Cyrus Pre XPd Integrated Amplifier - Supersonido

PRODUCT INFORMATION GUIDECyrus Pre XPd Integrated AmplifierConstructionEnclosureMaterialElectricalInputsOutputsInternal power SuppliesStandby power consumptionCommunicationsSpecificationsDistortionFrequency ResponseSensitivityInput impedanceOutput VoltageInput formats (digital)S/N ratioChannel BalanceVolume control accuracyDimensions (H x W x D)WeightFinishFeaturesIntegrated DAC with 5 inputsUSB input connects with computerTwin transformer power supplySoft-start electronic standbyMulti-source Multi-zone or tape featureImproved input switching circuitryUser programmable input sensitivityLow power standby (

PRODUCT INFORMATION GUIDECyrus Pre XPd Design BriefThe engineering brief was to develop a range of amplifier models to better match the peerless audioresolution now possible from our SE CD players, each model had to be factory upgradeable from one toanother.The Cyrus Pre XPd delivers surprising audio performance and value because it is based on theadvanced preamplifier circuitry from the DAC XP. Developed initially for the high-end Cyrus X seriescomponents, the Pre XPd benefits from a ‘trickle down’ of our most advanced design circuitry. The powersupply is also new and for the first time uses two transformers to completely separate digital controlstages from sensitive audio signals. However, the long standing philosophy of evolution rather thansrevolution means that the acoustic flavour of the new amp retains the large open soundstages ofprevious models, albeit with much higher resolution.• System optimisation - The Cyrus Pre XPd includes all the essential features to optimise a highquality audio system. Six analogue inputs, five digital inputs, two output options of Zone two (multisource/ multi zone), or tape monitor, headphone output, preamplifier output (for bi-amping) and asophisticated control system with remote control are all provided.• New wider upgrade path - Cyrus Pre XPd owners can choose to factory upgrade the DAC to thehigher performance Qx specification at any point after purchase. Owners also have the option toupgrade by adding an outboard power supply called PSX-R. The PSX-R has become Cyrus’ mostpopular upgrade ever with many owners adding this high performance power supply retrospectively.• Audiophile component specification - Like all Cyrus components the electrical components areclose tolerance to ensure repeatable audio performance across production runs. During thedevelopment stages the Cyrus listening panel cycles the product through multiple tuning sessions toexplore every aspect of the circuitry and maximise audio performance. The latest XP generationamplifier platform variants boast increased signal to noise ratios and lower distortion. They alsobenefit from a newly developed suite of power supply components that help resolve more detail.• New standby circuitry and soft standby switching - Electronic standby switching has alwaysbeen a feature in Cyrus amplifiers. Electronic switching completely avoids the problems of contactdegradation which occur in the output relays used in most other designs. As these amplifiers age,the relay contacts degrade and contact non-linearity gradually rises, degrading the sound. The Cyruselectronic system works by effectively ‘tri-stating’ the amplifier to turn off the output when the unit isset to standby, thus completely avoiding the need for a relay in the signal path. In the latest revisionof this system a more sophisticated control circuit soft switches the amplifier silently betweenstandby and operational modes.• Twin transformer design - For the first time in Cyrus models, a secondary transformer powers thecontrol elements separating the audio circuits from control systems, the additional transformer is alsoused to provide very low standby power consumption.• Advanced thermal management - New thermal measurement techniques are employed by theintelligent control system of the Cyrus Pre XPd for control of the outer skin temperature of thecasting, maximising the thermal performance available to the amplifier in any environment.