[cgb3]

Thanks. I think it'll keep me satisfied for a good while.

Impossible.

There's always "strange" over the periphery.

Humans aren't hardwired to be "satisfied".

 

[DTgill]

Thanks. I think it'll keep me satisfied for a good while.

Yep, I remember when I thought it would satisfy me to have this awesome thing or that awesome thing, then I discovered, there were more awesome things more awesome than the last thing. It's tiring chasing the awesome thing and never being satisfied with the awesome thing I just acquired...

I love, hate these forums, it's very expensive to be here!

 

[ardbeg1975]

Yep, I remember when I thought it would satisfy me to have this awesome thing or that awesome thing, then I discovered, there were more awesome things more awesome than the last thing. It's tiring chasing the awesome thing and never being satisfied with the awesome thing I just acquired...

I love, hate these forums, it's very expensive to be here!

I concur. I was very satisfied by the Shug and then I heard a 50s era MELZ on the Lyr and down the rolling rabbit hole I went again.

 

[j0val]

Yep, I remember when I thought it would satisfy me to have this awesome thing or that awesome thing, then I discovered, there were more awesome things more awesome than the last thing. It's tiring chasing the awesome thing and never being satisfied with the awesome thing I just acquired...

I love, hate these forums, it's very expensive to be here!

I feel broke just scrolling through this thread. I've already gone through a couple headphones, DACs, and amps in the past year and a half, so I guess I should know better about having to chase that sound. Tube rolling is a whole new rabbit hole for me.

 

[PoSR77]

Anyone compare this to the Asgard 2 or even the old Vali 2?

 

[JamminVMI]

Anyone compare this to the Asgard 2 or even the old Vali 2?

I have all three, and Lyr trounces everything in terms of detail and soundstage. There isn’t a lot of difference in tubes, to be frank, but my ears still have a favourite (Psvane). Asgard 2 has more character than Asgard 3, but doggone the 2 puts out some serious heat. I travel with Vali 2 in my carryon, and it’s so good I won’t be parting with it anywhen. More variance in tube rolling, as well. But Lyr has them all, as it should. It drives planars and Beyers effortlessly, and sounds amazing.

 

[PoSR77]

Thank you for the info.

I'm currently looking for a full sized amp to pair with my EE Odins for bedroom listening. I have been switching between Gilmore Lite Mk2, Cayin iHA-6 & Asgard 2 and each have their strengths/weaknesses. The Odins, being very revealing, are amp picky and though I get good to great sound with them out of all of these amps, I'm still missing the last bit of magic. So I'm looking at various full sized amps to find that; specifically this, the Burson Funk and 3 Flux models.

I remember being fond of the Vali 2 (mine quit working years ago; I did replace the tube which didn't fix it) so I'm interested in another hybrid from Schiit. I'm looking for a "neutral-warm" sound signature with all the benefits of SS & tube and a good level of excitement or engagement and power. Yes, power: I know the EE Odins are just IEMs of course, but I can really tell how much power the Cayin iHA-6 (my most powerful amp) has when using them with it; it sounds authoritative, with great PRaT and an expansive/deep stage compared to the Gilmore & Asgard. (The problem is that I find the Cayin's overall timbre is dry and its highs can be glarey, glassy, etchy and even metallicy. It's not awful, but it is distracting).

 

[JamminVMI]

Thank you for the info.

I'm currently looking for a full sized amp to pair with my EE Odins for bedroom listening. I have been switching between Gilmore Lite Mk2, Cayin iHA-6 & Asgard 2 and each have their strengths/weaknesses. The Odins, being very revealing, are amp picky and though I get good to great sound with them out of all of these amps, I'm still missing the last bit of magic. So I'm looking at various full sized amps to find that; specifically this, the Burson Funk and 3 Flux models.

I remember being fond of the Vali 2 (mine quit working years ago; I did replace the tube which didn't fix it) so I'm interested in another hybrid from Schiit. I'm looking for a "neutral-warm" sound signature with all the benefits of SS & tube and a good level of excitement or engagement and power. Yes, power: I know the EE Odins are just IEMs of course, but I can really tell how much power the Cayin iHA-6 (my most powerful amp) has when using them with it; it sounds authoritative, with great PRaT and an expansive/deep stage compared to the Gilmore & Asgard. (The problem is that I find the Cayin's overall timbre is dry and its highs can be glarey, glassy, etchy and even metallicy. It's not awful, but it is distracting).

Lyr 3.

 

[PoSR77]

Lyr 3.

I'm going to sit on the decision for awhile (I really should sell some gear first), but I do like reading (somewhere) that the vocals are forward in the mix on the Lyr 3. I also like the looks of a tube. And the price is a bit better than any of the Flux (the main other contenders) amps I'm looking at.

 

[jonathan c]

I'm going to sit on the decision for awhile (I really should sell some gear first), but I do like reading (somewhere) that the vocals are forward in the mix on the Lyr 3. I also like the looks of a tube. And the price is a bit better than any of the Flux (the main other contenders) amps I'm looking at.

Also, the choices of tube will give you different ‘flavours’ or perspectives: bass full/lean, midrange forward/back, soundstage narrow/wide…

 

[davidfrance]

Yep, I remember when I thought it would satisfy me to have this awesome thing or that awesome thing, then I discovered, there were more awesome things more awesome than the last thing. It's tiring chasing the awesome thing and never being satisfied with the awesome thing I just acquired...

I love, hate these forums, it's very expensive to be here!

I read some encouraging news yesterday. It seems like at least a few Bifrost 2 owners are having trouble with their units after 4 or 5 months.

That's a slimmer of hope that might make me hesitate to get a Bifrost 2. Or maybe I will try my luck just the same.

 

[Odin412]

Lately I've been using my Lyr 3 with the new Psvane 6SN7 'Tennis ball' tube. This tube sounds good to my ears. I've been using this with my Focal Elegia and I'm really enjoying the combo.

 

[DTgill]

Lately I've been using my Lyr 3 with the new Psvane 6SN7 'Tennis ball' tube. This tube sounds good to my ears. I've been using this with my Focal Elegia and I'm really enjoying the combo.

I'm using the same amp combo, I'm thinking about putting my bad boy back in

 

[jonathan c]

Lately I've been using my Lyr 3 with the new Psvane 6SN7 'Tennis ball' tube. This tube sounds good to my ears. I've been using this with my Focal Elegia and I'm really enjoying the combo.

Will you still serve up the tennis ball tube after the US Open finishes?…

 

[Odin412]

Will you still serve up the tennis ball tube after the US Open finishes?…

Good one! The tennis ball looks cool so it stays for now. I have my eye on a Linlai 6SN7 as well, but they seem to be on backorder at the moment.