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    Gray replied to the thread Cyrus 80 Full Width.
    Less than £200 for a cable? That's good of them 🤨 As you might know Tim, mini XLR connectors are readily available. What is the '5P DS'...
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    Gray replied to the thread Cyrus 80 Full Width.
    According to the WHF story, Cyrus have been 'able to incorporate the external power supply unit (the 40 PSU) in the 80 Series products...
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    Gray reacted to TimMel's post in the thread Cyrus 80 Full Width with Like Like.
    I'm excited with the new full-width development, and everything I've seen so far suggests these new 80 units will sit alongside the 40...
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    Gray reacted to RJW232's post in the thread Cyrus 80 Full Width with Like Like.
    And don't forget that these amps don't use special components. All standard transistors (or at least equivalents are available)...
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    Gray reacted to andy_le161's post in the thread dac dac dac with Like Like.
    Thank you for your reply…I’m a novice
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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.