Harman Kardon HK990 or Cyrus 8 QX DAC or Cyrus 8a

[L00k_C]

I am a bit puzzled.... Haven't heard any of them.. I need your feedback...and trusted ears....

HK990 I can get new for 850 GBP (EISA awards 2009)

Cyrus 8a slightly used for 850GBP

Cyrus 8 QX slightly used for 1650 gbp

Can anyone help?

 

[plastic penguin]

What's your current set-up?

 

[L00k_C]

No real setup... want to start a proper one

currently Speakers JBL L890 (they are staying!!)

Rest

music through YAMAXA RX630rds and source Philips BDP800

 

[plastic penguin]

Okay -- heard a lot of good things about HK two-channel amps from posters on here. Unfortunately dealers in my area are fairly sparse.

Have dem'd Cyrus previous model 8XP with MA GX100 and B&W PM1 and it sounded quite nice, but had nothing to compare it with.

As I'm not familiar with your speakers I couldn't say which (any brand) would work best. You'd need to hop down to a dealers. Haven't we had a similar conversation before?

 

[BigH]

Why keep the speakers?

Only review I have seen of them implied they were better with low quality amps rather than more expensive separates.

The only way is to hear different systems and then decide.

 

[L00k_C]

I have just bought them... full range speakers and like the sound of them.. can go down and need no sub... The music I hear is rock, acoustic, modern...

Don't you like the speakers?

 

[altruistic.lemon]

I'd go with HK. Where did you find one at that price?

 

[L00k_C]

You are right and .... you are right....

JBL L890 are better (so they say) with lower end amps... but The one doesn't cancel the other.......

Yes I did have a previous request for appropriate amp for my speakers however now I have limited them to these amps...

BTW Harman Kardon is a parent company of JBL so they should go well... however with CYRUS I have the option to add power supplies, streamers and so on....

 

[L00k_C]

Whats the norm price?

 

[TheHomeCinemaCentre]

The HK990 is discontinued now but the RRP was £1099 but we sold for between £799 and £899. The HK will sound superb with the JBLs, if you can find one I would buy. The sound is well beyond the price.

 

[L00k_C]

Thanks nick...

I can find hk990 but No HD990 ...any ideas...

As far as power supplies which one would you suggest...

 

[L00k_C]

:bounce:

 

[DocG]

:bounce:

You look happy, L00k_C. Anything you wish to share with us?

 

[L00k_C]

not really...

just trying to get attention for my post... 🙂

 

[DocG]

Oh, I see...

Well on your mains regenerator thread, you state:

Which mains regulators would you suggest (i will be using it for an Harman Kardon HK990)?

So I thought you had pulled the trigger on the amp (after two people recommended the HK), and wanted to share that with us. Quod non...

 

[L00k_C]

:rofl: :rofl:

 

[Crossie]

Cyrus 8xpdqx seems over priced. Have a good look round and you should be able to get a much better price.

They are all good amps - need to listen. What speakers have you in mind as this will make a big difference to amp selection?

 

[Crossie]

See here for better deal: http://www.fanthorpes.co.uk/cyrus-audio/cyrus-8xp-d-qx-amplifier-repro-2191569-406703-.php

 

[L00k_C]

jbl l890 IF BY ANY CHANCE YOU KNOW THEM!!!

 

[L00k_C]

tHANKS...