Cyrus CDt-XR CD Transport + PSU-XR Power Supply Bundle
Cyrus CDT-XR
The CD t is a transport only version of the multi-award-winning CD i. When you’re using it with one of the Cyrus pre-amplifiers or integrated amplifiers, it will leave other CD transports for dust.
The CD t is an audiophile CD transport widely seen as the best CD transport in its class because it uses many of the top end components put into the flagship CD Xt Signature. As well as the unique Servo Evolution disc reading engine, the CD t houses many components usually reserved for players costing a great deal more.
A multi-regulated power supply allows the Servo Evolution software to work with miniscule precision, pulling huge amounts of data from your disc and transporting that to a separate DAC without adding or taking away anything from the music itself.
A complex re-clocking circuit with close tolerance crystal VCO is used, resulting in sound that is pure and full. In tests it produces industry leading read error rates, which is why the CD t is often named the best CD transport in its price range.
Partner this fantastic CD transport with the 82DAC integrated amplifier and digital-to-analogue converter or the Pre2 DAC. The CD t can also be upgraded to the CD Xt Signature for the ultimate CD player.
Cyrus PSU-XR
Cyrus has nearly four decades of experience crafting award-winning products, designed and assembled entirely in-house at Cyrus in the UK. From the start, Cyrus’s mission has been to infuse the latest in technology with superb engineering to create ‘emotional’ musical experiences.
A fundamental step change in design approach for XR series has been possible due to an accumulated understanding of DAC technologies and power supply designs, combined with Cyrus’s recently updated manufacturing processes and the availability of higher-grade components. XR series, whilst faithful to the Cyrus core acoustic philosophy, provides remarkable sound quality benefits and substantially increased dynamic range, allowing every layer and nuance of the music to shine through. Indeed, the clarity and detail of the XR series will keep the listener wanting to go back and listen to tracks heard a thousand times before.
One of the driving principles behind the design of the XR series has been noise reduction whilst another significant area of focus was power supply design. Using only the best components, XR delivers outstandingly high quality and reliable power to every bit of the circuitry to ensure optimal performance.
The PSU-XR builds upon their extensive legacy in Power Supply design. Beginning with the original PSX, Cyrus has always led the field in producing clean, stable and ‘stiff’ external upgrade power supplies. ‘Stiffness’ is essential, Even when heavy loads are applied, the voltage has to remain completely stable. The PSU-XR employs the largest toroidal transformer we have ever used, coupled with some amazingly efficient load management circuits to deliver a staggering amount of power.
PSU-XR is able to deliver ‘exact’ power requirements to three different circuits on the host product, the PSU-XR significantly enhances the performance of any XR product it is used with. Advanced, microprocessor controls, relay switching, completely separated ‘Grounds’ to virtually eliminate the transfer of ‘noise’ and a future-proof architecture are just some of the special features of this upgrade power supply.
The PSU-XR communicates with the host-product via the 15pin bus lead to determine the exact voltage requirements of the various circuits to receive the additional power and then controls the output voltage using an 8-bit digital gate, allowing 256 different (and precise) voltage steps for the output rails.
The PSU-XR is able to supply three different circuits in the host product with power.
In order to preserve the purity of the power to each of these circuits, the different power sections of the PSU-XR have completely separate ‘grounds’. This virtually eliminates the possibility of system ‘noise’ from one section of the host product being transferred to another section.
Naturally, the XR series also features a new aesthetic. All products in the new XR series are wrapped in a new "Phantom Black" paint finish, introduced especially for the XR series. If you’re worried that they won’t coordinate with your existing Cyrus products, don’t fret. The colour is sympathetic to both the existing core and signature range.
Cyrus CDT-XR
- Coaxial Digital output: SPDIF via RCA phono jack socket
- Output voltage: 500mV pk-pk
- Output impedance: 75 W
- Optical Digital output: SPDIF via Toslink transmitter
- Clock Jitter: <90pS
- Power Consumption: 7.5W
- Weight: 3.7 Kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D) 78 x 215 x 360 (mm): 3.1 x 8.4 x14.1 (inches)
Electrical
- Power Supply: 1 x custom toroidal power transformer feeding multiple regulated power supplies
- Outputs: 1 x SPDIF coaxial and 1 x optical
- Disc-reading transport: Integral Isolated Loader Mechanism with monolithic glass LASER assembly
- Disc Compatibility: CD, CD-R (closed session)
- Display: Custom LCD with subtle green back lighting
- Remote Control: Full function Cyrus system remote control facility
- Communications: MC-BUS System BUS
Construction
- Enclosure: Cyrus Inverted die-cast chassis with Slot-loading CD transport
- Material: Lightweight alloy and non-magnetic material throughout
Cyrus PSU-XR
1 x Output connector for compatible Cyrus XR products
Low voltage supply
Standby mode +5V DC
Operational +5V DC
Fixed voltage supply
Standby mode 0V
Operational ±24V DC
Variable supply
Standby mode 0V
Regulated ±10V to ±45V DC
Unregulated ±45V or ±56V DC
Size (H x W x D)
75 x 215 x 355 mm (2.95” x 8.46” x 13.98”)
Weight
7.7kg (17lbs)