Cyrus AV8 Digital Surround Pre Amplifier – Silver

Here we have in typical Cyrus shoebox style their take on an audio/visual pre-amplifier. As your system builds from a simple stereo or two channel system you can add more power amplification for a full surround sound system. Our example is in good condition with just some light marks (please see our images), and comes professionally packaged with remote control, manual, mains cable plus our normal three month warranty.
Cyrus Say….
The Cyrus AV8 represents a high end solution for music enthusiasts wishing to incorporate home theatre. featuring high quality DTS decoding with multi-channel mixdown options, Dolby pro Logic II decoding for separate, full band-width left & right surround channel decoding, Pro Logic II Movie & Music mode support. The interactive set up menu simplifies the initial set up of the AV8 by automatically and accurately aligning the main sound channels using the supplied microphone. Optional two or six channel upgrade provides audiophile passive pre-amplifier operation for the highest quality audio system option.
The AV8 has Auto detect decoding system which automatically selects the correct decoding system. With 9 Digital/analogue inputs the AV8 becomes the control centre for a complete high-end audio-visual system. System inputs may be named to match the chosen input sources for ease of use.
Fully automatic level alignment Accurate, instant alignment of main sound channels using a miniature microphone (supplied). The AV8 measures the distance between listener and speakers, applying precise time delay compensation to each channel with Dolby Digital decoding that is essential 5.1 decoding for DVD movies with speaker size selection DTS decoding with mixdown. High quality DTS decoding with multi-channel mixdown options, Dolby Pro Logic II decoding for separate, full bandwidth left & right surround channel decoding, Pro Logic II Movie & Music mode support selectable for Movies or Music. Configurable Pro Logic II Music mode for remote setting of Centre Width, Dimension and Panorama options. Stereo + Sub mode – Selectable option to enhance stereo sound with small speakers.
Specifications:
Input Sensitivity: 200 mV
Input Impedance: 47 kΩ
Input Overload Level: 2.165 V (1 kHz, 0.01% THD)
Signal to Noise Ratio: 80 dBA (500 mV i/p, max vol)
Total Harmonic Distortion & Noise: 0.008% (500 mV i/p, max vol)
Channel Separation: 99 dB (1 kHz)
Input Voltage: 500 mV pk-pk
Input Impedance: 75 Ω
Signal to Noise Ratio: 94 dBA (PCM in, 0 dB FS)
Total Harmonic Distortion & Noise: 0.008% (PCM in, 0 dB FS)
Output Voltage: 380 mV
Output Impedance: 220 Ω
Max output voltage: 3.9 V
Tape output voltage: 2 V (PCM in, 0 dB FS)
Decoding Systems: PCM Stereo, Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby Digital, DTS
Power consumption: 15 W
Material: Die cast chassis
Dimensions: 215 (W) x 365 (D) x 75 (H) mm
Weight: 2.8 kg