Archives: Reviews

“What an incredibly fine amplifier this is! Next to other amps, the Cyrus does not sound the most impressive on first hearing, but after a while the music gets under your skin. It is an addictive machine.”

“Compared to the previous version, the Classic AMP has gained in efficiency and you can hear it in its sound! Full frequency spectrum is reproduced with a perceptible reserve of power and ease with regard to dynamic contrast. The music is reproduced lively and impressively but at the same time without exaggeration, especially in the treble range.”

“The purity of the sound, its cohesion and differentiation are striking”

“[With i7-XR] you’re getting not just an integrated amplifier for your money, but also a damn fine DAC and phono stage”

“Cyrus Audio enters its 40th year in great shape with products that are very well engineered and very solid performers for the money. Highly recommended.”

“Despite its modest dimensions and unobtrusive looks (we think it looks cool), this is an absolute winner in its price class and, as far as we are concerned, even a reference. Versatile, fun and easy to use with a very balanced sound. Everything you can expect from a modern amplifier.”

Cyrus [i7-XR] may not have been able to compete in brute strength and weight with the test’s biggest pieces, but if we’re talking about dynamic tension and lightning attacks, the heavyweights suddenly felt unexpectedly sluggish…”

“At this sort of money, the i9-XR is spectacularly short of alternatives that can rival its level of insight, its well-controlled perkiness or its out-and-out fidelity. The addition of all those digital inputs is a fine and sensible idea, and the quality of its phono stage is not up for question.”

“The CYRUS i9-XR is the best of the best and the supreme integrated amplifier from the CYRUS product range. The i9-XR is an obvious contender for best one-box performer. Further, it challenges and may even better many of today’s state-of-the-art amplifier front ends in its ability to convey music’s emotional content. That is quite an accomplishment.”

“The i9-XR remains stable with large loudspeakers and is able to drive them with courage. In addition, the amp comes with a wide range of features, including five digital inputs.”