some friendly advice on possible purchases (and a hello)

[admin_exported]

Hi to all - just joined the forum.

I am seeking a little advice. I currently have the following

Arcam Alpha 7 CD player (not the SE version)

Arcam Alpha 6 Integrated Amp

I am thinking of changing these ( I bought them second hand a few years ago) I can currently get a Cyrus 6vs2 Amp at a very atttractive price- although I was looking more towards the Roksan Kandy K2 as it has a phono stage which would be nice but not essential. I would like to go for the Cyrus 6SE Cd player.

My big question (which i already suspect the answer) is are these upgrades a significant improvement over my current kit? And woudl anyone recommend interconnects for this type of kit?

 

[matengawhat]

how attractive have seen the 6vs2 for under £400 and the 8vs2 for around £500 - the 8 is a lot better amp

 

[Anonymous]

Well I took the plunge and bought a Cyrus 8vs2 amp - it's early days yet but I am seriosuly impressed so far, a noticable improvement - more clarity and focus - sounds much crisper (for want of a better word).

Trouble is a I need a CD player to do it justice (may need to save up a little first) - I have noticed that the Arcam DIva CD192 is available at considerably reduced prices at the moment - would anyone recommend this as a partner to the Cyrus?

 

[matthewpiano]

Personally I think Cyrus should be partnered with Cyrus, although the Arcam would be an excellent source and does represent a bargain if you can get hold of one of the last ones.

 

[Anonymous]

Cheers for the reply - however the question has just become accademic - I have ordered a Cyrus CD8x just now (£419 - a very good price).

Awaiting delivery tomorrow!

 

[Gusboll]

You'll be loving it if my experience is anything to go by. What kind of music do you listen to?

 

[Anonymous]

Just got it delivered (to work so won't be able to connect and test till later sadly) - looking forward to working through the cd collection with it!

Music wise I mainly listen to Rock (anyhting from prog,softer commercial ,aor,pomp,space and heavyish) to electronic (Tangerine Dream/Jarre,Synergy etc etc), NewAgieish through to folkish/bluesy (anything other than pop really). Plus a reasonable amount of classical as well.

Pretty much covered the hifi upgrades for now (and a while) given the Senheisser HD650s I bought not that long ago as well. Don't think the finances will stretch any further for a while!

 

[the record spot]

Synergy eh? Haven't heard that name for a while - better known as keyboards whizz and onetime Peter Gabriel collaborator, Larry Fast.