Difference between Cyrus 6xp vs 6a ?

[ErwinC]

I just saw the new Cyrus integrated amplifiers on the Cyrus webiste. I was wondering if there is a difference in sound/build between these two (and the 8xp vs 8a)? The price has been reduced from 950 to 699.

 

[Frank Harvey]

Upgraded power amp section. I haven't yet had a chance to do an A/B between them.

 

[ErwinC]

Upgraded power amp section. I haven't yet had a chance to do an A/B between them.

Do you mean the 6a has an upgraded power amp section compared to the 6xp?

 

[Frank Harvey]

Yes

 

[ErwinC]

Yes

Does that perhaps mean that the 6a is better than the 6xp?

 

[Frank Harvey]

As far as it's ability to drive loudspeakers, yes

 

[Anonymous]

Sorry to slightly Hi-jack this thread but;

David do you think it would be worth my while adding an X Power to my 8XPd/PSX-R for improved sound quality and using the 8 as a pre-amp? It will drive Spendor A6's so no possibility of bi-amping etc

Thanks, Bill

 

[Frank Harvey]

Definitely. I had a system in the demo room last week, and the B&W CM8's were really singing on the end of an X-Power, and they're easier to driver than A6's. The more drive you can give a Spendor, the more they'll reward you.

With Spendor and Dynaudio users, I usually recommend getting into pre/powers from the off, as they'll get much more out of the two brands (for different reasons), and saves using an integrated amp as a pre-amp (as dedicated pre-amp will normally outperform an integrated acting as a pre-amp).

 

[ErwinC]

As far as it's ability to drive loudspeakers, yes

So, the 6a is £251 cheaper than the 6xp and is able to drive speakers better. :O :O :O

 

[Anonymous]

Thanks David,

Do you do trade ins on 6 month old cyrus integrated amps?

 

[Frank Harvey]

As far as it's ability to drive loudspeakers, yes

So, the 6a is £251 cheaper than the 6xp and is able to drive speakers better. :O :O :O

Yup

 

[Andy Clough]

Thanks David,

Do you do trade ins on 6 month old cyrus integrated amps?

billyblob, please contact Frank Harvey Hi-Fi directly, we don't allow dealer trading on the site. House rules

 

[Anonymous]

Sorry.Didn't realise.

 

[Anonymous]

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Sorry.Didn't realise.

 

[ErwinC]

As far as it's ability to drive loudspeakers, yes

So, the 6a is £251 cheaper than the 6xp and is able to drive speakers better. :O :O :O

Yup

Is this also the case for the Cyrus 8a vs 8xp?

 

[Andy Clough]

Sorry.Didn't realise.

No problem, hope they can help.

 

[Frank Harvey]

As far as it's ability to drive loudspeakers, yes

So, the 6a is £251 cheaper than the 6xp and is able to drive speakers better. :O :O :O

Yup

Is this also the case for the Cyrus 8a vs 8xp?

Yup

 

[MUSICRAFT]

I just saw the new Cyrus integrated amplifiers on the Cyrus webiste. I was wondering if there is a difference in sound/build between these two (and the 8xp vs 8a)? The price has been reduced from 950 to 699.

Hi ErwinC

Are you still using a Yamaha A-S1000 or a A-S2000?

All the best

Rick @ Musicraft

 

[ErwinC]

As far as it's ability to drive loudspeakers, yes

So, the 6a is £251 cheaper than the 6xp and is able to drive speakers better. :O :O :O

Yup

Is this also the case for the Cyrus 8a vs 8xp?

Yup

Again :O

That is not bad. And how do the new amps compare to the old amps soundwise?

BTW, i read somewhere that the new case is aluminium. Does this mean that the new look is different from the previous case?

 

[ErwinC]

Hi Rick,

I sold them both and i have a Cyrus 6xp now. Currently i use it with a pair of Monitor Audio BX2 (and my Vincent CD-S6) and i am really surprised by the fantastic result. I want to replace my Vincent cd player with a Cyrus player but am a bit afraid of the slot loading issues although it seams these are mostly solved in the latest models.

I am also looking to replace the fantastic MA BX2 by a better compact bookshelf. For the moment i think about MA GX50, KEF R100, Rega RS1, Proac Studio 115 and Proac Tablette Anniversary. The speakers will be placed close to the rear wall and on a shelf.

 

[Frank Harvey]

That is not bad. And how do the new amps compare to the old amps soundwise?

I wouldn't worry if you already have the 6xp - it won't be worth changing to from what you have - I'd add a power amp instead.

BTW, i read somewhere that the new case is aluminium. Does this mean that the new look is different from the previous case?

The case looks the same now as it always has done, don't worry