Lyr 3 Discussion Thread

Discussion in 'Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units' started by neogeosnk, Mar 20, 2018.

  1. loki993

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    I'm curious also. Also can it be used separate of the headphone amp in 2 channel?
     
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    These two certainly are enjoyable to watch. And I like what Jason writes on HF. Is mentioning HF in any way here allowed btw.:p? If so, apologies.
     
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    You can mention anything you please on here. And nothing gets deleted (that cuts both ways).
     
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    Link to the release video?
     
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    Ayeee oops I misread.

    I believe @purr1n commented on this previously on the Jot and as a MM phono as it's simpler it sounds better than Mani, but does lose MC compatibility.

    @Skyline:
     
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    I'm still waffling on this purchase. Not exactly sure why Possibly it's that the Jot ultimately was a let down for me. That being said the lyr 3 is certainly no Jot. But...

    Marv has remarked on the treble and clarity of this amp as somewhat of a signature feature. But I'm normally not one to put that aspect high on my list. I've decided to wait this one out and see how it all pans out in a few months
     
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    I interpreted the comment on treble and clarity as a signature feature in light of Schiit's other amps, which more or less could be stronger in these areas, not necessarily that these are the Lyr 3's only forte. With that said, I'm holding off on all purchases, including this one, at the moment.
     
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    I respectfully disagree... Mjolnir2 seems to be the only warm-ish amp they'd have left in their stable. They really seem to target different audiences, unless I'm misreading the impressions. Also Mjo is a unique topology, I'd like to think they'd keep that around a while.
     
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    This is where I'm at. While the Jot / 650 combo was properly powered and fast, there was basically zero fun or connection factor me. CTH arriving tomorrow, we'll see how that changes things.
     
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    Apparently, I lack all the restraint of @Ice-man and @Artasia and @msommers , since I placed my order yesterday afternoon for the Lyr 3 (no modules, Tung-Sol tube). Although it is not black, I think that if it does eventually come out in black, I will be able to sell and repurchase in my preferred color without substantial penalty.

    I’m planning on running this with a Bifrost Multibit (Gen 5 USB) and into an LCD2C and HD650. I’ll post my impressions after my amp arrives and I have a chance to put it through its paces. Very excited!
     
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    This does look awesome. The only thing holding me back is that I am still holding aspirations for the EC AF. Thank god they didn’t introduce this with a black option, as it might have been too easy to go for the instant gratification.
     
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    @raif if the AF or equiv is where you're heading, go buy a cable or better some new music to scratch that "to buy" itch. Wait for a loaner of this. Think of having the AF and never having to worry about products at this price point again and just enjoy and appreciate cool new designs but never feel "threatened."

    It'll be worth the wait (and actually cheaper) if you're aiming end-game gear.
     
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    I also haven’t given up that one day there may be a Mjolnir 3 using similar topology as Lyr 3 with the constant tranconductance output stage and other goodies, but fully balanced with all the extra power (more HE planer friendly). It won’t be an AF, but would be a closer competitor.
     
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    +1, in black would've been an immediate purchase
     
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    They got that out fast, I ordered friday and mine hasn't shipped yet
     
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    Very similar to my use case, looking forward to your impressions.
     
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    So apparently the AK4490 DAC module is now Gen 2. Does any one know the difference between the first one and this? @schiit? Does it sound better? Apologies if this was answered already.
     
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    As per the most recent chapter: https://www.head-fi.org/threads/sch...bable-start-up.701900/page-2026#post-14116733

     
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    It's in Jason's latest chapter, moved from being passive balanced to active.
     

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