[billbishere]

Just got my Lyr 3 in 2 days ago. Been loving it so far! Upgraded from the Liquid Spark. Using Topping D50s as the DAC. I can say, it's the first time I have been able to tell a difference when switching the DAC Filters. Before with the Spark I just don't think it was sensitive enough to matter but, they do something now. If anyone is using a D50s I am using filter 5.

I also look forward to a bit of tube rolling

 

[billbishere]

Well - it has started already!!! lol

 

[billbishere]

Has anyone noticed on the JJ tubes with one side being dimmer than the other... there isn't any funny popping or noise, I dont know about nuance change tho because I have nothing to compare it too. I have already ordered another tube to do tube rolling but, would like to know if this one is faulty. It's only 2 days old.

You can see here, the left rail is bright but the right is dim in comparison Anyone else see or experience this? and it appears to be just the very top that has the dimmer light.

 

[dilbertprogrammer]

Well... I'm now up to 8 tubes on-hand, 1 arrives tomorrow, and 3 arrive on Saturday. I've been mostly fiscally responsible thus far. I'm thoroughly enjoying experiencing how the sound changes with each tube. I've been spending a good day or so with each tube. Oh, and I'm pondering the purchase of three specific tubes you good folks keep recommending.

On-Hand:

• electro-harmonix 6SN7EH gold pin
• JJ Electronic 6SN7
• Tung-Sol 6SN7GTB (New Production) x 2
• Tung-Sol 6SN7GT (NOS)
• Sovtek 6SN7GT
• 1956 GE 6SN7GTB (NOS)
• RCA 6SN7GTB (Used)

Arriving tomorrow:

• MAGNAVOX 6SN7GTB with black plate, silver top (Used)

Arriving Saturday:

• Sylvania 6SN7GTB with chrome top (NOS)
• Sylvania 6SN7GTB with clear glass (NOS)
• CBS 6SN7GTB (NOS)

Pondering:

• Psvane 6SN7-SE Tennis Ball
• Psvane CV181-T MKII (Grey Glass)
• KenRad VT-231 (Black Glass)

 

[jonathan c]

Well... I'm now up to 8 tubes on-hand, 1 arrives tomorrow, and 3 arrive on Saturday. I've been mostly fiscally responsible thus far. I'm thoroughly enjoying experiencing how the sound changes with each tube. I've been spending a good day or so with each tube. Oh, and I'm pondering the purchase of three specific tubes you good folks keep recommending.

On-Hand:

• electro-harmonix 6SN7EH gold pin
• JJ Electronic 6SN7
• Tung-Sol 6SN7GTB (New Production) x 2
• Tung-Sol 6SN7GT (NOS)
• Sovtek 6SN7GT
• 1956 GE 6SN7GTB (NOS)
• RCA 6SN7GTB (Used)

Arriving tomorrow:

• MAGNAVOX 6SN7GTB with black plate, silver top (Used)

Arriving Saturday:

• Sylvania 6SN7GTB with chrome top (NOS)
• Sylvania 6SN7GTB with clear glass (NOS)
• CBS 6SN7GTB (NOS)

Pondering:

• Psvane 6SN7-SE Tennis Ball
• Psvane CV181-T MKII (Grey Glass)
• KenRad VT-231 (Black Glass)

Put on ‘get’ list:

• Ken-Rad VT-231 (black / clear glass);
• CBS / Hytron 5692 (brown base);
• RCA 5692 (red base).

These will ‘turbocharge’ the performance of the Lyr 3 !!

 

[dilbertprogrammer]

Put on ‘get’ list:

• Ken-Rad VT-231 (black / clear glass);
• CBS / Hytron 5692 (brown base);
• RCA 5692 (red base).

These will ‘turbocharge’ the performance of the Lyr 3 !!

Added to the list! Thanks!

 

[JamminVMI]

Has anyone noticed on the JJ tubes with one side being dimmer than the other... there isn't any funny popping or noise, I dont know about nuance change tho because I have nothing to compare it too. I have already ordered another tube to do tube rolling but, would like to know if this one is faulty. It's only 2 days old.

You can see here, the left rail is bright but the right is dim in comparison Anyone else see or experience this? and it appears to be just the very top that has the dimmer light.

Look at it through the uncoated glass (if u have a dental mirror handy)…?

 

[Ripper2860]

I'm surprised no one has mentioned the Westinghouse (Reliatron) 6SN7GTB with black offset plates and square top getter. Probably one of the finest pairings w/ Lyr 3, with a few folks (myself included) preferring it over the KR VT-231.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/124450160435?epid=1804072482&hash=item1cf9cebf33:g:vrMAAOSwOCxgyfgb

 

[cgb3]

I'm surprised no one has mentioned the Westinghouse (Reliatron) 6SN7GTB with black offset plates and square top getter. Probably one of the finest pairings w/ Lyr 3, with a few folks (myself included) preferring it over the KR VT-231.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/124450160435?epid=1804072482&hash=item1cf9cebf33:g:vrMAAOSwOCxgyfgb

I'd love to get back to NOS valves. I've "invested" ~$1,000 or so in vintage 6SN7 tubes. Many fine pre-1950 US tubes (as I liked that sound). Everything, one off. I sell the Lyr 3, my collection is worthless (except to other one tube amp owners). I'll continue to roll my collection through my Lyr 3, and enjoy.

My current use valves are Chinese, new manufacture. The PSVane tennis ball, and the PSVane CV-181z. No wondering if they're "good". If they're the NOS "as described" by the seller. I've had a couple of "new old stock" fail. Age can affect soldier joints as well as human joints. New is always good.

New Chinese sound as good or better (mostly better) than old. (I really hate saying that).

 

[Ripper2860]

I have a CV-181Z and it is good. I still prefer the WH and a few of my other NOS tubes (Foton, Brimar, Fivre, RCA, and various Sylvanias), but it ain't by much!

 

[dilbertprogrammer]

I have a CV-181Z and it is good. I still prefer the WH and a few of my other NOS tubes, but it ain't by much!

Westinghouse Reliatron 6SN7GTB (black offset plates square top getter) has been added to the list!

 

[Ripper2860]

Don't even get me started on use of adapted 12AT/U7 family of tubes w/ Lyr 3!

 

[billbishere]

I just ordered a Psvane 6SN7-UK - I am stoked to hear it! Hopeuflly it will be the only one I buy. Got it for a decent price too, $63 shipped

 

[JamminVMI]

I just ordered a Psvane 6SN7-UK - I am stoked to hear it! Hopeuflly it will be the only one I buy. Got it for a decent price too, $63 shipped

Thatks about right, great tube. I’m contemplating the CV181T mkII, that’s when it gets expensive… (for new production, anyhow.)

 

[bcowen]

I'd love to get back to NOS valves. I've "invested" ~$1,000 or so in vintage 6SN7 tubes. Many fine pre-1950 US tubes (as I liked that sound). Everything, one off. I sell the Lyr 3, my collection is worthless (except to other one tube amp owners). I'll continue to roll my collection through my Lyr 3, and enjoy.

My current use valves are Chinese, new manufacture. The PSVane tennis ball, and the PSVane CV-181z. No wondering if they're "good". If they're the NOS "as described" by the seller. I've had a couple of "new old stock" fail. Age can affect soldier joints as well as human joints. New is always good.

New Chinese sound as good or better (mostly better) than old. (I really hate saying that).

I agree completely that new Chinese tubes sound better than old Chinese tubes.