Features and benefits

Power Amplifier
The wideband power amplifier of the i9-XR responds from D.C.
to beyond 100kHz ensuring ruler flat frequency response and
keeping any undesirable phase shifts out of the audio band. With
a generous, over-specified power supply the i9-XR power amplifier
is very capable of reproducing the scale and drama of the musical
performance.

All new analogue preamplifier
Derived from the new high-end Pre-XR preamplifier, the i9-XR
analogue preamp features relay input selection and a new high
performance gain stage. This short-path design makes the analogue
preamplifier extremely transparent. With four analogue inputs and
phono MM, the i9-XR will cover just about any system requirement
for analogue connectivity.

XR digital performance
The DAC input stage of the i9-XR features a new 2nd generation
version of our award-winning QXR DAC, but with an all-new highspeed analogue buffer stage. Seven digital filter alignment options
are user adjustable to suit the taste of the listener. Input options
include USB audio (to 384k sample rate) and DSD to DSD256, 2 x
SPDIF digital and 2 x optical digital inputs.

PSU-XR port
The i9-XR includes a port for the new PSU-XR power supply.
Thirty years ago Cyrus broke new ground with the introduction
of the PSX-R, the first ever regulated power supply upgrade that
automatically adapted to match perfectly the power requirements
of any connected product. The PSU-XR raises the bar by sourcing
no less than five independent regulated supplies in a single box.
For the i9-XR a pair of these are assigned to provide ultra-smooth
power for the preamplifier, and a second pair to provide a huge
dynamic boost for the power amplifier.

Low noise phono stage for vinyl
Inheriting many design features of the award winning Phono
Signature, the phono stage in the i9-XR performs at a level way
above its class. Featuring low background noise and high dynamic
range, the phono stage is a perfect complement for a quality vinyl
turntable source.

Fully configurable
A new menu system makes the i9-XR highly customisable yet easy
to set up. With a tree-style navigation structure and both local and
remote control navigation, menu settings are quick and simple to
select.