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Cyrus XRi CD Transport Selling this excellent CD transport from one of the best CD player / transport manufacturers who invested heavily in developing their own transport mech and reading. Owned the previous generation transport ( now gifted to my son) and have a new transport so surplus to requirements - you can add the external PSU to upgrade if you are chasing extra resolution - happy to demo check web very well reviewed. Light use about 2 yrs old bought from dealer in Vic have original boxes etc and should have original invoice ( just have to find it) Will post at buyers expense Condition:
This A$3,000 asking price for the Cyrus CDi-XR is a strong deal, sitting well below the typical used market range of A$3,600–A$4,200 and significantly under its original Australian retail of A$3,999. Given that the unit is listed as excellent condition, this represents a genuine bargain for a top-tier integrated CD player from Cyrus’s premium XR series.
The CDi-XR is well-regarded for its clear, pitch-accurate sound and robust cast aluminum chassis, making it a reference-quality source for CD-only setups. Its half-width design, upgradeable firmware, and PSU-XR upgrade port offer meaningful upside for future refinement, while the included iR14 remote adds convenience. With no common failure points flagged for this model and an original-owner condition, this listing is a compelling buying opportunity for enthusiasts seeking high fidelity without compromise.
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Cyrus Audio: Heritage and Philosophy
Cyrus Audio emerged in 1984 as a specialist electronics brand spun off from loudspeaker manufacturer Mission, with the goal of creating amplifiers to complement Mission speakers. Founded under the direction of Peter Bartlett, a veteran from NAD, the company established its identity with the Cyrus One integrated amplifier—a half-width design featuring the distinctive "control lip" that remains iconic in audiophile circles today. The brand quickly positioned itself as a pioneer in compact, high-performance audio, and later became one of the first manufacturers to champion the Compact Disc format through its partnership with Philips in the early 1980s. After separating from Mission in the 1990s, Bartlett returned Cyrus to private ownership, where it remains independently operated from its Cambridgeshire headquarters.
Cyrus has maintained unwavering focus as a two-channel hi-fi specialist, eschewing multiroom or surround formats. The company's product portfolio centers on integrated amplifiers, power amplifiers, CD players, digital-to-analog converters, and power supplies—all engineered around the principle of delivering high-end sound quality in compact form factors. The brand also pioneered networked audio, developing early high-performance music servers that demonstrated premium sound could be achieved in convenient, integrated packages.
Today, Cyrus occupies a distinctive position as a boutique, high-end British manufacturer that prioritizes sonic excellence and longevity over market size. Under current CEO Nick Clarke, the company continues evolving its Classic series—refined continuously since 1983—and the XR series, developed from scratch using cutting-edge DAC technology and UK manufacturing. Cyrus products consistently earn critical acclaim and industry awards, appealing to discerning audiophiles who value British engineering, meticulous design, and uncompromising sound quality over mass-market accessibility.
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