Starting point would be to review https://head-fi.org/threads/schiit-lyr-lyr-2-tube-compatibility-list.755300/ and unless things changed since my hiatus from head-fi, hit this forum post https://head-fi.org/threads/schiit-lyr-tube-rollers.673709/ where most of the action taking place. :) If...

Thank you! I will visit ikea for a few signums. Excellent suggestion.

Sit/stand desk with A/V workstation on the left, productivity workstation on the right, and tentacles. I may have a cable management issue.   There is such a thing as speakers too large for a room. Doh!   What is behind the curtain?   My open source virtual data center cluster where...

I would suggest using the phone and give it a couple weeks then determine if you are unhappy with the sound. If you are thinking of a dedicated *portable* DAC, you might as well research and find a good lossless player with an excellent DAC or buy a DAC/AMP combo. Ugh. So many options.   My...

Awesome!   I use it several times a week with my HE-400 headphones. Not suggesting it is the equivalent to a Schiit Bifrost/Lyr 2, but the best portable amp that I have used.

I would go with the Vali 2, myself, but when in doubt, inquire with Schiit Audio. Avoid the Vali (1) due to the way the tube was integrated.

They do help. The problem with the factory headband is you get a point at the top of your head that may become sore. The wool cover distributes the weight. The suspension will do a better job distributing but more than $20 is ridiculous in my opinion.

I use these on my he-400/500s.   http://www.ebay.com/itm/Pure-Wool-Headband-Cushion-For-HE6-HE4-HE500-HE300-HE400-HE5LE-Headphones-/251720646308?var=&hash=item3a9bb83ea4   I use a suspension headband on my Fostex headphones which is better in my opinion. I have not found a reasonable priced...

Your A/V shelf sort of dismayed me. Only because it is awesome and I didn't think to do something similar. I like it! Paid way too much for mine and not nearly as functional.

 Very nice!

Not sure I understand. Blue is a primary color. With that being said, hardly my area of expertise and you may be right.

Looks like a light shade of blue. Not seeing green more like blue paint with white mixed in. With that being said, I just did an image.google.com search with "gem aquamarine" and it resulted with light blue, lighter shade of blue, and blue-green gem stones. This is more akin the lighter shade of...

I wonder if you could remove the pads, insert the paper, then install the pads. I will give it a try.

Can you clarify "over the cup?" The treble not too bad with my pair except with certain artists/songs, but it may improve the overall sound signature towards my preference as well.

  G'luck and love to read your impressions.