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Cyrus Classic Amp

Stereo amplifier | £1995 | View offers whf.cm/Cyrus_Classic

It seems a long time since we last reviewed a Cyrus integrated stereo amplifier, but unpacking the brand-new Classic Amp feels like an entirely familiar experience. That distinctive Cyrus half-width casing looks unchanged from previous models, as do the display and control buttons. But, while that’s not necessarily a bad thing given how the company’s products have always stood apart from the competition, it does feel like a bit of a missed opportunity to move things forward.

You won’t find many differences in the specification sheet either, with the 70W per channel into 8 ohms claimed power output echoing that of previous generations of Cyrus

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