Cyrus CDi price falls to £999

A price drop brings the Cyrus CDi back to its original price, signaling renewed value in a premium CD player.

Cyrus CDi price drops to £999 reviving classic hi fi value

Cyrus Audio’s CDi is back at £999 at Peter Tyson and Richer Sounds, down from a peak around £1495 in recent years. The model was originally tested at £975 in 2014 and has held a premium position in hi-fi circles for over a decade, even as newer players enter the field. The move comes alongside Cyrus’ newer line, with the five-star Cyrus 40 CD priced higher at £2995, suggesting the company is keeping its premium options intact while offering a more accessible, legacy model.

The CDi is praised for its solid build, reliable operation, and musical clarity. Reviewers note its ability to extract detail and maintain rhythm, even as the design ages. The device’s slot-loading mechanism can be noisy during disc loading but runs silently in playback, and many users value the compact, sturdy chassis and consistent performance. Its price reset to near the original level positions the CDi as a strong value among premium CD players, especially for buyers prioritizing sound quality over the latest features.

The price reset leans on Cyrus’ heritage to broaden the CDi’s appeal to newer listeners who want genuine high-fidelity sound without paying top-tier prices. It also signals a strategic balance between legacy value and ongoing product innovation, as the company sustains a modern projector in the Cyrus 40 while keeping the older model in circulation. This approach could pressure competitors to reassess pricing on established performers and tempt seasoned buyers to upgrade without overspending.

But there are risks for Cyrus. Repeated price fluctuations might blur the brand’s premium image if the sub-£1000 mark becomes the new norm for flagship parts. Retail margins will matter, and the company will need to keep service quality and supply chain reliability high to match the CDi’s longstanding reputation. Overall, the move tests how much value, not just prestige, matters in a market increasingly driven by streaming and digital convenience.

Highlights

Heritage meets value in a market that still cares about sound first, not just the latest tech.