Cyrus One vs Topping PA5/SMSL AO200

[16cores]

I got the opportunity to buy the cyrus one for a good price (770aud) to go along with my elac dbr62 speakers in a nearfield setup, do you think this is worth getting over the topping pa5 (550aud) or the smsl ao200 (360aud)

 

[rainsoothe]

Hi. Most likely, yes.

 

[RoA]

Yes. The toppjng will be all the rage with the usual chi-fi reviewers until the successor comes out in 6 months.

Cyrus.

 

[Gray]

I've got a Cyrus amp for speakers and a Topping for headphones, happy with both.
In your case, I would choose the Cyrus.

 

[shadders]

Hi,
Why not listen to each and see which one you prefer ?

Regards,
Shadders.

 

[16cores]

thanks for all the replies, i went with the cyrus because of the price and ill return it if i need to, i have topping already for headphones but i dont have the ability to test either of the speaker amps unfortunately. i now just need to decide on speakers to go with it since i like the look of both the wharfedale evo 4.1 and the elac dbr62

 

[Gray]

i now just need to decide on speakers to go with it since i like the look of both the wharfedale evo 4.1 and the elac dbr62

Comparing those (and preferably others) by ear is essential before purchase.

 

[16cores]

Comparing those (and preferably others) by ear is essential before purchase.

yeah i wish I could have but there was no way unfortunately, i went ahead and bought the cyrus + elacs based on reviews and talking to people directly who had tested that combination so hopefully its good when it arrives