[rb2013]

I just got the PS Audio DirectStream DAC and Violoectric V-281 amp. Unfortunately I haven't touched my Schiit since.

$2300 - Hot dang, I can see why.  Sweet unit!
 
http://violectric-usa.com/headphone-amplifiers/hpa-v281
 
This is one I'm saving for - New HiFiMan HE-1000.
 
Like the Lyr Class A Mosfet outputs - 6922 tube pre-amp section.  Will run speakers as well up to 50 watts Class 'A'.  Uses the same tubes as the Lyr/Lyr2
Question is price.
http://stereoexchange.com/latest-news/hifiman-prototype-products-on-display-now/
 

 

HiFiMAN EF1000​

*Hybrid Headphone Amplifier​

*Ultimate Design Utilizing 6922 Vacuum Tubes and Transistors​

 

 
PS The PS Audio DAC Directstream is like $6,000 - not fair to compare to the $300 Bifrost.  Have you tried running the DAC Directstream into the Lyr with the HGs?
 
http://www.psaudio.com/directstream-dac/

 

[rb2013]

  Both are Voskhod Rockets 6n23p Kaluga factory matched pairs bought from rb2013.. 
 
1975 Gray Shields
 
http://www.head-fi.org/t/549508/schiit-lyr-the-tube-rolling-thread/8595 Bob's #1 tube from last year.
 
And '74 Reflektor SWGP Silvers which I think Bob likes even better. Bob?
 
Selling everything together to one lucky person!

Yes the '74 Reflektors Silver SWGP are my #2 tube after the '75 Reflektor silver shield SWGP (HG's).  The excellent '75 Voskhod grays are still my #3 6n23p.

 

[ghostchili]

 
$2300 - Hot dang, I can see why.  Sweet unit!
 
http://violectric-usa.com/headphone-amplifiers/hpa-v281
 
This is one I'm saving for - New HiFiMan HE-1000.
 
Like the Lyr Class A Mosfet outputs - 6922 tube pre-amp section.  Will run speakers as well up to 50 watts Class 'A'.  Uses the same tubes as the Lyr/Lyr2
Question is price.
http://stereoexchange.com/latest-news/hifiman-prototype-products-on-display-now/
 
 

 
PS The PS Audio DAC Directstream is like $6,000 - not fair to compare to the $300 Bifrost.  Have you tried running the DAC Directstream into the Lyr with the HGs?
 
http://www.psaudio.com/directstream-dac/

Yes Bob, It sounds amazing. I'm really only selling the Lyr 2 because I bought a few balance cables. I am selling this stuff and a few headphones to get the HE-1000. And the Bifrost is closer to $500 with the Uber and USB

 

[rb2013]

 
Yes Bob, It sounds amazing. I'm really only selling the Lyr 2 because I bought a few balance cables. I am selling this stuff and a few headphones to get the HE-1000. And the Bifrost is closer to $500 with the Uber and USB

Yes true on the Bifrost with uber/USB. HE1000's!!  Nice!  Did you win the lottery?

 

[ghostchili]

 
Yes true on the Bifrost with uber/USB. HE1000's!!  Nice!  Did you win the lottery?

No I have OCD.

 

[money4me247]

No I have OCD.

if u change ur mind abt selling tubes separately, pm me

 

[rb2013]

 
No I have OCD.

  I call it Audio-nervousa!  And I have an extreme case as well!
 
http://www.audionervosa.com

 

[ghostchili]

:etysmile:   I call it Audio-nervousa!  And I have an extreme case as well!

http://www.audionervosa.com

Lol, I have my name on a list for the HE-1000s. I should be good right? No need for anything else.... Well except for a separate power supply and filters for my Mac, and the best cables for the HE-1000, Some Toxic Cable Silver Widow 22 gauge perhaps. But after that I should be good.....

 

[warrior1975]

You can't believe that? This never ends...

 

[ghostchili]

You can't believe that? This never ends...

I wish I could believe it every time I upgrade I think "Man I can't sound better than this" but it keeps getting better.

 

[warrior1975]

At least you are moving up, improving. Better than I have done!! Lots of side grades!!!

 

[ghostchili]

At least you are moving up, improving. Better than I have done!! Lots of side grades!!!

I did the side grade route for a while, but I you buy 3 $500 headphones, why not just get 1 $1500 headphone instead. For me it was the Audeze LCD-X. That's what I did and followed suit with everything else. The results are worth it!

 

[warrior1975]

Similar to what I did.... Bought TOTL IEMS, AK240, then side graded from there foolishly. My first headphones, fostex th900... So I'm starting out right with that.

 

[money4me247]

I did the side grade route for a while, but I you buy 3 $500 headphones, why not just get 1 $1500 headphone instead. For me it was the Audeze LCD-X. That's what I did and followed suit with everything else. The results are worth it!

+1! always better to invest your budget into one really nice pair of headphones over a bunch of less expensive headphones (assuming that the headphone you picked have good performance for their value). you only have one head & one pair of ears afterall!!!!

 

[rb2013]

Lol, I have my name on a list for the HE-1000s. I should be good right? No need for anything else.... Well except for a separate power supply and filters for my Mac, and the best cables for the HE-1000, Some Toxic Cable Silver Widow 22 gauge perhaps. But after that I should be good.....

Ha ha! Maybe some 'mods' for the PS Audio - or a different USB interface and USB cable or....