Hi Folks,
I've recently purchased (second hand) a Cyrus Integrated 6 Amp and a Cyrus CD6SE2 CD player. I've been very impressed with my purchases and I'm looking at the possibility of upgrading.
Neither of the above units have sockets for a PSX-R.
From what I've read on the internet, adding a power amp or two is likely to be the most beneficial upgrade - to produce a better soundstage and greater control.
I'm totally confused about the choice of power amps available. I've never purchased any kind of power amp before, hence my ignorance. I'm looking at buying second hand again. So far I've seen the following:
Cyrus XPA Power Amp
Cyrus Series Q Power Amp
Cyrus Smart Power Power Amp
Cyrus X Power Amp
Cyrus aPA7.5 Power Amp
Cyrus 8 Power Amp
The one difference I have ascertained is that with the XPA and the Series Q Power Amps, the power output remains the same (50 w/ch into 8 Ohms) in whatever configuration is used, whereas it increases with the others if used in mono mode. Is this important??
Initially I'm looking at biamping, utilising the integrated as one of the amps......possibly moving on up to using 2 power amps.
I've visited Cyrus's own website to try and help me, but its not a lot of help.
I'd be interested in your views regarding my best options. My budget is in the region of £500 - can be flexible.
Thanks, Bernie
I've recently purchased (second hand) a Cyrus Integrated 6 Amp and a Cyrus CD6SE2 CD player. I've been very impressed with my purchases and I'm looking at the possibility of upgrading.
Neither of the above units have sockets for a PSX-R.
From what I've read on the internet, adding a power amp or two is likely to be the most beneficial upgrade - to produce a better soundstage and greater control.
I'm totally confused about the choice of power amps available. I've never purchased any kind of power amp before, hence my ignorance. I'm looking at buying second hand again. So far I've seen the following:
Cyrus XPA Power Amp
Cyrus Series Q Power Amp
Cyrus Smart Power Power Amp
Cyrus X Power Amp
Cyrus aPA7.5 Power Amp
Cyrus 8 Power Amp
The one difference I have ascertained is that with the XPA and the Series Q Power Amps, the power output remains the same (50 w/ch into 8 Ohms) in whatever configuration is used, whereas it increases with the others if used in mono mode. Is this important??
Initially I'm looking at biamping, utilising the integrated as one of the amps......possibly moving on up to using 2 power amps.
I've visited Cyrus's own website to try and help me, but its not a lot of help.
I'd be interested in your views regarding my best options. My budget is in the region of £500 - can be flexible.
Thanks, Bernie