Hello all,
I've joined this site due to a real love of music coupled with the passion of the technology that enables its reproduction.
Currently my system is modest and modern:
TIDAL Hifi -> Macbook Pro -> Musical Fidelity V-Link II USB-SPDIF Converter -> Chord Optichord -> Rega DAC -> Mark Grant HD1000 Interconnects -> Rega Brio-R -> Mark Grant High Purity Copper Speaker Cable -> KEF LS50s
Currently, I'm interested in vintage hi-fi and am due to collect a Cyrus 2 (06 Variation) along with a PSX that I've recently purchased. I really like the sound of the Rega and Kef LS50s, its detailed, warm, engaging and a joy to listen to. The Rega has enough grunt despite it only being 50wpc to drive the LS50s at sensible volumes. When I want to crank it up its loud enough at the 11 o'clock mark and it doesn't break a sweat, I have no doubt it could be pushed further! It's brilliant and I'd highly recommend the setup.
I bought the Cyrus gear with the intention of eventually having a second system (hopefully with some transmission line floor-standers) but I don't yet have any other gear to complete a setup, essentially I'm taking my time. I was attracted by the idea of the Cyrus 2 as it's such a classic amp, well designed and it also allows me to modify this with new capacitors with the hope to go beyond its original spec. With the addition of the PSX, it was just too interesting to pass the opportunity up.
Temporarily, I'll be substituting the Brio-r for the Cyrus after I pick it up and get used to its sound for a month or so before getting it recapped/overhauled. Knowing the Cyrus 2 + PSX has more power on tap and is fast, clean and supposed to have excellent imaging, it'll be very interesting to listen to how the LS50s react and represent the music.
I'll be providing (fairly) frequent updates.
Many thanks,
Rtb8