Recent content by Oluain

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    Adding CD Transport / Player to setup

    Looking for some advice... I have a Cyrus 8XP d QX amp paired with Spendor A6 speakers. I usually stream my audio from a home media server or play records but I would like to add a CD source as an additional source. Given that theCyrus amp already has a high quality DAC I assume I should look...
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    Connecting Bi-Wire Cable to single speaker input...?

    Great, thanks Al ears!
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    Connecting Bi-Wire Cable to single speaker input...?

    Also... the cables have an arrow on them... is this the direction from the amp to each speaker?
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    Connecting Bi-Wire Cable to single speaker input...?

    Hi, I have just received some new AudioQuest Rocket 11 speaker cable and am in the process of terminating the ends to connect it to my hi-fi system (Spendor A7 speakers and Cyrus8XP amp). The speakers have a single black and red input. Silly questions... but I assume the attached photo is the...
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    Should I maintain 2 music libraries?

    Hi, Some advice on organising my digital music library please... OK, so back when I had a laptop with a huge HDD, my setup which worked well was to basically use iTunes for everything and rip at Apple Lossless. This gave me the advantage of being able to use apple music and instantly have my...
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    Switching to longer speaker cable

    Thanks, I'll check out those recommendations.... don't think I will be going for symmetrical cable lengths though! :) Budgetwise I was just interested in something similar, or a slight upgrade to my current cables. Thanks
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    Switching to longer speaker cable

    Hi, I have moved house and I will need to get longer speaker cables (4m & 8m) to accommodate the new layout. Currently I have 'Atlas Equator 3.0 6N pure OFC' speaker cables. These are paired with Spendor A6 speakers and a Cyrus 8 XPd Qx amp. The cable would have been recommended by the shop...
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    Upgrade Cyrus Stereo Hi-Fi to 5.1 surround sound

    Hello, I have a Cyrus 8XP d QX quartz AMP with Spendor A6 stereo speakers. I am interested in upgrading this stereo setup to include surround sound for movies. Can you please advise on a recommended upgrade path for this. Many thanks
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    Recommended Turntable/Amp addition to existing system

    Hi, So I ended up going for Project Debut SE3 and a Schiit Audio Mani... Just arrived today... lovely tone but I am getting tuning issues :( There are places where the instruments waver in and out of tune. I think everything is set up correctly and I have tried different (brand new) records...
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    Recommended Turntable/Amp addition to existing system

    Hmm... seems I am not authorised to edit my own post?? Sorry for all the spelling errors... wrote the post in a rush!
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    Turntable Amp...

    Thanks for the clarification! Ill check out that amp you recommended. I've also made a new post to see if anyone here uses vinyl with the same amp or speakers I have. Cheers!
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    Recommended Turntable/Amp addition to existing system

    Hi All, I am looking to add a vinal option to my existing setup of Amp: Cyrus 8XPD Speakers: Spendor A6 My budget is £300-£400 Can you recommend any turntable / amp combinations? For example would something like Rega Fono MM MK2 Amp with Rega RP1 Turntable work well? Another member had...
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    Turntable Amp...

    Thanks for the reply its a Cyrus 8 XPD ... I don't think it has a photo input...
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    Turntable Amp...

    Hi, so this probably seems like a silly question here, but if I get a turntable such as Pro-Ject Elemental or Rega RP1, can I plug that straight into a hi-fi amp like Cyrus XP or does it need to pass through a separate amp for vinyl? Thanks