回顾Cyrus的历史，最早成立时是英国Mission的一个部门，目的就是专门设计和?造与 Mission搭配的扩大机。
1984年时，Cyrus从Mission独立出来，同年七月，推出第一件产品 Cyrus One扩大机，因其高C/P值的表现，成为当时预算有限音响迷的入门首选，也获得市场 广大的?响；紧接著推出功率较大的Cyrus Two，可外接分离式电源供应，提供更为强劲有 力的效能表现，消费者也可以分段升级，一步步从Hi-Fi迈向Hi End。此一「升级哲学」也 成为Cyrus的设计重点，让消费者所购买Cyrus产品的每一分钱，都是值得的投资。
此外，从1984年推出第一部产品至今，Cyrus始终是以俗称「鞋盒shoe-box」的机体尺寸， 作为全系列的产品设计尺寸。大约是一般Hi-End音响机体一半的尺寸，在当今处处讲求Life Style的生活美学设计概念?，无疑是具有相当的设计优势。少了庞大笨重的箱体，音响系统可以轻易地、有弹性地融入居家装潢之中。 原厂标示Cyrus 8为8欧姆负载输出70瓦，4欧姆负载输出110瓦的综合扩大机，机体同样禀持 Cyrus特色，为鞋盒式半尺寸（shoe-box half-size）设计，相对于一般扩大机尺码，这部8 显得特别娇小，但各项功能竟然是一应俱全，一样都没少。前方面板部分，除了待机开关之外，还配置有各种讯源播放切换按键，加上一个级进式音量调整旋钮。整洁实用、一目了 然，是我对这部面板配置的第一印象。 机体两侧配置有内?式散热片，触感相当平顺。整部都没有刮手的触感，?作完成度相当 高！
Cyrus官方网站的品牌介绍：
Research & Development
Continual improvement is fundamental to the Cyrus ethos. Our R&D team are skilled in many disciplines. Our components 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. Cyrus is able 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.
Environmental Considerations
All Cyrus models are designed and manufactured in our headquarters in Huntingdon, England. To source the best components we buy in the global market. Cyrus works to the highest ethical standards, so we have to be diligent to ensure the source of procurement is compatible with our principles.
For example, our pressure die-cast, alloy chassis is a key element for both audio quality and cosmetic value. This is cast for us by one of Europe's premier die-casting foundries to European environmental standards. We 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 we are offered components that appear suspiciously good value. However, we insist that, no matter where our products are sold in the world, our close tolerance components are purchased with consideration for the environmental impact of component choice. We refuse to buy components containing substances that could damage the environment, such as lead and cadmium, which are commonly available options. All Cyrus production conforms to the rigorous RoHS suite of environmental standards.
The recycling of electronics has become a clear directive from the Government. 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 again. We 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 our 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, so that they are instantly ready when brought out of standby. For consumer choice, most of our amplifiers also have a fully ‘off’ switch, if you prefer. We welcome owners’ views on this and other environmental issues, as we regularly evaluate our customers’ thoughts on these features.
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