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Overview
“Serious engineering adds up to superb sound - a landmark
product for Cyrus.” - Hi-Fi World Sept 2008.
The CD 8 SE incorporates the same low-contact precision slot loading
CD drive as the CD Xt SE transport. The CD 8 SE also benefits from
our latest Servo Evolution optical data control systems that greatly
improve the integrity of the data we read from the CD. Internally
the power supply design features twin, custom made, transformers
each feeding individual highly regulated power supplies which in
turn feed the 11 separate sections of the player.
The CD 8 SE’s outstanding performance can be expanded further
by adding a Cyrus PSX-R power supply, which will help reveal subtle
details within the recording; this has to be heard to be fully appreciated.
When used as an integrated CD player the specially developed DAC
circuitry provides outstanding performance. When partnered with
our optional DAC X component, the CD 8 SE then operates as a CD
transport. Returning the CD 8 SE to Cyrus for upgrade to the dedicated
CD transport, CD Xt SE, allows you to move up to one of the finest
CD systems in the world. However configured, this player will produce
stunning performance and, with the right speakers, an almost holographic
3D image. Cyrus’ CD platform is a valuable example of Cyrus’
upgrade philosophy. Our systems are designed to grow with our customer’s
enthusiasm for musical advancement and through a series of affordable
upgrades, all the way up, to the ultimate X series.
In detail
The CD 8 SE builds on the design features established by the award-winning
CD8, by adding further enhancements made available by the technology
of the high-end DAC X D/A Converter. Also the Servo Evolution circuitry
and our precision slot-loading CD drive help to make this our best
integrated CD player yet. Powered by twin toroidal power transformers,
an extensive array of selected reservoir capacitors and a bank of
power regulators, the new Servo Evolution stage takes the audio
performance of the CD 8 SE to a new level for a single box Cyrus
CD player. The CD 8 SE is included in the established Cyrus program
for product upgrades and is PSX-R compatible. CD6(s) and CD8 owners
can also return their players to the Cyrus factory for an upgrade
to full CD 8 SE specification.
• The DAC technology and components used in the analogue filter
stages are chosen carefully to deliver musical and technical performance
to the exacting standards demanded by the Cyrus team. Whilst the
balanced topology featured internally in the DAC/analogue stages
of the CD 8 SE requires duplication of many costly components, we
have found it essential to extract the last ounce of performance
from our CD player.
• Clock stability is a key element in the signal processing
chain in a player of this standard. The digital engineering of the
CD 8 SE therefore includes a remote re-clocking circuit with close-tolerance
crystal VCO located at the DAC threshold to maximise jitter rejection.
• Packed into the stylish, compact chassis of the CD 8 SE
are two completely separate toroidal power transformers. One transformer
has two entirely separate secondary windings dedicated to feeding
the electronics of the disc-reading mechanism and the current hungry
motors. The second power transformer, also with two windings, is
dedicated to supplying DAC & filter stages. The transformer
pair are housed in the forward section of the chassis to minimise
interaction with the sensitive analogue output stage. 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 8 SE is no exception
and Cyrus are justifiably proud of the measured performance of the
CD 8 SE. With ruler-flat linearity performance, vanishingly low
background noise and superb jitter rejection the Servo Evolution
circuitry makes the CD 8 SE technically superior to other CD players.
• To upgrade the CD 8 SE still further, both coaxial and optical
digital outputs are provided for connection to the DAC X D/A converter
or DAC XP digital preamplifier.
• The unique MC-Bus connectivity of the CD 8 SE 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
8 SE is facilitated via the MC-Bus during its manufacturing process,
eliminating potential human error.
• The magnesium die-cast enclosure of the CD 8 SE 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.
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