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Offered is „8 DAC QXR“ by Cyrus as exhibit from the category „Fully integrated Amplifier“ on audio-markt.de - the online market place for high-end. The advert with the number 3900146852 ends on 12.11.2026 at 06:09 o'clock.
Condition sounds good, which makes €1,499 a reasonably strong ask rather than a project premium. For a Cyrus 8DAC, that sits in the fair-to-firm zone versus the used market: examples of Cyrus 8-series DAC units and close variants commonly show up around the mid-€1,000s, with one 8xp d listing at €1,590 and another 8 DAC-related sale point implying roughly €1,600 before extras.
What makes it appealing is the usual Cyrus appeal: compact build, lively timing, and a DAC section that keeps the presentation quick and articulate without sounding heavy-handed. If the unit is complete and clean, it’s a solid buy for someone who wants a nimble digital front end rather than a feature-packed modern box. At this price, I’d mainly confirm remote, power supply, and any DAC-related accessories are included, because that’s where the real value can quietly swing.
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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