Quote: don't be afraid of some back ups  seriously though, these things are on the money. very smooth and versatile. i figured someone would jump on em for that price, but i guess that's not the case. someone come along and help fuel my audio craze! The Lyr's also gotta go too, anyone...

Just letting you guys know that I am selling my Amperex USN-CEP 6922 tubes, they have about 150 hours total on them and they are a matched pair from MercedesMan from epay. Looking for $125 shipped for the set, less than half of what I paid. I'm trying to fund a speaker set up!   ...

Quote: They have an aesthetic appeal to some, they make the use of tube dampers easier and they make tube rolling easier for some. In the case of my Lyr, the connections are pretty tight so it makes a lot easier to have something to grab onto. Many also are using them for their purported...

Quote: I was in the Schiit "HQ" yesterday to pick my Lyr & Bifrost and spoke to Alex the ops mgr for a good hour. I was told both the statement amp and dac would be under $2k. I'm already blanking on the figures he gave me, but they were under the 2 grand mark, of course I'm sure that's...

i was going to come in here and reel off the Lyr + Bifrost combo because I recently acquired that very set up and it sounds fantastic. The HE-500's are driven strongly across the entire frequency range. Maybe a speaker amp and you could run the HE-500's off a speaker tap? The key is getting them...

Quote: I'm hoping the former is the case, we'll see though. They are almost half a century old. Either way I can't hear it during any of my recordings, it just sounds like my ear is ringing after I pause a song or something. I haven't listened to anything that has long pauses, though. I...

Quote: Sorry, I'm new to tubes and headphone hi-fi, perhaps I should've worded it a bit more clearly. One tube was emitting an incessant high pitched whine. I already have tube dampers, and last night while the tube was still being noisy, and moved the damper around and got it to stop, but...

Quote: I can confirm it was tube microphonics because I moved the tube and the phenomenon was replicated in the other cup. But please note that the Lyr, Bifrost, HE-500's and Amperex tubes were all brand new last night. Perhaps the tubes were just settling in?

Quote: what i meant by tapping was checking for microphony. yesterday when i tapped on it or dragged my finger across the top, it was amplified through the corresponding cup in my 'phones. you could hear vibrations within the tube, that seems to have died down quite a bit.

Quote: yeah, i was doing my anti-microphonic shaman chant but i was unsure if it was that or if there was a scientific explanation, or at least accounts from the other tube rollers in this thread. 

Quote: thank you for the recommendation. and the tubes are definitely opening up. they are NIB that I just opened up last night. they have maybe 8 hours so far.    Can anyone confirm or deny microphonics being displayed initially and then going away? Had an issue with a midly...

Quote: heh, that was the initial shock from going from uncomfortable ER-4P's and stock laptop speakers to the set up listed in my sig. the detail is unreal, but i think i'll keep searching for "the one tube to rule them all." i'd like more air between the instruments and a more neutral...

Quote: well my Lyr came in today, tried the new GEs Schiit was offering for all of, eh 30 minutes? and curiosity killed the tube roller. got my Amperex USN-CEP 6922's in now. and WOW WHAT is this liquid beauty pouring out of my cans... this is an experience i have no words for. other than i...

Quote: +1, recommended the m-100's to a buddy and he really enjoys them. looking at the upper range of what you're willing to spend though.

i'm not too well versed on the HD650's needs or the Magni/ Modi's capabilities but that amp/ dac combo seems to be highly regarded in the sub $300 range. there's also the O2 and ODAC from JSD labs for around $260 i think it is. someone more knowledgeable will chime in i'm sure though, but those...

Quote:   thanks OldSkool, looks like some good variety. much appreciated!        Quote: sweet! i'll definitely check into it, thank ya! i'm open to genres, but i guess i'm pretty picky when it gets down to artists. always enjoy something new though.   hope everyone's having...

Quote: love to hear positive comments on a purchase like that! thanks for the input, Matt! they came in today, i'd love to give my impressions, but alas my Lyr (and Bifrost) still haven't shipped... having a tough time waiting this one out. site says ships late december, but jason seems...

Quote:   i would try pulling out the tubes and reseating them in the socket and seeing if that helps. Quote:   does the issue persist with other cans? most likely the tubes, try switching them and see if the problem moves to the left earcup as each tube is responsible for...

Quote: Swooped the NIB set from Mercedesman :) thanks for the rec, can't wait to try em

Quote:   yeah i figure it will pan out like that, but why not start out hot? Quote:   the opinion is much appreciated, my questions are frequently overlooked on these forums. maybe it's my lack of seniority? Quote: constantly hear good things about Amperex, perhaps i'll...

Hey guys,   I currently have a pair of HE-500 and after lots of careful deliberation on an amp/ dac combo I think I'll be going with the Lyr/ Bifrost, although my budget could allow for more.   In light of me going well under my intended budget, I think I'd like to spoil myself with a...

Been doing a lot of research, originally settled on a Schiit Lyr and got frustrated with the delay on the new stock of them and ended up deciding to spend a bit more anyway. I'm currently considering a Graham Slee Solo (not the Ultra Linear). Will this have an acceptable amount of power with...

Been doing a lot of research, originally settled on a Schiit Lyr and got frustrated with the delay on the new stock of them and ended up deciding to spend a bit more anyway. I'm currently considering a Graham Slee Solo (not the Ultra Linear). Will this have an acceptable amount of power with...

I'm asking Santa for a set of HE-500, a Schiit Lyr and Bifrost to complete the deal. Already know it's happening though  

hey guys, just purchased a set of HE-500 and i'm pretty much set on purchasing a lyr and bifrost to go with it. this is my first foray into truly high-end audio gear (next closest thing is my ER-4P IEMs that give me ear aches ) so anyways, i've been searching for some good tubes to roll in and...