I am interested in buying a Cyrus CD player and amplifier, but do not know which to choose. What is the difference between the Preamplifier with Power amplifier and the Cyrus integrated system?
The integrated 6 and 8 series are wonderful amplifiers. As integrated amps, they have a pre-amp element and a power-amp element within the same unit. For best performance however, keep each element of the system separate, so there can be no question of one ‘interfering’ with another. The ultimate type of system is one where a source component (such as a CD player) is used in conjunction with a pre-amplifier and power amps – this gives fantastic resolution. The Cyrus 8 Power stereo power-amp can be used in mono mode as well, so a second 8 Power can be added to fulfil the function of a second mono amp. This route also allows more flexible upgrade options for the future than the integrated amp route. I would like to bi-amp my system using a Cyrus power amplifier. What is the best way to do this? The Cyrus integrated 8 XP is very versatile in this situation, as you can use it both as a pre-amp for the system and as a stereo amp for your speakers. We like it on the bass, with an 8 Power (in
