[Ripper2860]

As I stated - it's my opinion and subject to my ears, and music listening preferences. It was not my intention to offend.

Thanks for taking the time to write it up. I have no experience with the Eikons but they seem highly regarded.

 

[Ripper2860]

My Sundaras are yellow ...

 

[FLTWS]

My Sundaras are yellow ...

Of course they are, lol.

 

[ProfFalkin]

It was not my intention to offend.

I'm not offended.

Might want to watch out for that FLTWS guy though... Hehehe

 

[Ripper2860]

Sorry if I seem terse in my responses today - I'm suffering from Lyr 3 separation anxiety.

 

[Th3Drizzl3]

lol buy a second one. thats what i would do and then have a backup and or sell it later haha.

 

[FLTWS]

lol buy a second one. thats what i would do and then have a backup and or sell it later haha.

That's Plan C.

 

[Ripper2860]

Hmmmm. I know you're kidding, but ...

Actually the Magni 3 sounds pretty good. ...


Even with the Sundaras.

 

[Th3Drizzl3]

well maybe.... not really. lol. ive done it before im crazy like that sometimes.

 

[Ripper2860]

I'd like to wish my US brothers a happy National Margarita Day! For those not in the US make it your favorite beverage day and Cheers!

 

[ProfFalkin]

I'd like to wish my US brothers a happy National Margarita Day! For those not in the US make it your favorite beverage day and Cheers!

I'm going to have two!

 

[mrip541]

Lots of tube talk in here. There is a separate lyr 3 tube rolling thread. Can we please keep the tube talk in the other thread?

 

[Ripper2860]

Yeah, Sorry. We kinda get carried away.

If you own a Lyr 3 -- enjoy. If you don't -- get one, ASAP!!

 

[441879]

I’ve been lurking on this thread for a while. Turns out that might not have been a good idea because I find myself expecting a FedEx package tomorrow. One of these days I’ll learn to stay away from hobby forums.

Anyway, I have some questions I am hoping someone can offer a reasoned opinion on:

My sound chain is Spotify > idevice > Modi 2U > Loki > Magni 3 > Aeon Flow C or HE400i and sometimes an iSine or other iem.
With the arrival of tomorrow’s Fedex, the Magni 3 becomes a Lyr 3. I ignored the very reasonable and rational posters who counseled against buying a bunch of tubes right off the bat and bought a few tubes based on the thread consensus. In for penny, in for a pound.

Question 1: which is likely to be more limiting- the digital side of the chain or the analog side?

Question 2: If the answer to Question 1 is “The digital side”, which is the limiting digital component; source or DAC? If it’s the DAC that’s something I’d likely consider upgrading. If it’s Spotify, I’ll not bother because I prefer it by far to other streaming services I’ve tried and I like having my music collection on all my devices.

Question 3: I’ve limited my tube purchases to the budget end of the spectrum with the most expensive being a true Sylvania “Bad-Boy”. Is it worth going beyond that with my current setup or should the money be better spent elsewhere?

Thanks,

Will

 

[earnmyturns]

Question 1: which is likely to be more limiting- the digital side of the chain or the analog side?

Lyr 3 with stock Tung-Sol, and even more with Ken-Rad VT231, keeps up with a digital chain I've selected carefully (see my sig) and cost several multiples of the Lyr 3. Always with lossless (PCM FLAC) music.

Question 2: If the answer to Question 1 is “The digital side”, which is the limiting digital component; source or DAC? If it’s the DAC that’s something I’d likely consider upgrading. If it’s Spotify, I’ll not bother because I prefer it by far to other streaming services I’ve tried and I like having my music collection on all my devices.

I'd not bother upgrading the digital side of the chain if you are committed to Spotify. More expensive sources and DACs only make sense for lossless sources.