Got a Cyrus 8vs, what should I partner it with?

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I have managed to get my hands on a second hand cyrus 8vs amp. The question is what cd player, speakers and cables should i partner it with. My budget is around £800 (i might be able to stretch it a bit). It is going in a pretty small bedroom (2.5m x 4m). Not averse to using headphones if they will give a better option.

 

[Frank Harvey]

Other than looking at the second hand market, you could pick up a Rega Apollo for £475, and some Monitor Audio RS5's, RS6's, or RS8's to suit room or budget.

 

[Anonymous]

Personally I think Monitor Audio speakers would be too bright. I used Epos 12.2's with my 8vs which can be had 2nd hand for £300-ish.

 

[plastic penguin]

I would avoid Monitor Audio speakers unless the CDP errs on the side of restraint.

With the budget s/hand or ex-dem seems the only route out - look at Arcam CD73T as a minimum.

Look on ebay and check the prices for Cyrus 6s. The last time I looked I noticed one for around £400 + Epos M12's (check on Epos's website).

 

[Anonymous]

I had a demo of Epos M5i's the other week and was impressed with them. I'll check out the M12's. I am just a bit worried that due to the lack of space i won't be doing the speakers justice, hence the thought of going down the headphone route.

 

[Mike_Schmidt]

I had that amp on the old EPOS M12's and they sounded superb and youll have lots of change left over for wire and good stands. Im just saying

 

[Anonymous]

Space is tight so i would ideally be looking for smaller speakers. Something around the size of PMC DB1's but with a smaller price tag would be good.

 

[Anonymous]

The Epos M12's aren't big speakers and one of mine is running close to a back wall. If you think you'd prefer headphones though buy some, you can always get speakers later.