Cyrus i9-XR Reference Integrated Amplifier with PSU-XR - Bundle Price

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The XR Series is Cyrus's latest and greatest series of products. An uncompromising range of discrete audiophile components, the performance of which elevates Cyrus into the very highest echelons of transparency and precision.

XR is nothing short of a revolution in audio quality. Built from the ground-up, using an accumulated knowledge of over a decade, XR represents the best-in-class application of new DAC technologies, Power supply Design, Circuit topology, User Interface and, is built entirely in the UK using the highest specification of components.

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Cyrus i9-XR Reference Integrated Amplifier

CYRUS ARE VERY HAPPY TO ANNOUNCE THAT THE PRE-XR, I7-XR AND I9-XR PRODUCTS FROM OUR XR SERIES ARE NOW ROON TESTED.

The i9-XR is one of the first wave of products, heralding the new XR series of Cyrus components. The familiar Cyrus precision die-cast case is the same, but everything else has changed. With ground-up engineering inside, an all-new phantom black paint finish, touch sensitive controls and a higher resolution display that is customisable for brightness, contrast and polarity, the high-quality finish of XR makes a strong statement.

XR DIGITAL PERFORMANCE

The DAC input stage of the i9-XR features a new 2nd generation version of our award-winning QXR DAC, but with an all-new high-speed analogue buffer stage. Seven digital filter alignment options are user adjustable to suit the taste of the listener. Input options include USB audio (to 768k sample rate) and DSD to DSD512, 2 x SPDIF digital and 2 x optical digital inputs.

PSU-XR PORT

The i9-XR includes a port for the new PSU-XR power supply. Thirty years ago Cyrus broke new ground with the introduction of the PSX-R, the first-ever regulated power supply upgrade that automatically adapted to match perfectly the power requirements of any connected product. The PSU-XR raises the bar by sourcing no less than five independent regulated supplies in a single box. For the i9-XR a pair of these are assigned to provide ultra-smooth power for the preamplifier, and a second pair to provide a huge dynamic boost for the power amplifier.

ALL NEW ANALOGUE PREAMPLIFIER

Derived from the new high-end Pre-XR preamplifier, the i9-XR analogue preamp features relay input selection and a new high-performance gain stage. This short-path design makes the analogue preamplifier extremely transparent. With four analogue inputs and phono MM, the i9-XR will cover just about any system requirement for analogue connectivity

POWER AMPLIFIER

The wideband power amplifier of the i9-XR responds from DC to beyond 100kHz ensuring ruler-flat frequency response and keeping any undesirable phase shifts out of the audio band. With a generous, over-specified power supply the i9-XR power amplifier is very capable of reproducing the scale and drama of the musical performance.

LOW NOISE PHONO STAGE FOR VINYL

Inheriting many design features of the award-winning Phono Signature, the phono stage in the i9-XR performs at a level way above its class. Featuring low background noise and high dynamic range, the phono stage is a perfect complement for a quality vinyl turntable source.

Cyrus PSU-XR Power Supply

The PSU-XR builds upon our extensive legacy in Power Supply design. Beginning with the original PSX, Cyrus has always led the field in producing clean, stable and ‘stiff’ external upgrade power supplies. ‘Stiffness’ is essential, Even when heavy loads are applied, the voltage has to remain completely stable. The PSU-XR employs the largest toroidal transformer we have ever used, coupled with some amazingly efficient load management circuits to deliver a staggering amount of power.

THREE DIFFERENT SUPPLIES

Able to deliver ‘exact’ power requirements to three different circuits on the host product, the PSU-XR significantly enhances the performance of any XR product it is used with. Advanced, microprocessor controls, relay switching, completely separated ‘Grounds’ to virtually eliminate the transfer of ‘noise’ and a future-proof architecture are just some of the special features of this upgrade power supply.

DIGITALLY ADDRESSED VOLTAGES

The PSU-XR communicates with the host-product via the 15pin bus lead to determine the exact voltage requirements of the various circuits to receive the additional power. The PSU-XR then controls the output voltage using an 8-bit digital gate, allowing 256 different (and precise) voltage steps for the output rails.

NO SHARED 'GROUND'

The PSU-XR is able to supply three different circuits in the host product with power. In order to preserve the purity of the power to each of these circuits, the different power sections of the PSU-XR have completely separate ‘grounds’. This virtually eliminates the possibility of system ‘noise’ from one section of the host product being transferred to another section.

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