Uniti atom is perfect as a highend main system or even for use in the kitchen or. Jan 09, 2010 the xa 2 is a fine sounding amplifier and has a balanced sound that wont make your ears bleed and is well suited to a variety of music and speakers. Cyrus are a wellestablished audio manufacturer, their first products having appeared on the market in 1984 with the cyrus 1 and cyrus 2 amplifiers. Naim audio products are conceived with performance as the top priority. For some reason i was thinking of buying a streamerrenderer. Part of the cyrus audio s success is the iconic and now classic diecast chassis in magnesium, and latterly aluminium. Cyrus chose to offer the stream x for customers who already had a decent preamplifier and dac, which is fair enough. The 5i does have the characteristic naim prat, and feels more powerful than its rated output, but less powerful than the xs. The key to all three units is the incredible nremote. The stream xa has been engineered to get the most out of high reoslution 24bit192khz files its analogue outputs makes it the ideal streamer product to fit into an existing hifi system, without the need to invest in a standalone dac. The cyrus is the priciest model here which makes a key omission in the spec sheet even more uncommon. The stream x we tested is the simplest and cheapest version. From hifi world march 2012 issue read online buy the magazine back issues subject to availability. Still, when it comes to performance the cd5si can hold its.
The naim nvi is just the product i had in mind when i think of home theater. I think that for a careful listener who likes the typical audiophile values such as transparency, detail, soundstaging, etc, combined with musicality, the xs is well worth the bump over the 5i. Jun 25, 2015 the sound of cyrus the stream xa s way with music is decidedly smooth, dark, and handsome. All in all, a performance full of finesse and drama. Nov 23, 2016 for an entry level hifi amplifier, the cyrus one certainly packs a punch. Part of the cyrus audios success is the iconic and now classic diecast chassis in magnesium, and latterly aluminium. Dynamics in particular are a bit shelved down from ultimate snap and slam but theres a nice balance to the overall sound.
Reference manual english muso and muso qb naim audio. Cyrus stream xa streamerdac and psx r2 power supply. I have the choice of 3 different amps for the same price. The amplifier has six linelevel analogue inputs, one of which, like naims preamps and the supernait, outputs power to run an external naim phono stage, which is a. If you are interested i have a perfect arcam alpha. Cyrus audio the home of awardwinning musical experiences. With a massive choice, covering all genres and real djs selecting the tunes, and a multitude of search options youll quickly discover new and relevant music.
Naim android app release and uniti core firmware update. Of the more sensibly priced ones, the isoblue is the best musically. Upgrading from cyrus mono x naim audio forum archive. Best buys test your system sonos arc naim uniti atom lg gx. I also had it fall over on me once or twice which is not something that generally happens with naims nstream for example.
This fabulous internet radio service provides the cyrus stream xa analogue streamer with access to over 30,000 stations from around the globe. The only small budget integrated amp i can think of would be the myst tma3 but they are rare. Nothing would convince me to by naim equipment though. Stream massive attacks teardrop and the cyrus doesnt lose a single ounce of the ethereal vocals. With builtin bluetooth aptx, the streaming quality from your mobile device. Naims fraim is great but costs more than many peoples hifi. Naim s fraim is great but costs more than many peoples hifi. At the end of last year it proved the bestperforming streamer at this price, bagging a welldeserved award. Cyrus stream xa analogue streamer root catalog hifix cyrus. New stuff is not my cup of tea, the older stuff is just shite. The naim app is the ultimate remote control for your home hifi system, enabling you to have millions of songs at your fingertips.
It is a dac along with a network audio player, with three spdif inputs for linking other digital sources, an spdif bnc output signal as well as a singleended analogue output signal on naims standard din connector as well. For the listening test of the new naim dac i used two sources. Jun 17, 2011 naim ndx only as a combined unit cyrus dacx no psxr cyrus stream xp as streamer and with internal dac rega dac system consisted of cyrus 8 xpdqx integrated amp and a pair of cabasse artis baltic evolutions with their subwoofer. Jan, 2009 this is probably our favourite integrated amplifier from naim. Sure, the companys cheaper 5i model represents brilliant value for money, but the stepup here is a significant one. Tidal integration is available on this model if its running firmware 4. Imo cyrus has better build quality or a least feels better made. With 6 digital inputs, the stream xa is a versatile digital to analogue converter as well as offering. For now without integrated amplifier but following the thread of the naim app update naim app update. The cyrus stream x is the base model in a range of four, which has recently.
Sure, the companys cheaper 5i model represents brilliant value for money, but the stepup here is a significant one and while you might miss the bells and whistles of the highend supernait i. Enjoy instant playback through your connected naim devices from legacy products to the very latest releases no matter what room theyre in. Set up new devices seamlessly with the naim set up process. There arent any less than six digital inputs four coaxial and two optical, but direct connection to some computer cant be attained unless its fitted. The cyrus stream xas compact design wont be everyones cup of tea. The cdi is an exceptional player thats as insightful as it is entertaining. I have owned, used and sold both brands over a very long time and imho mf wins hands down,on any price level in any fair comparison.
Another plus is that a cyrus system, even with a bevy of separate components, takes up very little space. With builtin bluetooth aptx, the streaming quality from your mobile device to the cyrus one is absolutely amazing. From hifi world march 2012 issue read online buy the magazine back issues subject to availability t he stream comes in three different flavours. The cyrus is like many other bits of modern digital in that it sounds very smooth and natural but unlike my resident naim or the mcintosh d100, the xa seems to have a slight but noticeable lift to the upper mid and top end. Cyrus audio make extremely good hifi separates and and some integrated audio products.
Reference manual integrated amplifiers english naim audio. Finally, the cyrus performance with the hyperion hps938s was the most thrilling of all, since the cyrus didnt diminish that speakers explosive and articulate midbassits best attribute. Cyrus 8vs integrated amplifier, cd 8x player, and psxr power. It has the new vs virtual servo technology from cyrus topoftheline separate preamplifier, the pre xvs. The cyrus 8vss sophisticated circuitry required extensive retuning after the inclusion of the vs preamp topology.
Cyrus has a brilliant track record with cd players. The cyrus is the only dac in the evaluation to dont have any usb connection of any kind. Hosted by cyruss managing director simon freethy, testing tracks is a knowledgeable and insightful podcast that dives into the music behind cyruss award winning products. Im a maniacal guy when it comes to two channel hifi, but home theatre or tv, really takes a backseat in my home. For most companies a lack of upgrade path is normal. Having used the naim unitiqute with its basic ir remote, we can. Careful installation will help ensure that their full potential is achieved. The most popular versions of the naim desktop client 2. Maro, start looking at some nice class a amps to go with your nice new speakers and leave the cyrus naim behind. Learn all about our tuning process for developing latest products, upgrades and the tracks that provide critical insights into the performance of brilliant hifi equipment.
Cyrus stream x signature music streamer in hifi at audio affair. And while you might miss the bells and whistles of the highend supernait i. Cyrus was the first hifi manufacturer to make an ipod dock and also the first to sell networked audio streaming servers and clients. Naim say the nd5 xs can stream and play wav, flac, aiff, alac, aac, wma, ogg vorbis and mp3 file formats. Cyrus 1 manual stereo integrated amplifier hifi engine. The cd5si doesnt have digital outputs or any means of being upgraded.
Cyrus stream xa hifi streamer with tidal intregrated. May 23, 2017 in essence an integrated amplifier, the cyrus one has four line level inputs, an mm phono stage, and a serious headphone output. Engineered to get the most out of high resolution 24bit192 khz files, its analogue output makes the stream xa the perfect streamer to slot into a traditional hifi system, without the need. The fact that it only has spotify means nothing to me as im not interested in paying someone to stream music to me. This little tweak gives the cyrus a lively and engaging presentation that works very well with anything where voices and. Uniti atom allinone wireless music player naim audio.
Not sure what the speaker cables were, but the interconnects were from atlas. To set up tidal on naim download the update alongside instructions on how to. The sound of cyrus the stream xas way with music is decidedly smooth, dark, and handsome. This was a big project lasting 8 months which ensured that the all important low level musical information was being transferred accurately to the listener. Still, when it comes to performance the cd5si can hold its own against tough competition from audiolab and cyrus. Cyrus also advocate the quality of the power supply in their design. For an entry level hifi amplifier, the cyrus one certainly packs a punch. Apr 29, 20 cyrus stream x2 digital streamer the cyrus stream x is the base model in a range of four, which has recently been upgraded to version 2 status. In essence an integrated amplifier, the cyrus one has four line level inputs, an mm phono stage, and a serious headphone output. Away from sound and, as the rest goes, the stream xa is an easy machine to figure out.
I really like the naim nd5xs but its a bit out of my price range. Following bubbamikes comments and likes, we appear to have travelled from a naim nd5xs, to a cambridge audio cxn, to a laptop, and i mean this with the greatest of respect to a hobbyist project, to what is effectively a toy. Here it was like the cyrus stream x and unlike the cd from which the track was ripped, so enhancement was occurring in the delivery chain, comprising be12lu30 lg bluray drive, mac. Over the years, the cyrus brand has developed into a distinctive style, into which both the xa and the psx r2 seamlessly fit. This means that they are fully up to 24192 speed and can deliver alac files, apples equivalent to flac, which is still an uncommon feature. Apart from a bigger transformer, slightly bigger psu caps and a proper mc stage, the cyrus 2 and cyrus 1 have the same circuit. Cyrus stream xa cyrus streamer with a high quality 24 bit dac. Stream from any upnp or dlna device, or use one of the streamers various other inputs to play music from your pc or mp3 player.
Imagine a box not much bigger than a naim nait 5i that contains a 5 x 50 watt amplifier, preamplifier, surround sound processor and a transport that plays cd, dvdv and dvda. The actual developer of the free software is naim audio ltd. Thats the last place i want to think about gear, or worry about components and cables forget it. Cyrus is very detailed and fast some may say thin,harsh and bright as above.
It is a dac along with a network audio player, with three spdif inputs for linking other digital sources, an spdif bnc output signal as well as a singleended analogue output signal on naim s standard din connector as well. It can stream files up to 24bit192khz over a wifi network, though wed always go down the more stable wired route. Initial impressions turned out to be lasting in that the xa offers a forgiving sound that tends to soften the musical image and impact. Streamers and dacs from linn, cyrus, logitech, rega and naim.
Youll find that a naim power amp works best with a naim. The size of the latest downloadable setup file is 1. Naim ndx only as a combined unit cyrus dacx no psxr cyrus stream xp as streamer and with internal dac rega dac system consisted of cyrus 8 xpdqx integrated amp and a pair of cabasse artis baltic evolutions with their subwoofer. Cyrus stream x2 digital streamer the cyrus stream x is the base model in a range of four, which has recently been upgraded to version 2 status.
Access to tunein radio puts 100,000 internet radio stations on the map, while digital connections three coaxial, two optical and a single. Using nonferrous metals has always provided a massive sonic advantage to sound quality. The 8vs integrated amplifier exemplifies the cyrus design philosophy. If space is a premium, the hutter has a 500mm square option which is nicely handy since its just that bit smaller while just fitting the naim kit in it. Cyrus 8vs integrated amplifier, cd 8x player, and psxr. Cyrus chose to offer the stream x for customers who already had a decent preamplifier. This is probably our favourite integrated amplifier from naim. Cyrus one is a great amplifier, i am using it since 1986.
Quite liked my cyrus set up before i wandered off and heard bought different stuff. There are more features, its a real pleasure to use incredibly easy just the way an allinone should be. It brings hope and it establishes a statement of intent. The nvi is the coolest thing i have seen in a long time. Network player naim nd5 xs naim audio has a variety to satisfy various demands and distinct budgets. Carrying the same hightech streaming components as the stream x. Allaround musicality is my top criterion for judging audio gear, and it is one of the cyrus 8series systems greatest strengths.
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