Cyrus CD8SE and Amp: 8vs2 vs Kandy K2

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Appreciate any thoughts on this. I'm wondering if there are any sonic benefits to matching my 8SE with the 8vs2 amp (can be had for £599), or go for the award winning and best buy K2?

I'm happy with my current amp as to me it's as smooth as silk and a lot more power in reserve than the Cyrus, and just a tad more than the K2.

Or should I just try a PSX-R on the 8SE.

The upgrade bug has bitten! Again.

Graham.

 

[Anonymous]

I believe you just answered your own question

 

[Anonymous]

EvilWolf:I believe you just answered your own question

Not having heard the others, I was hoping for some input from someone who has really....

 

[Anonymous]

My belief is that you'd need to get a PreVS2 and 8 Power, possibly XPower to make a change from the MA worthwhile. If you fancy an upgrade that keeps you on a similar sonic signature, why not hunt for a A5 power amp and use the 3.5 as a pre. Then later change the 3.5 to a proper pre.

Another thought is that MA could upgrade/tune the 3.5 for you (perhaps).

 

[matthewpiano]

You said you are happy with your current amp. In that case, don't change it.

 

[Anonymous]

My sentiments exactly

All this constant talk of 'upgrading' makes me weep

let's just enjoy our music.

 

[Anonymous]

EvilWolf:My sentiments exactly

All this constant talk of 'upgrading' makes me weep

let's just enjoy our music.

Ok. Point taken. Thanks, guys. I think you're right. Right then - MF A5 power.........

Hen's teeth those things!

 

[Anonymous]

EvilWolf:My sentiments exactly

All this constant talk of 'upgrading' makes me weep

let's just enjoy our music.

Says the guy with the high end system. Isn't that the point of this forum though, to discuss equipment?

 

[Anonymous]

Pmaninit:
EvilWolf:My sentiments exactly

All this constant talk of 'upgrading' makes me weep

let's just enjoy our music.

Says the guy with the high end system. Isn't that the point of this forum though, to discuss equipment?

Define 'high end'.... see other post!

 

[Anonymous]

Graham_Thomas:Pmaninit:
EvilWolf:My sentiments exactly

All this constant talk of 'upgrading' makes me weep

let's just enjoy our music.

Says the guy with the high end system. Isn't that the point of this forum though, to discuss equipment?

Define 'high end'.... see other post!

Each component over £1000, can't be anything but high end!

 

[Andrew Everard]

Pmaninit:Each component over £1000, can't be anything but high end!

Interesting definition...

 

[Anonymous]

Andrew Everard:
Pmaninit:Each component over £1000, can't be anything but high end!

Interesting definition...

Ta

 

[Anonymous]

I detect a hint of irony in Andrew's post.........

Andrew - do you agree with the assessment - get an A5 as an upgrade not the 8vs2? Cheers.

 

[Andrew Everard]

I think your original PSX-R suggestion is the most sensible one.

 

[Anonymous]

Thanks Andrew. Some bargain PSX-Rs out there, and I can try and sell again if no real sonic improvement to my old ears.

 

[matthewpiano]

Pmaninit:Graham_Thomas:Pmaninit:
EvilWolf:My sentiments exactly

All this constant talk of 'upgrading' makes me weep

let's just enjoy our music.

Says the guy with the high end system. Isn't that the point of this forum though, to discuss equipment?

Define 'high end'.... see other post!

Each component over £1000, can't be anything but high end!

Take a look at AVI's website. It seems £900 per component is entry level. LOL!!

 

[SteveR750]

sorry to hi-jack the thread, what improvement cold I expect by adding the PSX-R to the 6SE? Bear in mind I am still using budget B&W DM602 S3 though they will be upgraded soon......

 

[Anonymous]

I'm not sure you can add a PSX to the CD6...

 

[Anonymous]

Sevenoaks Sound & Vision, at least the ones i've been to, will let you buy Cyrus gear and return for a full refund within 3 weeks!

 

[Mike_Schmidt]

Heres what I would do, put the PSX on the CD player and someday send your amp back to MF for a upgrade or tune up. There really really good amps and better than Cyrus gear IMO.

 

[Anonymous]

Pmaninit:

EvilWolf:My sentiments exactly

All this constant talk of 'upgrading' makes me weep

let's just enjoy our music.

Says the guy with the high end system. Isn't that the point of this forum though, to discuss equipment?

My kit 'high-end'? It's barely even mid-end, in my opinion. Maybe if I had Plinius/Leema....

 

[Mike_Schmidt]

I think your kit would be high end, and a smart high end at that

 

[Anonymous]

Mike_Schmidt:Heres what I would do, put the PSX on the CD player and someday send your amp back to MF for a upgrade or tune up. There really really good amps and better than Cyrus gear IMO.

Hullo Mike. Think I will try the PSX-R. Anyone lend me one for a year or two?

The MF 'fine-tuning' doesn't extend to the A3.5 as yet. At £400 I find this a tad expensive to be honest. The PSX-R from £350 seems to be better value for money.

 

[Mike_Schmidt]

How was the holiday

 

[Anonymous]

I would run your system off one of these, your noise floor will disappear on your music.

www.airlinktransformers.com/transformer/bps2000-balanced-power-supply.asp