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Lyander

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https://youtu.be/DY5_PZ29-SU Seems like these COULD be trustworthy impressions of the Valhalla 3 :P May 16, 2025 at 2:25 AM

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    1. Lyander
      Lyander
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      2. Lyander
        Lyander
        That's awesome! I wish I could get along with SS but I think I'm just unfortunately fond of the sound of horrible distortion (kidding). At least I only have to worry about one 6SN7 with the Lyr. DACs are fun esp NOS + custom filters.
        May 16, 2025 at 6:31 AM
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      3. Riotvan
        Riotvan
        I wouldn't like SS without the transformers either. Don't really mess with dac filters. It's just the analog boards and now maybe the new upgrades with byggy. But i don't see the need really.
        May 16, 2025 at 6:46 AM
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      4. Gazny
        Gazny
        bigger sounding, and smoother, with less rounded notes.
        Does seem pretty good.
        May 16, 2025 at 8:23 AM
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    2. Lyander
      Lyander
      1. Slade01
        Slade01
        Thanks for the heads up. I guess there is still a mystery behind that (whether it is true or not). In any case, I haven't touched my steam account for quite some time now, so 2FA now enabled and another new strong, super long a** gibberish password to boot.
        May 14, 2025
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      2. Lyander
        Lyander
        May 14, 2025
    3. Lyander
      Lyander
      Revival of the Liquid Crimson thread does make me wonder how the legends from a decade+ back hold up in modern day. Idea for an article?
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      3. CEE TEE
        CEE TEE
        Big sound event in Montana was so cool! Remember being very proud of Hans/Hands when he scored 10/10 in blind amp testing!
        May 14, 2025
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      4. Lyander
        Lyander
        @CEE TEE That was one of the articles over on IF that convinced me to look more deeply into audio way back and consider that there COULD be more to it than NwAvGuy-isms! I still haven't heard nearly all the TOTL stuff I've been curious about over the years cuz I dunno anyone local to me who owns em but I think I'm more curious about them than I am modern TOTL stuff.
        May 14, 2025
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      5. Lyander
        Lyander
        It can feel like the fact that it's easier to get good sound for MUCH less money now has cost the hobby a lot of its fun: there are "ideal" FR targets to aim for (ha) and "perfect" rigs now like the 5128 (lol), not a lot of exploration or curiosity left. Think that's why I do treasure things like the Piety which stands out in a sea of samey chip amps and Grados which are unapologetic about their interpretativeness.
        May 14, 2025
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    4. Lyander
      Lyander
      Never buying JVC Spiral Dot++es again. TRI Clarions are MUCH more affordable, more secure in fit, and not bad sounding.
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      3. Riotvan
        Riotvan
        Lol, i only found out the tip was done when i had an urge to roll something else and it came off in two pieces. For my IE600 i had the ie pro silicone tips for well over a year but on a whim i wanted more isolation or maybe a different sound. Settled on the ie pro foam tips i still had. Not sure why i didn't like them last time, they are amazing.
        May 7, 2025
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      4. Lyander
        Lyander
        @Riotvan that's the same thing I do to determine when I need to replace IEM tips haha. But in the case of the Spiral Dot++, I feel like the cost is GOOD reason to wait until the things start falling apart to replace em. Foams are great for a lot of IEMs I think, just that they hardly last a couple months here!
        May 9, 2025
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      5. Riotvan
        Riotvan
        You sure have me curious about those Spiral dot's! I wouldn't use foams much either in the past. Especially the comply ones just deaden the sound too much. Also call me lazy but having to pinch and roll before inserting is annoying(i remove them often when i need to talk to someone). The Senn's don't need that, they are foam with a layer over it and you can insert like normal.
        May 10, 2025
    5. Lyander
      Lyander
      Anyone here have personal experience with MG Nutrol contact cleaners? 401B or 801B. They are *allegedly* better than DeoxIT for pots etc.
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      3. Lyander
        Lyander
        Thanks @Biodegraded, just read up on how DeoxIT is apparently not quite ideal owing to the amount of residue it leaves behind so I'm curious to check alternatives out.

        Do say how well that works out for you if you do end up comparing them, @SofaSamuraiX ! Rather curious. I'm just going off random internet chatter at the moment from folks ergo why I asked for verification here.
        May 4, 2025
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      4. joch
        joch
        Interesting topic. I wouldn’t know how to de-gunk anything properly. My go-to is alcohol. (I don’t mean get a drink and stare at the problem, but yeah that too)
        May 4, 2025
      5. Lyander
        Lyander
        @joch Ain't that just the way, haha. But nah the thing I've been using is WD40 Specialist Contact Cleaner and one criticism of it I've seen is that this apparently doesn't leave a protectant component in it unlike DeoxIT, so could lead to issues down the line. The MG Nutrol stuff seems to be scarcer but the most versatile thing, specifically 801 which is advertised as plastics safe.
        May 5, 2025
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    6. Lyander
      Lyander
      Is it just me or is the Lyr+ not talked about nearly enough? Not critical listening but I'm noticing weird things in recordings I know well.
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      3. Justin S
        Justin S
        I spent an afternoon at a classical musician friend's place listening to vinyl yesterday. I brought the TA-66 and my HD800Ss. He has a SIM Moon integrated and a some kind of fancy phono pre. I have to say I preferred the solid state out of the SIM to the TA-66 direct from his pre. SS was more "complete" sounding. I also preferred the HD650s in his chain than my HD800Ss. It really emphasized that chain is everything.
        May 2, 2025
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      4. Lyander
        Lyander
        @Justin S synergy trumps MSRP indeed, plus also preferences account for a lot even when you go by technical performance I think cuz a lot of things are still down to character no? Even things like transient sharpness can be qualified as a matter of taste, so more isn't always better. Not familiar with SIM stuff but seems VERY cool
        May 5, 2025
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      5. Lyander
        Lyander
        Remembered this convo cuz I revisited Piety (WTF that is a lot of bass, I was actually taken aback a bit) and one thing Marv didn't touch on vs Pietus @roshambo123 is that the Lyr+ just has an eerily OUT there stage with great delineation. Pietus allegedly has more width but similar upfrontedness as Piety, so you'd get more exaggerated contrasts of depth vs Lyr.
        May 5, 2025
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    7. Lyander
      Lyander
      Addendum: life would be so much easier if Schiit offered 230V wall warts with US-style plugs. Niche I know but I hate using adapters.
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      3. Cspirou
        Cspirou
        @Thad E Ginathom - I remember reading somewhere that UK plugs are designed the way they wire everything is atrocious. So they over-engineer the plugs to compensate
        Apr 23, 2025
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      4. Thad E Ginathom
        Thad E Ginathom
        I don't *think* that's true: British wiring is usually, in my opinion, done to a high standard and is subject to inspection with regulations that are enforce. A far cry from my adopted country.

        India, by the way, follows Britain. But the *old* British round-pin plugs.
        Apr 23, 2025
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      5. Thad E Ginathom
        Thad E Ginathom
        I think that, at the time Britain introduced the new system, it also introduced the *ring main*. The reason for this was a post-war shortage of copper. A ring main uses far less than lots of spurs. It also fetches current from both sides so it can be smaller guage.
        Apr 23, 2025
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    8. Lyander
      Lyander
      Just now remembering to check out Temple of the Dog. How have I not listened to this before. Def painful on a harsher chain though
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      3. Sqveak
        Sqveak
        Also check out Mad Season. Like a grunge supergroup but stepping outside of just grunge in style. I like the live performance of 'Long Gone Day'. And if you haven't found them already, Mother Love Bone is a must.
        Apr 21, 2025
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      4. GoldfishX
        GoldfishX
        I read this wrong and thought you were referring to Hair of a Dog (the Nazareth album). Was going to to say, I didn't remember highs being that bad on there, lol
        Apr 23, 2025
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      5. Azimuth
        Azimuth
        Don't forget the Singles soundtrack as well.
        Apr 23, 2025
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    9. Lyander
      Lyander
      Friend looking to get a decent AIO. Has anyone compared the Schiit Gunnr or Syn to something like the current iFi Zen DACs or Zen Studios?
    10. Lyander
      Lyander
      PSA cats tend to hide when they're seriously hurt. Be very thorough checking for things. Necrosed wound under her tail, needed debridement.
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      3. atomicbob
        atomicbob
        May your kitty get well soon. That kitty won the kitty lotto in the cat distribution system with you as a pet parent.
        Apr 1, 2025
      4. Claritas
        Claritas
        Wishing your cat a full recovery. Visit her regularly in the hospital. It will be good for both of you.
        Apr 2, 2025
      5. Thad E Ginathom
        Thad E Ginathom
        Yes, do regular visits: she needs you.

        And if you do happen to find your *car* sneaking off to hide at the back of building, it means it needs some TLC too.

        Love to Puss. Hope she's doing well.
        Apr 2, 2025
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    11. Lyander
      Lyander
      Just watched the Substance. Not particularly bothered by gore and body horror, but deeply uncomfortable film for other reasons. Damn.
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      2. Lyander
        Lyander
        I did think that the body horror aspect was over the top towards the end, but not enough so that it really detracted much from the intended effect I think. But yeah it really was just mainly the way it presented the societal pressures and how folks TRY to navigate them that really got under my skin. Sometimes a lack of subtlety can work wonders.
        Mar 29, 2025
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      3. Biodegraded
        Biodegraded
        The scenes toward the end were magnificent. Came away from it thinking I'd watched 2 movies, a good serious one *and* a great vintage splatter!
        Mar 29, 2025
      4. Lyander
        Lyander
        @Biodegraded GREAT analogy, it was a 2.5 hour runtime thing and I do think that there was a definite gearshift in the back half. Even the vintage splatter had some genuinely emotional moments for me. I was hesitant to watch the film cuz it was being hyped to hell, turns out I actually liked it a lot too.

        @Kernel Kurtz lmao agreed! Had a celeb crush on her since Death Stranding!
        Mar 29, 2025
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    12. Lyander
      Lyander
      FiiO BTR7 dongle now running into battery drain issues, from "full" to zero in a few minutes. Out of warranty so let's see how this goes.
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      2. Riotvan
        Riotvan
        Mar 25, 2025
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      3. Lyander
        Lyander
        Nice! I think the unit in the BTR7 is an 800mAh one so I'll be trying to find a compatible part number. Won't be trying to dismantle it quite yet, hah. Thanks @Riotvan !
        Mar 25, 2025
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      4. Riotvan
        Riotvan
        No worries dude, hope you get it fixed!
        Mar 25, 2025
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    13. Lyander
      Lyander
      Dumb question, how to make impedance v frequency graphs? I know how to interpret, but not how to generate. Guess special equipment needed?
      1. E_Schaaf
        E_Schaaf
        I use a Dayton Audio DATS
        Mar 20, 2025
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      3. Biodegraded
        Biodegraded
        Mar 20, 2025
    14. Lyander
      Lyander
      PSA don't use up your nice coffee beans within two weeks of roasting. Made cups for friends and fam and ran out before peak flavour devt
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      2. Lyander
        Lyander
        I normally order one "meh" bag of coffee along with something nicer and more interesting like a G1 Masha or Yirgacheffe to let it rest, opened the nice bag too early by mistake and yeah was too vegetal right at the beginning and only started really turning *nice* right as I was running out today.
        Mar 18, 2025
      3. joch
        joch
        Buy more for sharing!
        Mar 18, 2025
    15. Lyander
      Lyander
      The next time an account that's been inactive for a while pops back up I'm gonna backread their posts to see if the writing is any different
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      2. Deep Funk
        Deep Funk
        To quote Bill Hicks: "did I miss a meeting?"
        Mar 16, 2025
      3. Lyander
        Lyander
        @Deep Funk some zombified accounts engaged in trades and now @rhythmdevils has to deal with PayPal refunds. Hopefully that gets sorted and is the full extent of the damage
        Mar 16, 2025
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      4. Deep Funk
        Deep Funk
        I missed quite some meetings indeed.
        Mar 16, 2025
    16. Lyander
      Lyander
      UPS read input voltage as 250V, Philippine mains are nominally 220V. Guess I figured out why my MMB2 died?
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      3. Lyander
        Lyander
        @Cspirou this is why I'm wondering if the wall-warts are still good to use. But per @atomicbob earlier LPS seem to be less apt than SMPS at suppressing over-voltage events so maybe the bricks are still good to use, just that it was too much for the board.
        Feb 23, 2025
      4. Lyander
        Lyander
        Also, I tracked voltage over the day and it ranges from ~226V to 250V, latter isn't typical per se but it is something that my mains seems to drift to just out of hand. I'm sitting at around 243V atm. Never realised how weird my wall power was, but it'd explain the appliances sometimes randomly dying or power strips melting
        Feb 23, 2025
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      5. atomicbob
        atomicbob
        Most schiit wall bricks are just transformers. So if it didn't burn, explode, melt or otherwise appear damaged simply measure the AC output with a DMM. If that is an appropriate voltage then it will be ok.

        226 to 250 Vac is quite a range. A small variac to protect your audio equipment by lowering the range to 216 to 240 might be prudent.
        Feb 23, 2025
    17. Lyander
      Lyander
      Fired up MCTH for the first time in a while, LOUD crunching noise + magic smoke smell, + smoke from RCA. Modi MB2 dead for real this time.
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      2. darmok
        Feb 3, 2025
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      3. atomicbob
        atomicbob
        I don't believe MMB2 USB-C connector uses USB power and probably has no connections to those USB pins.
        Feb 3, 2025
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      4. Lyander
        Lyander
        @atomicbob That's what I was thinking too else the MMB2 wouldn't NEED the barrel plug, but given I concede a lot of ignorance I was wondering whether or not I could be overlooking something. Thanks for taking the time to allay a silly fear
        Feb 3, 2025
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    18. Lyander
      Lyander
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      3. theveterans
        theveterans
        Thanks for the heads up! I was able to switch it to the classic before I got charge the extra for stupid AI crap that I was forced to sign up!
        Jan 26, 2025
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      4. Lyander
        Lyander
        @theveterans glad it helped. Someone needs to have a baseball bat shoved up their butt for forcing people into this, like even if they CAN afford the 30% bump at least be upfront about having the option to NOT use the AI tier.
        Jan 26, 2025
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      5. Biodegraded
        Biodegraded
        But what should we have expected? The new tier system was probably designed by the AI ;)
        Jan 27, 2025
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    19. Lyander
      Lyander
      New(?) A-T headphones allegedly less A-T sounding. Recent discourse around the R70X Refine has me curious
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      2. Lyander
        Lyander
        I was about to say that yeah the prices were out for everything. These could be worth keeping in mind as an alternative to the 6xx depending on their characters
        Jan 23, 2025
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      3. Lyander
        Lyander
        Just noticed that the maximum input power is highest on the R50x (1.6W) as opposed to 1W on both the R70xa and the R30x. Curious about the difference in power handling. 470R impedance for the 70xa, 50R on the 50x, and 47R on the 30x besides gradually increasing sensitivity. Looks fun.
        Jan 24, 2025
      4. roshambo123
        roshambo123
        I've got the refine loaner. It wants so much power. Didn't try it on an OTL but for low Z amps it wants the juice. On MJ3 it needs an additional 15-20 degrees of turn vs 300 ohm senns
        Jan 24, 2025
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    20. Lyander
      Lyander
      Damn, David Lynch passes. The world's lost a weird (in a good way) one.
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      3. Ziva
        Ziva
        Inland Empire is the only movie I’ve ever walked out of crying.

        His family statement in part: “There’s a big hole in the world now that he’s no longer with us. But, as he would say, ‘Keep your eye on the donut and not the hole’”
        Jan 16, 2025
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      4. Mr.Sneis
        Mr.Sneis
        This news got me, we lost a really good one.
        Jan 16, 2025
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      5. joch
        joch
        RIP. I’m thinking back at his version of Dune…I still enjoy this more visually than the recent two-parters with CGI.
        Jan 16, 2025
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    Gender:
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    Mar 8, 1993 (Age: 32)
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    A curmudgeon before his time.

    Schiit Modi Multibit 2 > Magni Piety/Magni Unity/Lyr+/Massdrop x Cavalli Tube Hybrid > Sennheiser HD600/HD660S2/Yamaha YH-100(dBel modded);
    FiiO BTR7>Tangzu Wan'er 2/Campfire Andromeda 2020