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

[jonathan c]

I have never been asked by PayPal for that data…I bet that the subsequent emails that you were getting were from ‘scammers’ posing as PayPal…

 

[MacMan31]

I have never been asked by PayPal for that data…I bet that the subsequent emails that you were getting were from ‘scammers’ posing as PayPal…

I guess that is possible. But I think even when I was on the PayPal site in my account I was reminded to provide this kind of information. It's been quite a long time since I signed into my account though. In any case I don't want to derail this thread. I expecting about ten more tubes in the next week or two as I bought a Schiit Saga Plus with extra tubes. I can use those tubes in the Lyr 3 as well.

 

[jonathan c]

Is the cover of the Lyr 3 able to be slid off back-to-front? The cover does not appear to be attached by screws.

 

[cgb3]

Here's a few shots of one of my Treasure Globes when I first bought them.

They've changed.

Mine is graphite blacked, with a white base.

Is the cover of the Lyr 3 able to be slid off back-to-front? The cover does not appear to be attached by screws.

I removed the top plate from my Lyr 3, before sending it back to the factory.

Remove the volume knob (by loosening the hex screw in the knob). Remove any valves.

I used a plastic bike tire tool (used to remove tires from rims) to pry the top cover forward.

 

[jonathan c]

SR Purple fuse in place………

 

[jonathan c]

• Quite the difference with the SR Purple in Lyr 3! Simply stated: lower noise floor, definitely greater dynamic range, micro details are more audible with texture, ‘clearer’ space between instruments & voices.
• My perceived sound source allocation has changed. Pre-SRP, 60% SS + 40% VT; post-SRP, 35% SS + 65% VT. Tube ‘rolling’ has a much greater impact with the SRP rather than the stock fuse installed. That, besides great sound, makes my day!

 

[JamminVMI]

Is the cover of the Lyr 3 able to be slid off back-to-front? The cover does not appear to be attached by screws.

Yes. It’s a pressure-fit thing. Studs on the lid fit slots in the chassis. She can be stubborn…

 

[FLTWS]

They've changed.

Mine is graphite blacked, with a white base.

Purchased mine back in 2018.

 

[Runrunsmithfly]

I have never been asked by PayPal for that data…I bet that the subsequent emails that you were getting were from ‘scammers’ posing as PayPal…

There are definitely scammers posing as PayPal. I called a 1-800 number that I googled for a PayPal number and the guy I talked to sounded legit but then he told me my account had been hacked and the questions he started asking me sounded suspicious. I told he was phony and hung up.

 

[MacMan31]

• Quite the difference with the SR Purple in Lyr 3! Simply stated: lower noise floor, definitely greater dynamic range, micro details are more audible with texture, ‘clearer’ space between instruments & voices.
• My perceived sound source allocation has changed. Pre-SRP, 60% SS + 40% VT; post-SRP, 35% SS + 65% VT. Tube ‘rolling’ has a much greater impact with the SRP rather than the stock fuse installed. That, besides great sound, makes my day!

Is it easy to take the cover off to change the fuse? Where would I get such a fuse?

 

[jonathan c]

Is it easy to take the cover off to change the fuse? Where would I get such a fuse?

It is a bit of work. Read some of the posts before this one. I purchased the SR Purple fuses (and other items) from VH Audio which is located in North Prairie, Wisconsin. Check their website.

 

[adeadcrab]

It is a bit of work. Read some of the posts before this one. I purchased the SR Purple fuses (and other items) from VH Audio which is located in North Prairie, Wisconsin. Check their website.

How would you compare MZ3 and stock Lyr 3?

 

[MacMan31]

It is a bit of work. Read some of the posts before this one. I purchased the SR Purple fuses (and other items) from VH Audio which is located in North Prairie, Wisconsin. Check their website.

These ones here? https://www.vhaudio.com/fuses.html

Which options for size, rating, and amperage value did you select?

 

[jonathan c]

These ones here? https://www.vhaudio.com/fuses.html

Which options for size, rating, and amperage value did you select?

For the Lyr 3, use the 5x20mm size, T(imed) 1A rating.

 

[jonathan c]

@Deyan ’s craftsmanship scores again! The 2 x 6J5 => 6SN7 adapter is an oeuvre du son. The Lyr 3 is reaching sonic peaks not expected by me. The Ken-Rad 6J5 pair has a broader, deeper soundstage with ‘purer’ air between instruments & voices than does the single Ken-Rad VT-231.