Cyrus Audio CDi-XR
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Model name
CDi-XR
Transport
Yes
Player
Yes
SACD support
N/A
Engine
N/A
Frequency response low +/- 3dB (for CD) (Hz)
N/A
Frequency response high +/- 3dB (for CD) (Hz)
N/A
Frequency response low +/- 3dB (for SACD) (Hz)
N/A
Frequency response high +/- 3dB (for SACD) (Hz)
N/A
Gain (dBu)
N/A
Output Level (balanced) (V)
N/A
Output Level (single-ended) (V)
N/A
Input Impedance (balanced) (Ω)
N/A
Input Impedance (single-ended) (Ω)
N/A
Output Impedance (balanced) (Ω)
N/A
Output Impedance (single-ended) (Ω)
N/A
Dynamic range (for CD) (dB)
N/A
Dynamic range (for SACD) (dB)
N/A
Signal to Noise Ratio (for CD) (dB)
N/A
Signal to Noise Ratio (for SACD) (dB)
N/A
Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (for CD) (%)
N/A
Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (for SACD) (%)
N/A
Dimensions (mm)
N/A
Weight (kg)
N/A
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This model works as a digital transport in the absence of a built-in digital-to-analog converter. Removing additional circuitry allows CDt to focus solely on data extraction and delivering high-performance digital output.
The success of CDi lies in the design of the two main functional components of any CD player: the drive and the DAC. The proprietary Servo Evolution drive reduces the load on the servo tuning of the read head and removes the associated noise and interference in the audio path, and the 32-bit DAC came almost unchanged from a separate Cyrus DAC XP SIgnature DAC.
The absence of a DAC unit and an analog part in this model create a more favorable environment for the formation of a digital output stream, which has a beneficial effect on sound quality.
The new 40 Series DAC is integrated into the Cyrus 40 CD Player. The ESS ES9039Q2M DAC chipset uses a powerful processor to ensure high fidelity. The CD player is equipped with a boot slot and does not have a drawer. The mechanism is equipped with an accurate servo drive and securely locks the disc, preventing shaking.