Stereo Amplifier Cyrus 8XPD
CYRUS AMPLIFIER UPGRADES are hard to spot. Each new generation from the 3 integrated of the early 90’s to the recently dicontinued 8vs2 has looked identical. The 8Xpd uses the same magnesium alloy die-cast casing too- though the LCD display suggests something more significant than the usual evolution has happened.
The ‘D’ in the name means the amplifier has a built in DAC. This is broadly similar to the circuitry used in the much respected CD6se CD player and somes with no fewer than five inputs: two coax,two optical and one USB.
Other changes include new preamp circuitry based on cyrus’s high end DAC Xp, a digital to
“So how does the cyrus sound? In a word, wonderfull”
analogue/preamp combo of much talent, and a more elaborate power supply arrangement to prevebt the control circuitry spoling sonic perfomance.
The usual cyrus traits are evident: the 8XPd is immensely fast and precise.
A bit of character is desirable in people, but not such a welcome trait in hi-fi. That transparency allows the recording to take centre stage, as it should. The 8’s treble, too,positively sparkles,while never erring to harshness,leanness or aggression. Partner this amp with capable and neutral speakers such as the ATC SCM 40s or spendor A6s along with say, a CD8se CD player and you’ll have an astonishingly capable system for the money.
The on-board DAC is a good one,giving impressive results through all inputs. It makes even our aged Acer laptop sound like a reasonable hi-fi source.
Cyrus is no stranger to producing class-leading products. It is expected Rs 1,50,000
