Cyrus 8vs or 8vs2 amps?

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Can't decide between the two

As l'm considering buying second user, the price difference between the two is pretty hefty.

ls the vs2 that much of a jump?

Reviews tend to state that the vs2 has lost some of the lean edge to the sound, without losing the detail.

Anybody with any opinion as to this?
 
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I am the proud owner of a Cyrus 8vs, which I am now using as a pre-amp for my Mono X's. However if I could get a 8vs2 then for only slightly more then thats what I would buy. Not that I have heard the difference between the two models (the 8vs is a fine amp) but you will always have that nagging doubt that the later model might be better.
 
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Hello & thanks for the response.

The 8vs goes for around the £400 mark, where as the 8vs2 tends to be more like £650 ish.

l know what you mean about that nagging doubt!
 
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Less bright allegedly. More realistic sound, i.e. less lean and fuller. Is it worth the difference? Depends on how much of a hifi nut you are I guess. It wasn't that long ago that the 8vs was hailed an excellent amp, improvements never cease. If spending the extra means less for speakers then def get the 8vs.
 
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I don't know how much it costs (anyone else?), but you can always upgrade the 8vs to 8vs2 spec by returning the amp to the factory at a later date. The factory upgrades are generally good value, and you would have the advantage of having in effect a new 8vs2 in the future for less than the cost of buying one new.
 

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ffiish:I don't know how much it costs (anyone else?), but you can always upgrade the 8vs to 8vs2 spec by returning the amp to the factory at a later date. The factory upgrades are generally good value, and you would have the advantage of having in effect a new 8vs2 in the future for less than the cost of buying one new.

The price was £250 last year for VS to VS2. Don't think it has changed.
 
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auntybobbo:I am the proud owner of a Cyrus 8vs, which I am now using as a pre-amp for my Mono X's. However if I could get a 8vs2 then for only slightly more then thats what I would buy. Not that I have heard the difference between the two models (the 8vs is a fine amp) but you will always have that nagging doubt that the later model might be better.

As an aside, from experience, the integrated as a pre really is restricting your Mono-x's. Im a big Cyrus fan, but their pre amps, even dedicated ones have always seemed to be a weak link in their line-up. However in this instance, a dedicated Cyrus pre would bring improvements. Sorry for rambling
 

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