Cyrus 8 Power

Transparency, resolution and dynamics are top class ; impressive built-in DAC ; flexibility ; upgradability

Not as powerful as some rivals

The 8XPd breaks new ground for Cyrus integrateds and sets a sky-high standard at the price

Thrillingly fast, detailed and expressive sound

Low end might be a tad too lean for some

With the Pre vs2 and the PSX-R power supply, this power amp's performance is magical.

Superb agility, dynamics and space; more muscular sound than older Cyrus kit

It looks the same as the old one

The 8vs integrated amplifier exemplifies the Cyrus design philosophy. It has the new "vs" (virtual servo) technology from Cyrus' top-of-the-line separate preamplifier, the Pre Xvs. Its remote has many useful features like controls to adjust balance and...

Tonal accuracy ; Massive sound ; Size

None other than possibly the minimal appearance but that is of course the successful Cyrus style

Cyrus ; Geluidskwaliteit ; Geen fratsen, dat scheelt.. ruimte! ; Redelijk veel analoge aansluitingen ; Genoeg upgrade-mogelijkheden (o.a. fantastische CD-speler!! ; Wordt nauwelijks warm ; Robuust gebouwd (..met de hand)

Neigt naar (te) scherp geluid (zorg voor goede interlink!) ; Geen digitale aansluitingen ; Vrij lage(?) wattage voor de prijs ; Koptelefoon-aansluiting is lastig te vinden en bereiken (vanaf de voorkant) ; Exotische afmetingen (daardoor lastig...