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

[winders]

I think it is "Chrome Dome"......

 

[ProfFalkin]

I’ll let you know, still waiting on my shipping notice, I also found a “Motorola” Brown Base, I think that’s a rebranded RCA. I’m still trying to find more about the latter on the internet.

If you can find an EIA code on the tube, this might help. http://www.thevintagesound.com/ffg/eia-codes.html or https://www.tubemuseum.org/SearchResults.asp?Cat=30

 

[AxelCloris]

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[Wes S]

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Thanks!

 

[Wes S]

Just scored a NOS National Union 6SN7GT grey glass, from 40's! The sound signature is supposed to be a cross between the Ken Rad, and RCA grey glass, so I think it might be awesome, in the Lyr 3. I will report back after burn in.

 

[Wildcatsare1]

If you can find an EIA code on the tube, this might help. http://www.thevintagesound.com/ffg/eia-codes.html or https://www.tubemuseum.org/SearchResults.asp?Cat=30

Thank you Sir, so the “Motorola” is a 6SN7GTA, immediately below has G3M, Then on the base has the Motorola trademark, made in the USA, and serial number 312344. I don’t see anything that explains the G3M and guessing the serial number is “312” is Sylvania manufactured week 3 of 1944? Am I completely off?

 

[Renato Fury]

Okay, so, uh, anybody there who already used the Octal Lisst could describe the sound? I would also like to know if these tubes have some life span or if they can last a lifetime.

 

[ProfFalkin]

Thank you Sir, so the “Motorola” is a 6SN7GTA, immediately below has G3M, Then on the base has the Motorola trademark, made in the USA, and serial number 312344. I don’t see anything that explains the G3M and guessing the serial number is “312” is Sylvania manufactured week 3 of 1944? Am I completely off?

I think you are on the right track. First three numbers should be manufacturer code, the others... well, it gets confusing from there. Try finding Westinghouse date codes, for example.

312 should be Sylvania though, so I'd bet it is a Sylvania made tube.

Edit: 312 344 might mean a Sylvania made tube, dated 1953, 44th week. Source = https://www.ebay.com/gds/The-Open-D...n-made-Vacuum-Tubes-/10000000177866446/g.html

 

[Wildcatsare1]

I think you are on the right track. First three numbers should be manufacturer code, the others... well, it gets confusing from there. Try finding Westinghouse date codes, for example.

312 should be Sylvania though, so I'd bet it is a Sylvania made tube.

Edit: 312 344 might mean a Sylvania made tube, dated 1953, 44th week. Source = https://www.ebay.com/gds/The-Open-D...n-made-Vacuum-Tubes-/10000000177866446/g.html

Okay, this Link May help, the 312 is Sylvania, the 344 is “3” is made in 1953, 44 is the 44th week (I think).

https://www.ebay.com/gds/The-Open-D...n-made-Vacuum-Tubes-/10000000177866446/g.html

 

[ProfFalkin]

Uhh... jinx?

 

[GenEricOne]

Just received my Lyr 3. Bought one of each compatible tube Schiit sells (including LISST) and plan to compare them over the next few weeks as I've never owned or even demoed a tube amp before.

Initial impressions: it's functional! That's all I've got after listening to 3 songs.

 

[Wes S]

To all - Just in case you don't know, there is also a thread on Lyr 3 tube rolling. https://www.head-fi.org/threads/schiit-lyr-3-tube-rolling-thread.876016/#post-14152138

Not much going on there yet . . .

 

[ModMax]

First off, cheers to all of the contributors of this thread for taking the time to share your impressions and do much of the legwork earwork with the Lyr 3 and various tubes/valves.

I just place my order for a Lyr 3 + Gumby. I opted for the Lyr 3 with LISST + TS tube, but went ahead an also ordered the stock 6N8S tube for an extra $8. This will be my first set of Schiit gear, so looking forward to hearing all of the positive impressions for myself.

Solid state duties will continue to be delegated to my Cavalli Liquid Carbon, unless the Lyr 3 proves to be versatile enough to replace it. Senn HD800S will be the primary headphones for enjoyment.

Already getting impatient waiting on the shipping notice.

 

[EagleWings]

Just an FYI for the ones who’d already ordered or planning to order. I placed my order on early Monday morning and I just received the shipping notification email. The site says that Lyr3 ships in 1-3 Days. To be safe, consider it as 2-4 Days.

 

[ModMax]

Just an FYI for the ones who’d already ordered or planning to order. I placed my order on early Monday morning and I just received the shipping notification email. The site says that Lyr3 ships in 1-3 Days. To be safe, consider it as 2-4 Days.

Thanks for the heads-up! This will give me some time to clean up my desktop and get some cables on order.