Recent content by Llwynygan

It is a really valid question. I have 3 choices: 1) pay Cyrus £300 to fix it (delay until they are open post lockdown) 2) continue hunting for a cheaper fix (think this is a dead end) - meanwhile no music 3) buy a new amp - is a £600 amp today (eg Rega Brio) as good as my Cyrus 8 which was £800...

The local engineer I used is a specialist. He clearly knew what he was talking about. He landed on a diagnosis that we think only Cyrus can resolve. Maybe this is leading me to replace it...

So would you buy new rather than repair? I dint do wide auditions when I got the 8 so might love something different as much. How much was the 8 was new? I bought mine second hand.

Too right. Pesky autocorrect - I meant mid!

Thanks for your reply. Fantastic to hear from fellow enthusiasts. The engineer I used did trace the signal and everything seems fine, hence his conclusion about the software. I love my 8 too - it’s a great match with my Rega Planar 3 and Dynaudio speakers. I brought it all out of storage...

How far has integrated amplifier technology moved on? I have a faulty Cyrus 8 (15 years old) which can only be fixed by Cyrus for £300. Is the likes of a Rega Brio at £600 better use of my money. The Cyrus cost more when new but how much has the technology moved on. I know for turntables old is...

They will charge £300 to repair/service it. Not sure spending that is worth it given second hand they are about £300-£350!!

My Cyrus 8 integrated amplifier has stopped working and I am trying to isolate the problem. I have tried a turntable (via a phone stage), a music streamer and direct connection to my phone (through its headphone socket) through all of the sources on the amplifier. None produce any sound at all...