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Battle of the Brits – Cyrus, Rega and Naim

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Reviews of the Cyrus Classic Amp and the Rega Elicit Mk5 amplifier have appeared recently. They spent some time next to each other and next to a Naim XS 2. What are the similarities and differences? Comparing gear is always interesting, especially when it involves three amplifiers in the same price range from manufacturers who have a long history in the British HiFi industry. What's in a PRaT? When it comes to British audio brands, the term "PRaT" pops up. PRaT stands for pacing, rhythm and timing. Naim, Cyrus and Rega are three brands that for many are synonymous with...
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Tested price range
Price cheapest product: €2150
Price most expensive product: €2600
Production country
UK
Properties
  • Brand and model: Naim XS2
  • Build quality: Classic build, sturdy
  • Overall impression: Focus in rithm and timing
  • Price: €2150
  • Brand and model: Rega Elicit MK5
  • Build quality: Classic, Sturdy, focused
  • Overall impression: Fast, precise, detailed
  • Price: €2600
  • Brand and model: Cyrus Classic AMP
  • Build quality: Quirky, compact, sturdy
  • Overall impression: Nice amp with focus on music
  • Price: €2395

    • Winkels met Cyrus

    Korevaarstraat 2 e-f
    2311 JS Leiden, NL
    St.-Katelijnevest 53
    2000 Antwerpen, BE

    Winkels met Naim

    Sint-Antoniusstraat 15
    2300 Turnhout, BE
    Joseph Bensstraat 21
    1180 Ukkel, BE
    Hooikade 13
    2627 Delft, Zuid Holland, NL
    Bredabaan 1031
    B-2930 Brasschaat, BE
    Pelikaanstraat 126
    2018 Antwerpen, BE
    Laat 29A
    1811EB Alkmaar, NL
    Schoenmakersstraat 19
    6041EX Roermond, NL
    St. Ceciliastraat 28
    5038 HA Tilburg, NL
    Geldropseweg 105
    5611 SE Eindhoven, NL
    Korte Jansstraat 11
    3512GM Utrecht, NL
    Markt 3
    3131 CR Vlaardingen, NL
    Hermesweg 2
    3741 GP Baarn, Utrecht, NL
    Korevaarstraat 2 e-f
    2311 JS Leiden, NL
    Koningsstraat 35
    2011TC Haarlem, Noord Holland, NL
    Spoorstraat 18
    7491 CK Delden, Overijssel, NL
    Steenstraat 54
    6828 CM Arnhem, Gelderland, NL
    Theresiastraat 151 - 157
    2593 AG Den Haag, Noord Holland, NL
    Beethovenstraat 9-b
    1077 HL Amsterdam, Noord Holland, NL

    Winkels met Rega

    Sint-Antoniusstraat 15
    2300 Turnhout, BE
    Joseph Bensstraat 21
    1180 Ukkel, BE
    Bredabaan 1031
    B-2930 Brasschaat, BE
    Pelikaanstraat 126
    2018 Antwerpen, BE
    Schoenmakersstraat 19
    6041EX Roermond, NL
    Stationsweg 87
    9471 GM Zuidlaren, NL
    St. Ceciliastraat 28
    5038 HA Tilburg, NL
    Breestraat 146-148
    2311CX Leiden, Zuid Holland, NL
    Koningsstraat 35
    2011TC Haarlem, Noord Holland, NL
    Steenstraat 54
    6828 CM Arnhem, Gelderland, NL
    Theresiastraat 151 - 157
    2593 AG Den Haag, Noord Holland, NL
    Beethovenstraat 9-b
    1077 HL Amsterdam, Noord Holland, NL

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