Cyrus i9-XR, CDi-XR, Psu-XR (Phantom Black) & Monitor Audio Gold 100 (Piano Gloss Black)

”The immediacy with which the Cyrus locates the fundamentals of tone and timbre in a vocal performance is (given the right singer) literally hair-raising.” ’Trusted Reviews’ – Highly Recommended

The power to impress
The Cyrus i9-XR is the top model in the prestigious new XR Series. Its powerful amplifier delivers 91 watts per channel (at 6 ohms). With around 75% more power than the i7-XR, you’ll hear a big difference in sound. Ideal for larger rooms and less efficient speakers, the i9-XR goes louder and deeper. Even in smaller rooms, however, you’ll still notice a more expansive and dynamic sound – without losing any of the smaller amps precision and detail.

XR Series - Ground-up redesign
Nearly every aspect about the Cyrus XR Series is new. From the all-new pre-amplifier design, second generation DAC (Digital to Analogue Convertor) to the touch sensitive controls and high resolution display. What hasn’t changed is Cyrus’s dedication to the truest sound. The iconic, die-cast chassis also remains – a fan favourite that also enhances the sound quality.

Amplification – made better
The heart of this Cyrus amp is all-new and developed using expensive components. Built with relay input switches and Schottky diodes, the i9-XR provides a clean and precise input signal. By starting with such a clean, low distortion signal, the power amplifier doesn’t also amplify the distortion – giving you a much more natural sound.

The Cyrus sound
The new amplification also features a revised power supply. Combined with the over-sized toroidal transformer, you get effortless power, giving a wide dynamic range. This means that not only does the amp suit high-energy music, without running out of steam, it also resists harmonic compression – giving more ‘life’ and space around the music.

Built-in DAC with USB, coaxial and optical inputs
Featuring a 2nd generation QXR DAC and five digital inputs, the Cyrus i9-XR is the ideal way of upgrading all your digital sources at the same time as buying a new amplifier. Older or lower spec digital devices benefit greatly in terms of sound quality by using the high spec QXR DAC built into the Cyrus rather than their own. With twin optical and coaxial inputs, you can connect your network streamer, CD player, TV and games console. There’s also an asynchronous USB input. This lets you connect your PC or Mac and access stored or streaming music in high resolution – right up to 768 kHz file sample rate.

Tailor the digital sound to suit you
With seven different digital filter alignment options, you can tailor the sound to just the way you like it. Sharpen or smooth the sound, depending on your preferences and the matching components.

Superior turntable input
As well as four RCA line inputs, the i9-XR also comes with a high quality MM (Moving Magnet) turntable input. This low-noise design lets you get the best sound from your deck, without needing to add an extra phono pre-amp.

Enhanced headphone output
Just like the turntable input, the headphone output is a top quality device in its own right – rivalling some standalone headphone amps. With your headphones plugged in, a dedicated amplifier draws exclusive power from the large toroidal transformer, giving huge reserves of current. This means that even power-hungry headphones are driven efficiently, letting you hear your headphones to their full potential.

PSU-XR port for the next step-up
As good as the i9-XR is, it can be made better still by adding a PSU-XR power supply. Over the past three decades, Cyrus’s famous PSX power supplies have been a ‘must have’ upgrade, and the latest PSU-XR is no different. Adding a PSU-XR provides two channels of ultra-smooth sound to the pre-amplifier as well as a further 2-channel boost to the power amplifier. The result is even clearer, more spacious sound.

Enhanced Cyrus design
Now with a new Phantom Black finish and touch sensitive controls, the i9-XR’s style is better than ever. The die-cast casing is extremely solid and strongly resists both electrical and mechanical interference from surrounding sources. Integrated heat sink vents also keep it cool in the most discreet and stylish fashion. In terms of practically, Cyrus is a great space saver, with two units taking the space of one on most hi-fi shelves.

Hear the best of Cyrus, with the ultimate compact amp – the i9-XR.

”Cyrus's premium CD player sets the sonic standard at this price.” ’What Hi-Fi?’ – 5 Star review.

Complete XR Series redesign
Take a multiple award-winner, totally overhaul the design and you have Cyrus’s most impressive CD player to date – the Cyrus CDi-XR. Featuring a new power supply and transporter, second generation QXR DAC (Digital to Analogue Convertor) optimised for CD and much more, the CDi-XR sounds better than ever. Thanks to the sleek new Phantom Black finish, touch sensitive keys and high resolution display, its style has taken a step-up, too.

Servo Evolution for data precision
Cyrus SE (Servo Evolution) technology is a bespoke system reads CD data far more accurately than most CD players. It’s this dedicated approach that gives the CDi-XR its incredibly precise and revealing sound quality. If you thought you’d heard the limits of Compact Disc, you might just be surprised by how much further the CDi-XR takes it.

DAC optimised for CD
Combining a top quality Sabre DAC with a high-speed analogue stage helps give the CDi-XR excellent dynamic range and very low levels of distortion. Cyrus optimise the sound of the QXR DAC to 16 bit/44.1 kHz, which is exactly the response of Compact Disc and not other digital formats. This means you get the very best performance from your CDs, without other digital formats to worry about.

Short signal path and low jitter clock for the greatest detail
Thanks to its labour intensive engineering, the CDi-XR extracts an incredible level of detail from CD. A key factor in this is the ‘flow and return’ circuit design, with signal paths kept as short as possible. A re-clocking circuit keeps jitter as low as possible – helping to make the sound smoother and more natural.

PSU-XR port for the next step-up
As good as the CDi-XR is, it can be made better still by adding a PSU-XR power supply. Over the past three decades, Cyrus’s famous PSX power supplies have been a ‘must have’ upgrade, and the latest PSU-XR is no different. Adding a PSU-XR provides four separate power supplies. Two are dedicated to the analogue audio circuitry (left and right), one for the motors and one for the master clock – helping to reduce jitter even further.

Enhanced Cyrus design
Now with a new Phantom Black finish and touch sensitive controls, the CDi-XR’s style is better than ever. The die-cast casing is extremely solid and strongly resists both electrical and mechanical interference from surrounding sources. In terms of practically, Cyrus is a great space saver, with two units taking the space of one on most hi-fi shelves.

Hear a whole new side to your CDs, with the Cyrus CDi-XR.

As their range-topping power supply, the Cyrus PSU-XR transforms the performance of a matching Cyrus amp or CD player.

Get a huge upgrade in sound quality from your Cyrus XR product
Designed to connect to Cyrus XR products (except the i7-XR amplifier), the Cyrus PSU-XR delivers a huge boost to performance. More of an essential than an accessory, this dedicated power supply not only boosts the power supply signal but also separates different elements and takes the strain away from the mains unit’s supply. The result is cleaner sound, reduced distortion, enhanced dynamics and lower noise – all from this one box.

Intelligent power supply that adapts to the component used
The power supply requirements for a CD player are very different from that of an amp, which is why the PUS-XR intelligently adapts to each component’s specific requirements. Components that have both digital and analogue circuitry, for example, benefit from dedicated power supplies to each section. Compatible with the i9-XR, Pre-XR, CDi-XR and CDt-XR models, this is a great way to upgrade your system’s performance, without having to replace the original components.

Independent power supplies for reduced distortion
With no fewer than five, independent power supplies built-in, the PSU-XR maximises your component’s full potential. One of the supplies is dedicated to digital circuitry while the other four supply the analogue circuits. These are split into two fixed and two variable voltage supplies, that are ideally matched to low and high voltage supplies, such as for a pre and power amp.

Fully isolated for the lowest noise
The PSU-XR has a raft of technology that helps reduce noise and distortion to the lowest levels. Fifteen separate transformer windings, ground isolated regulation circuitry and separate output power and ground returns in the link cable all help to fully isolate the signal, ensuring the quietest supply of power possible.

Enhanced Cyrus design
Now with a new Phantom Black finish, the PSU-XR’s style is slicker than ever. The die-cast casing is extremely solid and strongly resists both electrical and mechanical interference from surrounding sources. Integrated heat sink vents also keep it cool in the most discreet and stylish fashion. In terms of practically, Cyrus is a great space saver, with two units taking the space of one on most hi-fi shelves.

Take your Cyrus XR component to a new level of performance, with this impressive power supply.

”With a classy sound to match the stylish new looks, in the usual beautiful Monitor Audio finishes, the Gold 100 is very definitely an upmarket little speaker.” ’Hi-Fi News’ – Outstanding Product.

Strike gold
Now in their fifth generation, the Monitor Audio Gold speakers represent a reference standard in sound and style. Cutting-edge technology derived from the Platinum II range keeps these speakers at the top of their class. MPD (Micro Pleated Diaphragm) tweeters deliver exceptional detail that’s backed up by lifelike mid-range and bass from the hybrid woofer cones. On top of this class-leading sound comes stunning style and finish, which just leaves you to decide the ideal size and colour.

Versatile 100
The versatile Gold 100 speakers are ideally sized for many applications. Perfect as stereo speakers in a smaller room, they can also be utilised in a high-end home cinema as satellite speakers. At just 195mm wide, they’re easy to accommodate and don’t dominate smaller rooms.

MPD treble unit for stunning top-end resolution
Derived from the flagship Platinum range, MPD tweeters use a Micro Pleated Diaphragm to deliver stunning top-end detail. By pleating the tweeter’s shape, the surface area is increased eight-fold. Working by squeezing the pleats, like a super-fast accordion, gives the treble an incredible response – right up to 50,000Hz. What this means is you get uncompressed harmonics for a spacious and life-like top-end performance.

Bass precision
Using RDT II (Rigid Diaphragm Technology), the bass/mid woofer units deliver total precision. Constructed from a hybrid sandwich of Nomex and woven carbon fibre, they deliver the ideal balance of lightness and rigidity. This means they respond with alacrity to every note – matching the tweeters’ precision to give a picture of ‘being there’ at your favourite music venue.

Bespoke cabinet design
Featuring Monitor Audio’s exclusive HiVe II port technology, this compact speaker efficiently manages airflow for a tighter bass and cleaner-sounding midrange. The cabinets also feature soft touch top trim and magnetic grilles for the premium style you’d expect from Monitor Audio’s Gold speaker range.

Choice of luxurious finishes
Once you’ve decided on these speakers, the hardest part is choosing which of the sumptuous finishes to pick. Choose Dark Walnut or Piano Ebony for a rich, traditional style or Piano Gloss Black or Satin White for a more contemporary appeal. Whichever colour you choose, you can be guaranteed Monitor Audio’s usual immaculate fit and finish.

Listen to every detail, in style, with the Monitor Audio Gold 100.