Hi guys, yes I've already read a lot of interesting threads, maybe 3 or 4 full days reading the forum!! :) I think I will start with the Schiit combo, Bifrost + Lyr. If needed I could try several tubes on the Lyr. Moreover they are distributed in France, it will be easier to order. Thanks...

Hi ceausuc, Yes my RME is the one you linked. That's a great soundcard and I use it to record voice + guitar. And it does the job very well. The headphone output is great for analytical listening and for post production. But to listen to music it is too flat and "dry". Not so pleasant to...

Thanks guys for your posts. Just to be clear, I don't have the combo yet. I'm actually searching for info regarding a setup that could match to my expectations. I think the Schiit Bifrost can be a great DAC, and I'm wondering which one between the Schiit Lyr or Bottlhead Crack could brighten...

Thanks for your replies. The laid back signature doesn't disturb me, but I just want to brighten up a bit the phones. If you don't have any veil on the phones that's maybe that you have one of the good setup :) The combo Schiit Bifrost + Lyr looks very interesting. But did you hear the...

Yes the Schiit combo can be great as well! After reading some other posts I reduced my list with: - Burson HA-160D - Schiit Bifrost + Schiit Lyr - Schiit Bifrost + Bottlehead Crack A decoupled setup could allow me to upgrade the DAC or amp if needed, and playing with tubes can be great...

Thanks fishbone for your post. Indeed I don't need the balanced inputs so the Burson should be sufficient. It's really hard to choose one when we can't listen to them. I forgot in my list the Bottlehead Crack and Schiit Lyr amps. Did you already try them?   Yes you're right I'm from...

Hi guys, To match with a Schiit Bifrost DAC and the HD650, which amp could be "the best" to brighten up the phones and remove this "veil" between Schiit Lyr and Bottlehead Crack? I'm listening to some folk, blues, jazz, and a bit of rock and classical. Thanks! Greg

Hi Guys,   First post on this forum I'm reading for a few months now... I've read a lot of interesting posts, but I'm a bit confused now with the choices I have to make. I listen to folk, blues, jazz, a bit of rock and classical. I will own a Sennheiser HD650 and have at the moment a RME...