About The Cyrus Classic Stream Network Music Player
The Classic Stream is a fully featured streaming music player that utilises the renowned BluOS operating system and BluOS controller via iOS, Android, Kindle, Mac or PC computers. It allows music playback from all the major audio streaming services such as Tidal, Qobuz, Deezer, Spotify and dozens of others as well as Roon, Airplay2 and MQA decoding.
The objective was to create a significant step up in performance by using everything that we learnt when developing the fantastic XR Series, but retaining the familiar design of the Classic Series, which has resulted in sound quality that will help the Classic Series retain a loyal fan base for years to come.
BluOS Streaming: Harnessing the power of BluOS, an advanced multi-room audio software that allows you to stream lossless music to every room in the house, users can locate music anywhere on a home network, cloud music service, or Internet radio station, and share it with any BluOS enabled device.
PSX-R2 Port: The Classic Stream includes a port for the PSX-R2 power supply. Power from the PSX-R2 is routed internally to the analogue stages to provide a more stable, low-noise power supply for the post-DAC stages of the D/A converter.
Roon Ready: Roon brings all your music together, so you don't have to worry about where it's stored, what format it's in, or where you stream it from. Roon supports music files stored on internal and external hard drives and NAS drives, your iTunes library, live radio stations and streamed content from Tidal and Qobuz.
Airplay 2: With Airplay 2 on the Classic Stream, you can connect multiple players around the house and have them communicate with each other through AirPlay. Listen to your music in perfect sync as you walk room-to-room, or play different songs in different rooms, and control everything on your iOS device. You can even say the song you want to list to and where and let Siri take control of your music experience.
MQA Decoding: Built into the Classic Stream is a revolutionary end-to-end (studio-speaker) technology known as Master Quality Authenticated (MQA), which captures and delivers master quality audio from your favourite artists' recording sessions to any room in your home The Classic Stream includes a powerful decoder and audio renderer for the MQA system, allowing you to hear exactly what the artist recorded and approved in the studio.
Low Power Standby Consumption: The Classic Stream features a low consumption standby mode for sustainable operation.
Unique Cyrus Design & Quality: For some decades now, Cyrus products have been instantly recognisable by their half-size case design. This not only makes them look more compact and attractive than other hi-fi separates but is practical, too; two units can be placed side by side without taking up any more width than a conventional hi-fi separate.
Die-Cast Aluminium Chassis: All Cyrus components are manufactured in an advanced die-cast aluminium chassis and this hand finished casework is an integral part of the products' sound. It's not just about good looks; the chassis composition is specifically designed to create an electronically shielded and mechanically vibration-free environment for the sensitive audio circuits which are hung inside the inverted chassis, avoiding unwanted electric currents and secondary magnetic fields so the sound you hear is the very best that it can be.
Cyrus System Synergy: Cyrus takes system synergy seriously. Not only do all their products aesthetically match one another but there's also a unique rack that's specifically designed for them - the Hark. In addition to this, the Classic Stream features MC-Bus connectivity, allowing the Network Music Player to integrate smoothly into a complete Cyrus system using just a single remote control.
Our Take
Up until now, if you wanted to stream using BluOS your choices were within the NAD & Roksan ranges but now there's a new star in town. Cyrus, thank goodness, have incorporated the BluOS into their Classic Stream which means it is blessed with one of the best streaming platforms we have ever used. Believe us when we tell you that a BluOS product is what we reach for when we want a guaranteed to work, simple to use, reliable streaming experience. So, if you want a great sounding Network Music Player that has an awesome streaming platform built in and can be multi roomed with other BluOS devices, make sure you put the Cyrus Classic Stream on your short list.
Main Features & Specifications
- Design: Streaming Music Player
- Signal To Noise Ratio: -113dBA
- Total Harmonic Distortions: 0.002%
- ESS ES9038Q2M 32 bit QXR tuned DAC
- Line Level Analogue Outputs
- Optical and Coaxial Digital Outputs
- RJ-45 Ethernet (GigE 1Gbps), Wi-Fi 5(802.11ac, 2.4/5Ghz)
- PSX-R2 upgrade port
- USB-A Port
- Supported audio formats: MP3, AAC, WMA, WMA-L, OGG, ALAC, OPUS, FLAC, MQA, WAV, AIFF, MPEG-4 SLS, up to 192kHz 24 bit
- MC-Bus Connectivity: One Remote to Rule them all
- Construction: Die-Cast Aluminium Chassis
- Operating System: BluOS
- App Controller Operating Systems: Apple iOS, Android, Kindle, Windows, Mac
- Internet Radio: iHeart Radio, Radio Paradise, LiveXLive, TuneIn
- Music Services: Amazon Music, Deezer, Qobuz, Spotify, TIDAL
- Roon Ready
- MQA Decoding
- Apple AirPlay 2
- Removable Power Cable: Upgrade to an IsoTek Power Cable for better performance
- Finish: Black
- Dimensions (WxHxD): 215 x 75 x 355mm
- Weight: 3.0 kg
- Manufacturer's Warranty: 3 Years
Note: Features & Specifications Subject To Change Without Notice. E&OE