[XERO1]

Ok! But using LISST tubes: is it like having a true ss-amp? Or are there some differences?

The Lyr amps become 100% SS when the LISST tubes are used.

 

[antoramp]

The Lyr amps become 100% SS when the LISST tubes are used.

Ok perfect... So I'll add a LISST tube in the shopping chart

 

[XERO1]

Ok perfect... So I'll add a LISST tube in the shopping chart

Just FYI,
While I'm not totally sure about this (you should double-check with your dealer), by selecting the LISST tube when purchasing the Lyr 3, you are substituting the stock tube for the LISST, so it won't ship with both, just one or the other.
If you want both, you need to also add the one you didn't select to the order, and the cost works out to be nearly the same ether way you do it.

 

[antoramp]

Just FYI,
While I'm not totally sure about this (you should double-check with your dealer), by selecting the LISST tube when purchasing the Lyr 3, you are substituting the stock tube for the LISST, so it won't ship with both, just one or the other.
If you want both, you need to also add the one you didn't select to the order, and the cost works out to be nearly the same ether way you do it.

Ok I'll take care of this when I buy the Amp

 

[ProfFalkin]

Ok! But using LISST tubes: is it like having a true ss-amp? Or are there some differences?

It is true SS, but I think a more important question is: Does it sound good?

A: It's not Terrible. Any of the stock tubes sound noticeably better. If you want SS, get the Jotunheim. It has better sound stage than the Lyr3 + LISST, better clarity, etc.

 

[antoramp]

It is true SS, but I think a more important question is: Does it sound good?

A: It's not Terrible. Any of the stock tubes sound noticeably better. If you want SS, get the Jotunheim. It has better sound stage than the Lyr3 + LISST, better clarity, etc.

Ah! But I’ve heard that The Jotunheim was quite bright, isn’t it?

 

[lentoviolento]

Ah! But I’ve heard that The Jotunheim was quite bright, isn’t it?

dove l'hai visto a 580 in italia? proaudio non lo ha ancora a listino e a maggio quando sarà disponibile in italia si suppone costerà quanto costa adesso il lyr2 ossia 490....
comunque il jot io lo eviterei perchè devi usarlo in bilanciato e per ogni cuffia devi poi avere il cavo terminato in bilanciato.. altri soldi

 

[ProfFalkin]

Ah! But I’ve heard that The Jotunheim was quite bright, isn’t it?

Mine isn't.

Out of the 4 Jots I've heard, only one was a bit tizzy up top, and that was a release-day ordered Jot.

 

[ProfFalkin]

dove l'hai visto a 580 in italia? proaudio non lo ha ancora a listino e a maggio quando sarà disponibile in italia si suppone costerà quanto costa adesso il lyr2 ossia 490....
comunque il jot io lo eviterei perchè devi usarlo in bilanciato e per ogni cuffia devi poi avere il cavo terminato in bilanciato.. altri soldi

I disagree. I used single ended connections on my Jotunheim as well as the balanced, and they both sound fine.

 

[antoramp]

dove l'hai visto a 580 in italia? proaudio non lo ha ancora a listino e a maggio quando sarà disponibile in italia si suppone costerà quanto costa adesso il lyr2 ossia 490....
comunque il jot io lo eviterei perchè devi usarlo in bilanciato e per ogni cuffia devi poi avere il cavo terminato in bilanciato.. altri soldi

https://www.schiit-europe.com/
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Per i cavi per me non ci sarebbero tanti problemi perché li ho già in realtà... xD

 

[antoramp]

Mine isn't.

Out of the 4 Jots I've heard, only one was a bit tizzy up top, and that was a release-day ordered Jot.

ok that could be a game changer for me... The possibility to have The balanced connection...

 

[antoramp]

I disagree. I used single ended connections on my Jotunheim as well as the balanced, and they both sound fine.

How can you compare The Jotunheim Single Ended vs Balanced Vs Lyr 3 with true tubes ( like the Russian or the one you prefer ) in background noise, clarity, imaging and bass response? Thank you

 

[ProfFalkin]

How can you compare The Jotunheim Single Ended vs Balanced Vs Lyr 3 with true tubes ( like the Russian or the one you prefer ) in background noise, clarity, imaging and bass response? Thank you

With headphones.

 

[bcowen]

With headphones.

LOL! I can't even believe you'd mention headphones in a forum like this. Bad, bad.

 

[terminatetrails]

How can you compare The Jotunheim Single Ended vs Balanced Vs Lyr 3 with true tubes ( like the Russian or the one you prefer ) in background noise, clarity, imaging and bass response? Thank you

I can only speak to experience comparing Jot to MJ2. There is no comparison IMHO. MJ2 has that smooth tubey goodness that makes Jot feel a bit sterile to me (not bad, just cleaned up). If Lyr 3 is approaching MJ2 territory (or surpassing it!! as some on here seem to indicate), I would not worry about going balanced. You will get full power from Lyr 3. If I were starting from scratch and wasn't already so far down this balanced rabbit hole, I might change course myself. But hey, with MJ2/Gumby I have a premium stack for one place, and with Jumby I have a portable mb amp that is transportable and I don't have to worry about breaking tubes. It literally travels in my gym bag.
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