Cyrus i9-XR

The i9-XR is part of the first wave of products, announcing the new XR series of Cyrus components. Only the precision die-cast Cyrus chassis is the same, but everything else has changed. With cutting-edge engineering inside, an all-new phantom black paint finish, touch controls, and a higher resolution display customizable for brightness, contrast, and polarity, the high-quality XR finish makes a bold statement.

XR Digital Performance

The DAC input stage of the i9-XR features a new 2nd generation version of the award-winning QXR DAC, but with an all-new high-speed analog buffer stage. Seven user-adjustable digital filter alignment options are available to suit the listener’s taste. Input options include USB audio (up to 768k sample rate) and DSD up to DSD512, 2 SPDIF digital inputs, and 2 optical digital inputs.

PSU-XR Port

The i9-XR includes a port for the new PSU-XR power supply. Thirty years ago, Cyrus innovated with the introduction of the PSX-R, the very first regulated power supply upgrade that automatically adapted to perfectly meet the power requirements of any connected product. The PSUXR raises the bar by supplying no less than five independent regulated supplies in a single box. For the i9-XR, a pair of them is assigned to provide ultra-smooth power to the preamplifier, and a second pair to provide huge dynamic punch to the power amplifier.

All-New Analog Preamplifier

Derived from the new Pre-XR flagship preamplifier, the i9-XR analog preamp features relay input selection and a new high-performance gain stage. This short-path design makes the analog preamplifier extremely transparent. With four analog inputs and MM phono, the i9-XR will cover just about any system requirement for analog connectivity.

Amplifier

The i9-XR’s wideband power amplifier responds from DC to beyond 100kHz, ensuring a flat frequency response and preventing any unwanted phase shift of the audio band. With a generous and over-specified power supply, the i9-XR power amplifier is highly capable of reproducing the scale and drama of musical performance.

Technical Specifications

Amplification

• Output power: 2 × 91 W with 32/768 digital-to-analog converter (DAC)
• Headphone amplifier: 2 × 138 mW at 16 Ω (< 0.1% total harmonic distortion (THD))

Compatible Audio Formats

• S/PDIF: 16/ 44.1 kHz – 24/ 192 kHz
• USB: 16/ 44.1 kHz – 32/ 768 kHz
• DSD up to DSD512
• DoP up to DoP128

Connectivity

• Analog inputs:
  • 4 line inputs
  • 1 moving magnet (MM) phono input
• Digital inputs:
  • 2 optical
  • 2 coaxial
  • 1 asynchronous USB
• Outputs:
  • 1 analog preamplifier
  • 1 headphone
• Other: 1 port for external power supply (PSU-XR)

Physical Characteristics

• IR14 remote control included
• Dimensions (H × W × D): 73 × 215 × 360 mm
• Weight: 6.5 kg