Thanks very much for all the advice. Yep by switching the tubes I mean that the sound is still heard in the left channel, and yes the sound is present even without any input connections into the Lyr. I'll get in touch with Schiit and see what they say. Unfortunately I'm out in Australia so...

Hey guys thanks for the help there.   Here's the results of what you suggested.   Reversing the Audeze connector switches the noise into the other channel, so it's the left channel affected. Trying a different headphone also results in noise in the same left channel.  Switching the tubes...

Sorry folks if this is not the correct forum to post my message, but I tried to post it as an individual thread elsewhere to no avail so I thought I'd try here.   Over the past few weeks I've noticed that my Audeze LCD2s generate a noise in the left channel audible as pops and cracks, it's...

Over the past few weeks I've noticed that my Audeze LCD2s generate a noise in the left channel audible as pops and cracks, it's only in this channel and the sound goes to the right channel if I plug the left jack into the right speaker of the headphone. The setup I've got is a USB cable...

Running a Windows 7 x64, i7 920 processor, 9gb ram, with foobar as my player set to "Schiit USB audio device". 

Thanks for that guys just to add though I'm using a USB input, not SPDIF stream, and the click does not come from the chassis but from the speakers themselves occasionally, as though they were being fed a higher signal intermittently (its not common, but just thought I should check that it's not...

Has anyone gotten random clicks while listening to any of the Schiit gear? I've just purchased a Lyr with stock tubes running with a LCD2 and Uberfrost, I seem to hear these clicks every now and then randomly when the music plays. I'm wondering if it could be the tubes?

Hi guys, running a foobar>Uberfrost>Lyr with stock tubes>LCD2, I keep hearing a 'click' every now and then in one of the sides, not occuring when no music is playing. I tried to quickly search for it in the forums and found nothing. Anyone know of this phenomena? Thanks.

apologies - thread posted twice. Moderator can you please delete this thread. :o

Quote: Originally Posted by Young Spade I never said it was bad And IMO the LoD connection on iPods give you a small boost in SQ, it also depends on how good your amp is as well. IMO if you're liking the sound you're getting out of the headphone jack, don't spend money on the LoD...

Quote: Originally Posted by Young Spade Yea, but don't get me wrong it is a really good signal you're getting. Other DAPs that have a line out port (just for future reference) are the I think... two newest Sony players (LoD from ALO Audio), s:flo2/T51, iRiver has an optical out... and...

Quote: Originally Posted by frenchbat Yes it is . The design is a bit "old fashion" now, given they were designed in the mid-90s, but the ER4 are still a good contender. Around here a lot of people are discarding them because of their bass, saying they lack what's needed. The best word...

how are the etymonics in terms of sq? i dont think they have the 3 driver thing the UE's got going? I checked out the isolation 35-42 dB of sound isolation is some crazy isolation...thats like people screaming next to you and all you can hear is a squeal. very impressive. also from another...

Quote: Originally Posted by Young Spade Oh no I don't have anything against him getting the phones; I'm all for it to be honest. I was just wanting to make sure he knew what kind of sound signature that the Triple's had (slightly emphasized treble, slight recess of mids, moderate...

Quote: Originally Posted by Thrashingshrimp What's wrong with him jumping to the TF10? Looks like he's saving a lot of time and money down the road, if you know what I mean. Just be careful of the annoying fit... yeah exactly the problem with living in australia is enjoying...

well heres some more info if that helps. I have done research around the forums and they seem to be very well appreciated as neutral and all round good performers. I have never tried them tho, and to buy them off headphones.com.au they're around 500 a pop. so i figure theyre a good bargain if...

Hi guys so i recently just got myself a ipod classic the 160g one, and ive been using a pair of Koss KSC75 for a while now..but trouble is they are so damn open (very good IMHO) that they are difficult to use on a train...there i am listening to some good music and a baby next to me starts...

Quote: Originally Posted by Suntory_Times Ahh, so you went for the HD650's in the end. How are thye treating you without any 'real' dac or amp. Have you concedered getting a two in one like the mier coarda contante, or the opera (can only be had second hand now). theyre still on...

hahaz thanks for trying tho, i suppose i wudnt understand it anyway even if someone bothered. time to go do electical engineering.

Quote: Originally Posted by chesebert oh..really simple: take the following classes => 1. Basic circuit analysis 2. Basic microelectronic circuit (important) 3. Monolithic amplifier circuits 4. Digital circuit design 5. Integrated Analog/Digital Interface Circuits (probably...

@gregorio, thats what i thought, that its a mere converter the original source file comes from elsewhere.

lol. im a bit of a layman here. but how does the arrangment affect the sq?

Quote: Originally Posted by lamikeith Perspective is important, so please allow me to clarify. The "source" can be which ever part of the recording/playback chain we wish to call the source: musicians, microphones, mixing board, master tape, digital distribution media (CD, SACD...

so if i have 3 different Dac's (typical ones). one costing $100, the second costing $1000, and the last costing more than $2000. what are the differences in the electronics that make the difference in the acoustical quality? Thanks. btw im no electronics expert but just curious to...

a transport is just something that moves digital sound from one place to another right?. then yes that makes sense =D thanks for that.