To Cyrus Power amp or not power amp, that is my question....

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Hi All,

My old man has just given me £500, as he is so nice, and probably mad! I was wondering, would a Cyrus 8 power add much to my system?

Also, if I did get it, would the PSX-r make much difference connecting it to either the power amp, or the integrated?

I only ask, as my rack is full, and fitting another box may be difficult, so was thinking of losing the psx-r. Or I could just buy a new rack lol!

 

[d_a_n1979]

IMO I'd say yes!

My other half went for an X-Power to pair up with her 8vs2 and B&W CM7 speakers and the different was superb.

Much fuller soundstage that really tightened up; bnass became taut and midrange/treble were so precise and crisp.

Well worth the addition IMO

 

[Anonymous]

I might if I look around be able to get an x power for about £700. Is it a big improvement over the 8 power?

Did she have the x power on the low frequency's, and the 8vs2 on the highs?

I don't know if I get the x power to get rid of the psx-r? Did she ever think of getting one to add as well, or was the sound that good with the x power, that she never went for it?

Phil

 

[d_a_n1979]

Never got round to demo'ing the PSXR's TBH; it was all about cost really as Cyrus gear soon adds up!

The X-Power was on the LF's yes and the 8vs2 was on the HF's.

 

[Anonymous]

Will see if I can get the x power at a good price, otherwise it will have to be the 8 power.

 

[d_a_n1979]

I dont think youll go wrong with either

Adding a power amp really does make a difference in my opinion & to my ears.

Having owned Arcam gear for years I've always bi-amped when possible.

The Cyrus gear is very similar; sounds great when single amp'd but when bi-amped; it just comes alive

 

[d_a_n1979]

Youre in luck (I rarely see them on eBay)...

Keep watching

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/CYRUS-X-POWER-AMPLIFIER-QUARTZ-SILVER_W0QQitemZ220564043402QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiFi_Amplifiers?hash=item335aa4368a

 

[Anonymous]

Damn, I need black though!

 

[d_a_n1979]

Erm...

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[Anonymous]

ha-ha, I would rather not re paint it, but hey, if it is a good deal, could always buy some nice paint to do it up!

 

[eternaloptimist]

Hi All,

I have just added an Cyrus X Power to the system and the difference was obvious - clearer and more "forward" soundstage and a tighter bass. Everything just sounds "clearer".

I have a Cyrus 6SE CDP into 8vs2 amp, now with X Power, into B&W 683s.

The 8vs2 is powering the LF and the X Power the HF (as it is the more "talented amp") biwired with Chord Carnival Silverscreen.

Am very happy with the improvement and would recommend it. Also, even if I upgrade the 8vs2 in the future - whether to another integrated or a pre-amp, the X power will not be wasted.

Cheers,

D

 

[Anonymous]

Is there a big jump in sound per pound between the 8 power and the x power? When you say forward, do you mean orward in the trebble? As this is not what I would like, wanted a richer sound from the system and a bit fuller bass.

Also, whre would you recomend I add the PSX-r? Or do I sell that on, and save some cash?

 

[5cats35]

If I were you I would keep the psx-r and try it out on both. Your ears will tell you which it sounds better on.

You may want to look on the unofficial Cyrus forum as quite often you can pick s/h or ex demo at reasonable prices. Also take a look @ www.hifiwigwam.com for the same reason. You can also post wanted to buy requests for on both of these forums. I picked up an excellent condition 8Power for £300 on hifi **.

Disclaimer: I have not got any Cyrus gear for sale on either of these forums.

 

[Anonymous]

I have bought the x power and it is arriving tomorrow, so can't wait!

Another question for you all. If I sold the 8Vs2 to get a dedicated pre amp, which one to go for, would it be the pre vs2? They seem to be going alot cheaper on flea bay, than my integrated would sell for, so might be able to dsave some cash and get a better sound as well!

Your thoughts would be appeciated....

 

[Anonymous]

Pre + power generally sound better than integrated. Sell the PSX-R as well and you'll nearly have enough money to buy another Xpower!

 

[Anonymous]

So I could sell the 8vs2 and psx-r, then get another x power?

I take it the one x power would run the HF and the other the LF?

 

[Anonymous]

u have 3 choices

1) 1 on HF and 1 on LF

2) 1 on left and 1 on right but separate channels for LF and HF

3) Switch them to Mono and run 1 to left and 1 to right. Biwire if you prefer.

Most people reckon 3) sounds best if your speakers need power. Otherwise 2) will give better separation and sweeter midrange and clearer treble.

 

[Anonymous]

I will have to see what my kit would go for, then have a look into it, as I am meant to be saving up for a diamond ring for the missus. But as we all know, hifi comes first lol.

How do you find your WB Square ones with the Cyrus kit, as I am looking in the future to either the SQ1's or B&W 805s speakers?