Installed Uber upgrade three days ago.  Run the DAC 6 hours a day or slightly more for two days to burn in.   It took me 20 minutes and fortunately no mishap.  It is obvious that you have to align the LED's first then secure the board to the inner chassis, not connecting the board to its...

I found it.   Apparently, it is back ordered for 8/2!   Thanks for the reply!   Abe

Hi, thanks for the reply.  No, how do I do that?

Hello guys!   I would like to know how long did you guys waited from ordering the upgrade up to receiving it (no installation)?  I am curious as I ordered mine:   Order Number: 8244 Date Ordered: Sunday 14 July, 2013 Detailed Invoice: Products...

Quote: Hello,   I did not say "burning up", I am saying it will not last as long as the GTA/GTB's.  

Quote: Exactly!  Like the VT-231 for example.  If you run VT-231's on circuit with plate voltage designed for GTA or GTB then  your beloved tube will not last as you have expected.

Quote: Thank you very much!

Hello,   OT here but just want to ask if anybody have a lead for a pair of type 26/UX226 tubes?  Preferrably "globe" type.   I posted this here as I figure that enthusiast who collects 6SN7 tubes might know some leads for buying the type of tube I am inquiring.   regards,   Abe

Quote:   Energetic, yes(because it has more power to deliver).  Dynamic, no, IMO.   I always have difficulties when terms "energetic" and "laid back" were use to contrast two equipment using different topology to begin with in how they differ in sound to a particular listener.  I...

Quote: Go for it!  I have the LD MKIV and the Lyr.  You will not regret the purchase.  Those moments when you want to energize yourself at the very instant, plug to the Lyr.  At times when you do not care about "audiophile" thoughts and just listen to feed your soul, plug in to the LD...

Quote: Ha,ha!

Quote: But Mjolnir and Gungnir is for daddy only, no exceptions!  Haha, just kidding.  Cannot afford those yet.

Quote: You are a good sport Doc!   Anyways, please post your impressions using your 650 with the modi/magni combo.  My daughter (pic below) got the bug ever since I let her try the 650.  Big mistake on my part, I guess the SkullCandy I bought for her does not suit her anymore.  I even...

Come on guys....move along!  You got "baited", get over it!  Those kind of post are common to any audio forums.  If you ignore it, it will die on its own.   ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ!

Quote: I do not think that is correct.  What about ECC83 (12AX7 ---> 12V heater), ECC82 (12AU7) etc.  E88CC and ECC88 have differences.  Yes, they can replaced each other but it depends on the circuit.  The 6DJ8 can draw 365mA (at 1.8W), while 6922 draws 300 mA(1.5W).   The difference is...

Quote: Exactly my point!  If you buy a $300 or so combo, then you try to upgrade a couple of times but in actuality you are just moving parallel at the price point, how much does that will cost in the end?  Then what's next, cables?  

My brother have the ODAC and O2 for his 650.  He then replaced the amp/DAC combo with Lyr and Gungnir.  I had the opportunity to listen to the combo last Christmas eve.  No contest!  Not even close.  I should have brought my Bifrost to see how much difference the DAC makes.  I think I have the...

Quote: Same here!  I bought the Premium(600 ohms, ~$350) and returned it after 10 days.  To me, IMO, sounds like artificial( no soul, just dynamically loud as you increase SPL) compared to the HD650 and LCD2.  I used Bifrost DAC, and LDMKIV/Lyr amps.  Reminds me of SS amp/preamp( Plinius...

Quote: Thank you.

Quote: Fostex 167E in MLTL cabs crossover-less..  The first speaker I built on my own (circa 2000) so I kept it for "posterity" sake so that it reminds me where I actually came from.  I built everything you saw from my horn setup, one way or the other, speakers, electronics, crossovers...

Quote: Nothing fancy really.  What I wrote in my previous post are my own opinions only of course.  

Quote: Hello,   I have a different experienced.  Just like the Lyr, which I also have, the LD MKIV SE needs a better tube.  What tubes did you try on the LD's?     Last Thanksgiving, I have 2 people tried the LYR and the LD OTL using the same DAC(Bifrost) driving HD650/Q701.  The...

Quote: I have to agree!  I rarely post here mainly because with my Little Dot and HD650, I am getting more than what I paid for IMO.  Fully satisfied!   Back to the topic, if you want a little more of detail/extension, use M8083(the one with the blue band,you have to change the switch...

Quote: Yes.  Just type "AV Switch" on the net and there are tons of it depending on your budget.     Here's one cheap http://www.amazon.com/RCA-DT902AV-2-Way-Switcher/dp/B0014KOAD8/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1352937535&sr=8-9&keywords=audio+selector+switch  Radioshack also carries these...

Quote: You can use a DPDT switch for the line level out of the Lyr going to your amp.  Tie one stereo side to ground(for both the Land R) channel.  The other side connects to the line level out/preamp out(stereo connected to the output of the Lyr).  When you switch to headphone, with volume...