Hello There!   It's my frist thread here in Head-fi, Sorry if i'm doing something wrong. I'm Going to use it With a Sennheiser HD650 for Playing the Drums, An Ekit ( of course I Will be listening Together ). I'm very Newbie in Audio Section, then any Advice will be useful!   Thanks a...

Hi guys/gals!  Long time lurker here coming out of the woodwork to get a few opinions.  I have been listening to headphones for a 10+ years, but recently have gotten the upgrade bug.  I had a pair of Sennheiser HD-590's for a long time and added a Firestone Fubar IV+ DAC/Amp about 3 years ago...

Hello all,   I realize that the Lyr and the Rx MK3 were built for very different purposes, but their basic job is the same: to drive top of the line headphones. Specifically in the context of the HD800s, which would be better? Lyr to HD800 or Rx MK3 to HD800? I realize that many people...

Firstly, pardon me if this is thought to be a rehash of amp matching for the LCD-2 but I am looking at a comparison between the Lehmann BCL (non USB) versus the Schiit Lyr for Amping the LCD-2 Rev 2. I couldn't find any direct comparison as these amps are a few years apart. I am trying to avoid...

Over the last couple months I've setup an audio system to use with my Sennheiser HD 650 Headphones. They're my first “audiophile” headphones and I really really enjoy them. My audio chain consists of Foobar WASAPI → X-Fi Titanium (non-HD) → Audio-GD NFB-3.1 (Via Optical SPDIF) → Schiit Lyr →...

My Lyr make a loud hum when i power him on. The hum is because of the electric cable. When I push the power connector cable on the side of the lyr and hold it the hum clear away complete. It seems that the connector give a vibration to the case. It is very loud in my eyes and it affect also in...

hello,       I've already posted this in another forum but since it was a little offtopic I will post it here too.    I'm really interested in the lyr. But how does it perform with low impedance headphones? I'm planning to buy the audeze lcd2 but since I'm a student it'll take some...

Hello !   I just received my Lyr AMP (yes !!). I am using a HRT Music Streamer 2 and an AKG K701 headphones.   My problem is that I am hearing a hum, only in the right side of the headphone. I think that if I switch the tubes around, the hum comes from the left side of my AKG... this is...

I am wondering if there are any better combinations at this price range($1500). Ive decided to uprgrade over my hd518s and just go straight to high end, so i am saving up. But used or new, can anything beat this combination? My preferences are pretty much anything, from pop to rock to vocals and...

Hi all, I have the Apogee ONE and plan to use is as DAC for the Lyr amp. I have found good reviews of Apogee Duet and Mini DAC. Since the ONE is usb is limited to 24bit/48kHz. I wonder would it bee good enought to do justice to the Lyr and AKG Q701? Thanks in advance for your opinions...

  Can someone recommend a good online retailer for good quality audio cables, in the northeast,NY,NJ,CT. area.?     I will be receiving delivery on the 2 items above,and I need a few optical cables to get setup on a Windows computer.   Thanks, Mike

Hi, I'd like to open a thread with pictures and help on how to compleatly disassemble the Schiit Lyr Headphone Amplifier. Also, I'd like to see tips on new fuses for the Lyr, how to change it, and possible sound changes.

hey,i will get the he 500 in the xmas and ''closed'' lcd 2(when it release) but for now i will buy a setup to use with the both and i want know which one will have great results with the both cans   i will buy the audio gd nfb 3.2 for the dac, for use with one of this amps its a great choice...

Hope you dont mind me asking guys n girls but i am new to all this amp hp gear...     so my question is how does the diy crack kit compare in terms of sound to the ....Schiit Lyr‏ i will be running hd 650 with rme dac     ta sy

About two weeks ago I purchased a Lyr 1 ( Black ) direct from Schiit Central in Valencia , Ca. Unfortunately I found that this amplifier had a very low level of static on one channel. I contacted Customer Service at Schiit by email and Nick got back to me within the hour. We did some basic...

I am a manufacturer and I usually dont do headphones, but I have been invited to a local high-school to exhibit for their science fair.  I am excited to teach a little here and encourage more students to pursue science and math careers. I plan to demonstrate the differences in SQ between MP3...

I just received a Schiit Lyr and am having issues with it.  I am not sure if this is a grounding problem because it is not a constant noise and is only in one ear.  Every 30 seconds or so (sometimes longer) there will be a buzz/slight crackle in the right ear of my headphone.  I am using brand...

So, my current main setup is: FLAC -> S/PDIF -> gamma2 -> m^3 -> LCD-2. I also have these other headphones that I sometimes drive with this setup, in descending order of use: K702, SRH-750dj, MS-1.   I'm debating what my next step is in upgrading my setup. I think I'm mainly focusing on...

As the title says, which amp would you guys recommend more for the HiFiMan HE-500s, or does it not really matter? I have enough money for either one so that is not a problem, I just want to spend it on the right things. Thanks

..Is it safe to use the Lyr preamp function and the headamp function at the same time?   Thanks 

Votes for Other Amps    - ALO Audio Pan Am: 3  - Bottlehead S.E.X.: 1 - Darkvoice 336SE: 1 - Schiit Asgard 2: 1 - Woo Audio WA7: 1   -----------------------------   I thought it would be fun/informative to see which amps are the most loved among the Head Fi community for driving the...

Many around Head-Fi hold the LYR and Bifrost in high regards for the HiFiMan series. I'm curious though, what do you all think about pairing the LYR with the Modi or the E17 (more budget friendly)? This brings up a couple of other questions as well:   By using a high quality amp (LYR)...

    I live in a pretty small space (and of course I already have tons of electronics piled on shelves), so how much "breathing room" does the LYR need to safely operate it (i.e. not burn my house down)? Also, how much space does there need to be between it and other electronics? Thanks. 

I have recently been making my headphone wish list. I've always thought I would buy the HD800 when I had the chance, and will probably audition them this weekend. Additionally, I've believed I would buy the Schiit Lyr as an amp, and eventually, the Bifrost as a DAC. I understand this might not...

I accidentally pluged my headphone amp into 220v and it made a wierd hum now isn't working, does anyone know what the problem mite be or what mite be broken and if it's fixable?