Analogue fans can celebrate the joys of the One's excellent phono stage and vinyl performance with all-round enjoyable performance from this purposeful and usefully neat Cyrus amplifier design.Cyrus One stereo hi-fi amplifierPrice: $1299+ Well-priced powe...
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Published: 2016-12-15, Author: Paul , review by: stereo.net.au
Compact in size but offering a snazzy and very attractive sense of dash and urbanity, the ONE provides everything you might need within a budget amplifier without any sense of compromise.The low noise focus that the amplifier bestows upon the musical outp...
Abstract: For those that are not too familiar with Cyrus, I should explain that Cyrus is a British company specialising in high performance, upgradable Hi-Fi systems. Over the past 35 years, the company has been hard at work developing modular audio room-friendly p...
Good sound that for the budget won't disappoint and a neat compact design easy to position
The black lacquered finish although smart looking shows up dust and finger prints like mad
This is a lengthy review only because these two products, especially the amp pack a lot of modern technology and design into them and I didn't want to sell the manufacturer short on their benefits. Cyrus are to be applauded for these innovative products a...
The Cyrus One comes very well packaged – don't forget to take note of the 3 month subscription code for TIDAL that will be on the box.Once you have taken the Cyrus One out of the box and connected it all up you should update the firmware. This was a simpl...
Potent and lively performance, Usefully flexible, Plenty of power
Can be slightly forward, Cheap remote, Some performance limits to Chromecast
8SCOREOUT OF10ProsPotent and lively performanceUsefully flexiblePlenty of powerConsCan be slightly forwardCheap remoteSome performance limits to ChromecastYou own this Total 0You want this Total 0You had this Total 0Cyrus Audio ONE Integrated Amplifier Re...
Transparent, insightful sound, Bags of power and bass punch, Solid build quality and chic gloss-black fascia, Useful audio features
Fiddly credit card-style remote, No network streaming or USB DAC
Cyrus courts the younger vote with a swanky compact amp that delivers stunning sonics at an affordable price, but it isn't quite the complete solution you might be hoping for...
To sum up then, here we have an amplifier that has a set of competencies that you wouldn't expect at this price level. Arguably, the remote control handset could be a more substantial affair (Although I believe other Cyrus amplifier remotes will work), a...
Crisp, clean balance, Punchy and solid, aptX Bluetooth, Phono stage,
Needs to fare better dynamically and rhythmically,
At £700, the One is currently Cyrus's most affordable stereo amplifier, and while not the complete product in the sound compartment, it's an attractive bundle of performance, features and design.Looking for an affordable and fuss-free amplifier with Bluet...