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• Overview – The Cyrus 8VS2 Integrated Amplifier is a solid-state integrated amplifier from Cyrus’s VS-series, launched in 2006 as the most powerful integrated the company’s compact die-cast chassis had delivered at the time.
• Key Technology – A 330VA toroidal transformer with 5 regulated rails, dual charge pumps, and linear post-regulators stabilise the power supply, while advanced thermal management monitors the die-cast casing’s skin temperature to maximise sustained performance.
• Performance – Owners describe a warm, musical character with precise timing and rhythm, and a three-dimensional soundstage with focused imaging, though its compact chassis means insensitive, power-hungry speakers may push it toward thermal limits.
• Specs – The Cyrus 8VS2 Integrated Amplifier delivers 70W per channel into 8Ω (both channels driven), rising to 110W per channel into 4Ω, with 340W burst power (IHF, one channel into 1Ω). Distortion: 0.003% at 1kHz into 8Ω, 0.005% into 4Ω. Frequency response: -3dB, 0.2Hz–85kHz. Damping factor: 150 (1kHz). Sensitivity: 200mV line (at 50W). Input impedance: 50kΩ (RCA). Signal-to-noise ratio: 101dB (line). Six line inputs plus tape, with bi-wire speaker, tape, preamp, and headphone outputs.
• Dimensions – Measures approximately 215mm (W) × 73mm (H) × 360mm (D), in Cyrus’s signature half-width, inverted die-cast alloy chassis.
• Weight – Weighs approximately 5.5kg, reflecting its 330VA toroidal transformer and lightweight, non-magnetic alloy chassis construction.
The Cyrus 8vs2 has a solid reputation as a clean, punchy integrated with good grip and refinement, and at S$300 this listing looks like a strong deal versus your local comps: it sits well below the S$491 25th percentile and far under the S$578 median. For a well-known amp in this class, that’s priced to move rather than merely “reasonable.”
What makes it interesting is the value-per-dollar: if it’s genuinely very good and operating properly, you’re getting a respected British integrated that can still sound lively, controlled, and musically balanced without paying near-market money. I’d be keen if it’s complete and has no channel imbalance, relay issues, or noisy pots; at this price, a clean, working example is the kind of buy that leaves room for future resale or a low-cost refresh.
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.
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