Hi
I have a Cyrus system - CD8Se2 going into a PreXvs and two Smart Power power amps.
I also have a Mac (which I am usually working on when I listen to music) with lots of Apple Lossless files on it in the same room - about 5m from the Cyrus kit. I have an iphone and ipad which I think with the Apple Remote app might let me play my music from a separate storage device..?
I am considering upgrading the PreXvs to a Pre XPd at a cost of £799. I have two questions:
1. Is this the best way to get music from my mac/itunes library into the cyrus system for that money or (preferably) less?
2. Will the PreXPd improve the sound from my system, either just as an upgraded pre amp and/or running my 8Se2 through the Pre XPd's DAC?
I might consider paying the extra £300 for the improved Qx DAC module if that was going to significantly improve the sound from the 8Se2.
That's probably more than 2 questions, and any thoughts welcome.
Many thanks.
I have a Cyrus system - CD8Se2 going into a PreXvs and two Smart Power power amps.
I also have a Mac (which I am usually working on when I listen to music) with lots of Apple Lossless files on it in the same room - about 5m from the Cyrus kit. I have an iphone and ipad which I think with the Apple Remote app might let me play my music from a separate storage device..?
I am considering upgrading the PreXvs to a Pre XPd at a cost of £799. I have two questions:
1. Is this the best way to get music from my mac/itunes library into the cyrus system for that money or (preferably) less?
2. Will the PreXPd improve the sound from my system, either just as an upgraded pre amp and/or running my 8Se2 through the Pre XPd's DAC?
I might consider paying the extra £300 for the improved Qx DAC module if that was going to significantly improve the sound from the 8Se2.
That's probably more than 2 questions, and any thoughts welcome.
Many thanks.