Are mission and Cyrus the same company?

Indeed, the company’s current technical director, Peter Bartlett, was hired by Mission from his role at NAD in 1983, and six months later Mission/Cyrus was born. Conceived of as a manufacturer of affordable amplifiers to complement Mission’s various loudspeaker offerings, the company has evolved quite a bit since then.

Where are Cyrus amplifiers made?

the UK
Cyrus products are designed, engineered, and in the most part, manufactured in the UK. Our R&D facilities in Cambridgeshire combine with a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Nottingham to deliver world-class products.

What can you do with old amplifiers?

Stereo amplifiers count as electronic equipment. As a result, they should be recycled with other e-waste such as computers, televisions, cell phones and electronic toys. Best Buy accepts audio equipment for recycling at many of its stores. You do not have to purchase a new item before recycling your old one.

Are vintage amplifiers better than new ones?

Modern gear for the most part produces much less distortion then vintage amps. A modern amp producing 0.001% THD produces less distortion then say a vintage tube amp producing 1% THD both at their maximum output powers but what type of distortion it is producing is just as important.

Do vintage amps sound better?

Modern gear for the most part produces much less distortion then vintage amps. The type of distortion they produce is pleasing to theear. Yes, distortion can sound good. Arguably though producing far less distortion can sound more accurate and detailed.

What can I do with old speaker magnets?

Salvaging Magnets From Speakers.

1. Step 1: Open ’em Up. Okay, now that you’ve found some some speakers (you have found some, haven’t you?) get out a hatchet and knock in the back and then the sides.
2. Step 2: Pry the Magnet Off. This part’s simple.
3. Step 3: Do It Again! Now that you’ve got one magnet, try for 20!

Are stereo speakers E-waste?

E-Waste includes electronics that are replaced frequently such as cell phones and chargers (which also can be returned to the retail store that sells them), PDAs, computer systems and peripherals including printer, mouse, monitors, speakers, scanner, keyboard, cables, modems, etc., as well as stereo equipment, radios.

How big is the Mission Cyrus one AMP?

This is one of the later ones, with the heavy cast chassis, toggle power switch and 5 inputs. Let’s have a look inside. This amp is a masterpiece of industrial design. It is about the size of a shoe-box but manages to cram everything required in without being cramped.

Is the Cyrus 1 stereo integrated amplifier worth the cost?

If you have additional documentation please consider donating a copy to our free archive. Hello I have a Cyrus one and love it.. It has recently been serviced and repaired and is as good as new. I had all the electrolytics replaced plus various other repairs its such a good amplifier I felt it was worth the cost!!

What was the original name of Cyrus one AMP?

The amp originally was branded Mission. It had a red push button on off switch, The three knobs were for volume, listen and record (it had no balance control) and the knobs were the same colour as the chasis and had no grips. I can’t remember about the headphone socket – but believe there was a 1/4 inch jack in the top right corner.

What makes Cyrus audio the best in the world?

Our aim is to make the best hi-fi products in the world, irrespective of price. To achieve this we have developed numerous innovative technologies covering, power supplies, DACs, CD engines and much more.