CYRUS 8XP

***** Review:   What Hi Fi Say "Exceptionally detailed, transparent and precise delivery; lovely dynamics; excellent upgradability - the 8 XP is just sensational, with focus and precision that its rivals can't match."

The 8 XP is a great performer and delivers 70 Watts per channel. Features six analogue inputs that can be individually assigned via the digital display and intuitive naming function. Also includes intelligent headphone facility and twin speaker outputs for bi-wiring. The 8 XP can also be upgraded with a digital card so that it has all of the features of the 8 XP d. The 8 XP is the perfect partner for the CD 8 SE.

The Cyrus 8 XP power amplifier is based around a new twin transformer power supply that allows separation of control systems and audio. The 350VA main transformer provides huge dynamic power and a stunning sound. The front panel boasts a high quality LCD display for volume, the input selected and has a set-up menu that allows you to configure your amplifier to work exactly the way that suits you.

Together with a generous power output, six analogue inputs, Bi-wireable speaker terminals, headphone output with a good quality amplifier, pre-amplifier output (for bi-amping) and a system remote control, the 8 XP is very well specified.

Other features include:

• High performance pre-amplifier based on the X series DAC XP+ design.
• 2 x 70 W power amplifier
• Top quality LCD display and extensive user setup menu system
• Input sensitivity matching
• Zone two output, multi-source, multi-zone
• PSX-R upgrade option

Upgrade Options
The 8 XP is upgradeable with the PSX-R or factory upgrade to the 8XP d with the addition of 5 digital inputs including USB to allow connection of a computer to play files back through the on-board Cyrus quality DAC.

Guide price £1350.00 Now £675.00

The XP platform is designed so that we can invest strongly one main project and derive several versions that benefit from this larger investment. The 8 XP benefited from the core engineering invested to design the new Pre XP model. We then incorporate a new version of our highly dynamic 2 x 70 watt power amplifier plus a new twin transformer power supply to take advantage of new components that have become available. The twin transformers feed two separate power supply stages each with further sub regulation. The main 350 VA Toroidal transformer with 5 regulated rails is twinned with a separate toroidal transformer for control systems. The result will surprise customers new to Cyrus as they discover truly high-end performance from a surprisingly compact Cyrus die-cast chassis.

Because of these attributes the Cyrus Integrated 8 XP is able to deliver remarkable performance.  70W into 8ohm is the conservative rating but the amplifier can deliver over 300 watts for short dynamic bursts of music. The performance is both very subtle yet powerful enough to convincingly replay large scale music such a major symphonic or powerful rock programs. In an age where compressed digital sources are popular, amplifiers capable of this dynamic urge are going to become increasingly important to the quality conscious music fan.

Upgrade Options include

Upgrading to Digital.
This is a return to factory upgrade. The digital card fits neatly inside the 8 XP and you could even then add the additional Qx card as well to give an even more advanced DAC with performance that should be considered to be between the CD 8 SE and our most advanced DAC X+ models.

Adding a PSX-R power supply.
This is Cyrus’ most popular upgrade and can be customer fitted by simply plugging the supplied cable into the socket on the back of the 8 XP. In fact we have sold more PSX-R’s than any other model. It provides a super smooth supply of DC power to the sensitive pre-amplifier audio stages of the 8 XP. The effect is a marked improvement in bass and a better, more solid stereo image. Your retailer will be able to demonstrate this upgrade. We recommend you take along some discs your know well so you can hear just how big the improvement is.

Construction
Enclosure - Cyrus Inverted die-cast chassis
Material - Lightweight magnesium alloy

Electrical
Line inputs - 6 analogue

Outputs
Zone 2 or tape
Bi-wire Loudspeakers
Tape-out
Preamp-out
Headphone

Internal power Supplies -
1 x 350 VA Toroidal transformer with 5 regulated rails, plus separate toroidal transformer for control systems

External - Highly regulated PSX-R upgradeable

Communications
MC-BUS™ System BUS
Remote Control Supplied with Cyrus system remote control
Standby power consumption Less than less than 1W

Specifications
Continuous Power - 115 W/CH (into 4 Ohms) 70 W/CH (into 8 Ohms)
Burst Power - 320 W (IHF, one channel driven into 1 Ohm)
Distortion - 0.002%, 1kHz (into 8 Ohms) 0.005%, 1kHz (into 4 Ohms)
Frequency Response - -3 dB, 0.1Hz and 100kHz
Damping Factor (1kHz) - 150
Input sensitivity (70W) - Line: 237mV
Input impedance - 40kOhm (RCA).
Output voltage - 237mV (Tape out), 480mV (Pre out)
S/N Ratio - 105dBA (ref. 40W)
Channel Balance - ±0.2dB (0dB to -63dB)
Volume control accuracy - ±0.1dB (0dB to -63dB)
Dimensions (H x W x D) -73 x 215 x 360 (mm)
Weight - 5.9 kg
Finish - Quartz silver or Brushed Black