"Yet again, Cyrus has has done what it does so well: produce a piece of simply great-sounding kit." What Hi-Fi Sound & Vision, 5-star review and group test winner
Quite possibly the best sounding CD player in its class, the Cyrus CDi forgoes gimmicks for outstanding sound quality.
CYRUS'S "BEST SOUNDING CD PLAYER EVER"
These aren't our words, they're Cyrus's. When you take a look at the specification of this superb CD player, it's easy to believe; even considering Cyrus's previous sky-high standards. At the heart of this Cyrus CD player is their award-winning Servo Evolution disc reading engine. Put simply, this extracts more information from the disc than ever before, giving incredible realism and crystal clear clarity. Such detail at the beginning of the musical chain is extremely important because, no matter how good the rest of the player, it can't make up for what's gone before. Fortunately, the rest of the player is pretty impressive, too! Using many components from the range-topping CD Xt Signature plus a high quality 32-bit DAC gives the CDi exceptional resolution.
UNIQUE CYRUS DESIGN AND QUALITY
For some decades now, Cyrus products have been instantly recognisable by their half-size case design. This not only makes them look more compact and attractive than other hi-fi separates but is practical, too; two units can be placed side by side without taking up any more width than a conventional hi-fi separate. Just as recognisable is the high quality, die-cast casing. A feature of Cyrus products since the late '80s, this very high quality casing not only looks great but has important sonic benefits, too. In mechanical terms, the dense casing provides a non-resonant nature, minimising microphonic effects. The non-ferrous composition also provides superior shielding against various electrical interference, such as RF disturbance.
UPGRADE PATH
Like other Cyrus products, the CDi offers a clear upgrade path. Even though it already has a first-rate technical specification, it can still be improved. By adding Cyrus's famous PSX-R power supply, the CDi benefits from a more generous supply, helping to bring about a number of improvements. Firstly, with the supply located in a separate casing, noise that could affect the delicate electronics is greatly reduced. Secondly, the larger power supply is more highly regulated for a cleaner and purer supply. The resulting sound has extra detail and a more expansive soundstage.
CYRUS SYSTEM SYNERGY
Cyrus takes system synergy seriously. Not only do all their products aesthetically match one another but there's also a unique rack that's specifically designed for them - the Hark. In addition to this, the CDi features MC-Bus connectivity, allowing the CD player to integrate smoothly into a complete Cyrus system using just a single remote control.
If you're dedicated to CDs and want the very best from the format, this is how to do justice to your collection.
CD Memory
No
Does it have a programable track memory?
Remote Control
Yes
Is Infra-red remote control included?
CD Text
No
Is CD text included? Will show text on display with suitable discs
CD Number of Discs
1
Number of discs the player holds
CDRW Playback Compatible
No
Will it playback re-writable copied CDs?
Optical Outputs
Yes
Does it have an optical output? Optical digital output for digital recording onto MP3, MiniDisc, CDR or hard drive.
Coaxial Outputs
Yes
Does it have a coaxial digital output? Coaxial digital output for digital recording onto MP3, MiniDisc, CDR or hard drive.
MP3 Playback
No
Will it playback MP3 music files?
Dimensions
215 x 360 x 73
Size of unit (W x D x H) mm
Weight
3.6
Weight of unit,unboxed, in Kg
SACD Playback
No
Does it play SACDs? SACD stands for Super Audio Compact Disc. SACD improves upon the 16 bit/44.1kHz resolution of CD by using Direct Stream Digital (DSD) technology. This 1 bit technology has a sampling frequency of 2822.4 (64 times higher than CD), giving similarly high resolution to 24 bit formats such as DVD-Audio. Special SACD discs are required.
Eco Friendly
No
Does this product conform to energy efficient standards? These standards include the American "Energy Star", the European "Energy Flower" or "EcoLabel" and the UK EST (Energy Saving Trust) certification.
CD Number of Discs
1
Number of discs the player holds
CDRW Playback Compatible
No
Will it playback re-writable copied CDs?
MP3 Playback
No
Will it playback MP3 music files?
SACD Playback
No
Does it play SACDs? SACD stands for Super Audio Compact Disc. SACD improves upon the 16 bit/44.1kHz resolution of CD by using Direct Stream Digital (DSD) technology. This 1 bit technology has a sampling frequency of 2822.4 (64 times higher than CD), giving similarly high resolution to 24 bit formats such as DVD-Audio. Special SACD discs are required.
Eco Friendly
No
Does this product conform to energy efficient standards? These standards include the American "Energy Star", the European "Energy Flower" or "EcoLabel" and the UK EST (Energy Saving Trust) certification.
CD Memory
No
Does it have a programable track memory?
Remote Control
Yes
Is Infra-red remote control included?
CD Text
No
Is CD text included? Will show text on display with suitable discs
CD Number of Discs
1
Number of discs the player holds
CDRW Playback Compatible
No
Will it playback re-writable copied CDs?
Optical Outputs
Yes
Does it have an optical output? Optical digital output for digital recording onto MP3, MiniDisc, CDR or hard drive.
Coaxial Outputs
Yes
Does it have a coaxial digital output? Coaxial digital output for digital recording onto MP3, MiniDisc, CDR or hard drive.
MP3 Playback
No
Will it playback MP3 music files?
Dimensions
215 x 360 x 73
Size of unit (W x D x H) mm
Weight
3.6
Weight of unit,unboxed, in Kg
SACD Playback
No
Does it play SACDs? SACD stands for Super Audio Compact Disc. SACD improves upon the 16 bit/44.1kHz resolution of CD by using Direct Stream Digital (DSD) technology. This 1 bit technology has a sampling frequency of 2822.4 (64 times higher than CD), giving similarly high resolution to 24 bit formats such as DVD-Audio. Special SACD discs are required.
Eco Friendly
No
Does this product conform to energy efficient standards? These standards include the American "Energy Star", the European "Energy Flower" or "EcoLabel" and the UK EST (Energy Saving Trust) certification.