Cyrus 8 Amplifier volume control repair

This Cyrus 8 integrated amplifier has developed a fault which renders it useless.

Cyrus 8 repaired
Cyrus 8 repaired

The sound is loud and distorted. Volume control is ineffective. It is bit modern for me, with all those Integrated circuits and suface mounted components. My comfort zone is the all analogue Cyrus Two. However, it belongs to my cousin Nick. He’s gutted! So, let’s see what we can do together to get it up and running. Continue reading “Cyrus 8 Amplifier volume control repair”

Danish Delight. Bang & Olufsen Beomaster 1900-2

Few would dispute that these receivers are a marvel of styling. Their “lifestyle” presentation made them very expensive in their day and equivalent sonic performance was available for less money in more conventional packaging. from other brands.

Beomaster 1900-2
Beomaster 1900-2

This one came to me from a cousin. It was an exchange for some vinyl records. It’s been stuck in the back of his wardrobe for years, so needs some attention. I’m not paying through the nose for aesthetics, so maybe I can now appreciate this 40 year old design classic. Continue reading “Danish Delight. Bang & Olufsen Beomaster 1900-2”

A DC PSX like power socket for Mission Cyrus One

My Mission Cyrus One amplifier does not have the DC Power socket that you find on the Cyrus Two for attachment of a PSX external power supply. It would be just above the logo next to the tape out socket, but here it is clearly missing.

Cyrus One sans DC Socket
Cyrus One sans DC Socket

The amplifiers are similar, so perhaps I could fit a socket to my Cyrus One? But is it a good idea? Continue reading “A DC PSX like power socket for Mission Cyrus One”