Cyrus 8₂ DAC QX Integrated Amplifier – Quartz Silver

In the usual shoe-box style casework comes this integrated amplifier with built in digital-to-analogue converter (DAC) from British specialist brand Cyrus. In very good condition with original factory packaging, remote control, mains cable, manuals, speaker plugs and as always, our three month warranty.
Cyrus said…
Cyrus 8₂ DAC Qx Integrated amplifier with highest performing DAC for optimum sound quality.
Recognised by thirty years of awards and accolades, Cyrus consistently pushes the boundaries of audio technology. We’re tirelessly working towards the ultimate hi-fi system, which will reproduce the sound and feeling of a live performance without any interference or loss of detail. The Cyrus 8₂ DAC Qx is our award winning integrated amplifier providing an impressive 88 Watts per channel. A higher performing DAC uses a superior converter IC plus upsampling techniques to boost sound quality of all connected digital sources. It includes six analogue inputs which you can individually name from a list of options in the set up wizard and a great headphone facility and twin speaker output for bi-wiring. Cyrus 8₂ DAC Qx is the perfect partner for the CD t or CD Xt Signature.
Trickle Down Advanced Technology: The Cyrus 8₂ DAC Qx delivers surprising audio performance and value because it is based on the advanced preamplifier circuitry from the DAC XP Signature; benefitting from a ‘trickle down’ of our most advanced technology.
Integrated Amplifier: The bi-wire output of the 8₂ DAC Qx gives a full 88 Watts into 6 ohms. The power supply is a high current design that uses two transformers to completely separate the digital control stages from the sensitive audio signals.
Integrated ‘Qx’ DAC: The 8₂ DAC Qx features a high performance ‘Qx’ 24/192 DAC bringing optical and coaxial inputs and a driverless USB connection allowing plug and play connectivity to a PC or Laptop. The ‘Qx’ DAC is a truly advanced design bringing in upsampling DAC design from the DAC XP Signature.
Essential Connectivity: Six analogue inputs, a high quality headphone amplifier, Zone 2 and pre amplifier outputs give the 8₂ DAC Qx flexibility for connecting a wide variety of audio devices. There is also a PSX-R port on the 8₂ DAC Qx allowing connectivity of the instant upgrade off-board power supply.
Advanced Setup: The microprocessor controlled operating system in the 8₂ DAC Qx allows extensive programming of many functions within the unit. Input naming, differing display readouts and input volume matching across all sources are just some of the possibilities.
All Cyrus components are manufactured in an advanced die-cast aluminium chassis and this hand finished casework is an integral part of the products’ sound. It’s not just about good looks; the chassis composition is specifically designed to create an electronically shielded and mechanically vibration-free environment for the sensitive audio circuits which are hung inside the inverted chassis, avoiding unwanted electric currents and secondary magnetic fields so the sound you hear is the very best that it can be.
Features:
Qx DAC card (24/192k)
Custom input naming
iR14 Remote control included
5 digital / 6 analogue inputs
USB input
Pre out
Zone 2 output
Headphone amplifier
PSX-R upgrade port
Specifications:
Input Sensitivity (70 W/8 Ω): 237 mV
Input Impedance: 40 kΩ
Frequency Response (- 3 dB): 0.1 Hz, > 100 kHz
Signal to Noise Ratio (A-WTD): 105 dBA
Power Output: 70 W into 8 Ohms
Total Harmonic Distortion & Noise: < 0.002%
Power Consumption: 280 W (Maximum); < 1 W (Standby)
Dimensions: 215 (W) x 365 (D) x 75 (H) mm
Weight: 5.9 kg