[anson67]

So I'm confused about what gain means.... both Saga and Lyr2 on lo gain list a gain of 1, but to get the same volume level, I am using 10-11 o'clock on Lyr2 vs 2 o'clock on Saga. The cables here are less than 2 feet to Vidar in either case. Why the discrepancy? This volume difference appears to hold throughout the range of both preamps

Do you mean HI (vs LO) gain on the Lyr 2 as opposed to 1? The Lyr 2 has a gain switch but the Saga does not to my knowledge. According to the manuals, Saga has a fixed gain of 1 (0 db) and the Lyr 2 is Hi = 10 (20db) or Lo = 1.5 (3.5db). I take that to be relative to the input signal, which to me means the Lyr 2's output could be louder in general but that has a lot to do with the range of attenuation controllable by the volume knob. I'm not sure you can compare the two devices in this way. Maybe ask Jason...

 

[438555]

Do you mean HI (vs LO) gain on the Lyr 2 as opposed to 1? The Lyr 2 has a gain switch but the Saga does not to my knowledge. According to the manuals, Saga has a fixed gain of 1 (0 db) and the Lyr 2 is Hi = 10 (20db) or Lo = 1.5 (3.5db). I take that to be relative to the input signal, which to me means the Lyr 2's output could be louder in general but that has a lot to do with the range of attenuation controllable by the volume knob. I'm not sure you can compare the two devices in this way. Maybe ask Jason...

Ah, I was looking at the specs page for Lyr 2 which said gain of 0dB for lo gain. But if the manual says 3.5 dB, that would explain why it's louder across the volume range than the Saga.

I just need to upgrade my old KLH speakers to some RP-280F. That would take care of any situations where I want more volume. Of course I told myself I have to either drop 3 minutes off my 5k time or run a marathon before I get to buy those...

 

[hearditontheX]

Can anyone recommend a good Toslink switch with four inputs?

I’ve been poking around monoprice and amazon and am looking for experienced opinions.

TIA.

 

[HirschiAUT]

I am using this one to get Signals from TV, networkplayer and CD - Transport into my DAC:

http://www.oehlbach.com/en/detail/index/sArticle/45

All i can really say is that is works and has a remote
Sampling rate is limited to 96/24, but that is plenty enough for me.

 

[hearditontheX]

I am using this one to get Signals from TV, networkplayer and CD - Transport into my DAC:

http://www.oehlbach.com/en/detail/index/sArticle/45

All i can really say is that is works and has a remote
Sampling rate is limited to 96/24, but that is plenty enough for me.

Beautiful unit. Unfortunately, it looks like I live in a country that does not have dealers.

 

[JohnnyCanuck]

Beautiful unit. Unfortunately, it looks like I live in a country that does not have dealers.

Search for "optosel 4:1" on eBay. You'll find someone there who will ship it to you.

JC

 

[kesselrun]

Hey Jason, I just joined the revolution. I cant wait for it to arrive.

What is this eq movement called and where do we meet?

 

[bochawa]

Who here still listens to a Vali 1?

My home head-fi setup (Dragonfly 1.2 - Vali 1 - HD 600) hadn't seen much of me in a while, but with my wife sleeping and my daughter doing homework I'm giving the speakers a rest tonight.

I still listen to an original Asgard at home; my setup is OptiModi > Asgard > HD 600. Looking to go multibit soon.

 

[RCBinTN]

I still listen to an original Asgard at home; my setup is OptiModi > Asgard > HD 600. Looking to go multibit soon.

You will love the MB technology.
It was a significant upgrade to my listening experience (Gungnir --> GMB).

 

[sublime9]

Who here still listens to a Vali 1?

My home head-fi setup (Dragonfly 1.2 - Vali 1 - HD 600) hadn't seen much of me in a while, but with my wife sleeping and my daughter doing homework I'm giving the speakers a rest tonight. I'd forgotten how good this setup sounds - so natural.

Me me! Love the Vali 1. It rings a little at turn on, but not at all after that.

 

[DSNORD]

Any Stax009 folks out there?

My Audio Nervosa was COMPLETELY in recovery...until RCB just happened to mention that I might like the Sennheiser HD800 in my system.

So now that an 800Schiit hangs next to my LCD-X, I’m scratching myself raw like a meth addict thinking about what’s next headphone-wise.

And then my new TAS shows up. Kudos to Schiit for the Jot and Rag plugs, but bummed that Yggy was slighted. Maybe they didn’t want to swell your guys’ heads with 3 mighty recs.

Well I’ve got one of each and all are stellar. So I keep reading. And when I get to the Stax and BHSE writeups, I start scratching all over the place. 10 Grand to do it right. What. The Nervosa goes into overdrive.

So I need to hear it from the horse’s mouth- are these guys that awesome paired with Schiit gear to make it worth me even remotely consider a setup if somehow someday I stumble onto a pile of dough?

 

[liquidsmote]

Ah, I was looking at the specs page for Lyr 2 which said gain of 0dB for lo gain. But if the manual says 3.5 dB, that would explain why it's louder across the volume range than the Saga.

I just need to upgrade my old KLH speakers to some RP-280F. That would take care of any situations where I want more volume. Of course I told myself I have to either drop 3 minutes off my 5k time or run a marathon before I get to buy those...

FYI, I ran the RP-280s with my amp cut to ~ half power by switching to KT77s instead of the KT120s. Even with the reduced output, my ears cried uncle long before I could reach the 3 o'clock position on the volume.

I did have one RP280 come with a defective LF driver, and another with some lifting edge on the rubberized horn.

For $800 they're a good buy despite the imperfections.

They sound great (in that fun colorful Klipsch fashion) with my Schiit Saga and Schiit Mani. I'm happy, but definitely wouldn't pay full retail for them ... especially after the issues I went through with. However, I wouldn't have gone with anything else at the price I paid ... they're just too fun for < $1K !

Edit: I only found the defect by playing 35 - 50hz test files ... I would have never noticed otherwise. I'm glad I was obsessively testing placement for bass response!

 

[KoshNaranek]

Any Stax009 folks out there?

My Audio Nervosa was COMPLETELY in recovery...until RCB just happened to mention that I might like the Sennheiser HD800 in my system.

So now that an 800Schiit hangs next to my LCD-X, I’m scratching myself raw like a meth addict thinking about what’s next headphone-wise.

And then my new TAS shows up. Kudos to Schiit for the Jot and Rag plugs, but bummed that Yggy was slighted. Maybe they didn’t want to swell your guys’ heads with 3 mighty recs.

Well I’ve got one of each and both are stellar. So I keep reading. And when I get to the Stax and BHSE writeups, I start scratching all over the place. 10 Grand to do it right. What. The Nervosa goes into overdrive.

So I need to hear it from the horse’s mouth- are these guys that awesome paired with Schiit gear to make it worth me even remotely consider a setup if somehow someday I stumble onto a pile of dough?

On my trip to Japan, I listened to the Stax 009 via a their tube amp at Labi electronics(thank you @Ableza). I was surprised how close the sound was to the 800 and Valhalla 2 pairing that I already owned. My recommendation is to scratch the itch with a Valhalla 2.

 

[Pietro Cozzi Tinin]

Any Stax009 folks out there?

My Audio Nervosa was COMPLETELY in recovery...until RCB just happened to mention that I might like the Sennheiser HD800 in my system.

So now that an 800Schiit hangs next to my LCD-X, I’m scratching myself raw like a meth addict thinking about what’s next headphone-wise.

And then my new TAS shows up. Kudos to Schiit for the Jot and Rag plugs, but bummed that Yggy was slighted. Maybe they didn’t want to swell your guys’ heads with 3 mighty recs.

Well I’ve got one of each and both are stellar. So I keep reading. And when I get to the Stax and BHSE writeups, I start scratching all over the place. 10 Grand to do it right. What. The Nervosa goes into overdrive.

So I need to hear it from the horse’s mouth- are these guys that awesome paired with Schiit gear to make it worth me even remotely consider a setup if somehow someday I stumble onto a pile of dough?

Like you I have both HD800 and the LCD-X.
I still wonder why I bought the latter.

 

[JoeKickass]

Over the years I've found that while headphone sound quality is absolutely a necessity, almost more so is comfort.

I started with HD 558 and pretty much overnight fell in love with Sennheiser's comfort and lightweight design.
My second headphone was the original HE-400 and while I loved the detail and bass, they were big and heavy and I just couldn't forget I had them on, ever.
Then I got the HD 600 and they had all the detail I was looking for and were just as comfortable as the HD 558, I probably used them more in the first month than I used the HE-400 in a year!

Weight isn't everything but it's a big factor for me, and the LCD-X is like wearing TWO Sennheisers at the same time!

HD 558 - 260g
HD 600 - 260g
HD 800 - 330g

HE-400 - 440g
HE-400i - 370g

LCD-X - 612g