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R&D
Continual improvement is fundamental to the Cyrus ethos,and the R&D team are skilled in many disciplines. Components used incorporate the very latest in digital audio technology, clever mechanical and electro-mechanical design and sophisticated analogue electronics. Every aspect is carefully considered; software, hardware, cosmetics, reliability, and serviceability. Even well understood concepts such as star earthing are revisited periodically for potential improvements. Novel design and free-thinking is actively encouraged,enabling Cyrus to research new techniques and design concepts that perhaps could not be considered in a more cost-sensitive product so that you, the customer, can enjoy the benefits.
Enviromental Considerations
All Cyrus models are designed and manufactured in their headquarters in Huntingdon, England. Cyrus works to the highest ethical standards, and source the best components from the global market, so they have to be diligent to ensure the source of procurement is compatible with our principles.
For example, their pressure die-cast, magnesium alloy chassis is a key element for both audio quality and cosmetic value. This is cast for Cyrus by one of Europe's premier die-casting foundries to European environmental standards. Cyrus are regularly offered lower cost supplies from outside Europe, but are wary of both environmental production procedures and the safety of workers involved in this specialised technology.
Sometimes they are offered components that appear suspiciously good value, however they insist that - no matter where the products are sold in the world, their close tolerance components are purchased with consideration for the environmental impact of component choice. They refuse to buy components containing substances that could damage the environment, such as lead and cadmium, which are commonly available options, however Cyrus ensures its production conforms to the rigorous RoHS suite of environmental standards.
The recycling of electronics is becoming a clear directive from governments worldwide. Cyrus believes that, not only should a component be recycled intelligently, but its useful life should be maximised to the full.
Cyrus is still servicing amplifiers it sold 20 years ago, often handed down through generations, each enjoying the product time and time again. Cyrus estimate that more than 80% of Cyrus models manufactured remain in use today, making Cyrus one of the most effective users of materials in our industry by far.
Some models in there range have been equipped with low power, standby circuits that use less than one Watt of power. The more high performance models however are designed to consume just enough power at standby to keep them at premium performance, this was done so that they are instantly ready when brought out of standby, and remove the impact of potentially damaging switching spikes on these more sensitive components. As this might not be preferable to some though, most of their amplifiers also have a fully ‘off’ switch, if you prefer.