Cyrus CD8 X

Printed 24/11/05
PRODUCT INFORMATION GUIDE
Cyrus CD Xt CD Digital transport
Construction
Enclosure Cyrus Inverted die-cast chassis with Front-loading CD transport
Material Lightweight alloy and non-magnetic material throughout
Electrical
Power Supply Toroidal power transformer feeding multiple regulated power supplies
Outputs SPDIF coaxial and optical
Disc-reading transport Integral Isolated Loader Mechanism with monolithic glass
LASER assembly
Disc Compatibility CD, CD-R (closed session)
Display Custom LCD with subtle green back lighting
Remote Control Full function Cyrus system remote control facility
Communications MC-BUSTM System BUS
Specifications
Coaxial Digital output SPDIF via RCA phono jack socket
Output voltage 500mV pk-pk
Output impedance 75 ?
Optical Digital output SPDIF via Toslink transmitter
Clock Jitter <80pS
Power Consumption 7.5W
Weight 3.5 Kg
Dimensions (H x W x D) 78 x 215 x 360 (mm), 3.1 x 8.4 x14.1 (inches)
Finish Quartz Silver or Brushed Black
Features Benefits
Bespoke tuned power/main board - Optimised as a ‘digital’ source
High precision quartz reference anti jitter circuit - High accuracy re-clocking eliminates timing errors
Toroidal power transformer - Oversized power supply capacity with excellent stage
isolation
Monolithic triple beam Laser Assembly - Consistency, reliability and ultimate accuracy
High quality glass Laser optics - Minimal reading error generation
Extensive use of Star-earthing - Minimises power supply effects on output signal
PSXability - Enhancing performance by separating power for motors
Phase-invert facility - For absolute phase correction
Dual programming mode - CD Xt has additional programming mode to skip unwanted
tracks
Non-magnetic die-cast chassis - Low-resonance enclosure with excellent RF screening
properties
MC-BUSTM System BUS - Integrated system control with the CYRUS Range
Setting Up
• Leave ON for at least 48 hours before serious listening.
• Use Cyrus Interconnects for best results.
• Use PSX-R for ultimate sound quality.
Printed 24/11/05
Design Brief
With the introduction of the acclaimed DAC X and DAC XP D/A converters, Cyrus moved into a new
league for replay of digital sources by offering 192kHz up-sampling, true 192kHz DACs and full
differential modes of operation. Now, the long awaited CD Xt is introduced to complement the DAC
XP and other established ‘X’ series components as a high-end ‘digital optimised’ CD source.
Partnered with a DAC XP and a pair of PSX-R power supplies, this four box combination reestablishes
Cyrus with a high-end system to succeed the reputation of the revered
Discmaster/Dacmaster/PSX-R/PSX-R system.
Featuring improvements to the disc-reading servo circuit, a power supply optimised for ‘digital only’
processing and the facility to connect a PSX-R power supply, the CD Xt more than justifies its ‘X’
series status.
• Clock stability is a key element in the signal processing chain in a player of this standard. The
digital engineering of the CD Xt therefore includes a remote re-clocking circuit with closetolerance
crystal VCO located at the threshold of the signal drive circuit to maximise jitter
rejection.
• Packed into the stylish, compact chassis of the CD Xt is a high quality toroidal power transformer.
The transformer has two entirely separate secondary windings with one dedicated to feeding the
digital electronics and the other supplying a completely separate feed to the current hungry motors.
In true Cyrus style the PSX-R power supply may also be connected to further refine the power
supply system and take over power supply to the motors.
• Cyrus products have always delivered sonic excellence hand-in-hand with state-of-the-art technical
performance. The CD Xt is no exception and Cyrus are justifiably proud of the measured
performance of the ‘X’ series transport and DAC combination. A CD Xt partnered with a DAC X or
DAC XP will deliver ruler-flat linearity performance, vanishingly low background noise and
superb jitter rejection, out-performing most two box players in their class.
• A natural upgrade path for the CD Xt owner is the acquisition of an optional PSX-R external DC
Power supply. This unique and intelligent component allows the CD Xt to tap into a massive
reserve of highly regulated DC energy source. Providing a completely separate power feed for the
high current demands of the mechanism motors, the PSX-R effectively removes the dynamically
changing load of the motors from the internal power transformer.
• The unique MC-Bus connectivity of the CD Xt is in keeping with the total system approach of the
Cyrus range of products. This facility enhances ergonomic operation of the unit in a system
context. Total automation of the test, alignment and calibration of the CD Xt is facilitated via the
MC-Bus during its manufacturing process, eliminating potential human error.
• With an additional interface connected to the MC-Bus communication port and special comms
software installed, the CD Xt becomes ‘RS232 compatible’ enabling bi-directional communication
to one of the Industry Standard system controllers of Home Automation systems.
• The quality lightweight die-cast enclosure of the CD Xt has a myriad of advantages both
electrically and mechanically. The non-resonant nature of the alloy minimises microphonic effects,
while its non-ferrous composition provides an effective shield from external electro-magnetic
disturbances. This also eliminates coupling of the power transformer stray magnetic fields to the
sensitive audio circuitry.

 
 
 

DVD 7

  Konstruktion
 

Oberfläche silber oder mattschwarz

Ausstattung

Aufstellhinweise

Lassen Sie das Gerät erst  24 h eingeschaltet, bevor Sie es endgültig beurteilen.

Benutzen Sie den  RGB Ausgang für beste Bildqualität.

Ergänzen Sie mit PSX-R für höchste Ton-Bildqualität.

Design Brief

As a company with an established reputation for making some of the finest audiophile CD players, the challenge for Cyrus was to design a disc player with sonic performance to equal a Cyrus CD player and DVD video performance to match. The DVD7 addresses this brief, delivering stunning picture quality and superb CD playing performance. A complete Cyrus Home Theatre system with a DVD7 source, a Cyrus digital surround sound decoder, a set of Cyrus power amplifiers, a set of Cyrus speakers and a quality video monitor will re-create a breathtaking cinema experience in the home and deliver audio performance which will satisfy the most discerning of Cyrus audiophiles.

The video output signals from the DVD7 originate from a high resolution video encoder and are buffered through high speed fully discrete analogue amplifier stages for all format outputs. High quality linear power supply regulators and careful application of circuit decoupling ensure that the amplifiers maintain good transient performance and exhibit a low noise floor.

At the heart of any DVD player, the DVD decoding engine is responsible for accurately recovering the digital data stream from the disc and decoding this into video and audio information. The DVD7 employs one of the latest generation of high speed decoders and includes within a single environment the major signal processing functions of MPEG decoding, video encoding (multiple formats), OSD display and audio decoding. This central processing engine also benefits from a single, high accuracy master clock for all functions.

Dual domain topology. The DVD7 is constructed in two physically separate domains to isolate the sensitive analogue video and audio signals from the high speed digital disc reading and decoding functions. Separate power supplies are configured for the two domains to eliminate noise coupling which can occur in players with single domain construction and common power supplies.

Based on the 24 bit technology developed for the acclaimed CD7, the DVD7s audio DAC features an integrated stereo filter DAC running at 8 times base sample rate. This state of the art converter has excellent technical performance in all areas. The exceptional dynamic range performance ensures faithful reproduction of essential detail which can be lost from recordings.

A specially developed wide bandwidth, low distortion analogue output stage minimises phase shift at frequency extremes and provides clean imaging with superb transient response.

A traditionally engineered linear power supply with low-noise toroidal power transformer provides the power source for the circuitry of the DVD7. 12 regulated power supplies smooth the power to ensure that each stage within the DVD7 is supplied independantly with clean power, reducing the effects of power supply distortion on the audio and video signals.

Extensive inter-stage power supply decoupling together with star-earthing techniques isolate the player’s sensitive audio and video stages from its high-speed digital circuits.

A highly tuned, self-centring suspension isolates the sensitive disc reading mechanism from the environment. This minimises vibration induced disc reading errors which often introduce inaccuracies in the data retrieved from the disc.

The Q7 DAC module upgrade may be fitted internally to further improve the resolution and bandwidth of the DVD7 audio stages. The Q7 features twin mono DACs with a differential analogue post-filter circuit.

A further upgrade path for the DVD7 owner is an optional PSX-R external DC Power supply.This unique intelligent component allows the DVD7 to tap into its massive reserve of highly regulated DC energy.Separating analogue from digital supplies, the PSX-R eliminates mains borne and charging spike imprints on the sensitive analogue sections of the DVD7.The result is greatly improved musical timing, image depth and sweetness.

The unique MC-Bus connectivity of the DVD7 is in keeping with the total system approach of the Cyrus range. MC-Bus enhances ergonomic operation of the unit in a system context. It also acts as a powerful tool to enable automation of test, alignment and calibration of the DVD7 during manufacture, hugely reducing potential human error.

The quality lightweight die-cast enclosure of Cyrus DVD7 has a myriad of advantages both electrically and mechanically. The non-resonant nature of the alloy minimises microphonics and its non-ferrous composition provides an efficient electro-magnetic shield.

DVD 8

Cyrus Quattro mit Radiokarte und Multiroom-Ergänzungsmöglichkeit, ideal zur Ansteuerung von Aktivlautsprechern oder konventioneller Lautsprechern mit einer externen Endstufe wie Smart Power oder XPA

Bestellen Sie hier:

FL-electronic / Neuklang Mühlenpfordtstr.5 38106 Braunschweig Tel.: 0531 / 342155 Fax: 0531 / 344900 E-Mail: info@FL-electronic.de

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