circuitry built into the PSX-R not only sense the requirement of the partnering Cyrus component but also relinquish the power-on control to that unit to allow ergonomic operation of the system. At the same time this elegant circuit protects against mal-operation of the PSX-R beyond the designed parameters.
• Connection to the partnering Cyrus unit is made through a quality XLR cable assembly that ensures tight coupling and minimal loss in efficient and fast energy transfer. In all instances except for high current applications the PSX-R may be added into the system without any changes to the existing components and by merely plugging the unit in.
• In low Power applications such as CD or DVD players the addition of the PSX-R provides a highly stable external Power with massive inertia which ensures ideal battery like operation for such units. In high Power applications, on the other hand, the PSX-R while establishing a very stiff voltage source behind the power amplifier, it successfully inhibits mains related distortions and charging spikes from reaching the signal lines of the amplifier.
• The quality lightweight die-cast enclosure of Cyrus PSX-R has a myriad of advantages both electrically and mechanically. The integrated heatsink design enhances the thermal efficiency allowing higher performance to size ratio. Additionally, the non-resonant nature of the alloy minimises microphonic effects, while its non-ferrous composition provides an effective shield from external electro-magnetic disturbances. This also eliminates coupling of the power transformer stray magnetic fields to the sensitive audio circuitry.
Electrical
Outputs
±35.5 VDC for stereo power and integrated amplifiers
±18-30 VDC for monobloc power and other amplifiers
±21 VDC for low power applications
Specifications
Load regulation - ±35.5V 0.2% full power when connected to a Cyrus Integrated amplifier
Load regulation - ±21V 0.001% @ 20VA
Line regulation - 0.2% at full output load
Noise - <40V rm
Dimensions - (H x W x D) 73 x 215 x 360 (mm)
Weight - 6kg
Compatibility
Integrated amplifiers: 8 XP, 8 XPd, 8 XPd QX,
Pre-amplifiers: Pre XP d, Pre XP d QX, DAC XP+,
Power amplifiers: 8 Power, X Power,
CD players: CD8 SE, CD XT SE+
Quartz Silver or Brushed Black
Suggested Selling Price for guidance £575.00
Tri-Arbour
Bespoke Cyrus Hi Fi Rack Handmade in solid hardwood 
The Tri-Arbour. Amazing to look at and yet designed to fit more traditional décor is available in 5 finish options.
American Light Oak, Hard Rock Maple and Black Walnut. A special antiqued finish is available as an option on all but the Hard Rock Maple. All you need do is decide which finish would best match your furnishings.
Holding 5 Cyrus components the standard Tri-Arbour can be expanded in units of 2 by ordering expansion bases to accommodate systems as they grow.
As the main rack is only 24 inches tall it allows a system to be discretely housed in a traditionally furnished room. Imagine a full AV system so compact it fits beside the sofa!
Suggested Selling Prices for guidance:
Oak or Maple £399.00 (Extender £149)
Walnut £475.00 (Extender £199)
Oak Antiqued £499.00 (Extender £180)
Walnut Antiqued £575.00 (Extender £225)
X-Arbour
Bespoke Cyrus Hi Fi Rack Handmade in solid hardwood
Handmade 10 Unit Rack with individual silicone damping system
Suggested Selling Prices for guidance:
Oak & Maple £499.00
Walnut £599.00
X-Arbour Turntable Plinth £135.00
X-Arbour Plasma Plinth £199.00
Hark Rack II
The Cyrus HARK II Equipment Rack
Vertical system rack with adjustable shelving. Aluminium extruded side-blade, hides wiring and power distribution storage compartment. Kit includes three shelves and base for free standing installation.
Additional shelves for cyrus components or laptop are available to order.
An exciting new edition to the Cyrus Range.
Hark II Rack including 3 shelves & Base
Suggested Selling Price for guidance £499.00
HARK II Extra Shelf (2 Pack)
Suggested Selling Price for guidance ££50.00
INTERCONNECT
Interconnect cable
Constructed from the highest quality materials and with a simple straight-wire construction, the Cyrus Interconnect is designed to bring out the best in your choice of high-end Cyrus audio components - by adding nothing. Unlike most other interconnects that will change the sound of your system to the sound of the interconnects, the Cyrus Interconnect will bring to your listening room the true sound of your Cyrus components.
Specifications
- Core purity - 5n Oxygen free
- Core diameter - 0.4mm
- Inductance - 1.42uH/m
- Capacitance - 13.6pF/m
- Loop resistance - 0.27 Ohm/m
Suggested Selling Price for guidance:
1.0 Metre £165.00
STANDARD UPGRADES | DISC PLAYERS | | | |
| DAD1 & 1.5, Quattro, DAD3, Q & Q24 | | Service | £198.00 |
| | | Laser | £231.00 |
| | | Upgrade to CD6 SE | £833.00 |
| | | Upgrade to CD8 SE | £159.00 |
| Discmaster (original top loader)/DAD7 | | Service | No longer available |
| | | Laser | No longer available |
| | | Upgrade to CD6se | £672.00 |
| | | Upgrade to CD8se | £833.00 |
| | | Upgrade to CD XT se + | £1102.00 |
| DVD 6, 7 & 8 | | Service | £210.00 |
| | | Laser | No longer available |
| | | Upgrade to CD6 se | £672.00 |
| | | Upgrade to CD8 se | £833.00 |
| | | PX to Discmaster 8 | £398.00 |
| Discmaster 8 & 8QX | | Service | £220.00 |
| | | Laser | £242.00 |
| | | Upgrade to CD6 se | £672.00 |
| | | Upgrade to CD8 se | £833.00 |
| | | Upgrade to CD XTse+ | £1102.00 |
| CD 6, 6s, CD7 & 7Q, CD8, 8X, CD XT | | Service | £220.00 |
| | | Laser | £242.00 |
| | | Upgrade to CD6 se | £672.00 |
| | | Upgrade to CD8 se | £833.00 |
| | | Upgrade to CD XTse+ | £1102.00 |
| CD 6 se | | Service | £220.00 |
| | | Laser | £242.00 |
| | | Upgrade to CD6 se latest | £188.00 |
| | | Upgrade to CD8 se | £564.00 |
| | | Upgrade to CD XTse+ | £887.00 |
| CD 8se | | Service | £220.00 |
| | | Laser | £242.00 |
| | | Upgrade to CD8se latest | £188.00 |
| | | Upgrade to CD XT se+ | £779.00 |
| CD XT SE | | Upgrade to CD XT se+ | £672.00 |
| DACS | | | |
| DAC X & DAC XP | | Service | £220.00 |
| DAC X | | Upgrade to DAC X+ | £457.00 |
| DAC X | | Upgrade to DAC XP+ | £1639.00 |
| DAC XP | | Upgrade to DAC XP+ | £457.00 |
| Dacmaster | | Service | £210.00 |
| | | Upgrade to DAC X+ | £999.00 |
| AMPLIFIERS | | | |
| Cyrus One & Two All variants | | Service | £188.00 |
| Cyrus Three All variants | | Service | £199.00 |
| Cyrus 5 & SL | | Service | £210.00 |
| Cyrus 6, 7 & 8 All variants | | Service | £220.00 |
| | | Upgrade to 6 XP | £672.00 |
| | | Upgrade to 6 XP d | £966.00 |
| | | Upgrade to 8 XP | £887.00 |
| | | Upgrade to 8 XP d | £1102.00 |
| | | Upgrade to Pre XP d QX | £1317.00 |
| | | Upgrade to Pre XP d | £994.00 |
| Cyrus 6 XP | | Service | £199.00 |
| | | Upgrade to 6 XP d | £399.00 |
| | | Upgrade to 8 XP | £399.00 |
| | | Upgrade to 8 XP d | £699.00 |
| | | Upgrade to 8 XP d Qx | £999.00 |
| | | Upgrade to Pre XP d | £599.00 |
| Cyrus 8 XP/8XPd | | Service | £199.00 |
| | | Upgrade 8 XP to 8XPd | £399.00 |
| | | Upgrade 8 XP to 8 XPdQx | £699.00 |
| | | Upgrade 8 XPd to Qx | £399.00 |
| | | Upgrade 8 XP to Pre XPd | £399.00 |
| | | Upgrade 8 XP to Pre XPd QX | £699.00 |
| DACS | | | |
| DAC X & DAC XP | | Service | £220.00 |
| DAC X | | Upgrade to DAC X+ | £457.00 |
| DAC X | | Upgrade to DAC XP+ | £1639.00 |
| DAC XP | | Upgrade to DAC XP+ | £457.00 |
| Dacmaster | | Service | £210.00 |
| | | Upgrade to DAC X+ | £999.00 |
| Preamps | | | |
| Cyrus aCa7 all variants | | Service | £210.00 |
| Cyrus Pre, Pre x, Xvs & vs2 | | Upgrade to Pre XP d | £799.00 |
| | | Upgrade to Pre XP d QX | £1099.00 |
| Cyrus Pre XP | | Service | £150.00 |
| | | Upgrade to Pre XPd | £399.00 |
| | | Upgrade to Pre XPd QX | £699.00 |
| Cyrus Pre XP d | | Service | £188.00 |
| | | Upgrade to QX DAC | £399.00 |
| | | Upgrade to DAC XP | £1499.00 |
| POWER AMPS | | | |
| Cyrus Power, Q Power (XPA) | | Service | £220.00 |
| | | Upgrade to 8 Power | £564.00 |
| | | Upgrade to X Power | £672.00 |
| Cyrus SmartPower(+) | | Service | £188.00 |
| | | Upgrade to 8 Power | £564.00 |
| | | Upgrade to X Power | £672.00 |
| Cyrus 6 Power | | Service | £188.00 |
| | | Upgrade to 8 Power | £564.00 |
| | | Upgrade to X Power | £672.00 |
| Cyrus 8 Power | | Service | £188.00 |
| | | Upgrade to X Power | £650.00 |
| | | Upgrade to Mono X 200 | £1200.00 |
| X Power | | Service | £188.00 |
| | | Upgrade to Mono X 200 | £1000.00 |
| | | Upgrade to Mono X 300 | £1800.00 |
| Cyrus Mono All variants | | Service | £263.00 |
| (aPa7/7.5) | | Upgrade to Mono X 200 | £1050.00 |
| | | Upgrade to Mono X 300 | £1700.00 |
| Mono X | | Upgrade to Mono X 200 | £950.00 |
| | | Upgrade to Mono X 300 | £1600.00 |
| OTHERS | | | |
| All Tuners | | Service | £210.00 |
| Phono X & aEQ7 | | Service | £188.00 |
| PSX-R & PSX | | Service | £188.00 |
| MR3 | | Service | £231.00 |
| AV Processors | | | |
| AV Master 8.0 | | Service | £200.00 |
| LOUDSPEAKERS | | | |
| Treble Drivers | | Part Cost Only | £102.00 |
| Bass Drivers | | Part Cost Only | £124.00 |
| Shipping in UK Included | | | N/A |
Upgrades include 2 Years Parts & Labour guarantee
Service repairs include a 3 Month guarantee
