RADAR is a price search engine. We link to the original listing — we never sell direct. Transactions happen on the source site.
This is a buyer’s market for high-value used Cyrus DACs, and the £1,000 asking price for the Cyrus SIGNATURE DAC is a strong deal, sitting just below the 75th percentile (£1,083) and comfortably above the median (£911) of recent GBP comps—actually, it’s fair to slightly ambitious but not overpriced given the model’s reputation. Wait, correction: £1,000 is below the 75th percentile (£1,083) and above the median (£911), so it’s fair, not a bargain, but still solid value in today’s market where used premium DACs hold value well.
The Cyrus SIGNATURE DAC (often the DAC XP Signature) is well-regarded for its warm, musical analog sound, excellent preamp integration, and robust 24-bit/192kHz resolution, making it a standout in the hybrid pre-DAC category. At £1,000, it offers meaningful upside for buyers seeking a clean, original-owner unit with likely included accessories, especially if it’s in good condition—no major caveats apply unless the listing hints at wear or missing cables. This is a buying opportunity for enthusiasts who value Cyrus’s signature tonality and all-in-one convenience.
Wait, I need to re-check the percentile logic:
- Median: £911
- 25th: £760
- 75th: £1,083
- Asking: £1,000
£1,000 is **between median and
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
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.
See all Cyrus listings on RADAR.
eBay UK
GB
eBay UK
audio-markt.de
Good
audio-markt.de
Good
DE
eBay UK
eBay UK
GB
