{"id":168146,"date":"2023-09-04T15:45:29","date_gmt":"2023-09-04T14:45:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.techweekmag.com\/?p=168146"},"modified":"2023-09-04T15:45:29","modified_gmt":"2023-09-04T14:45:29","slug":"cyrus-stream-xr-and-classic-stream-are-bluos-network-streamers-with-mqa-and-roon-support","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/hi-fi\/cyrus-stream-xr-and-classic-stream-are-bluos-network-streamers-with-mqa-and-roon-support\/","title":{"rendered":"Cyrus Stream-XR and Classic Stream are BluOS network streamers with MQA and Roon support"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The British company\u00a0Cyrus\u00a0introduced two new high-definition network streamers\u00a0Cyrus Stream-XR\u00a0and\u00a0Cyrus Classic Stream\u00a0at once .\u00a0The former expands Cyrus&#8217; line of premium XR hi-fi systems, while the latter joins the more affordable Classic series.\u00a0Both new network players from Cyrus Audio run the BluOS operating system, support MQA decoding, and are Roon certified.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/17_techweek.webp\" alt=\"Cyrus Stream-XR High Definition Network Streamer\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Both the Cyrus Stream-XR and Classic Stream models are made in the half-width cases familiar to the British Cyrus brand, while the main visual difference is that the Stream-XR has a display and a row of control buttons on the front panel, while the Classic Stream is a more minimalistic version without a display, and the only decoration on the front panel is the power button.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/18_techweek.webp\" alt=\"Cyrus Stream-XR High Definition Network Streamer\" \/><\/p>\n<p>At the same time, both network players have similar functionality, including AirPlay 2 support, MQA decoding, Roon Ready certification, as well as integration into a computer network via both Wi-Fi and wired Ethernet.\u00a0Used for years by Bluesound, Dali and NAD, the reliable BluOS networking platform provides access to popular streaming services such as Tidal, Qobuz, Deezer, Spotify and more.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/19_techweek.webp\" alt=\"Cyrus Classic Stream High Definition Network Streamer\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Each model can play lossless high-resolution audio files up to 24-bit\/192kHz.\u00a0The main difference between the two models is the DAC chips used.\u00a0The Cyrus Stream-XR is powered by the second-generation Cyrus QXR DAC, which includes a &#8220;high-speed analog buffer stage&#8221; and &#8220;ensures analog signal transmission is as accurate as possible.&#8221;\u00a0This DAC is based on ESS Technology&#8217;s ES9038Q2M chip, tuned by the Cyrus engineering team for &#8220;the highest possible performance.&#8221;\u00a0Meanwhile, the Classic Stream uses the first generation QXR DAC, which also powers the Cyrus Classic Amp integrated amplifier and the Cyrus Classic Pre preamp.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/20_techweek.webp\" alt=\"Cyrus Classic Stream High Definition Network Streamer\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The switching arsenal of the Cyrus Stream-XR streamer has an analog line output, one optical and one coaxial digital input, as well as optical and coaxial outputs.\u00a0The Cyrus Classic Stream has only optical and coaxial outputs and a line-level analog output.\u00a0Both models have Cyrus&#8217; proprietary external power supply available as an option.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/21_techweek.webp\" alt=\"Cyrus Stream-XR High Definition Network Streamer with Optional Cyrus PSU-XR External Power Supply\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The novelties are already on sale in the UK.\u00a0The\u00a0Cyrus Classic Stream\u00a0is available for\u00a0\u00a31,995\u00a0and\u00a0the Cyrus Stream-XR\u00a0for\u00a0\u00a32,495<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The British company\u00a0Cyrus\u00a0introduced two new high-definition network streamers\u00a0Cyrus Stream-XR\u00a0and\u00a0Cyrus Classic Stream\u00a0at once .\u00a0The former expands Cyrus&#8217; line of premium XR hi-fi systems, while the latter joins the more affordable Classic series.\u00a0Both new network players from Cyrus Audio run the BluOS operating system, support MQA decoding, and are Roon certified. 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