Cyrus Audio Ltd. X Power

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Conservatively rated at 70W, the X Power design includes a vastly over-specified power supply bringing considerable dynamic power in excess of the rated RMS figure, essential when driving difficult loads. Technically competent, the X Power ranks highly amongst its peers for technical specifications such as noise, distortion, damping factor and current delivery.

Add more boxes to increase power - With the X Power working with its partner the Pre XP d, there are many different system configurations that can be arranged for the pair. From a single X Power in a high quality pre/power system through 2-amp systems (either bi-amped stereo for quality, or configured as mono for high power) to the ultimate 4-box bi-amp mono system. Further upgrades are possible at any stage by connecting PSX-R power supplies, taking the ultimate X Power system to a full 8 boxes!

Upgrade to in integrated amplifier - The X Power is also an excellent upgrade for a Cyrus integrated amplifier, such as the Cyrus 8XP d, either to upgrade the performance of the internal power amplifier, or to use both the internal power amp and the X Power in a bi-amped configuration. The fixed gain structure of the Cyrus range enables any Cyrus power amplifier, such as the X Power, to be matched for bi-amping to any Cyrus integrated amplifier with a pre-out connection.

Bridgeable - At the flick of a switch you can divert all the power to single channel. So when you buy your second X power, you can use one for each channel giving you 120 watts per channel. This extra power will enable your system to cope much changing resistance of your speakers as they react to the music, giving you a more controlled, resolved, and detailed sound.

PSX-R Upgradeable - The X Power includes a port for connection of the PSX-R power supply, giving more power reserves for an improved sound. In Mono configuration, this takes the X power to 130W.

Auto Start - The X Power features a sophisticated music-sense circuit with microprocessor control. When in Standby a high-sensitivity circuit will detect an incoming music signal and switch on the amplifier noiselessly ready for use. It will stay in a semi-Standby state, from which the amplifier can be wakened instantly so that even subtle low-level background music or effects signals will not be lost, until music is not present for an extended period, when the X Power reverts back to its true low-consumption standby state.

MC-Bus connectivity - As an alternative means of power control when used in a Cyrus system, the X Power includes connection for the Cyrus MC-Bus system. In this case, the intelligence in the control system will detect that the user has chosen to use MC-Bus control and will de-activate the music-sensing control system.

Digital Protection System - The X Power also has a circuit protection feature which shuts the amplifier down if it is in danger of being damaged. A control system monitors the general status of the amplifier and can react quickly enough to protect it from accidental short-circuits, even when running at full power.

Chain output sockets enables the input signal to be easily passed to further amplifiers for bi/tri-amping purposes or where many amplifiers are required to run from the same input signal for sound reinforcement in large rooms or halls.

High quality magnesium die-cast enclosure, which delivers a myriad of advantages both electrically and mechanically. The integrated heatsink design enhances the thermal efficiency, allowing higher performance to size ratio. The non-resonant nature of the alloy minimises microphonic effects, while its non-ferrous composition provides an effective shield from external electro-magnetic disturbances. This also eliminates coupling of the power transformer stray magnetic fields to the sensitive audio circuitry.