The Cyrus 8 XP d is a high performance stereo amplifier featuring an on-board DAC.

Features of the 8XP d include
• High performance pre-amplifier based on the X series DAC XP design.
• 6 analogue inputs
• 5 digital inputs
• 2 x 70 W power amplifier
• On-board high performance DAC
• The USB input allows connection of a computer to play files back through the on-board Cyrus quality DAC.
• Top quality LCD display and extensive user setup menu system.
• Zone two output, multi-source, multi-zone.
• 8XPd - Option to add the higher quality Qx DAC upgrade.
• PSX-R upgrade option


 

Interesting highlights
The multi-input digital board features a USB input for a computer. Anything that plays on your computer will sound stunning when played back through the ‘Cyrus quality’ DAC’s of the digital board. The Cyrus digital board uses a highly specified DAC and power supply arranged so that all connected digital sources benefit from the inherent high quality of the on-board DAC.

The Cyrus 8 XP d 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 the set-up menu that allows you to configure your amplifier to work exactly the way that suits you.

Quick system suggestion
The CD8 SE is the logical CD player to match. These two units together represent probably the best value sound in the hi-fi world today. An alternative system option would be to choose the CD XT SE+ CD transport and order the amp with the optional QX DAC that up-samples all digital sources connected, for even better sound quality.
 

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

Electrical
Line inputs
6 analogue
8 XPd - Digital inputs - 2 electrical SPDIF + 2 optical SPDIF + 1 USB Computer slave input 

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 8 XP & 8 XPd
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

Digital audio performance, 8 XPd model Pre-out
Input voltage - 500mV pk-pk
Input Impedance - 75 Ohms
Sample rate range - 32k – 96k
Audio formats - PCM stereo only
S/N ratio (Pre out, 0db FS) - Better than 100dba
THD+N (pre-out, 0db FS) - Less than 0.004%

QX DAC module
Input voltage - 500mV pk-pk
Input Impedance - 75 Ohms
Sample rate range - 32k – 96k
Audio formats - PCM stereo only
S/N ratio (Pre out, 0db FS) - Better than 100dba
THD+N (pre-out, 0db FS) - Less than 0.002%
Three additional high performance regulated power supplies,
Up-samples to 192kHz,
Factory trimmed quartz master clock for accurate re-clocking