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Cyrus 6a / DAC - Anyone heard these amps?

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therecruiter
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I've got the itch again (about 3 weeks after writing the last one off haha) rolling on the floor laughing

 

I'm really interested in the above amp for my living room system and to go with my streaming set-up (MacBook Pro upstairs, ATV2 via AirPlay).

Currently running EPOZ powered speakers with the ATV2/music via iTunes/Airplay using an MF M1DAC

The amp doesnt necessarily need to be the 6 DAC (just been offered a daft price on one); the 6a would suffice as would the 6XP I think

Very interested in the KEF R100s, Rega RS3s, Monitor Audio RX1's or even potentially the GX50s or 100s if I can get them 2nd hand at a decent price

Has anyone heard the Cyrus 6XP or 6a amps with any of these speakers; if so any thoughts/suggestions?

My musical tastes run from Gelnn Millar/Nat King Cole/Dean Martin to Jethro Tull/Zoot Money/Bonzo Dog to Mount Kimbie/Fischerspooner/Flume/Ked Kandi to SOAD/Metallica/Iron Maiden etc... VERY eclectic! Wink

Thanks Laughing out loud

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RE: Cyrus 6a / DAC - Anyone heard these amps?

No thoughts/opinions?!

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RE: Cyrus 6a / DAC - Anyone heard these amps?

I think the Cyrus 6 amps work well with the KEF R100 and the RS3. In terms of balance these speakers show-off the amplifier's abilities the best, but in different  ways.  Have a listen and see what you think.

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RE: Cyrus 6a / DAC - Anyone heard these amps?

Thanks for that

 

I'll certainly be going to demo; just wanted to see what peoples opinions would be!

 

My only concern is that the 6 DAC wont be as good as the MF M1DAC but will have to see.

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Living room: iTunes to ATV 2 (via AirPlay) to Cyrus 8 DAC with KEF LS50 speakers - Tellurium Q Blue cables

Spare room: Marantz CR603, AirPlay, Monitor Audio RX2's - Chord Odyssey 2 cables