Cyrus DluOS Classic STREAM User manual

STREAM
Classic STREAM USER GUIDE
BUILDING A BETTER MUSIC EXPERIENCE

Cyrus Classic Stream User Instrucons
IMPORTANT! READ BEFORE OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT! ...1
Power supply.............................................................................2
Servicing ....................................................................................2
Product service centres .............................................................2
FCC Noce .................................................................................3
WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF CYRUS ........................................4
Preparaons for Installaon......................................................4
INSTALLATION...............................................................................5
Key to the rear panel drawing ...................................................5
Important – read before making any connecons ....................6
Connecng analogue audio.......................................................6
Connecng digital audio............................................................6
Network connecon..................................................................6
Factory reset..............................................................................6
MC-BUS system (oponal).........................................................6
External power supply - PSX-R2.................................................6
Connecng to the AC mains supply...........................................6
OPERATION ...................................................................................7
Key to the front panel drawing..................................................7
Power ........................................................................................7
Mains power..............................................................................7
Standby......................................................................................7
Auto-standby.............................................................................7
Playing network audio using the BluOS app..............................7
Playing USB audio from a memory sck or HDD .......................7
FIRMWARE UPDATES....................................................................8
Error indicaon..........................................................................9
SPECIFICATIONS..........................................................................10
BluOS.......................................................................................10
Analogue output .....................................................................10
Power Supply...........................................................................10
Power Consumpon................................................................10
Enclosure.................................................................................10
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS..............................................................10
WEEE............................................................................................10
CONTENTS

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Cyrus Classic Stream User Instrucons
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrical shock do not
remove any unit covers or panels. There are no user
serviceable parts in this product.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not
expose this equipment to rain or moisture.
HEED WARNINGS: All warnings on the product and in the
operang instrucons should be adhered to.
READ ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS: All the safety and operang
instrucons should be read before the product is operated.
RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS: The safety and operang
instrucons should be retained for future reference.
FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS: All operang and use instrucons
should be followed.
CLEANING: Unplug this product from the mains before
cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp
cloth for cleaning.
WATER AND MOISTURE: Do not use this product near
water - for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen
sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement; or near a
swimming pool and the like. The product must not be
exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects lled with
liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the product.
HEAT: The product should be situated away from heat
sources such as radiators, stoves, or any other products
(including ampliers) that produce heat.
VENTILATION: Slots and openings in the cabinet are
provided for venlaon, to ensure reliable operaon of
the product and to protect it from overheang and these
openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings
should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed,
sofa, rug or similar surface. This product should not be
placed in a built-in installaon such as a bookcase or rack
unless proper venlaon is provided or the manufacturer’s
instrucons have been adhered to.
OBJECT OR LIQUID ENTRY: Never push objects of any kind
into this product through openings as they may touch
dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could
result in a re or electric shock.
ACCESSORIES: Do not place this product on an unstable
cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may
fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious
damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod,
bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer, or
sold with the product. Any mounng of the product should
follow the manufacturer’s instrucons, and should use a
mounng accessory recommended by the manufacturer.
POWER SOURCES: This product should be operated
only from the type of power source indicated on the
marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power
supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local
power company. For products intended to operate from
baery power, or other sources, refer to the operang
instrucons.
OVERLOADING: Never overload wall outlets, extension
cords, or integral convenience receptacles. This can result
in an increased risk of re or electric shock.
POWER CORD PROTECTION: Power supply cords should
be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or
pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying
parcular aenon to cords at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
product.
NAKED FLAMES: No naked ame sources, such as candles,
must be placed on this product.
LIGHTNING: For added protecon for this product during
a lightning storm, or when it is le unaended or unused
for long periods of me, unplug it from the wall outlet and
disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent
damage to the product due to lightning and power-line
surges.
BATTERIES: Warning: Baeries shall not be exposed to
excessive heat such as sunshine, re or the like.
CAUTION! POLARISED CONNECTOR (CANADA and USA):
To prevent electrical shock, match wide blade of plug to
wide slot, fully insert. Do not alter or remove this plug if
it does not t your mains power socket. Have a suitable
socket installed by a competent electrician.
ACCESS TO THE MAINS PLUG: The means to disconnect
this product from the mains supply is the mains plug.
Ensure that the mains plug is accessible at all mes.
IMPORTANT! Read before operang this equipment!
CAUTION: The exclamaon mark is to draw your
aenon to important instrucons and safety
procedures in this manual.
ATTENTION: The lightning ash warns you of the
risk of electrical shock presented by components
inside this product. Unauthorised personnel
must not open this unit.
MOVING THE PRODUCT: A product and cart
combinaon should be moved with care.
Sudden stops, excessive force, and uneven
surfaces may cause the product and cart to
overturn.
ATTACHMENTS: Do not use aachments not recommended
by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

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Power supply
Connect the moulded IEC connector of the supplied AC
cord into the power inlet on the rear of the unit.
The mains supply requirement of your amplier is marked
on a label on the rear panel. Before connecng, check that
this voltage is the same as your mains supply.
10-230V Products: Voltage Range 90V-240V
There are no user replaceable fuses in this unit.
Servicing
Do not aempt to service this product yourself as opening
or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage
or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualied service
personnel.
CONDITIONS REQUIRING SERVICE: Unplug this product
from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualied service
personnel when:
• When the power supply cord or plug is damaged.
• If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the
product.
• If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
• If the product has been dropped or damaged in any
way.
• If the product does not operate normally by following
the operang instrucons. (Adjust only those controls
that are covered by the operang instrucons.
Improper adjustment of other controls may result
in damage requiring extensive work by a qualied
technician to restore the product to its normal
operaon).
• When the product exhibits a disnct change in
performance.
REPLACEMENT PARTS: When replacement parts are
required, be sure the service technician has used
replacements specied by the manufacturer or have the
same characteriscs as the original part. Unauthorised
substuons may result in re, electric shock, or other
hazards.
SAFETY CHECK: Upon compleon of any service or repairs
to this product, ask the service technician to perform
safety checks to determine that the product is in proper
operang condion.
Product service centres
For product service or technical advice, contact only
authorised Cyrus service centres. Contact details for
Cyrus distributors may be found on the Cyrus website at
www.cyrusaudio.com.

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FCC Noce
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protecon against harmful interference in a residenal
installaon. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instrucons, may cause
harmful interference to radio communicaons. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a parcular installaon. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television recepon, which can be determined by
turning the equipment o and on, the user is encouraged to try and correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separaon between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to which the
receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Any changes or modicaons not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void
the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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Welcome to the world of Cyrus
Congratulaons on your choice of Cyrus hi- products. Our
state-of-the-art design technology and outstanding quality
of manufacture has won countless awards around the
world. We are condent that you will derive great pleasure
from owning a product from one of the most recognised
and respected manufacturers of hi- equipment.
Now is a good me to register your new Cyrus product.
To register, click here or visit -
www.cyrusaudio.com/support/warranes.
Please read these instrucons carefully before commencing
installaon. They provide full guidance to help you install
your streamer safely and correctly.
Preparaons for Installaon
Before installing your Cyrus streamer check that the
following items are included in the accessory box.
• Power Cables for UK, US, Europe
• Ethernet cable
• 2 x Phono leads for MC-BUS connecon
• Quick-Start guide
Aer removing these items, please retain the packaging.
Install the streamer in a well venlated locaon away from
sources of high temperature, dust or humidity. Never stand
the streamer under another unit or on any surface likely to
obstruct its cooling or venlaon.

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Cyrus Classic Stream User Instrucons
Installaon
1. MC-BUS system connecon
2. Analogue output
3. Opcal digital output
4. SPDIF Coax digital output
5. Reset
Key to the rear panel drawing
6. USB
7. RJ-45 Network socket
8. PSX-R2 connecon
9. Internal antenna
10. Mains inlet
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Cyrus Classic Stream User Instrucons
Connecng analogue audio
• Connect a stereo audio interconnect cable between
the Classic STREAM analogue output and the analogue
input of a pre-amplier (e.g. Classic PRE) or integrated
amplier (e.g. Classic AMP).
Connecng digital audio
• Using a suitable Toslink opcal or digital phono
interconnect, connect between the Classic STREAM
digital output and the digital input of a pre-amplier
(e.g. Classic PRE) or integrated amplier (e.g. Classic
AMP).
Network connecon
• Wi: The Classic STREAM uses an innovave internal
antenna so no external antenna is needed.
• Wired: Connect an RJ-45 network cable from your
router to the network socket on the rear of the Classic
STREAM.
Download and install the BluOS app to your device.
bluesound.com/downloads
Follow the instrucons in the “Add A player” wizard in the
BluOS app to locate and connect your Stream-XR to the
network.
Factory reset
While powered up, either press and hold the reset buon
(located on the rear of the Stream-XR) for 10 seconds, or
select Factory Reset from the System menu.
MC-BUS system (oponal)
By using the MC-BUS connecon, a highly funconal
integrated system with full remote control may be set up.
This feature is usable if you own a Cyrus amplier. Refer
to the relevant product handbook for MC-BUS wiring
instrucons.
External power supply - PSX-R2
The PSX-R2 is a unique DC power supply that will upgrade
the sonic performance of compable products in the Cyrus
range.
CAUTION:
• Disconnect both the PSX-R2 and Classic STREAM from
the mains.
• Plug the mul-pin cable from the PSX-R2 into the
PSX-R2 socket on the back panel.
• Connect a mains supply to both units.
NOTE: Connecon of a PSX-R2 is detected automacally, so
no internal adjustments are required.
Connecng to the AC mains supply
Connect the socket on the AC Power cable to the power
inlet on the rear panel of the streamer. Now connect the
cable to a suitable AC power point.
NOTE: The means to disconnect this product from the
mains supply is the mains plug. Ensure that the mains plug
is accessible at all mes.
To avoid possible damage to your audio system, it
is essenal to disconnect all system components
from the mains supply before connecng or
disconnecng audio interconnects.
Important – read before making any connecons

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Cyrus Classic Stream User Instrucons
Operaon
1. Standby key
2. Power indicator
Key to the front panel drawing
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STREAM
Power
Mains power
In regular use mains power can be le connected
permanently.
When unaended for a long period (holidays etc) mains
power should be disconnected.
Standby
When mains power is connected, the standby key
() is used for power control.
When switched on the power indicator colour will be
green.
When in standby, the power indicator colour will be red.
When set to standby, all sengs in use are retained.
Auto-standby
To save energy, standby will set automacally 20 minutes
aer music last played.
Playing network audio using the BluOS app
Select the Classic STREAM from the My Players screen in
the BluOS app.
From the inputs menu, enter the credenals for your
streaming source or setup your SMB local share (Library).
Select the service you wish to stream from and select the
music you would like to play.
Playing USB audio from a memory sck or HDD
Insert the memory sck or USB HDD with music les into
the USB-A port on the rear of the Classic STREAM. The USB
input will then show in the Inputs list of the BluOS app.
Tap USB and then select the music you would like to play.

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Cyrus Classic Stream User Instrucons
Firmware updates
The operaonal rmware may be upgraded from me to
me to add new features and to x operaonal issues.
New rmware versions will be available via OTA (Over The
Air) and from the ‘Support’ pages of the Cyrus website
www.cyrusaudio.com.
If new rmware is available, this will be packaged with
other documents including -
• Firmware version change log.
• Latest rmware update procedure.
• Revised handbook (if required).

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Cyrus Classic Stream User Instrucons
Troubleshoong guide
If your streamer is not operang properly, disconnect the
power and check carefully all connecons.
If you are in any doubt, consult your retailer.
No sound
The streamer is switched
o or in standby (indicator
is red).
Bring the unit out of
standby.
The connected amplier is
o or the incorrect input is
selected.
Bring the amplier out of
standby / select correct
input.
The Classic STREAM is not
playing or paused.
Check the BluOS app is
connected to the correct
Classic STREAM and
playing.
Not recognising USB
USB device not recognised
by the Classic STREAM.
Check the contents of the
USB drive are accesible
with a computer.
Streaming problems
Playback is interrupted due
to network interrupon or
external interference.
Press play within the BluOS
app to connue playback.
Standby is acvated randomly
Auto standby may have
operated.
To save energy, the unit
will automacally set to
standby if no music plays
for 10 minutes.
Error indicaon
Your streamer has a unique error indicaon system to help
you to diagnose problems. If an error is detected in use,
the LED will ash with an indicaon of the type of error as
shown in the table.
Mains
The mains supply voltage
has been outside of safe
limits. (LED state??)
Disconnect the amplier
from mains power and
re-connect it. If the fault
persists arrange for an
electrician to check the
mains supply voltage.
Internal PSU fault
This fault condion will be
displayed if there is a fault
with the internal power
supply of the amplier.
(LED state??)
A PSU fault cannot be
corrected by the user.
The streamer should be
returned to your retailer.
External PSU fault
This fault condion will be
displayed if there is a fault
with a connected PSX-R2.
(LED state??)
Disconnect the streamer
and PSX-R2 from mains
power. Check the
connecon between the
two units, then re-connect
to the mains. If the fault
persists the PSX-R2 should
be returned to your
retailer.
If a fault condion sll remains, return the streamer to
your Cyrus appointed retailer or an authorised Service
Centre.

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Cyrus Classic Stream User Instrucons
Specicaons
BluOS
Formats ........ MP3, AAC, WMA, OGG, WMA-L, ALAC, OPUS
Hi-res formats...................................MQA, FLAC, WAV, AIFF
Sample rate ........................................Up to 32 bit /192 kHz
Network...RJ45 (GigE, 1Gbps), Wi-Fi 5(802.11ac, 2.4/5GHz)
Analogue output
DAC.........................ESS ES9038Q2M 32 bit QXR tuned DAC
SNR .......................................................................... 108dBA
THD+N .................................................................... 0.0035%
Power Supply
Voltage ............................................ As plate on rear of unit
Power Consumpon
Standby...................................................................... <0.5W
Maximum ..................................................................... 30W
Safety compliance ................................................. UKCA, CE
EMC (230V)............................................................ UKCA, CE
EMC (115V).....................................................................FCC
Enclosure
Size (HxWxD) ... 75 x 215 x 365 mm (2.95” x 8.46” x 14.37”)
Weight ............................................................... 3.0kg (7lbs)
Material....................................................... Die cast chassis
Cyrus reserves the right to change all specicaons without noce. E &OE
Acknowledgements
This product uses the LVGL graphics library.
See hps://lvgl.io
Apple, AirPlay, Apple Home, Apple TV, Apple Watch,
HomeKit, HomePod, HomePod mini, iPad, iPad Air, iPhone,
and tvOS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the
U.S. and other countries and regions.
To use AirPlay with this Cyrus Streamer, the latest version
of iOS, iPadOS, or macOS is recommended.
MQA and the Sound Wave Device are registered trade
marks of MQA Limited.© 2016
MQA (Master Quality Authencated).
MQA is an award-winning Brish technology that delivers
the sound of the original master recording. The master
MQA le is fully authencated and is small enough to
stream or download.
Visit mqa.co.uk for more informaon.
The Classic STREAM includes MQA technology, which
enables you to play back MQA audio les and streams,
delivering the sound of the original master recording.
MQA or MQA Studio indicates that the product is
decoding and playing an MQA stream or le, and denotes
provenance to ensure that the sound is idencal to that of
the source material.
MQA Studio indicates it is playing an MQA Studio le,
which has either been approved in the studio by the arst/
producer or has been veried by the copyright owner.
Being Roon Ready means that Cyrus uses Roon streaming
technology, for an incredible user interface, simple setup,
rock-solid daily reliability, and the highest levels of audio
performance, without compromise.
Licenses:
The Spofy soware is subject to third party
licenses found here:
hps://developer.spofy.com/legal/third-party-
licenses/
Warranty
The warranty period is two years. No retailer or distributor
may vary the terms of this warranty, which is personal to
the original purchaser and is not transferable.
Please retain the sales receipt as proof of purchase.
Warranty claims must wherever possible be made through
the retailer from whom the equipment was purchased.
This warranty excludes:
• Damage caused through neglect, accident, misuse,
wear and tear, or through incorrect installaon,
adjustment or repair by unauthorised personnel. Any
unauthorised servicing will result in loss of warranty.
• Liability for damage or loss occurring in transit to or
from the purchaser.
• Consequenal damage, loss or injury, arising from or in
conjuncon with this equipment.
Equipment for aenon under warranty should be
consigned return carriage paid. If returned equipment is
found to comply with the published specicaon, CYRUS
reserves the right to raise a charge.
The above condions do not aect your statutory rights as
a consumer.
WEEE
This logo means that this product is not to be disposed of
with your household waste. This product should be handed
over to a designated collecon point to be recycled. Your
cooperaon in the correct disposal of this product will
contribute to the eecve usage of natural resources. For
more informaon on collecon points, contact your local
government for more informaon about recycling.

Cyrus Audio Ltd., Ermine Business Park, Hunngdon, PE29 6XY, U.K.
Issue 1.0
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