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Almost universally regarded as one of the best phono stages available without spending silly money, especially with the PSX-R regulated power supply included here.It has indeed been my end-game phono stage but I’m downsizing. My very low output Audio Technica ART9XA moving coil cartridge was beau...
At A$2,400, this is above the recent used-market median of A$1,493 and well past the A$1,646 75th percentile, so it reads as ambitious rather than fair value. Against that benchmark, you’re paying a meaningful premium, and I’d only lean in if the package is unusually complete or demonstrably serviced.
That said, this is a respected phono stage/power-supply combo with real appeal if you want a serious analogue front end: Cyrus gear is well regarded for clean, dynamic presentation and the PSX-R supply is the sort of add-on that can lift noise floor and drive. A very_good example is the right kind of listing to chase if it includes the original accessories, box, and proof of care; otherwise, I’d want the price closer to the median before calling it a buy.
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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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