i7-XR
The i7-XR is everything that the i9-XR is but with a reduced output of 2 x 52W into 6Ω, which will still power some hefty floor standers. With the same number of analogue and digital inputs, the i7 can again support whatever your preferred source is, in fact the only connection missing is the ability to plug in the PSU-XR power supply.
The i7-XR integrated amplifier performs consistently above its price bracket since it launched and has been receiving rave reviews from around the globe.
The wideband power amplifier of the i7-XR responds from DC to beyond 100kHz ensuring ruler-flat frequency response and keeping any undesirable phase shifts out of the audio band. With a generous, over-specified power supply the i7-XR power amplifier delivers music with a scale and authority that belies its 52W rating.
Specification
- 2 x 52W into 6 Ω / twin speaker outputs
- 4 x Analogue inputs
- 1 x Phono MM input
- 2 x Optical inputs
- 2 x Coaxial digital inputs
- 1 x Asynchronous USB input
- 1 x Analogue preamplifier out
- 1 x Headphone output – 2 x 138mW into 16 Ω (<0.1% THD)
Tout nouveau, l’intégré Cyrus i7-XR est le plus abordable
de la nouvelle série XR. On retrouve le traditionnel boîtier moulé
sous pression de format midi ; et pourtant tout le reste diffère.
The Cyrus i7 XR is an integrated amp with a selection of both analogue and digital inputs. The Cyrus products we have looked at in recent years have focussed on the ONE series of amplifiers (and the numerous variations of it that have subsequently appeared. With its Class D internals, clever selection of inputs and looks that are clean and modern while riffing on the original Cyrus integrated, the ONE is a fine example of a modern amplifier.
“Made in the UK” is the first thing that appears when we start up today’s test object and that announcement immediately puts a smile on our faces. Not because we have a special bond with the island but because Cyrus Audio is clearly proud of his/her origins. Provenance, pedigree is important.
Seventh
heaven
The latest Cyrus integrated amplifier is
described as featuring “cost no object”
upgrades. Ed Selley shakes it down