I was using my Schiit Lyr today and noticed some burn marks on the tubes I am using. They are the stock GE 6BZ7.     Is this normal? I read elsewhere that this could be a faulty driver tube or that it is absorbing oxygen that is inside the tube causing the top to darken.   What should I do?

My budget is 200-350 euro, for a box that has both things.   I'd like one that is praised by many users, as to not buy something that might not suit my tastes.   I listen 80% classical music, 20% metal.

Hi I am wondering if getting a Schiit Lyr or Valhalla(or a different headphone amp) would improve the quality of the music I am listening to now.  I like the fact that a headphone amp would have a physical volume knob(no using windows anymore) and that I could easily change headphones without...

I've been getting some help in the official HE-400 thread, but more opinions are always good.  I have a new pair of HE-400s that I'm using with my LD MK1+ and HM-601 right now, but I and willing to spend $400 total on both an amp and DAC.  So far I've been recommended the LD 1+ as an amp but...

Let me start this by saying that my current setup is Squeezebox -> Peachtree Decco -> K701s.   I am not unhappy with this setup, just a annoyed with having to manually plug in headphones when I want to switch to headphones, etc.  They sound great, but I need a headamp again for general ease of...

When Sennheiser displayed the HD 800, there was either a Lehmann Audio or Violectric amplifier driving the headphones. With the introduction of their new in-house amplifier I believe they use that now (though I have never seen it). I have never seen an AKG display so what do they use to power...

Hello everyone!   I'm considering of getting the Schiit Bifrost & Lyr down the line and was wondering if the folks here would share their experiences & opinions about them. I will be connecting them to a iMac playing Apple lossless files, some are 24/96 & 24/192. I have a couple of...

Abstract:   Folks, I come to you all asking for help in my upgrade path. I know there's a bazillion threads about upgrades, best combos, what's better than what, etc., but you can only infer so much until it's just not applicable to your own situation. That being said...     Current Setup...

I am planning my next upgrade to the $1000+ land of dream (at least from where I am) Although Shure is not over 1000, I get the impression it is still good enough to compare with the other models.   I have not listened to any of the models I listed so all I can do is search and see...

So today I finally completed my audio chain. I made basically all of my purchasing decisions based on the information that I've gleaned from these forums, so I figured this is where I would go for help once I had the gear.   As of right now, this is the setup: MacBook Pro Optical Out >...

Hello all! Long time lurker that has finally bought my first setup. Also, ..   Suggestions on tubes that match well with Grado Lab's SR325e?   Setup: Uber Bifrost DAC Lyr 2 Amp Source materials ranges from FLAC 16 to 24 bit, 44.1k to 192K Genres: classic rock, rock, gothic, funk, bass &...

I was looking into purchasing the Hifiman HE-500 and Schiit Lyr. I already own a Sennheiser HD598 and NuForce uDAC2. Is the uDac-2 a good enough DAC for my headphone and combination or should I be looking into purchasing something higher end?

Hi guys,   Long time lurker, first time poster here.   So I have no previous experience with good audio equipments before, except having a listen to HD555 and some Bose headphones and thought they were good. I also tried some Beats by Dr. Dre headphones and hated those cans. I thought...

Hey everyone! So I picked up a Lyr for my DT770 Pro 250's and holy Schiit did it make a difference. But I feel like they are lacking when I listen to electronic and dubstep from time to time. They are great for rock, jazz, blues, and classical but they aren't filling the boom boom role I'd like...

Hey guys, I'm at a point in life right now where I cant hang on to my LCD-2's anymore. I just need the money very badly but I don't want to just stick with my Sony V6's, I was planning on selling my LCD-2s and using half the money for bills etc and taking the other half and getting a different...

hi all. trying to narrow this down. seen good reviews for all of the above. theres the price difference with the fiio e17 being cheaper. willing to go with that if the others arent noticeably better. thanks in advance. 

Hi all (awesome site/forums!),   Just pulled the trigger on the HE-500s. Now I need to use the last of my pennies ($200 absolute max) on an amp that will drive them. I'd long since settled on the NFB-12.1 but only <i>after</i> ordering the 'phones did I realise that it has no analog Line In...

First off, a little history on why i got the Valhalla. As some of you may know, I bought a Schiit Lyr last month, and loved it to pieces. Unfortunately, it decided to blow it's brains out shortly after... HOWEVER, I called Jason at Schiit, and he was BEYOND helpful! I shipped the Lyr back the...

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Hello!   So Ive currently had a Argon HA2 DAC + Denon AH-D2000 setup for the last 2 years, and therefore looking for an upgrade.  I do not, unfortunaly, have any knowledge about headfi so I would like to get some help! My budget is max 2000 bucks and I do not mind buying used gear. ...

Currently considering an upgrade to my DAC-->Amp setup for my upcoming LCD2s. I dont have much cash to spare so im looking the most bang for the buck to maximize the potential of the audezes. I am torn between the Burson and Schitt since many have claimed that they pair well with the audeze. I...

So it is hardly any secret that Schiit is bringing out new balanced amps. These new amps will be in conjunction with Schiit's new and upcoming DACs, two of which will be balanced. If you want more information about these DACs please visit this thread.   Jason has been active involving...

My price range is between £300-350 and these two are more or less perfectly inside that region, if anyone has any other suggestions feel free to say so.   But which out of these two is the better DAC? I'll be using optical or coax from my PC.

Updates and where to find them are listed here   1. 22/23 November: Added comments to 'Part (a) Highs'  based on listening with my old Stax Lambda Pro. Obviously, the Corda Concerto was not involved.   2. 20/21 December: See post 48 (p.4) for tentative comments of Beyer T1 with...

I finally caved and purchased the Schiit Lyr and Bifrost. I currently have AKG k702's which run off of a Marantz 2252. I notice a drastic sound quality improvement as the volume increases to detrimental levels.    I will be doing a co-op at Cisco for the next 6 months and figured I can now...