Lyr 3 - The new Coherence™ and Continuity™ hybrid amplifier from Schiit - Impression & discussion thread

[davidfrance]

But.. I don’t see a Bifrost2 in that list..?

Oh, you can be sure, I want a Bifrost 2. But there are two things:

1) ordering it from the U.S. scares me a tiny bit, and "Schiit Europe" doesn't have it. Not yet, not now.

2) I think the biggest impact on my "listening experience", at this point, would be a pair of Focal Clears. And that I can get here in France. They are made here. If there is some problem, I send them down to the Loire Valley (or is it Burgundy ?), and they will fix them.

But, of course, somewhere along the way, there will be a Bifrost 2 in my future, I really hope.

 

[tafens]

1) ordering it from the U.S. scares me a tiny bit, and "Schiit Europe" doesn't have it. Not yet, not now.

I have ordered direct from Schiit-US several times, and it has worked well. Yes, sending things back is a bit more of a hassle if you’d need to, but manageable. I live in Sweden, so not too far away from you (compared to the US, anyway )

2) I think the biggest impact on my "listening experience", at this point, would be a pair of Focal Clears. And that I can get here in France. They are made here. If there is some problem, I send them down to the Loire Valley (or is it Burgundy ?), and they will fix them.

Probably, transducers will definitely have the most impact.

That said, the Bifrost2 had an unexpectedly large impact as well. I ordered it “blind” almost as soon as it came out and was hoping it would improve the sound at least a little bit, and that I could hear the difference (again, at least a little bit). It did (more than a little bit), and I did (it was readily apparent).

So I don’t regret buying it (not even one bit. In fact, once this lockdown is over and work resumes at the office I’m seriously considering getting another for an office setup..

 

[davidfrance]

Five weeks ago I was running my HD660S headphones off the headphone jack on my PC.

I now have two functioning systems. The Asgard 3 with the internal MB DAC. And the Lyr 3 and Modi 3+ system.

I adore both systems already.

If either system had trouble, the other could run instead, and I wouldn't have to go back to the headphone jack.

I am going to enjoy the summer, and get used to these systems. Then in the fall, maybe something new. I'll see.

But these last five weeks have been a massive upgrade from the PC headphone jack. I can step back for awhile.

Thanks for your advice / insights. My first guess would be that it is excellent advice / insight.

 

[tafens]

I am going to enjoy the summer, and get used to these systems. Then in the fall, maybe something new. I'll see.

Sounds like a good plan! No need to rush things, enjoy the sonic journey and let it take its time.

I know I’ve enjoyed it greatly so far. I started out the same way, headphones straight from the PC. The first revelation actually was moving the headphones from the front jack to the one on the back which sounded better due to less noise. Then a dac/amp, then Modi+Magni, and on.. the gist of it is in my signature below

 

[Barnstormer13]

Oh, you can be sure, I want a Bifrost 2. But there are two things:

1) ordering it from the U.S. scares me a tiny bit, and "Schiit Europe" doesn't have it. Not yet, not now.

2) I think the biggest impact on my "listening experience", at this point, would be a pair of Focal Clears. And that I can get here in France. They are made here. If there is some problem, I send them down to the Loire Valley (or is it Burgundy ?), and they will fix them.

But, of course, somewhere along the way, there will be a Bifrost 2 in my future, I really hope.

Good choice with the Clears. Very good match with the Lyr 3

 

[adydula]

Sometimes the stock tube that comes with the Lyr 3 is well, EXCELLENT!

...and it is!

Perfect match for my Emperyeans....

 

[adydula]

...and its a perfect match for the new Clear MG Pros as well!!

Alex

 

[Ichos]

I have reviewed Lyr 3 two years ago and I loved it.
Great amp even with the stock tube.

Enjoy!

 

[chef8489]

I'll eventually get it again. Every day I miss it and my vintage tubes.

 

[AP357]

Hi all, I’m new here!

lyr 3 is available in black now, does anyone have it? I’m interested in getting one

Edit: sorry, should of added does anyone have a pic they can share of the black model

 

[adydula]

Welcome!

Its a great amp and I think many folks here in the Lyr 3 thread have this amp!

:>)

 

[JamminVMI]

Lyr 3 is a great amp, especially for planars and other power-hungry cans. Honestly, for the photo, just take a look at the black Asgard, other than the lettering, and the 6SN7-sized hole in the top, it’s pretty much the same. Running mine right now with a Psvane 6SN7-SE (tennis ball), couldn’t be happier.

what headphones will you be using?

 

[FooFighter]

Hi guys
Sorry for the noob question, how do you connect 4,4mm cans / IEMs to your Schiit amps?
Will a 4,4mm to 3,5mm adapter really suffice without any disadvantages?

 

[chef8489]

Hi all, I’m new here!

lyr 3 is available in black now, does anyone have it? I’m interested in getting one

Edit: sorry, should of added does anyone have a pic they can share of the black model

Here is the asgard 3 in black. I'd imagine it be close.

 

[DuerumBen]

Hi guys
Sorry for the noob question, how do you connect 4,4mm cans / IEMs to your Schiit amps?
Will a 4,4mm to 3,5mm adapter really suffice without any disadvantages?

as long as the adapter is a good quality one it shouldnt make any difference, one just cant do it the other way around
Or you take it as an excuse to get yourself a nice new cable, like always depends on the depth of your wallet