Lyr 3 Discussion Thread

No, mine gets hot all over. Hot enough it is uncomfortable to touch for longer than 5 sec or so.

Rubber melts at 260 degrees or higher, and if the case gets that hot, there's a problem for sure.

 

Maybe put these under the feet. I use the all over the pace, and the the 2” square ones are cheap, plus they add some vibration control.

https://www.supplyhouse.com/DiversiTech-MP-2C-Rubber-Cork-Anti-Vibration-Pad-2-x-2-x-7-8

These are cork. There are blue ones for a tad more if you scroll down. There are also larger ones. Order a bunch since that are cheap and shipping is like 5 bucks.

 

Yeah, mine is not like that at ALL. So, whose is malfunctioning? Mine or yours?

 

I think it deserves an email to Schiit...

What tube are you using? Are you using the internal DAC? Did you rub yours down in snake oil before you used it like I did?

 

Stock Russian tube. Amp only, no module.

I didn't rub the amp in snake oil. Only my body. That's how it's done
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right!?

 

Uhh... You know, I didn't have enough oil for that. I buy the small bottles.

 

I used to own a Lyr 2. I thought it sounded decent until I started comparing it to other stuff. Not really important since the Lyr 3 is a new design. I was really impressed by the Magni 3. I don't need another amp right now in that <$1000 range, so I'm not tempted by the Lyr 3 despite it's alleged awesomeness. But I can't shake how the potential for an Asgard 3 might change things given what was done with the Magni 3 and Lyr 3. If Jason decides to pursue that project and still keep it class A, I think I might be tempted to buy one. This is all pure speculation on a non-existent product, but I'll bet someone else is curious about how a future Asgard could shake things up.

 

lyr3 vs mjolnir2...? Anyone have both ATM?

 

A Lyr 2 -> Lyr 3 comparison (if anyone has both and the time) would also be appreciated. Not for me, but if the upgrade is significant, it would make a nice gift for my Dad who is running a Lyr 2 + HE-500 rig I had previously got for him. The vast majority of his listening is classical music, so impressions of violins, and orchestral voices through this amp would be useful.

 

While not likely to happen anytime soon, I should think that a spider chart comparing the following would be useful:

1. Lyr 3
2. mcth + LPS
3. ZDT Jr
4. magni 3

 

Ok, so I think I dismissed the new production Tung Sol tube way too quick. It has better attack, details, bass quantity and quality and overall presence than my Sylvania chrome dome and RCA grey glass 6sn7s. (The RCAs sound like rolled off mush.) The amp just sounds so right with the TS tube and my Eikons. Special synergy worthy.

I'll give the Russian nos tube a shot and let you know. Right now, my baseline is going to be the new TS.

Edited because I misread Skyline's post.

 

I'm truly impressed. Every other new prod tube I've tried in the Crack, Elise or IHA-1 were just shit. This one is not shit.

The Eikons don't have HD800 level of treble (for me that's a good thing), and I would guess this tube might be a bit too bright for those or most Beyers in the Lyr 3. It will probably bring out super special things on the HD650 though. I need to get my HD650s on this rig, it might be epic.

 

^^ What are you waiting for, with the 650's?

 

They are at home. I am not. I'm at work.

 

That's right.

 

Concerning the warming-up of the Multibit DACs:

As far as I understand it's not about temperature but about "electronic equilibrium" in the circuitry. So towels won't help, correct me if I'm wrong.

Mike Moffat stated somewhere this takes about 12 hours.

Can't find the source right now, but I remember I researched this before getting my Gungnir Multibit.

 

These?

https://www.tubedepot.com/products/tung-sol-6sn7gt-new-production-preamp-vacuum-tube

 

Yes