Cyrus Stream X

8 reviews

Apr, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 8 reviews of Cyrus Stream X. The average rating for this product is 4.9/5, compared to an average rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Views about the size and usability are on the whole positive.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Cyrus Stream X is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 90/100 = Excellent quality.

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Expert review by : What Hi-Fi? (whathifi.com)

Cyrus Stream Xa review

Best streamer £1000-£1500, Awards 2015. If you're looking for a premium streaming option, the Stream Xa is a fantastic proposition...

Precise, organised, agile ; Transparent, musical delivery ; Controlled bass ; Clear, sparkly treble ; Expressive ; Seamless app and handy ‘n-remote’

Design won’t be for everyone

Best streamer £1000-£1500, Awards 2015. A fantastic performer that sets the benchmark for sound quality in streaming

May, 2015

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Expert review by : What Hi-Fi? (whathifi.com)

Cyrus Stream XP review

Wired or wireless the Cyrus Stream XP won't disappoint

Files sound great ; natural, engaging delivery ; awesome sense of timing ; remote

Doesn’t sound overly impressive from cold

Best streamer £1000-£2500, Awards 2011. If you build a streaming system around this you won’t be disappointed

Oct, 2011

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Expert review by (hifichoice.co.uk)

Cyrus Stream XP - £2,000

After 25 years in hi-fi, Cyrus has launched three new streaming-compatible products. Jason Kennedy examines the new technology

High feature count; easy to use thanks to the n-remote; easy to set up, too

Could have a bit more leading- edge definition

An easy to use streaming preamp/DAC, with a great combination of sound quality and features

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Expert review by : AVForums (avforums.com)

Cyrus Stream Xa

Lively and engaging sound, Useful feature set, Compact and well assembled

App is iPad only, Some dead links in iRadio list, Works best when wired

As a ‘conventional’ streamer, the Stream Xa was always going to come in for more comparisons to the competition than the more specialised members of the family but the good news is that it acquits itself very well. Cyrus has been tweaking and evolving...

Aug, 2013

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Consumer review (richersounds.com)

Great sound

A really top piece of kit it's taken the listening experience to a whole new level. Have had Cyrus 30+ years and this has fitted in perfectly, easy to set up as well only negative is you have to buy the remote if you want to control from other side of...

Nov, 2020

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