Cyrus 6 XP Integrated Amplifier - Supersonido
Cyrus 6 XP Integrated Amplifier - Supersonido
Cyrus 6 XP Integrated Amplifier - Supersonido
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PRODUCT INFORMATION GUIDE<br />
<strong>Cyrus</strong> 6 <strong>XP</strong> <strong>Integrated</strong> <strong>Amplifier</strong><br />
Construction<br />
Enclosure <strong>Cyrus</strong> Inverted die-cast chassis<br />
Material Lightweight non-magnetic magnesium alloy<br />
Electrical<br />
Inputs 6 Analogue<br />
Outputs Line level Zone 2 / tape (RCA),<br />
2 x Preamp-out (RCA), Headphone (3.25mm jack),<br />
Bi-wire Loudspeakers (BFA terminals)<br />
Internal power Supplies 1 x 122 VA Toroidal transformer for audio circuits<br />
1 x Toroidal transformer for control systems<br />
Standby power consumption Less than 1W<br />
Communications MC-Bus TM System Bus<br />
Specifications<br />
Continuous Power 50W/CH (both driven into 4 Ohms)<br />
40W/CH (both driven into 8 Ohms)<br />
Burst Power 190 W (IHF, one channel driven into 1 Ohm)<br />
Distortion 0.003%, 1kHz (into 8 Ohms)<br />
Frequency Response -3 dB, 0.1Hz and 100kHz<br />
Sensitivity (40W) Line: 179mV<br />
Input impedance 40kΩ (RCA).<br />
Output voltage 200mV (Tape out), 380mV (Pre out)<br />
S/N ratio 104dBA (ref. 40W)<br />
Channel Balance ±0.2dB (0dB to -63dB)<br />
Volume control accuracy ±0.1dB (0dB to -63dB)<br />
Dimensions (H x W x D) 73 x 215 x 360 (mm), 2.8 x 8.4 x14.1 (inches)<br />
Weight 4.0 kg<br />
Finish Quartz or Brushed Black<br />
Features<br />
<strong>Cyrus</strong> <strong>XP</strong> pre-amp<br />
Twin transformer power supply<br />
High current power amp<br />
Soft-start electronic standby<br />
Multi-source Multi-zone or tape feature<br />
Improved input switching circuitry<br />
User programmable input sensitivity<br />
Digital protection circuit<br />
Low power standby (
PRODUCT INFORMATION GUIDE<br />
<strong>Cyrus</strong> 6 <strong>XP</strong> Design Brief<br />
The engineering brief was to develop a range of amplifier models to better match the peerless audio<br />
resolution now possible from our SE CD players, each model had to be factory upgradeable from one to<br />
another.<br />
The <strong>Cyrus</strong> 6 <strong>XP</strong> delivers surprising audio performance and value because it is based on the advanced<br />
preamplifier circuitry from the DAC <strong>XP</strong>, the 6 <strong>XP</strong> benefits from a ‘trickle down’ of our most advanced<br />
design circuitry. The power supply is also new and for the first time uses two transformers to completely<br />
separate digital control stages from sensitive audio signals. The Power amplifier section has been<br />
completely revised from the previous model, however, the long standing <strong>Cyrus</strong> philosophy of evolution<br />
rather than revolution means the acoustic ‘flavour’ of the new amp retains the large open soundstage of<br />
previous models albeit with much higher resolution.<br />
• System optimisation - The <strong>Cyrus</strong> 6 <strong>XP</strong> includes all the essential features to optimise a high quality<br />
audio system. A full 40W + 40W into 8 ohm output, six inputs, two output options of Zone two (multisource<br />
/ multi zone) or tape monitor, Bi-wireable speaker terminals, headphone output, high quality<br />
power amplifier, preamplifier output (for bi-amping) and a sophisticated control system with remote<br />
control are all provided. Upgrade option to add five further digital inputs including a USB.<br />
• New wider upgrade path - <strong>Cyrus</strong> 6 <strong>XP</strong> owners can choose to factory upgrade their amplifiers to full<br />
<strong>Cyrus</strong> 8 <strong>XP</strong> specification at any point after purchase. Owners have the option to upgrade by adding<br />
an additional digital card that includes a high performance DAC and five digital inputs including a<br />
USB option allowing the simple connection of a PC or MAC to play any audio file on a home<br />
computer back through the high quality <strong>Cyrus</strong> DAC on the card. Other options include upgrading to<br />
higher models in the range such as the <strong>Cyrus</strong> 8 <strong>XP</strong>, or Pre <strong>XP</strong> models.<br />
• High performance power amplifier - Sharing technology with the <strong>Cyrus</strong> poweramps, the <strong>Cyrus</strong> 6<br />
<strong>XP</strong> also uses dual charge pumps with linear post-regulators for the power supply of the voltage<br />
amplifier stage, increasing and stabilising the supply, eliminating any trace of power supply ripple<br />
and noise, and with no sag under load.<br />
• Audiophile component specification - Like all <strong>Cyrus</strong> components the electrical components are<br />
close tolerance to ensure repeatable audio performance across production runs. During the<br />
development stages the <strong>Cyrus</strong> listening panel cycles the product through multiple tuning sessions to<br />
explore every aspect of the circuitry and maximise audio performance. The latest <strong>XP</strong> generation<br />
amplifier platform variants boast increased signal to noise ratios and lower distortion. They also<br />
benefit from a newly developed suite of power supply components that help resolve more detail.<br />
• New standby circuitry and soft standby switching - Electronic standby switching has always<br />
been a feature in <strong>Cyrus</strong> amplifiers. Electronic switching completely avoids the problems of contact<br />
degradation which occur in the output relays used in most other designs. As these amplifiers age,<br />
the relay contacts degrade and contact non-linearity gradually rises, degrading the sound. The <strong>Cyrus</strong><br />
electronic system works by effectively ‘tri-stating’ the power amplifier to prevent it from delivering any<br />
current to the loudspeaker whilst set to standby, thus completely avoiding the need for a relay in the<br />
signal path. Secondary benefits are instantaneous disconnection of the power amplifier from the load<br />
if an external fault condition, such as a speaker short-circuit, are detected by the control system. In<br />
the latest revision of this system a more sophisticated control circuit soft switches the power amplifier<br />
silently between standby and operational modes.<br />
• Twin transformer design - For the first time in <strong>Cyrus</strong> models, a secondary transformer powers the<br />
control elements separating the audio circuits from control systems, the additional transformer is also<br />
used to provide very low standby power consumption.<br />
• Advanced thermal management - New thermal measurement techniques are employed by the<br />
intelligent control system of the <strong>Cyrus</strong> 6 <strong>XP</strong> for control of the outer skin temperature of the casting,<br />
maximising the thermal performance available to the amplifier in any environment.