CYRUS CD Xt SE2

WHAT HIFI AWARD WINNER BEST £2000+ , AS PART OF A  TEAM CS Xt SE+, DAC X+ AND PSX-R WHAT HIFI SAID "Cyrus's ultimate CD player sounds staggeringly fast.  It defines notes with exception precision"

The CDXT SE2 is a pure CD transport system that delivers the very best sound from a CD. This premium CD Player was voted the best CD player in its category by What Hi Fi Sound & Vision in 2009. Featuring the highly advanced Cyrus SE ‘CD Engine’, dual transformers and PSX-R socket for upgrading to a PSX-R power supply, this is our definitive CD player. The CDXT SE+ is the perfect partner with a DAC X+ or DAC XP+. Alternatively, if you are considering an integrated amplifier solution the 8 XP d or 8 XPd QX are highly capable partners.

The SE2 engineering was originally developed for the CDXt SE brings the following key benefits;

• Specifically developed for Audio data standards
• Up to 5 times fewer data errors than ordinary players
• Less reliance on error correction
• Better signal to noise ratio
• Improved laser control accuracy
• Upgrade path from recent Cyrus CD players

Cyrus realised quite quickly that if they could incorporate SE across the range this would bring an economy of scale and therefore only a relatively small extra cost to each model, rather than loading all the SE development overheads into the high-end model CDXt. This is why CD Xt SE+ is (in the world of high-end audio) relatively inexpensive.

The ‘other half’ of the high-end CD playing system is a matching DAC called DAC X+. Separating the mechanical elements from the low-level decoding circuits offers significant improvement to the resolution of the audio signals. Conversely joining the low level analog signals, post DAC, with the preamplifier delivers improvements so we make a combined DAC and preamp model called DAC XP for the ultimate hi-performance solution. You have a choice between our high performance DAC X+ with our most advanced engineering or the preamp equipped version for the best systems. Being Cyrus, the multi-input decoder only (DAC X+) can be upgraded to full DAC XP+ dual mono, fully balanced preamplifier specification later on. So if the DAC XP+ is beyond your means initially, you can upgrade later and gain the benefits of the ultimate performance as funds allow.

This integration brings several benefits because, unlike the transport, the preamplifier benefits from it’s closer physical link to the DAC and a much smaller circuit topology.

Guide Price £1500.00

With the introduction of the acclaimed DAC X and DAC XP D/A converters, Cyrus moved into a new league for replay of digital sources by offering 192kHz up-sampling, true 192kHz DACs and full differential modes of operation. The CD Xt SE2 is engineered to complement the DAC XP+ and other established ‘X’ series components as a high-end ‘digital optimised’ CD source.

• Clock stability is a key element in the signal processing chain in a player of this standard. The digital engineering of the CD Xt SE2 therefore includes a special re-clocking circuit with close tolerance crystal VCO located at the threshold of the signal drive circuit to maximise jitter rejection.

• Packed into the stylish, compact chassis of the CD Xt SE2 is a high quality toroidal power transformer. The transformer has two entirely separate secondary windings with one dedicated to feeding the sensitive reclocking circuits and the other supplying a completely separate feed to the current hungry motors. In true Cyrus style the PSX-R power supply may also be connected to further refine the power supply system and take over power supply to the motors further improving resolution.

• Cyrus products have always delivered sonic excellence hand-in-hand with state-of-the-art technical performance. The CD Xt SE2 is no exception and Cyrus are justifiably proud of the measured performance of the ‘X’ series transport and DAC combination. A CD Xt SE2 partnered with a DAC X+ or DAC XP+ will deliver ruler-flat linearity performance, vanishingly low background noise and superb jitter rejection, out-performing most two box players in their class.

• A natural upgrade path for the CD Xt SE2 owner is the acquisition of an optional PSX-R external DC Power supply. This unique and intelligent component allows the CD Xt SE2 to tap into a massive reserve of highly regulated DC energy source. Providing a completely separate power feed for the high current demands of the mechanism motors, the PSX-R effectively removes the dynamically changing load of the motors from the internal power transformer.

• The unique MC-Bus connectivity of the CD Xt SE+2is in keeping with the total system approach of the Cyrus range of products. This facility enhances ergonomic operation of the unit in a system context. Total automation of the test, alignment and calibration of the CD Xt SE2 is facilitated via the MC-Bus during its manufacturing process, eliminating potential human error.

• The quality lightweight magnesium die-cast enclosure of the CD Xt SE2 has a myriad of advantages both electrically and mechanically. The non-resonant nature of the alloy minimises microphonic effects, while its non-ferrous composition provides an effective shield from external electro-magnetic disturbances. This also eliminates coupling of the power transformer stray magnetic fields to the sensitive audio circuitry.

Partnered with a DAC XP+ and a pair of PSX-R power supplies, this four box combination offers the discerning audio enthusiast one of the most rewarding CD systems in the world.