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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
This is a buyer’s market, and at A$1,200 the asking price sits just above the A$1,135 median and well inside the A$1,001–A$1,351 interquartile range, so it reads as fair rather than cheap or ambitious. It is not a standout bargain, but it is also not overpriced for a well-kept example in this category.
The PSX-R2 is well regarded because Cyrus power supplies are a real upgrade path item: they can lift drive, control, and overall refinement in matching Cyrus separates, especially in a good original setup. If the unit is complete, clean, and works properly, the upside is a tidy, enthusiast-grade buy; at this price I’d mainly want confirmation of condition, correct matching, and any included leads or packaging.
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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