[Zachik]

If one wants tubes, why purchase the new Lyr+?

Lyr 3 is a great tube amp. Well, hybrid tube amp but still...
Lyr+ should be at least as good, plus adding the solid-state trick. Think of it as "2 amps inside 1 chassis".

 

[jonathan c]

Lyr 3 is a great tube amp. Well, hybrid tube amp but still...
Lyr+ should be at least as good, plus adding the solid-state trick. Think of it as "2 amps inside 1 chassis".

One should note that with Lyr3, the vented area around the tube socket hole is flat. With Lyr3+, that area appears to be concave. That could (will?) affect the use of adapters such as 6J5+6J5 —> 6SN7. Another reason for me to stay with Lyr3 (which with two KenRad 6C5 s, is one of my h/p/a favourites).

 

[chef8489]

My Lyr 3 will be here Monday. It already shipped. Not sure when my headphones will ship nor how long the Audeze shipping will take. Hopefully it will ship out tomorrow.

 

[jonathan c]

[Columbia: February, 1967.] jonathan c smiles

 

[chef8489]

Finally back in the game. It arrived today. Now to get some tubes. It came with a JJ 6sn7

 

[tafens]

Finally back in the game. It arrived today. Now to get some tubes. It came with a JJ 6sn7

When it comes to new production tubes in the Lyr3, I’d recommend having a listen to the new production Tung-Sol 6SN7GTB.
For something more spacious but alas somewhat less “musical”, I also like the Psvane CV181-Z. The JJ was to me like a cross between those two, but unfortunately with the lesser traits of both - less stage and less musical.

 

[jonathan c]

If you can, a NOS Ken-Rad VT-231 is a great tube for Lyr 3 !

 

[chef8489]

If you can, a NOS Ken-Rad VT-231 is a great tube for Lyr 3 !

It will probably be a long time before I get another one of those again. The prices on those have gone crazy since I sold all my tubes with my lyr 3 a few years ago. I'd like one as well as a bad boy, but doesn't look like it's feasible any time soon.

 

[DougD]

If you can, a NOS Ken-Rad VT-231 is a great tube for Lyr 3 !

I agree that the Ken-Rad VT-231 is excellent with the Lyr3. Listening at present with HD-650, pending an order of a ZMF Atrium in a few months.

Mine KenRAd wasn't NOS, and after an hour or two on, develops a bit of low-volume "whale song/radio squeal" noise that I hear between songs. Happily, I can't hear it when my normal rock&roll (etc) tunes are playing, and I'm hoping it won't get worse any time soon.

 

[chef8489]

Some night pics of the JJ tube. Doesnt have a lot of glow but has some.. Cant wait to get some vintage tubes.

 

[bcowen]

Finally back in the game. It arrived today. Now to get some tubes. It came with a JJ 6sn7

Sweet! But now we gotta get you some tubes. I'll check this weekend and see what we can come up with. The JJ is, well, um, I'll just say it's not my favorite.

 

[chef8489]

Sweet! But now we gotta get you some tubes. I'll check this weekend and see what we can come up with. The JJ is, well, um, I'll just say it's not my favorite.

Yeah I would probably have to agree with you on that, but it is what it is. At least it has me listening to music.

 

[cgb3]

Well for my Lyr 3 I have the Lisst tube. I have a large screen monitor to PC that I watch youtube videos on and films, setting a timer to shut the PC after say an hour or 2. This is mostly when I plan to fall asleep (with audio coming from Lyr's RCAs to active speakers, not headphones). I often have something on in the background to drift off to, boring documentaries most of the time lol.
I don't wanna leave any of the tubes roasting away while I'm asleep for obvious reasons, so that's where the Lisst comes in. Just plug that in for relatively cool running temps and FAR greater longevity over tubes. That's why I'm interested in the Lyr+, no need to even bother switching tubes, just press a button and the tube portion shuts down leaving a SS amp. Perfect for me.

Also, I really like tubes for most music, but for a lot of synthesized EDM I prefer the SS approach for a clinical repoduction. Call me crazy but I like having the best of both worlds.

I use my Lyr 3 with vacuum tubes, but only as a pre-amp to my Jot 2. My Lyr 3 is only used when listening to music, and I turn on the amp ~1/2 hour before listening. The Jot 2 is used for all A/V duties, and is turned on at the beginning of my listening/viewing period.

I use a power strip with dedicated power switches for each outlet, so each Schiit component may be energized remotely.

 

[cgb3]

Lyr 3 is a great tube amp. Well, hybrid tube amp but still...
Lyr+ should be at least as good, plus adding the solid-state trick. Think of it as "2 amps inside 1 chassis".

I have the Lyr 3, and Jot 2. I appreciate the strengths of both amps.

If you want solid state, buy the Jot 2, and be done.

Good luck Schiit with the Lry 3+, I have no interest.

 

[Asterisk3095]

I'm considering getting a Lyr 3 (with multibit DAC) before they all get sold out. However, I am quite concerned because of reports saying these Schiit amps have fried headphones (there are a couple of these situations in this thread). Has Schiit found out/eliminated the cause of this?