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    Gray replied to the thread Cyrus 80 Full Width.
    Quite a few I'd say. There are plenty of original NAD 3020s still going, for example. Some people never feel the need for change - and...
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    Gray replied to the thread dac dac dac.
    How many DACs do you want Andy? With another you're likely to get a (subtlety) different sound. But not so likely to get a worthwhile...
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    Gray replied to the thread Cyrus 80 Full Width.
    That's what I like to hear 👍 Hard to imagine many current amps lasting so long. (And if they did, would we still be around - with...
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    Gray reacted to Rodolfo's post in the thread Cyrus 80 Full Width with Like Like.
    It was never a factor for me either. I bought the original Cyrus One in 1985 as my first adult, "separate", post-receiver unit because...
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    Gray reacted to nopiano's post in the thread Cyrus 80 Full Width with Like Like.
    That didn’t stop Naim! I’m sure you can add PS to their wider boxes. Conversely Linn seemed to be unsure what size to be, and many...
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    I put wheels on a swivel chair - so I can whizz about easily. Great till I sit forward...it's put me on my face a couple of times...
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    Oh......Nice chunky cables :) The HiFi in the lounge, I have the Chord speaker cables running behind the Skirting Boards. I've wired...
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    Gray reacted to TRIPLE A's post in the thread Cyrus 80 Full Width with Like Like.
    Now you mention it yes my Power XRs have the lower vent holes, as well as my Pre-XR. £300 for your 8 is a bargain for sure!
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    Gray replied to the thread Cyrus 80 Full Width.
    Yes, my XR amp has the lower front vent holes. But, without them, my 8 amp did 20+ years (never quietly) with no hint of trouble. Still...
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    Gray reacted to TRIPLE A's post in the thread Cyrus 80 Full Width with Like Like.
    Their earlier power amps had additional holes machined out of the front of the casing - clearly an afterthought.
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    It's a great room treatment system...... :-)
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    Gray replied to the thread Advice needed.
    You should. Your preference is more important than what others like. Maybe you want a change anyway, but is that A75 beyond help? Some...
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    Gray reacted to Kenneth Fernandes's post in the thread Listening at lower volumes with Like Like.
    It’s going to be very interesting when implemented by manufacturers and I’m excited too😊 I don’t work in this industry, though, and I’m...
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    Gray replied to the thread Cyrus 80 Full Width.
    You really need the rack 👍 I've only had one amp at a time. Half width it may be, but they still managed to fit a fair old transformer...
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    Gray reacted to TRIPLE A's post in the thread Cyrus 80 Full Width with Like Like.
    Me too even though the PSU costs are eye watering. I'm up to seven Cyrus units now and am strongly thinking to get the rack while...