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Offered is „AV Master 8.0“ by Cyrus as second-hand device from the category „Surround-Preamp (Trans)“ on audio-markt.de - the online market place for high-end. The advert with the number 1861144547 ends on 07.11.2026 at 16:05 o'clock.
Good condition at €299 makes this look like a strong bargain against the used market: it sits well below the €440 25th percentile and far under the €1,104 median, so the asking price leaves plenty of room for a sensible buy. For a Cyrus AV processor, that’s the kind of pricing that usually moves quickly if the unit is complete and working properly.
The appeal here is straightforward: Cyrus AV gear is compact, well-built, and respected for clean, capable home-theater performance with a proper hi-fi sensibility. At this level, the main upside is value, not speculation; if the remote, power supply, and any required digital/analog connections are included, it’s an easy one to take seriously.
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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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