Absolutely, and Schiit will be delighted to sell you one.

+1 I really can't comment further as I am not a Gumby owner and I don't use USB to feed my multi-bit DACs. That said, I do agree with @XERO1 about the digital connection being a very minor part of the SQ. I currently run a vintage multi-bit Audio Alchemy DDE 3.0 and a Yggy LiM both fed by coax...

Then don't. If you currently love the sound signature, keep enjoying it.

+1, especially the balance control. That feature is the main reason I am using a Tortuga Audio pre in my system. Off center vocals or similar drive me insane.

In case anybody is going into feline withdrawal, here is a recent picture of our formerly feral kitty Xambo, passed out with full body extension, including his tail. He's taking a siesta after doing farm work all morning.

I immediately thought of the Blue Diva from The Fifth Element.

Now for something completely different. He is new to me and maybe to you.

I has a taste of that (i.e. the Vancouver heat dome) for 4 days while we were visiting family in Issaquah. I recall the hottest day while we were there was 115 F. We basically huddled in the basement with multiple fans running. That heat dome actually covered most of the PNW to varying degrees...

My homebrew Lyr+ by repurposing my Saga S to provide remote attenuation.

Update - I have a black Lyr 3 now purchased from a fellow Head-Fier. Lovely and I am enjoying it immensely.

I can vouch for the the audio quality and excellent musicality of pretty much all of the live output of KC with their 3 drummer lineup since about 2014. I have most of the albums from this period and will parrot @cricket .

+1.

He just turned 62 about a week ago.

Thanks. Do you need to plug in the headphones after the relay click or can you leave them connected all the time?

Thanks! Is the Lyr 3 a "popper", as in generating a pop if the headphones are connected during the power on cycle?

I am joining you sometime next week as I found a black Lyr 3 this morning and it should be on its way soon.

For the Tool fans, a fun cover of Forty Six & 2.

If this hasn't been answered yet, I would suggest contacting Schiit about the issue. From your description, it sounds like the Max is generating some DC into the signal path which could be the source of the pops and a cause of your amp going into protection.

Something for the Proggers out there, a fun cover of one of my favorite KC tunes - Cirkus.

I am with you on the Lyr+. I have wanted one for several months, BUT I can't commit to one due to the ongoing issues. So I am watching for a Lyr 3 in black (like yours) to purchase.

I appreciate the update on your original post. On other forums I follow (e.g. vintage Mustangs), it is rare that a post describing a problem and asking for technical help ever gets updated by the OP to let others know if a solution was found and if so, what it was.

Hyperion and Reference Recordings.

+1 and a favorite cover of mine.

My son introduced me to BMTH with the Happy Song from the same performance. I became a fan literally on the spot and now have quite a few lossless albums from them. Here is a case where I find the live recording to be more engaging than the studio albums featuring the same songs.

I run a single Aegir in stereo. Plenty of headroom with Klipsch OG Chorus speakers in a 16 x 17' room. A bigger room, or less sensitive speakers or both could easily change the headroom results. As information, I rarely listen at greater than 85 dB at the listening position (generally lower).