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.
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Difference between Cyrus 6xp vs 6a ?
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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
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
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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).
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).
FrankHarveyHiFi said:
So, the 6a is £251 cheaper than the 6xp and is able to drive speakers better. :O :O :O
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FrankHarveyHiFi said:
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?
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.
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.
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ErwinC said:
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.
The case looks the same now as it always has done, don't worry 🙂
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