Cyrus CD6 SE vs SE2

[ErwinC]

Is there a difference in reliability between the two versions of this CD player? I remember that the first CD 6 players had a lot of problems.

 

[plastic penguin]

To be fair, not experienced the reliability problems, mainly because I've only the 6 and 8SEs at a dealers. I think, from memory, Cyrus has updated the firmware so can't see it as a problem.

 

[Anonymous]

I purchased a CD6 SE just under 2 years ago. It has been returned to the manufacturer once because of difficulty ejecting discs which culminated in it refusing to eject a disc at all. Shortly after I received it back it exhibited the same problem - it is sitting in front of me now with a disc which it will not eject. I have already spoken to Cyrus who said they will repair it FOC since it is still within the guarantee however when I asked if I would have to pay if it failed with the same problem outside the guarantee they said "yes" but they guarantee their repairs for 3 months. 3 months? What a lot of confidence they have in their product / workmanship!! This CD player cost me a fair chunk of money but I am now going to ditch it in favour of a reliable product - can anyone suggest a suitable alternative?

Many thanks

 

[MUSICRAFT]

I purchased a CD6 SE just under 2 years ago. It has been returned to the manufacturer once because of difficulty ejecting discs which culminated in it refusing to eject a disc at all. Shortly after I received it back it exhibited the same problem - it is sitting in front of me now with a disc which it will not eject. I have already spoken to Cyrus who said they will repair it FOC since it is still within the guarantee however when I asked if I would have to pay if it failed with the same problem outside the guarantee they said "yes" but they guarantee their repairs for 3 months. 3 months? What a lot of confidence they have in their product / workmanship!! This CD player cost me a fair chunk of money but I am now going to ditch it in favour of a reliable product - can anyone suggest a suitable alternative?

Many thanks

Hi oldbadger

Unfortunately this is the fourth time this week alone that i am hearing of issues with SE based CD players.

Anyway, what amplifer and speakers do you use?

Interconnects and speaker cables are?

Have you also got an alternative CD or even a DVD or Blu Ray player player with coaxial/optical digital output?

Do you also you use alternative digital media such as a PC? If not, then would you also like to have this ability?

What do you generally listen to?

Your budget for a new player?

With a new player what kind of presentation would you want the system to reproduce?

All the best

Rick @ Musicraft

 

[datay]

Is there a difference in reliability between the two versions of this CD player? I remember that the first CD 6 players had a lot of problems.

The SE2 is much more reliable, to the point where reliability is no longer a concern (which is of course as it should be, and I along with many people was very unhappy with the problems with the original SE software). I think to be fair Rick needs to say whether the problems he heard about recently were with SE2.

 

[Frank Harvey]

Most issues were sorted out before SE2 was released, but since then, we've not had any problems at all with any SE2 product. We've not heard of four instances this week (none), and we're a Cyrus dealer. Go figure.

 

[MUSICRAFT]

Is there a difference in reliability between the two versions of this CD player? I remember that the first CD 6 players had a lot of problems.

The SE2 is much more reliable, to the point where reliability is no longer a concern (which is of course as it should be, and I along with many people was very unhappy with the problems with the original SE software). I think to be fair Rick needs to say whether the problems he heard about recently were with SE2.

Hi datay

Two SE and one SE2.

All the best

Rick @ Musicraft

 

[Anonymous]

Amps - Roksan Caspian M-1 amps, interconnects are Chord Chorus 2, speakers are Spendor ST, speaker cables are Chord epic. I listen to absolutely anything and I prefer a neutral sound so that the music is truly repesented. budget max £700. No alternative CD or DVD available.

Cheers

,

 

[MUSICRAFT]

Hi oldbadger

Thanks for your reply.

A little over your budget but Audiolab's 8200CD is worth a look.

All the best

Rick @ Musicraft