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Cyrus Audio Pre2 DAC Qx Pre Amplifier Here is a Cyrus Pre2 DAC Qx. This is the upgraded DAC from the normal Pre2, and the one before the current Qxr. It can be upgraded to the Qxr DAC. It can also be upgraded by adding a PSX-R or PSX-R2 power supply. I also have the remote control and box. I originally imported this model from a HiFi shop in England in 2016. Here is the link to the official site: https://www.cyrusaudio.com/products/pre2-dac-qxr/ It has the following features: - two analogue outputs - six analogue inputs - tape output - one USB input - two optical digital inputs - two coax
For a Cyrus PSX-R2, the A$1,000 asking price is an exceptional bargain, sitting well below the 25th percentile of A$1,015 and the median A$1,149 from your recent comparable AUD listings. At this price, you are securing a premium upgrade that typically retails for A$1,699 new for less than the entry-level threshold of the used market, making it a clear buying opportunity rather than a standard fair deal.
The PSX-R2 is highly regarded for delivering a fully regulated, ultra-smooth DC feed that drastically reduces noise, bringing out more detail, control, and emotional engagement in the sound. Its ability to power sensitive signal components while leaving the internal transformer for housekeeping duties is a proven engineering advantage that elevates partnered Cyrus separates. With no caveats needed at this rock-bottom price, a clean listing of this well-loved unit represents a genuine chance to own a top-tier upgrade at an unbeatable value.
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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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