The CD t is the most recent addition to Cyrus’s lengthy line of extremely completed merchandise. It’s a CD transport, somewhat than a CD participant, which means it can merely learn the information on the disc, requiring an exterior DAC to deal with all of the digital-to-analogue conversion.
It’s perfect for individuals who have already got a hi-fi separates system, and easily wish to improve the CD supply. All you’ll want to finish the set is a DAC.
The CD t makes use of top quality parts and know-how – equivalent to Cyrus’s personal Servo Evolution disc-reading software program – featured within the flagship CD Xt Signature (£1,750), so it’s secure to say we have already got a sure degree of expectation for this extra inexpensive transport.
Sound
True to type, the Cyrus CD t delivers a high-quality efficiency that’s tough to criticise at its worth. Matched with our reference Chord 2Qute DAC, GamuT amplifiers and ATC SCM50 audio system, the CD t thrives.
Florence + The Machine’s You’ve Received The Love sounds crystal clear, astonishingly nimble and with a staggering quantity of element. The CD t breezes by means of the upbeat rhythm, whereas Florence Welch’s hovering vocals sound refined and easy with no trace of clipping or brightness.
The Inception soundtrack exhibits off simply how nuanced and subtly dynamic the CD t is. It’s not simply concerning the deep bass, but in addition about revealing the various textures and layers of that rumbling bass be aware.
It’s a remarkably exact performer, ripping by means of the rapid-fire drum intro on Van Halen’s Sizzling For Trainer with easy pace and accuracy. Every instrument is well positioned within the spacious soundstage, and we love how musical and fluid the transport sounds.
Regardless of fierce readability and management, the CD t by no means sounds medical or compelled. It’s a very completed performer that you might take heed to endlessly.
Construct and design
If you happen to’ve seen one Cyrus product, you’ve seen all of them. The corporate’s iconic half-width, die-cast aluminium chassis design hasn’t modified in additional than 20 years. The CD t’s sturdy construct is impeccable, the buttons responsive and logically positioned, however it’s beginning to look somewhat old style now.
The transport makes use of a slot-loading design, and the CD t grunts and grumbles noisily when fed a disc. It’s silent throughout playback, although.
Its black-on-green show additionally appears dated. Although it’s informative and straightforward to learn, you actually solely must know the monitor quantity and time remaining on a transport – we expect a product with Cyrus’s pedigree might do with a recent redesign.
The distant management, then again, feels fashionable and slick. Laden with extra buttons than wanted for a CD transport (so it may be used throughout Cyrus’s vary of merchandise), it’s quick and intuitive with motion-sensitive backlighting. Be warned although, it lights up when you transfer even barely.
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Options and connectivity
Connectivity is at a minimal right here. There are two digital outputs – optical and coaxial – however alongside the usual MC-BUS management connections, that’s it.
There’s additionally no signal of the PSX-R socket for the add-on exterior energy provide that’s lengthy been a pure improve path for many Cyrus merchandise.
Just like the CD Xt Signature, Cyrus feels that the interior energy circuitry has been improved to an extent that an exterior energy provide is not wanted.
Verdict
And the outcomes recommend they’re proper. The CD t is an exceptionally proficient transport for the cash.
Sure, you’ll want so as to add a very good standalone DAC, however the CD t is price the additional bother. Its degree of transparency, readability and perception is unrivalled at this worth, and is a simple and musical pay attention.
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