Cyrus CDi-XR

The CDi XR was designed as a reference integrated CD player, building on the legacy of the CDi and incorporating many new technologies developed in-house at Cyrus over the past few years. Housed in an iconic half-width chassis, the CDi-XR sits above the existing CDi and CDt models, offering a substantial improvement in performance.

Containing Noise

Improved components as well as intelligently designed circuits using “counter-flow” methodologies to reduce noise pickup are highlighted throughout the design.

The fundamental principle is that power starts at the “quietest” part of the circuit before flowing to the “noisier” sections. Less noise is therefore “carried” or induced into the power paths, limiting the transmission of noise within the product. While this seems logical, the application in practice is incredibly complex and must be considered at the system level. Even the geometric alignment of individual components has been optimized to facilitate the cleanest possible flow of power and musical signal.

The DAC has been housed on its own shielded section of the PCB, again to help contain noise transfer.

Internal Power Supply

The CDi-XR, like all products in the XR series, has undergone a complete redesign of the power supplies for each circuit section. The power supplies are much stiffer and have allowed Cyrus engineers to run the remarkable SE engine even more quietly.

• Built-in CD player
• 2nd generation 32-bit QXR DAC
• Servo Evolution technology
• User-upgradable firmware
• Dual micro-control

Connectivity

• Paired RCA analog outputs
• Optical and coaxial outputs
• PSU-XR upgrade port

General

• iR14 remote control included
• Dimensions (H x W x D): 73 x 215 x 360 mm
• Weight: 3.8 kg